e-rider
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CO2 Inflators.
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PpPete
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Lezyne Road Drive is one of the few that will go to that pressure without needing Popeye-size muscles. It does take a while though, especially on the short models.
If you've deep pockets there is a version that will take a CO2 cartridge in the end as well a being a pump.
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bikeman66
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e-rider, you are a saviour!
That looks exactly what I need. One of my main issues with most mini pumps is the direct attachment to the valve. I've managed to bend more than one valve stem in the past, so the Race Rocket would be perfect with its flexible adapter. Top recommendation, thanks!
e-rider
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there is a HPX version that is slightly longer and therefore easier to reach 100+ psi
in my experience no 'mini' pump gets to 100 psi easily though - it's always hard work!
They do indeed, but good luck inflating a Presta valve at your local garage.I believe the French have air too. May have a faint whiff of cheese and garlic.
+1 for the pump. I use CO2 on the road bike but then I'm only a phone call away from help if needed and I have need it when I got it wrong using it. The inflator head and a supply of cartridges will amount to the same bulk/weight as a pump anyway.
Piemaster
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- UK City of Culture
Yes.
However, if they are larger width, a 16g cannister may not get the tyre to the right pressure.
We did the sums on this the other day. A 16g cannister should, theoretically get a 28mm 700c tyre to 90 psi, a 32mm 700c tyre to 70 psi. @Polite what size Marathon Plus are you running?
Supersuperleeds
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- Leicester
I use 28mm marathon plus tyres and a 16g cartridge gets more than enough pressure into them and there usually is a bit of co2 left over.
Bobby Mhor
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- Behind You
A 16g cartridge inflates my 700x40 Land Cruisers enough to get me home...can't be much below the 60 I normally inflate to.
Polite
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Hi they're 700x32.
jonny jeez
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- Chislehurst, Kent, UK
I use one of these for most short rides where I don't want to carry much. Its very good, it Bites down and locks on the valve, and has a trigger for slow release (to allow time to check the tube is settled before inflating to 110 PSI in a shot).
On a long ride I carry a pump too as I will likely have a backpack or panniers..
Oh and I've never noticed any deflation issues at least no more than my tyres usually deflate over time.
http://www.evanscycles.com/products...esvaid=50080&gclid=CKai_KC678YCFSsEwwodEuUP9w
On a long ride I carry a pump too as I will likely have a backpack or panniers..
Oh and I've never noticed any deflation issues at least no more than my tyres usually deflate over time.
http://www.evanscycles.com/products...esvaid=50080&gclid=CKai_KC678YCFSsEwwodEuUP9w
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User33236
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I changed to one of these after finding out my first one was carp.
I also carry one of these http://www.wiggle.co.uk/topeak-micro-rocket-al-pump/ as it's tiny but effective.
