Floor pump?
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Joe Blow, cheap and awesome.
EDDIT- The gauge isn't exactly accurate but it has been out by the same amount all its life so it has been consistent.
EDDIT- The gauge isn't exactly accurate but it has been out by the same amount all its life so it has been consistent.
Joe Blow Mountain X
High volume pump. Great for inflating tubeless. So far I have 100% success is seating beads. 60psi limit ain't gonna work with traditional road tires if that is a requirement.
If nothing else the gauge has sufficient resolution to actually set things within a half psi or better. Something the traditional 180psi gauges could never do.
High volume pump. Great for inflating tubeless. So far I have 100% success is seating beads. 60psi limit ain't gonna work with traditional road tires if that is a requirement.
If nothing else the gauge has sufficient resolution to actually set things within a half psi or better. Something the traditional 180psi gauges could never do.
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Have had a Joe Blow Max for several years that I have been quite happy with.
The gauge is out a few psi compared to my digital gauge but is consistent which is the more important factor.
Does the job well and the price was right.
The gauge is out a few psi compared to my digital gauge but is consistent which is the more important factor.
Does the job well and the price was right.
Bell Air Attack, it was either $15 or $20 at the supermarket. High volume, has a gauge. I also have one of those Blackburn Chamber things, but the idea is pretty dumb. It does NOT pump anywhere near as much air per/stroke, meaning it's quite pathetic to try and set tubeless without the air tank, and the air tank should really be bigger and the inherent flaw compared to a compressor is that you can remove the valve core with a compressor, stick a nozzle down there, and get WAY more air flow to set the tire, which you can't do with this. Bare minimum, these damn things should have some way to attach to the valve without the core. It also failed and I had to bring it back and switch it out at the shop. So with that new tubeless technique to pre-set the bead with a tire-lever, the Bell has not failed over dozens of settings and it's just way better to use, pumps way more air way faster.
Have a Park Tools and would not bang again.
Next one will most likely this bad boy: https://www.sks-germany.com/en/products/rennkompressor/
Bought the cheap version for my old folks and it is surprisingly good: https://www.hibike.com/sks-powerstation-bike-pump-floor-pump-hibike-edition-multi-valve-valve-connection-p7b5eedcb52cc113bdcfb4b9408409ed8#var_84149020
Next one will most likely this bad boy: https://www.sks-germany.com/en/products/rennkompressor/
Bought the cheap version for my old folks and it is surprisingly good: https://www.hibike.com/sks-powerstation-bike-pump-floor-pump-hibike-edition-multi-valve-valve-connection-p7b5eedcb52cc113bdcfb4b9408409ed8#var_84149020
I have a Rennkompressor and like it a lot.
Oooh those SKS Airflex Minis sound like my sort of pump-
The material combination of aluminum and plastic carbon with the SKS embossment make the pump a must-have for bikers with a sense of design.
The material combination of aluminum and plastic carbon with the SKS embossment make the pump a must-have for bikers with a sense of design.
I have the Joe Blow with the compressor for tubeless. Works almost as good as a real compressor, when you don't want to bring one on travel.
The Lezyne pump I have is high volume and pumps well most of the time. The nozzle is a screw on type that I like. It also requires you let out the pressure in the hose with a button before unscrewing. All my friends however almost break it every time they use it...
Occasionally something sticks and the pump puts in pressure but slowly lets out the pressure if you take too long before the next stroke. When this happens the gauge is more of a suggestion as it’s constantly moving up then down.Haven’t been able to get to the bottom of that. Usually forget about it and it’s fine on the next go round. It does look cool. Had it about 8 years.
Do you push the button?
I had one on my bike for a little while but it had no dust wiper and the bracket flexed so much that the pump too loads of paint off my frame, lasted maybe three months then went in to the scrap metal bin.
I have two Lezynes and like them.
I have some sort of cheap Filzer pump that I keep in my car. The gauge doesn't really work, but it pumps air and doesn't unscrew valves.
In the shop I have a Topeak Joeblow Booster pump. It wasn't the cheapest, but it works and has mounted every tubeless tire that I've tried with it.
In the shop I have a Topeak Joeblow Booster pump. It wasn't the cheapest, but it works and has mounted every tubeless tire that I've tried with it.
I have a lezyne too and dislike the screw chuck. They do make a quick attachment you can just pop onto the chuck so you can just ram it onto your valve and go. It’s ok but does not clamp into the valve. Because I’m stubborn, I just ordered a topeak hose assembly to swap onto the lezyne pump (which is pretty nice). Will report back.
Edit: successfully spliced a topeak hose and 2 way adapter into the Lezyne hose. Was hoping to do a full replacement but the inner diameter of the topeak is too small compared to lezyne and won't fit over the nipple at the base of the pump. The topeak hose does fit (very snuggly) into the lezyne hose so I rammed it in there and secured with a worm drive clamp. Very secure and moves air nicely.
Edit: successfully spliced a topeak hose and 2 way adapter into the Lezyne hose. Was hoping to do a full replacement but the inner diameter of the topeak is too small compared to lezyne and won't fit over the nipple at the base of the pump. The topeak hose does fit (very snuggly) into the lezyne hose so I rammed it in there and secured with a worm drive clamp. Very secure and moves air nicely.
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I have a pretty old Blackburn floor pump which had a lifetime warranty, the chuck wore out after not very long and the LBS couldn't get a replacement.
Will have to do the same as you and find something with a similar hose setup, it was a nice pump when it worked.
I have a basic floor pump, same as @canadmos. It's mostly for top ups.
For setting up tubeless, I bought a small compressor on sale at the hardware store. At $60, it was cheaper than most mid-range pumps. And it's actually small enough to bring on road trips (did that once, but wasn't necessary, so haven't done it again).
For setting up tubeless, I bought a small compressor on sale at the hardware store. At $60, it was cheaper than most mid-range pumps. And it's actually small enough to bring on road trips (did that once, but wasn't necessary, so haven't done it again).
Joe blow for the garage, and Jenson air blaster thing for the basement shop. The joeblow has been great for a long time, but eventually the hose got a hole. I shortened it by half a foot and it still works....someday I might get another hose when the head eventually fails. The jenson is great for setting tubeless and OK for regular pumping. It seems to hold a lot of residual pressure, which means I need more pumps per tire, but I can also pump then flip the switch to "TANK" which allows me to remove the head without air blasting out.
I think that's the one I have in the garage (well, it's a S and has a gauge). A solid all around pump. Never been able to seat a tubeless tire with it, but I have a compressor right there for that.
I have a blue one that says NASHBAR on it. It's worked good for 15 years.
With DT and Stans rims, I can seat Maxxis, Schwalbe and Miche tires with any floor pump.
With DT and Stans rims, I can seat Maxxis, Schwalbe and Miche tires with any floor pump.
challenge accepted! mounting a dhr dd to my ex471 this weekend. 'mon over! plenty of cold beer!
I have to say, this works pretty damn good. Not 100%, but damn close, and I kind of half-ass it too. There's a bunch of BS in the beginning about normal stuff, but the key is essentially "pre-mounting" the bead.challenge accepted! mounting a dhr dd to my ex471 this weekend. 'mon over! plenty of cold beer!
Yes I have one. I've used as my floor/travel pump since like 1997. It's a little rusted, but still works, even the pressure gauge. Back then you could buy any replacement parts for it, from handle to hose and everything in between. Not sure these days. And I haven't needed to replace anything yet.
That’s impressive. Love the sound of that.
You mean an old skool Silca? Or new skool Silca?
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I remember a decade ago on mtbr this question came up. If memory serves me,it was 150$ or more and was a BadAss straight forward lookin Pump. I think Germany,or British was the Country it was made in,I can not remember? I do remember it was not made in USA.
I humbly ask for the Best of the Best Monkeys. We must get to the bottom of this matter ounce and for all.
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I remember a decade ago on mtbr this question came up. If memory serves me,it was 150$ or more and was a BadAss straight forward lookin Pump. I think Germany,or British was the Country it was made in,I can not remember? I do remember it was not made in USA.
I humbly ask for the Best of the Best Monkeys. We must get to the bottom of this matter ounce and for all.
Avy
new mostly.
RENNKOMPRESSOR - SKS GERMANY
most popular pump in international cycling sole legitimate ancestor of all floor pumps 4 different valve head options
I had a Silca just like that one for about as long. It finally gave up the ghost, but someone locally came by to collect it for "parts" since most of it was still functional at the time.
This is the exact pump I got to replace the above Silca. Reminds me a lot of it - mostly metal construction. It has been a solid pump for the last 8 years.RENNKOMPRESSOR - SKS GERMANY
most popular pump in international cycling sole legitimate ancestor of all floor pumps 4 different valve head optionswww.sks-germany.com
That one is Sick,but what about the 450 dollar Silca?RENNKOMPRESSOR - SKS GERMANY
most popular pump in international cycling sole legitimate ancestor of all floor pumps 4 different valve head options
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