Originally Posted by
kimconyc
I have two pumps (don't ask).
But yeah, have a Nashbar Le Orange (paid around $20) and a Topeak Joe Blow Pro (paid around $50).
The Joe Blow Pro is very nice. Chrome tube, feels very sturdy and the valve (I only have used presta) connector is very good, meaning it doesn't pop-off while pumping air (have only pumped up to 120 psi).
Both get the job done but I prefer the Topeak. It's a bit pricey though for a pump but if you ride a lot it's worth it IMO.
+1 on the Joe Blow Pro. I made the switch earlier this year to a Silca and have been very disappointed. It's 20 year old technology that doesn't work very well: Cheap parts, poor pumping, short tube and the pump head is hard to apply, leaks and is hard to remove.
The Topeak is the best pump I've ever had, with one complaint: The o-ring (10 cent part) on the pump head will fail after awhile and will start to leak. Topeak sells a replacement kit that's overpriced ($20). If you buy the pump from Performance, however, they will give you a replacement pump as long as you own it. I just turned in my 7 year old one and got a new one this week - no questions asked. For some reason I seem to wear out the o-ring about every 12-18 months, while a friend of mine has had one for 5 years with no issues. Guy at Performance recommended spitting on the o-ring before using to lubricate it.