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Old 09-16-12 | 09:43 PM
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Floor Pump Recommendations

Hi All,

Currently have a Topeak Joe Blow Max II Track Pump.

It's an OK pump, but having a 120psi max, it is extremely difficult to pump beyond 90 (looks like it may be better geared for High Volume rather than High Pressure). Another thing I don't like is the lack of ease in attaching and removing the hose (between having to fiddle with the lock mechanism and it not being a screw on)...this often results in the valve bending upon removal of the pump.

I'm looking for a high volume, easy to operate, with a good quality hose attachment that will last me a long time. I do get "employee pricing" at my LBS (and they're open to most brands) so I'm willing to pay a little more for quality.

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Look at Lezyne floor pumps.
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Originally Posted by Carbon Unit
Look at Lezyne floor pumps.
That was my first thought too...considering I don't pump my tires beyond 110, why would one consider the CNC "200+psi" model over the others?
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Look at Lezyne floor pumps.
That was my first thought too...considering I don't pump my tires beyond 110, why would one consider the CNC "200+psi" model over the others?
I have the CNC Floor Drive pump. Every part of the pump is machined aluminum. There is really no plastic in it. The pump feels extremely well made. It can get to 120 psi as easy as it gets go 60 psi you just need to pump it another five or six times.
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Old 09-16-12 | 10:22 PM
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I own a Lezyne. It's very good.


not to thread jack, but I need a pump that has a head like this:



that will fit my valve extender (so it can't be Presta/Schrader):



made a mistake on not getting a presta extender. Just buying it solely for the tubulars (better than just going by feel...can be catastrophic). I'll wait til the tires wear off. I'm not re gluing it
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I just got a Lezyne steel floor drive. Excellent quality pump. I highly recommend it.
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I just got a Lezyne steel floor drive. Excellent quality pump. I highly recommend it.
I've had good luck with mine.
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What's the real difference between the Lezyne models? Why would I spend more on one material than the other?
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What's the real difference between the Lezyne models? Why would I spend more on one material than the other?
I would get either the Alloy or the CNC. The main difference is that the CNC doesn't have any plastic in it. Everything is machined aluminum.
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some of them have different max PSI's. I think if you go to there website it tells you the difference in models

I have the alloy, and it was worth every penny
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Originally Posted by Biscayne05
I own a Lezyne. It's very good.


not to thread jack, but I need a pump that has a head like this:



that will fit my valve extender (so it can't be Presta/Schrader):



made a mistake on not getting a presta extender. Just buying it solely for the tubulars (better than just going by feel...can be catastrophic). I'll wait til the tires wear off. I'm not re gluing it
If you need something like the image you showed, just replace put in on the Lezyne.

I would like to have one of these but they are pricey.

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I use a specialized air-tool pump and find it way better than my dads avenir but these are the only two I've ever used. The specialized connects and locks/ disconnects nicely.
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How can you designate a pump as a "Track" model and have it be unsuitable for high psi?
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I have had a blackburn pump for about 17 yrs...the head and thingies inside to switch over from presta to schrader just took a dump... for the money I have gotten many years use out of it...I am thinking of getting a new head for it...it would work fine for my mtn bike and motorcycle...i am HOPING if i replace the head it will be able to work on wifes bike and my future road bike
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I have a Joe Blow Turbo and have had no issues pumping past 110.
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Let me be the first to NOT recommend a lezyne. I have an alloy floor drive because I wanted something classier than my Specialized pump (which although looks like a product of the 80s, I've never had a problem with). It's like a Ferrari. It's beautiful, but it's a pain in the rear. The pump head adapter is a screw on, and a real pain to use. Takes probably 1-2 minutes and 2 attempts to get on versus about 3 seconds. I also can't use it on the "crack-pipe" style valve extenders (like Zipp, Mavic, etc.). There is a black plastic press-on head, but that thing sucks too and is impossible to use. My pump head is currently broken after about 2 months, and I need to find a special size star driver to attempt to fix it (if I even CAN). Save your money and don't be seduced by the good looks like I did. I'm sure the lezyne fanbois are going to rip this post up.
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Originally Posted by Silvercivic27
I'm sure the lezyne fanbois are going to rip this post up.
Sure, let me take crack at it. The pump itself is great. I have considered replacing the head myself. I have no problem with the threaded on head but I agree a quick release would be faster. My Joe Blow Pro had one and I could only get about a year out of it before it broke. So, if I replace the head, it will be with an all metal machined head like the Hirame / Kuwahara pump head / adapter.
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I do not care about looks; the pump sits on my garage. Just want something that works well
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I just got a Lezyne steel floor drive. Excellent quality pump. I highly recommend it.
Same here. Works great.
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Any other recommendations?
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I'll put it out there:
Bontrager SuperCharger or TurboCharger HP; how do they fare?
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I recommend the Lezyne CNC Floor Drive or the Classic Steel Floor Drive. I have both, and they are a joy to use. I do not expect to buy or need another floor pump in this lifetime. The thread on chucks are slower to use than the flip chucks on other pumps, but then, you won't wear down the chuck as quickly as you will with a flip-on. Why? because the grommet inside the chuck head on flip-ons deteriorate/wear a little each time you put on and remove the chuck. The Lezyne thread on chucks are much slower to wear, if they do at all. As with most things in life, it is a trade off between convenience and longevity. Kinda like fast food. A hamburger at a fast food joint is a very convenient meal, but then you are hungry not much later. A sit down meal at a restaurant takes a while from ordering to serve, but the meal lasts a while. Funny analogy, but I hope I got my point accross.

The one final advise I'll give is that do not buy any of the Lezyne floor pumps with any plastic material as part of the chuck, as I have heard of people cracking the plastic.

I love my Lezyne floor pumps.

Hope that was not too long a response/post.

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Anyone try the Blackburn Air Tower HP or Air Tower 4? Compared to Lezyne's 2 year warranty, Blackburn offers a lifetime warranty on their pumps.
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