Dealing with punctures

[raleighnut]

about to order this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CO2-Infla...sure_Cycling_BikeLocks_SR&hash=item53f69ccf6d

takes the usual threaded 16g CO2 caps
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331123085713?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
and also
threadless 12g CO2 caps - as used CO2 air pistols - much cheaper than 16g
... yet to see if 12g will fully inflate a road tyre though

I use a Topeak mini morph 140 PSI no problem and it has a bottle cage offset mount as well.

 

[Old Plodder]

Most of the 'name' mini pumps will give you 100psi plus at the roadside with little effort. you can carry them attached to the bike, in a pocket, in a bum bag, or strapped to almost anything. I too used to have my faithful Carradice, but as I only do 'day' rides now, I only carry the essentials.

 

[outlash]

I have one of these: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/airwave-motion-mini-pump/rp-prod42197 . The mount either fits onto one of the bottle bosses or with cable ties, sits on the top tube.


Tony.

 

[fossyant]

Pocket. Simples.

 

[maltloaf]

about to order this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CO2-Infla...sure_Cycling_BikeLocks_SR&hash=item53f69ccf6d

takes the usual threaded 16g CO2 caps
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331123085713?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
and also
threadless 12g CO2 caps - as used CO2 air pistols - much cheaper than 16g
... yet to see if 12g will fully inflate a road tyre though

16g inflates 700c to about 130psi 12g to about 100psi

The cartridges can be obtained dirt cheap if you shop around. I think I paid 75p each for my last lot.

 

[rb58]

Having tried several brands, I now use the Lifeline CO2 pump (which I think might be Wiggle's own 'value' range). Works the best of all of them. 16g cartridges bought cheaply in bulk off eBay. But in true belt and braces style, I also carry a small Lezyne pump in the holder next to the bottle. I can only remember using it once though as gas does the job perfectly.

 

[maltloaf]

It's worth mentioning that if you inflate with co2 out on a ride, you should let it out and pump up with normal air once home as co2 leaks out much quicker than regular air.

 

[John the Canuck]

16g inflates 700c to about 130psi 12g to about 100psi........snip...........

thanks ML about the 12g capacity......i have ''loads'' left over from my shooting days with a Walther CP88....
so I'll get the 12/16g pump