BikeisLife Posted February 22, 2021 Posted February 22, 2021 Finally getting my own garage in 4 months time (hopefully) and starting to collect my tools. A compressor is the first ‘big’ item on the list and need some advise on what to get. Just going to be used for regular home use, I.e. tubeless, drying chains etc. We are going to be in a small complex so started looking at the ‘silent’ 25L options from Ardendorff. Is this a good option or should I look at something else? If so, what should I be looking at? Don’t want to drop 6k on something that isn’t going to be used properly, will rather spend that ZAR on the workbench and drawers.
Jaws677 Posted February 22, 2021 Posted February 22, 2021 (edited) . Edited April 5, 2022 by Jaws677 BigDL and Skylark 2
ChrisF Posted February 22, 2021 Posted February 22, 2021 Finally getting my own garage in 4 months time (hopefully) and starting to collect my tools. A compressor is the first ‘big’ item on the list and need some advise on what to get. Just going to be used for regular home use, I.e. tubeless, drying chains etc. We are going to be in a small complex so started looking at the ‘silent’ 25L options from Ardendorff. Is this a good option or should I look at something else? If so, what should I be looking at? Don’t want to drop 6k on something that isn’t going to be used properly, will rather spend that ZAR on the workbench and drawers.Using it maybe once a month ? Basic unit on special at your local hardwarestore does the job perfectly. Adendorf type money is for small workshops ... Put that money towards quality tools, espacially torque wrenches and an assortment of allen and torq bits .... Ignore this advise if you are considering spray painting or similar more regular use of your compressor
PhilipV Posted February 22, 2021 Posted February 22, 2021 Finally getting my own garage in 4 months time (hopefully) and starting to collect my tools. A compressor is the first ‘big’ item on the list and need some advise on what to get. Just going to be used for regular home use, I.e. tubeless, drying chains etc. We are going to be in a small complex so started looking at the ‘silent’ 25L options from Ardendorff. Is this a good option or should I look at something else? If so, what should I be looking at? Don’t want to drop 6k on something that isn’t going to be used properly, will rather spend that ZAR on the workbench and drawers.I wouldn't bother with a compressor. It's a white elephant more than a nice-to-have. I'm saying that as someone who has one, and used it so little that it now lives down at the depot with my trucks where it actually gets used once a month. It's noisy, and takes up a lot of space. Not lekker in a complex environment. For tubeless I have a Giant air reservoir and a big foot pump, when all else fails there is a garage close by, and I don't blow dry chains. If you plan to do spray painting or has another use for it then it might be worth it. I'd rather spend that money on better/more tools and a work stand and work benches.
Bicycle Supply Chain Posted February 22, 2021 Posted February 22, 2021 (edited) I have a compressor and couldn’t live without it. I have piped air around my workshop with 7 air points. All on retracting spring and coil hoses. All have air nozzles except one which has the parktool inflator for seating tyres. With air at arms reach you use it more and more as you get used to having the convenience of it there. Can see 2 pf them on my work area here. I have a fini 25L 2hp compressor. And it works perfectly. You can get quieter ones or as I am busy doing. You csn box it in to silence the noise. Edited February 22, 2021 by boosted gp GrahamS2, BigDL, Meezo and 4 others 7
GrahamS2 Posted February 23, 2021 Posted February 23, 2021 I have a compressor and couldn’t live without it. I have piped air around my workshop with 7 air points. All on retracting spring and coil hoses. All have air nozzles except one which has the parktool inflator for seating tyres. With air at arms reach you use it more and more as you get used to having the convenience of it there. Can see 2 pf them on my work area here. I have a fini 25L 2hp compressor. And it works perfectly. You can get quieter ones or as I am busy doing. You csn box it in to silence the noise. Nice work Mike! Glad to see the business is working out for you.
Wayne pudding Mol Posted February 23, 2021 Posted February 23, 2021 Finally getting my own garage in 4 months time (hopefully) and starting to collect my tools. A compressor is the first ‘big’ item on the list and need some advise on what to get. Just going to be used for regular home use, I.e. tubeless, drying chains etc. We are going to be in a small complex so started looking at the ‘silent’ 25L options from Ardendorff. Is this a good option or should I look at something else? If so, what should I be looking at? Don’t want to drop 6k on something that isn’t going to be used properly, will rather spend that ZAR on the workbench and drawers.A cheap small one (even from builders) is a useful tool - I use mine for cleaning my workshop, tools, bike, nail gun and dusting myself off - they last years and I find it super useful ChrisF and BigDL 2
mazambaan Posted February 23, 2021 Posted February 23, 2021 I use my compressor (2kW, 120l/min & 50l tank) once a week or so and it is very handy to have. If I bought again I would buy a quieter one. Runs out of puff quite quickly.
Zebra Posted February 23, 2021 Posted February 23, 2021 TENG TOOLS (Swedish tool company, Taiwanese manufactured) have opened a branch in Gasoline Alley, in the same building as Flying Brick, Metalheads, GS Bike Traders, Tims Motorcycle Repairs, etc... (Gasoline Alley = corner of SECTION and SHROPSHIRE streets, Paarden Eiland...)VERY nice tools, a few of which we use in our fitment side, with a emphasis on quality/lifelong quality...Am sure their will be tools to titilate cyclists...!The had their OFFICIAL OPENING this past Friday, and began full trade yesterday morning...Give them a visit - inspirational store - those toolboxes, with those pre-cut foam inserts...Welcome TENG TOOLS!Chris splat, geomark, BigDL and 7 others 10
Hairy Posted February 23, 2021 Posted February 23, 2021 (edited) So I sent Ryobi an email last night and received feedback from an agent in CT this morning. They have what I am looking for and were exceptionally helpful. Edited February 23, 2021 by Hairy BigDL, Jaws677, Steady Spin and 2 others 5
Bicycle Supply Chain Posted February 23, 2021 Posted February 23, 2021 Awesome tools. Do you guys stock something like this. 1/4” and 3/8” speed spinner. TENG TOOLS (Swedish tool company, Taiwanese manufactured) have opened a branch in Gasoline Alley, in the same building as Flying Brick, Metalheads, GS Bike Traders, Tims Motorcycle Repairs, etc... (Gasoline Alley = corner of SECTION and SHROPSHIRE streets, Paarden Eiland...) VERY nice tools, a few of which we use in our fitment side, with a emphasis on quality/lifelong quality...Am sure their will be tools to titilate cyclists...! The had their OFFICIAL OPENING this past Friday, and began full trade yesterday morning... Give them a visit - inspirational store - those toolboxes, with those pre-cut foam inserts... Welcome TENG TOOLS!Chris BigDL 1
Zebra Posted February 23, 2021 Posted February 23, 2021 I will ask them on your behalf - I am 'Flying Brick', but they are neighbors, so will pop over and ask...
BuffsVintageBikes Posted February 23, 2021 Posted February 23, 2021 While you're there ask them if they do JIS screwdrives as well please Chris Zebra, Skylark, Long Wheel Base and 2 others 5
Zebra Posted February 23, 2021 Posted February 23, 2021 While you're there ask them if they do JIS screwdrivers as well please Chris Will do, it was on my list anyways, so you are expediting the process! Will get back to you - sending you a WhatsApp on a bicycle I've found... BuffsVintageBikes and BigDL 2
Zebra Posted February 23, 2021 Posted February 23, 2021 Awesome tools. Do you guys stock something like this. 1/4” and 3/8” speed spinner. they believe they DO have a spinner(s), in their Northern Suburbs store; have asked them to let me know WHAT have...and I will post back here... Bicycle Supply Chain 1
geomark Posted February 23, 2021 Posted February 23, 2021 So I sent Ryobi an email last night and received feedback from an agent in CT this morning. They have what I am looking for and were exceptionally helpful.Just a word of warning to manage your expectations, if it is pretty old and has sat for quite a while the batteries may not be that good by the time you get a charger. They can be replaced with generics in the same plastic housing though. Hairy and Skylark 2
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