Floor pump?
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Never found a gauge that was. Just hope for one that is repeatable. My 24psi isn't going to be your 24psi.
tried the hand gauge, turns out my hams are not calibrated well
I'm more about the 1/4, 1/3 and 1/2 body-weight presses.
If I put my hand on the tire and lean into it, can I compress it 1/3? That's usually good for most snow conditions. If it's real soft, then 1/2. Maaaybe to 2/3rds if it's crazy soft, but that'll be down around like 1-2psi. If it's real firm, then 1/4. Based on when I have used a gauge, this is all less than 10psi.
But it's so dictated by the conditions. You have to feel how it's reacting, if you are folding the casing in turns, if your pedal strokes are causing excessive bobbing , if you are spinning or sliding out, etc. The snow is so different day to day and hour to hour, you can't be using "PSI" to figure it out, you have to adjust to how it's reacting. Too much bob up and down on firm trails or casing starting to fold? Add 20 strokes of the pump. You are measuring in amounts less than 1psi often, so for that kind of precision it's just better to count your pump strokes than try to then hook up an accu-gauge and then re-do it.
A common technique is just go a little high and then let it out on the trail. Making adjustments when you are out there is one of the fundamental parts of this style of riding, one trail may be packed...the next may be super soft.
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tried the hand gauge, turns out my hams are not calibrated well
I've been very happy using this.
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I have that too.I've been very happy using this.
RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless High Pressure Inflator with Digital Gauge P737D - The Home Depot
RYOBI introduces the 18V ONE+ Cordless High Pressure Inflator with Digital Gauge (Tool Only). The Cordless Power Inflator is the perfect tool for tires and small inflatables ranging from 0 PSI to 150 PSI. It features an easy to read digital gauge that provides pin point accuracy. The cordless...www.homedepot.com
I like my Makita one. sounds like its tumbling rocks inside of it, though: surprisingly loud.I've been very happy using this.
RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless High Pressure Inflator with Digital Gauge P737D - The Home Depot
RYOBI introduces the 18V ONE+ Cordless High Pressure Inflator with Digital Gauge (Tool Only). The Cordless Power Inflator is the perfect tool for tires and small inflatables ranging from 0 PSI to 150 PSI. It features an easy to read digital gauge that provides pin point accuracy. The cordless...www.homedepot.com
This one isn't as loud as OEM car-tire ones found in the trunk IME. It's not silent, but it's definitely not like you describe. A lot of people use it at the AutoX races and I got it for that and for filling bike tires. Now it's all I use for filling the bike tires pretty much. I can set tires just fine using the "get the bead partially on the lip" method with it too.
Either that or a Lezyne Gravel Digital floor pump. What do you reckon?
1. Define the Problem
Most bicycle pumps are shit
2. Determine the Root Cause(s) of the Problem
Too much standardization and french led roadbike heritage led to to pick up the worst valve solution
3. Develop Alternative Solutions
Look outside of the bicycle bubble and see if there's even a need to develop anything
4. Select a Solution
Think where else is round obstacles that has rubberized air filled outer shell
5. Implement the Solution
Change the valve
6. Evaluate the Outcome
No need to evaluate as you just copied something that's working
Most bicycle pumps are shit
2. Determine the Root Cause(s) of the Problem
Too much standardization and french led roadbike heritage led to to pick up the worst valve solution
3. Develop Alternative Solutions
Look outside of the bicycle bubble and see if there's even a need to develop anything
4. Select a Solution
Think where else is round obstacles that has rubberized air filled outer shell
5. Implement the Solution
Change the valve
6. Evaluate the Outcome
No need to evaluate as you just copied something that's working
yeah... this i can believe. You have any Décathlon's in your vicinity?!
lezyne uses 8mm tube, most other companies 10mm. not as easy to get spares. also screw on head. not advisable if you want to run tpu tubes in your gravel bikes. they can release the valve when removing the pump head
Yeah. Not close but not too far. Same for MEC.
In all seriousness though, I don’t think anyone has actually nailed the ideal floor pump yet. I think it should be a one-time purchase, repairable (i.e. not disposable), big gauge, mechanical, choice of chucks (or one that just works), low and high pressure compatible, not fragile, something a kid can operate. That Silca above looks like it might just be, but $200USD + import duty + international shipping will probably put it closer to $350CAD which seems like a poor use of funds. If I could guarantee it delivering however… it would be easier to stomach.
Find yourself an old skool Silca. I had one of those for almost 20 years and there were always replacement parts available for purchase.
I currently have an SKS Rennkompressor and it seems similar, though I haven't had to go down the rabbit hole of replacing anything yet (it's only about 10 years old).
I like my Park Tool pressure gauge you attach to the pressure machine of your choice. It's pretty easy. Probably my most used tool. Besides their 3 way hex.
I do use an accu-gauge gauge when on the go. Isn't too reliable. Meaning it has just stopped working. But then I find myself warranty-ing it or buying new. It is a nice piece of kit when it works.
My wife just ran over my million year old Silca floor pump. Need a new one. If you're looking. Silca is having a "Black Friday" sale. So like the pump I used to have, brand new, is $100, not $150. So cool. Lots of other things on sale too.
I do use an accu-gauge gauge when on the go. Isn't too reliable. Meaning it has just stopped working. But then I find myself warranty-ing it or buying new. It is a nice piece of kit when it works.
My wife just ran over my million year old Silca floor pump. Need a new one. If you're looking. Silca is having a "Black Friday" sale. So like the pump I used to have, brand new, is $100, not $150. So cool. Lots of other things on sale too.
Back to my $17 department store HV pump. I have that one of those Blackburn Chamber pumps. To be honest, the Blackburn is a pile of crap. The $17 pump puts out more air from the pumping action and it equals the rate at which the Blackburn can deliver its "charge", except it doesn't run out of air. Once the Blackburn runs out of the pressure charge, the rate at which it pumps is pathetic. So basically, if I can't set the tire with my $17 pump, it damn sure isn't going to happen with the Blackburn...so it's dead weight. But for fat stuff, I'm much more counting pump strokes than looking at PSI gauges. The Ryobi is good though, I just used that a few min ago to set my XC training tires on rims. I used it all last winter and summer.
you forgot underpants
really the only thing missing from that post, which means it's just right as all things are better without underpants and without pants of any kind in general
What translation software or page you are using? I have difficulties to understand you.
Btw. I've had only once a situation where the valve core loosened when using Lezyne pumphead. I have hard time to really see it as a big problem and I don't know if I'm doing something differently. Maybe my grip is more strong when tightening the valve core as I've been riding ebike over 25kmh so many kilometers.
I ended up with a Special-Ed pump and it seems good, gauge is bang on what the Topeak digital one says.
But I just saw that they have a MTB model which does ~500cc per stroke, that would have been better for tubeless seating.
www.specialized.com
EDIT- Seems I've already stated that I have a spesh pump, eh, I'm old.
But I just saw that they have a MTB model which does ~500cc per stroke, that would have been better for tubeless seating.
Air Tool MTB Floor Pump | www.specialized.com
Back by popular demand, the Air Tool MTB Floor Pump is better than ever. Designed for low pressure, high volume tires, it provides precise pressure to e...
EDIT- Seems I've already stated that I have a spesh pump, eh, I'm old.
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i said tpu tubes. there, the valve sits in a plastic thread and can easily unwind. we advise our customers to use a clamp pump head instead.
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All great numbered schemes must involve underpants
But I can't in good conscience suggest the wearing of such pants of any kind so it's a bit of an internal struggle for me.
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Where?
Lessard in QC. Needed to round it off to $99 for free shipping. They have some good deals.
Topeak JoeBlow Fat
La JoeBlow Fat de Topeak est la première pompe au sol exclusivement conçue pour les vélos à pneus larges à basse pression. L'énorme cylindre surdimensionné est 1,5 fois plus grand que les pompes au sol standard et fournit un grand volume d'air pour remplir rapidement les vélos à gros pneus. La...
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Is the gauge accurate? My normal JB was like 10Psi off from new, still a great pump though.
I'll let you know. I'd assume it can't be that bad on a 0-30 psi gauge.