Originally Posted by
Panthers007
This pump might take 3 second to top-off the rubber. It moves an amazing amount of air - real FAST! No wonder the SKS Rennkompressor is the pit-crew choice in European racing circles.
Looks alot like my recently restored Meidai pump!
I call modern tubes and tires "job security". I spend more time topping off tires on my bikes AND cars. It's like they're MADE to slowly leak, so you can wear them out sooner and have to buy more.
I had an old Western Flyer with the original tubes that had to be 30 years old - and they still held air. They just made stuff better int he old days. (Gulp - can't believe I'M talking like this!)
And I agree - almost all tires should be checked and topped off before each ride. Way too many low running tires out there = pinch flats and slow walks home!