Fork-it Posted May 22, 2008 Share WARNING: Cycling related! I am planning on buying one for the road bike, but would like to hear some opinions.What to buy or to avoid?Where to buy?Expected price etc. Pls advise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie Posted May 22, 2008 Share I've got a Serfas FMP500. Can do very high pressure, up to 260 psi/18 bar. Servas pumps come with a lifetime warranty as well - so any wear/problems with the guage etc. will be taken care of.http://www.serfas.com/product.asp?ProductID=216 Topeak Joeblow also good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flemish Lion Posted May 22, 2008 Share What are you planning to do with that pump ? From news24.co.za: "A five-year-old Cambodian boy is recovering in hospital after his mechanic father inserted an air hose for tyres into his anus and blew him up." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted May 22, 2008 Share Ek laaik 'n goeie floer pomp. I've got a Topeak Joe Blow Sport. Very sturdy and tough. Painter bright yellow so youwill not loose it easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted May 22, 2008 Share I have had a Silverback and Ryder Floor Pump and they both suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiasm Posted May 22, 2008 Share I've always used Silca pumps (240 psi). Long lasting, never a problem. sorry, can't advise price etcfiasm2008-05-22 05:34:13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted May 22, 2008 Share I have had a Silverback and Ryder Floor Pump and they both suck. The ryders are pretty bad and you don't get spares for them. Sportman's warehouse sell Giant (the brand not size) and Park Tool pumps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie Posted May 22, 2008 Share I broke 2 pumps inflating my tubbies. I usually ride them at 160psi, which is also the max rating of some pumps. (on paper, at least) After the Park pump blew, I decided to get one with a high pressure rating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowracer Posted May 22, 2008 Share had a specialized for a few years now. no hassles at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fork-it Posted May 22, 2008 Share Thanks, I quickly went out to the LBS, they only have Topeak in stock. Mamparra the Topeak Joe Blow Sport looks nice, and yellow, but a bit steep in $$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted May 22, 2008 Share Thanks' date=' I quickly went out to the LBS, they only have Topeak in stock. Mamparra the Topeak Joe Blow Sport looks nice, and yellow, but a bit steep in $$[/quote'] Anything below R300 and you will have to buy another soon. You must be able to get spares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie Posted May 22, 2008 Share Dont know the price of the Joeblow, the Serfas was around R500. Think it is distrubuted by Probike, so should also be fairly east to get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinnekop Posted May 22, 2008 Share I have a Zefal Husky.http://www.zefal.com/AAA/page.php?nom=produits&sousFamille=2007pompeApied&langue=an VERY nice. Had it since 1995. NO issues. Does the tubbies to 14 bar!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fork-it Posted May 22, 2008 Share Thanks' date=' I quickly went out to the LBS, they only have Topeak in stock. Mamparra the Topeak Joe Blow Sport looks nice, and yellow, but a bit steep in $$[/quote'] Anything below R300 and you will have to buy another soon. You must be able to get spares. I'm starting to think in the same direction.Stupid Q: Does all pumps fit all valves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted May 22, 2008 Share Stupid Q: Does all pumps fit all valves? now this is where price plays a role. The cheap ones youhave to open the head and swop the insides. The Joe Blow has two heads and the more expensive uses "smart" heads and automatically adapts to the head you want to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorcesterWheelers Posted May 22, 2008 Share RavX make a very nice dual pressure pump. Has two settings, HIGH VOLUME & HI PRESSURE. Once you get to higher pressure, You usually need have some upper body strenght to keep pumping... With this pump, you just flick a switch and hey "PRESTA" (pun intended...) it pumps up to 15 bar with very little physical effort. And yes, you do get spares too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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