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Post by RobP on Aug 30, 2013 23:34:36 GMT
Thinking of getting a CO2 pump for emergency use out on the road.
Found several types on ebay and wondered if anyone has any recommendations from use or warnings on ones to avoid?
Cheers Rob
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Post by Big Brother on Aug 30, 2013 23:54:46 GMT
Sorry for butting in but I'd be interested too. Don't posess one atm but think they'd be a much better addition than my nigh on useless Decathlon effort.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2013 0:09:22 GMT
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Post by Radchenister on Aug 31, 2013 0:32:48 GMT
A hand pump with valve will work for a decade, fluff a canister refill and you may as well have not bothered bringing anything out. Nothing against them in some circumstances, like short home bound jaunts, races and Sportives, where there's back up not far away but if you're away to remote spots, I'd bet on a hand pump - in fact, I feel safe as houses with a 120 psi Park Tool large frame pump or a high pressure MTB one in a cycling back pack. Plus an adapter valve to allow a garage visit. Sat at the roadside waiting for help a few times now, mainly via agreement that local loop may require car collection, have had two with failed pumps from pals, with road cleats you're boogered but even with SPDs, anything over 5 or 6km is going to take some serious time to get out from. Your get out of jail passes wear out pretty quickly with family and friends IME.
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Post by RobP on Aug 31, 2013 8:04:27 GMT
Thanks for the replies so far.... I am in two minds about the CO2 ones, as would worry about not having a back up and if I have to carry another air source then I might as well make that the main pump anyway If I don't go for a CO2 one then I'm looking for a compact manual one that I can carry. Heard good things about the Race Rocket one. Any other suggestions. Rob
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Post by cbrdeano on Aug 31, 2013 9:01:42 GMT
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Post by robertsims on Sept 1, 2013 19:17:42 GMT
I always carry a pump for emergency use but recently purchased really cheap lifeline co2 inflator for about Β£8 off wiggle with few canisters included. It is superb. About 110psi in about a second. Highly recommended.
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Post by RobP on Sept 1, 2013 20:39:20 GMT
Decided to go for the BikeHut Pocket Pump from Halfords. Its rated to 120psi and is only 15cms long so fits in the bag easily. I just couldn't convince myself to put my faith in what looks like a soda siphon cartridge. (anyone else remember them??). I knew if I got one I would end up buying a manual pump too Rob
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Post by captslog on Sept 2, 2013 8:01:33 GMT
I'm with Rad on this. CO2 thingies are nice for the flash value, but a good hand pump (or even moderate one) will get you home just as well.
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Post by Radchenister on Sept 2, 2013 8:08:53 GMT
I go out on sub 1.5hr circuits with nout, I would consider CO2 for that, now it's back to school and getting darker, my rides will coincide with Mrs being on school run.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2013 10:40:49 GMT
Have one of these www.evanscycles.com/products/bontrager/air-rush-co2-regulator-ec017729?utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=froogle&utm_campaign=froogle&utm_content=mkwid__pcrid_17321847296_kword__match__plid_Works really well, if you get a puncture you are away again much quicker and easier. Weighs very little and does not cost all that much. I carry a spare tube, puncture patches, 3 cannisters of co2, air rush valve, 2 levers, spare quick links, small multi tool, a presta adapter for garage air pumps, and cash/card, phone, all in the smallest Topeak wedge saddle bag. Could probably fit another tube in if I got creative. And I run Continental Gatorskins and good tubes always pumped up properly. Never had a problem.
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Post by Radchenister on Sept 2, 2013 10:55:55 GMT
Yet.
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