i need a new floor pump
10-17-05, 07:07 PM
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i need a new floor pump
what is a good floor pump i had a serfas but the valve part never would seal on the tire valve right afetr a while even on other bikes and other people using it , any recommendations?
10-17-05, 07:22 PM
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I have to say I have been very happy with this one from performance. The ascent mega force...currently $24.99. Sure there are nicer ones I am sure...but it works just fine, and has a gauge at the top which I prefer.
10-17-05, 07:33 PM
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I have Wrench Force. It is an excellent pump. I also got mine at performance and never had problems with it. I also got a Blackburne (spelling?). The pump wasn't working within a couple of months. Avoid getting that one. It's lightweight.
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10-17-05, 07:44 PM
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I have had no trouble with a $25 Beto floor pump... Never used the schrader valve, but the presta seals on very tightly.
https://www.mec.ca/Products/product_d...3Eprd_id=17421
https://www.mec.ca/Products/product_d...3Eprd_id=17421
10-17-05, 07:46 PM
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If your pump still works try the Topeak hose upgrade kit with the smarthead, I think Performance has them and the head is indeed "smart".
10-17-05, 07:55 PM
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I got an aluminlum speciallized for pump with a gauge and what not, its working great... it retails for around $30
10-17-05, 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by sbskates
what is a good floor pump i had a serfas but the valve part never would seal on the tire valve right afetr a while even on other bikes and other people using it , any recommendations?
10-18-05, 03:00 AM
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Originally Posted by thewalrus
I have had no trouble with a $25 Beto floor pump... Never used the schrader valve, but the presta seals on very tightly.
https://www.mec.ca/Products/product_d...3Eprd_id=17421
https://www.mec.ca/Products/product_d...3Eprd_id=17421
I use the schrader on my MTB and it has worked flawless everytime.
10-18-05, 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by koffee brown
I have Wrench Force. It is an excellent pump. [...]
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10-18-05, 06:48 AM
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Specialized makes the very best one I ever had or used. I got the mid range one priced at $35. Better than the Park shop I had as well. I've gone through two Joe Blows and two Performance, so I wouldn't recommend either.
10-18-05, 07:14 AM
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I don't recall the price or brand but I went with a lightweight plastic one. I do not, repeat, do not recommend the plastic model. Feels like it's going to snap in two once you get up past 100 psi.
10-18-05, 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by StanSeven
Specialized makes the very best one I ever had or used. I got the mid range one priced at $35. Better than the Park shop I had as well. I've gone through two Joe Blows and two Performance, so I wouldn't recommend either.
10-18-05, 08:30 AM
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I recently splurged on the upper level Specialized--its a good buy and I like that it stands up on its own. Still have an old Pista as backup.
10-18-05, 04:13 PM
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Back when I was racing collegiate, Mavic provided neutral support and their guy, Mitch I think was his name, had this custom-made all-aluminium large-diameter floor-pump. It operated on both the pull and push and would pump up a completely flat wheel to over 100psi with just 5 pumps... 
I want one...
I want one...
10-18-05, 06:45 PM
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I concur about the virtues of a Silca pump. Its fabricated of Columbus steel tubing and designed to last. I bought one in 1982 and have replaced several leather washers and it still works fine. The newer pumps have more plastic bits and I feel they are less durable.
Silca pumps are like Italian steel frames -they are both very traditional and if taken care of properly can last a long time.
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Silca pumps are like Italian steel frames -they are both very traditional and if taken care of properly can last a long time.
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10-18-05, 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by StanSeven
Specialized makes the very best one I ever had or used. I got the mid range one priced at $35. Better than the Park shop I had as well. I've gone through two Joe Blows and two Performance, so I wouldn't recommend either.
10-18-05, 09:47 PM
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buy the Park and be done with it. Performance has it in stock and on sale:
https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...cfm?SKU=17008#
Park Tool® Professional Mechanic Floor Pump
Regular Price: $64.99
Sale Price: $58.49 (That's 10% Off!)
Item #40-1604C
» In Stock
https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...cfm?SKU=17008#
Park Tool® Professional Mechanic Floor Pump
Regular Price: $64.99
Sale Price: $58.49 (That's 10% Off!)
Item #40-1604C
» In Stock
