Why aren't bombs refillable?

[Agteros]

It would actually be nice to have a canister that can inflate to you're own preferance. Because a 16g is just to much for a 700x23C tyre. I inflate mine to 120PSI, where a "bomb" will inflate to 130PSI.

 

It will be nice to have canisters specially for the pressure you require.

 

 

16g CO2:

• 700x23-130 PSI
  
• 700x25-120 PSI
  
• 650x20- 180 PSI
  
• 650x23-170 PSI
  12g CO2:
  
• 700x23 - 94 PSI
  
• 700x25 - 90 PSI
  
• 650x20 - 125 PSI
  
• 650x23 - 110 PSI
  

That is like 6.4 bar? Snakebite territory for most road bikes

120psi / 8 bar for me thanks

[Waynehans]

Geez, if you buy a whole box and split it between buddies, the bombs work out under R10... Why bother filling.

[jjordaan_1976]

How often do you get flats for the cost of a bomb to become relevant?

[The Ouzo]

How often do you get flats for the cost of a bomb to become relevant?

well when I was getting flats every single time I road it was an issue, started carrying a pump with me again because of that.

[W@nted]

well when I was getting flats every single time I road it was an issue, started carrying a pump with me again because of that.

Conti Gatorskins

[T-Bob]

"Why aren't bombs refillable?"

 

Because after you've used them theres a bloody big hole in the top. You'd never keep anything in there to be honest.

[geoff.rich]

My wife even asked the same question

[jjordaan_1976]

well when I was getting flats every single time I road it was an issue, started carrying a pump with me again because of that.

where were you riding?

[MTBc]

what's the feasibility of converting certain bike components into refillable compression chambers? seat post, handlebars, frame areas. add on a valve, and with the right volume, you should be able to self-pump 6 bar easy with a foot pump, with enough air to pump tyres to 2 / 3 bar....

 

the compressed air would have extra weight, and so would the valves, but a lot less than bombs, and you could decompress if you didn't want to ride with that....

[Kranswurm]

what's the feasibility of converting certain bike components into refillable compression chambers? seat post, handlebars, frame areas. add on a valve, and with the right volume, you should be able to self-pump 6 bar easy with a foot pump, with enough air to pump tyres to 2 / 3 bar....

 

the compressed air would have extra weight, and so would the valves, but a lot less than bombs, and you could decompress if you didn't want to ride with that....

 

I would rather put helium in my bike......

[Christopher Brunsdon]

How often do you get flats for the cost of a bomb to become relevant?

 

+1

 

Took me 2 years to use 3 bombs, just bought two more last week for R15 each.

[Christopher Brunsdon]

what's the feasibility of converting certain bike components into refillable compression chambers? seat post, handlebars, frame areas. add on a valve, and with the right volume, you should be able to self-pump 6 bar easy with a foot pump, with enough air to pump tyres to 2 / 3 bar....

 

the compressed air would have extra weight, and so would the valves, but a lot less than bombs, and you could decompress if you didn't want to ride with that....

 

Why do I get the feeling I've seen this idea as a concept floating on the interwebs.

[Sitting slip]

Does USN refill your energy bar wrapper after you've used it?

i really hope not

[Kranswurm]

what's the feasibility of converting certain bike components into refillable compression chambers? seat post, handlebars, frame areas. add on a valve, and with the right volume, you should be able to self-pump 6 bar easy with a foot pump, with enough air to pump tyres to 2 / 3 bar....

 

the compressed air would have extra weight, and so would the valves, but a lot less than bombs, and you could decompress if you didn't want to ride with that....

If that seat post springs a leak you will need an operation to remove the saddle

[MTBc]

If that seat post springs a leak you will need an operation to remove the saddle