Originally Posted by
_ForceD_
can you get just plane compressed air (threaded) cartridges? And also...how many CO2 and/or compressed air cartridges are needed to inflat a single road tire?
This is a complete system with hose and valve that, according to the seller, "can fill up 1 tire (700x25) from total flat to 100 PSI and will be left with little more air in"
So, that's a little more than an equivalent 16 gram cartridge in the size of a water bottle.
I'm not sure you really want that.
Many of the ideas about CO2 cartridges and refillability have already been addressed ad nauseum in the paintball world: refillable 12gr cartridges, larger bulk fill tanks (and necessary burst discs), etc.
re: how many cartridges? It really depends on the tire and cartridge. Look up "
CO2 inflation chart" to get a rough idea. For example, a single 12gr co2 cartridge should get my 700x28c tires up to 60psi. Not my usual 70 psi but still more than I often let my tires drop to.