I so hate my bike pump!!!!!!
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I so hate my bike pump!!!!!!
I'm pissed that I bought that piece of crap thing. I was putting air in my front tire, for it to completely drain all of the air out and I finally had to take the stupid pump apart to figure out why oh why it was not giving me air, finally I got the stupid thing to work, now only to get my tire pumped half way up!!!! Ugh...... I almost broke my finger trying to get this stupid pump to work. Thats it I'm taking it back and buying a new one. ME SO FRUSTRATED!!!!!!
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eh, return it. If they give you a hard time, tell them you'll return the whole bike
(you've still got ~2 weeks left on your return window)
Did you ride today? Where's the snow they said was coming?
(you've still got ~2 weeks left on your return window)
Did you ride today? Where's the snow they said was coming?
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LO, Yes, I'm going to return it. Not sure when yet but I will. I don't think they will give me a hard time about it. THEY LOVE ME!!!
I don't think its going to snow at all down here.
I don't think its going to snow at all down here.
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Originally Posted by snowy
THEY LOVE ME!!!
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Well it I didn't spend a dime every time I walked into their store.
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only one you should ever own - SILCA Pista or Super !!
It is completely serviceable/parts replaceable and should last a lifetime if cared for well.
It is completely serviceable/parts replaceable and should last a lifetime if cared for well.
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I concluded a long time ago that all floor pumps are pieces of crap.
I forgot my pump at school and was at home for the weekend, so i went out and bought a Joe Blow pump at REI. this thing is the biggest piece ever, I like my psi up there at around 120. to get it that high with this thing i have suspend my self in mid air grabbing onto the handle, so basically its holding my 170lbs body in air and not moving.
I forgot my pump at school and was at home for the weekend, so i went out and bought a Joe Blow pump at REI. this thing is the biggest piece ever, I like my psi up there at around 120. to get it that high with this thing i have suspend my self in mid air grabbing onto the handle, so basically its holding my 170lbs body in air and not moving.
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Originally Posted by Gustaf
I concluded a long time ago that all floor pumps are pieces of crap.
I forgot my pump at school and was at home for the weekend, so i went out and bought a Joe Blow pump at REI. this thing is the biggest piece ever, I like my psi up there at around 120. to get it that high with this thing i have suspend my self in mid air grabbing onto the handle, so basically its holding my 170lbs body in air and not moving.
I forgot my pump at school and was at home for the weekend, so i went out and bought a Joe Blow pump at REI. this thing is the biggest piece ever, I like my psi up there at around 120. to get it that high with this thing i have suspend my self in mid air grabbing onto the handle, so basically its holding my 170lbs body in air and not moving.
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Ok, this pump is a crankbrothers pump. I have only spent two hours trying to get this to work right. NO MORE FOR ME.
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Try the Planet Bike floor pumps, they have about three models. I am 137 lbs and have no trouble putting in 125 or more if I want to (usually not). I have even used it to pump up car tires several times in a pinch. So far my $15 pump (on sale) has served well for six years and I ride sewups on my road bike, so I have to add air reasonably often. I liked it so well that I got a second one for a bike I keep at my inlaws in Tucson even though I am only there for a week a year (better winter riding than Madison WI, :>).
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How much can safely overinflate? Does it aid in handling and speed if you do?
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Originally Posted by NeoBinary
How much can safely overinflate? Does it aid in handling and speed if you do?
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Zefal has been very very good to me, both my floor pump and my frame pump. I'm always putting in 120psi. I've had both of them for 6 years and all I've had to do is replace the little rubber gasket that seals around the tube stem everytime you pop it on there. I was able to buy 10 replacements real cheap from the Zefal website.
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I'll second the Planet Bike pumps. I used my frame pump all last year to get 120 psi with no problems.
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I have both a Park and Airbase ... both work well up to 135 (when I am running my Vredestein tires) ... I prefer the Park because it is easier to remove from the stem.
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Originally Posted by snowy
Ok, this pump is a crankbrothers pump. I have only spent two hours trying to get this to work right. NO MORE FOR ME.
I had the same problem with the same pump. It is a POS.
here is a thread on it if you wish to read...
https://www.bikeforums.net/tandem-cycling/83823-pumps-vs-co2-inflators.html
If I may make a sexist suggestion, go with CO2 inflators or get the Topeak Morph pump. The Morph is like a mini floor pump which I think would be easier for smaller people.
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I have the Crank Borthers Mini Power Turd or some POC. Hate the thing but it is just a backup if I run out of CO2 or if someone out on the road needs to use a pump.
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any recommendations on a decent, budget floor pump?
I had bought a Top Peak the week before I bought the Specialized, that piece of crap went back after one use.
Snowy, it will match the new ride too!!
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Thanks Galen...... I think I'm going to go with the Topeak Road Morph pump Lord Opie suggested it along with you. I'm little so I think you are right by saying it would be easier for smaller people. I couldn't get more then 60psi in my front tire. I can't ride right now cause my tire is too low. So I'm taking the one I got back and going to exchange it for the Topeak. Thanks everyone for your suggestions!!!!
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I recently "purchased" a Topeak Road Morph with my $30 coupon from Performance, hence free. Man, I was amazed. To test it, I fully deflated my tire and then pumped it back to my desired PSI, 125 psi. The Road Morph's built-in gauge goes only up to 120 psi. Anyhow, after pumping about 3 times as much as a good floor pump, I measured the pressure and found that I have reached 140 PSI with the Road Morph. I have now retired my 12-year old Zefal HPX2 as a spare frame pump.
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I must say "thumbs up" for the Topeak Road Morph too. It has a flip-down foot" and "flip-out-handle" that converts it to a floor type. It even has a pressure gauge that reads up to 120 psi. The gauge is a little small for my eyes (need glases to read it), but it's a nice touch in a mini pump. If you want a greater volume lf air, get a Specialized floor pump. Choose one with the pressure gauge built in. I have not had a problem with any of my pumps.
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I've got an older Joe Blow and its not bad. Does the job no muss no fuss.
On road I have a Silca Imperio, its a bit feisty but I can pump up to
140psi with it no problem (just don't let go of the pump handle at the bottom
of the pump stroke, they launch really well).
Probably get a Silca Pista next (when the JB dies).
Marty
On road I have a Silca Imperio, its a bit feisty but I can pump up to
140psi with it no problem (just don't let go of the pump handle at the bottom
of the pump stroke, they launch really well).
Probably get a Silca Pista next (when the JB dies).
Marty
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I've used a releatively cheap Cyclepro floor pump for years and I've never had trouble getting up to 120psi (and I only weigh about 135lbs). I just ordered a Topeak road morph as a frame pump for my new bike.