What is THE BEST floor pump if money is no object?
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I have a Silca that I purchased with a Schwinn Cimarron in 1987. Both still work perfectly. I bought a Blackburn Air Tower CF last year and the only thing worse that this pump is Blackburn's customer service.
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Thanks to all for the suggestions. I'll look into some of the choices. Reason I cannot use a compressor is noise!! I go out riding at 3 AM on weekdays and turning on an air compressor inside the house to wake up the kids would cause me to go "missing permanently". Pump will do just fine for my use. Besides, I need something I can take in the car when I go riding elsewhere.
Thanks again.
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The B&D compressor looks small enough to take with you in the car and comes with an adaptor to run it off the cigarette lighter in the car according to bsyptak. I'm going to try and buy one they look good.
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Silca.
It's funny to read the posts that say they will replace their Joe Blow with a new one. You won't need to replace your Silca.
It's funny to read the posts that say they will replace their Joe Blow with a new one. You won't need to replace your Silca.
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I don't understand the Silca love...I have a Silca Super Pista, but use my Topieak Joe Blow instead.
The Silca pump head has no locking mechanism and tends to pop off of the valve whenever the pressure gets over 100 lbs or so.
The Silca pump head also cannot be used on Schraeder valves without disassembling and reassembling the head.
The Silca pump head also features a bizarre wire hose clamp with sharp ends...right about where you grab it. If you're not careful, it will cut you.
Having tried both, I much prefer a modern pump, as opposed to the "Old School" Silca design.
The Silca pump head has no locking mechanism and tends to pop off of the valve whenever the pressure gets over 100 lbs or so.
The Silca pump head also cannot be used on Schraeder valves without disassembling and reassembling the head.
The Silca pump head also features a bizarre wire hose clamp with sharp ends...right about where you grab it. If you're not careful, it will cut you.
Having tried both, I much prefer a modern pump, as opposed to the "Old School" Silca design.
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Another vote for the Specialized Air Tool Pro....Mine is 4 years old and going strong.
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its just a standard hose clamp. you can cut it or crimp it... or even wrap tape around it!
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2) Why would I do that, when most modern pumps can easily switch back and forth between Presta and Schraeder?
3) Modern pumps don't have wire clamps or sharp bits near the pump head that threaten to cut my fingers.
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I have a Serfas floor pump that has served me very well for the past 2 years, but it is beginning its downhill trip to the crapper. Needless to say, I want to replace it with something very very good. Money is no object here, so I want something as good as it gets. No compressor suggestions please
Although I do say money is no object, I don't necessarily want to waste money unnecessarily either
Although I do say money is no object, I don't necessarily want to waste money unnecessarily either
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No need for that...with a modern pump design, the locking mechanism ensures that the pump head remains firmly attached regardless of angle or air pressure. My Topeka Job Blow has been doing a good job for me for the last 7 years or so, and I see no need to go back to an older design.
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No need for that...with a modern pump design, the locking mechanism ensures that the pump head remains firmly attached regardless of angle or air pressure. My Topeka Job Blow has been doing a good job for me for the last 7 years or so, and I see no need to go back to an older design.
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Most pumps work fine. The difference between an expensive Blackburn AT5 and a Nashbar is very insignificant. Some poeple like Silca pumps. I used to have one way back when. The pump head is annoying, but when new it works like any other pump. Replacement parts are still expensive for a cheap little rubber Silca thingie. It doesn't matter really. Close your eyes and buy a pump. In the end, you'll be b*tching one way or another.
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Most pumps work fine. The difference between an expensive Blackburn AT5 and a Nashbar is very insignificant. Some poeple like Silca pumps. I used to have one way back when. The pump head is annoying, but when new it works like any other pump. Replacement parts are still expensive for a cheap little rubber Silca thingie. It doesn't matter really. Close your eyes and buy a pump. In the end, you'll be b*tching one way or another.
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I agree when it comes to the Silca pumps. I had one and tossed it. It was more of a pain than it was worth. I bought a Serfas floor pump and never looked back.
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No need for that...with a modern pump design, the locking mechanism ensures that the pump head remains firmly attached regardless of angle or air pressure. My Topeka Job Blow has been doing a good job for me for the last 7 years or so, and I see no need to go back to an older design.
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I don't know if it is the best, but it works very well for me. no problems.
When I bought it, it was on sale for $59 two months ago.
https://www.amazon.com/Rennkompressor.../dp/B000X5YJ3Q
When I bought it, it was on sale for $59 two months ago.
https://www.amazon.com/Rennkompressor.../dp/B000X5YJ3Q
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Cost is No Problem?
Go buy the top five , test and let us all know.
Thanks
Go buy the top five , test and let us all know.
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After all the controversy and a lot of guys stating this pump was overrated and a POS, I have to say that all the hysterical little girls on this site were dead wrong. The Blackburn Air Tower 5 Carbon Fiber is an INCREDIBLE pump and for the $85 I paid for it, it was well worth it.
The Joe Blow Pro looks sweet too, but for $10 or so exta, the Blackburn is super sexy. It moves a lot of air fast.
The Joe Blow Pro looks sweet too, but for $10 or so exta, the Blackburn is super sexy. It moves a lot of air fast.