Originally Posted by
Carbon Unit
I have had great success with CO2 inflators and will never go back to a frame pump. I carry three cartridges and have never needed even two in a single ride. If I were to go on a century ride, I would carry four cartridges. As for the waste, the cartridges are recycleable.
I've never had any trouble with a frame pump. Honestly, I've never even seen a CO2 inflator except in pictures.
Recycling isn't the same as not using in the first place.