Looking for a new CO2 inflator
06-24-16, 11:27 PM
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Looking for a new CO2 inflator
It seems like most of my gear is falling apart lately. Gloves, shorts, and now my CO2 inflators. Thankfully I have only needed it once in the past couple of months.
Thinking about getting one that always a controlled airflow instead of releasing at full blast. Would love to test ride the fixed flat and then put in some more air. Any suggestions? Does anyone have the Lezyne Alloy Drive?
Thinking about getting one that always a controlled airflow instead of releasing at full blast. Would love to test ride the fixed flat and then put in some more air. Any suggestions? Does anyone have the Lezyne Alloy Drive?
06-25-16, 12:04 AM
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Absolutely zero complaints about my PDW Shiny Object.
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06-25-16, 04:47 AM
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I reviewed the Genuine Innovations Air Chuck in a previous CO2 thread.
There are lots of previous threads on this subject.
I use google search like this: site:bikeforums.net co2 inflator recommend
There are lots of previous threads on this subject.
I use google search like this: site:bikeforums.net co2 inflator recommend
06-25-16, 05:38 AM
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Consider "Portland Design Works Shiny Object CO2 Inflator Head." Very compact, infinite control and it works great. Does require threaded cartridges.
06-25-16, 07:47 AM
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It seems like most of my gear is falling apart lately. Gloves, shorts, and now my CO2 inflators. Thankfully I have only needed it once in the past couple of months.
Thinking about getting one that always a controlled airflow instead of releasing at full blast. Would love to test ride the fixed flat and then put in some more air. Any suggestions? Does anyone have the Lezyne Alloy Drive?
Thinking about getting one that always a controlled airflow instead of releasing at full blast. Would love to test ride the fixed flat and then put in some more air. Any suggestions? Does anyone have the Lezyne Alloy Drive?
06-25-16, 08:55 AM
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I reviewed the Genuine Innovations Air Chuck in a previous CO2 thread.
There are lots of previous threads on this subject.
I use google search like this: site:bikeforums.net co2 inflator recommend
There are lots of previous threads on this subject.
I use google search like this: site:bikeforums.net co2 inflator recommend
I found some of those old threads, but I was wondering if there was anything new on the market. I remember talking to a Genuine Innovations rep at a bike event a while back and they were talking about new models coming out.
06-25-16, 11:07 AM
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PDW shiny object. I've been pretty damn rough on mine, and it continues to work flawlessly every time.
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06-25-16, 04:08 PM
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I will also highly endorse the PDW Shiny Object. Small, well-made, precise air control and works flawlessly.
06-25-16, 04:43 PM
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I have the Silca EOLO III. Works well and it takes up next to nothing in my saddle bag.
06-25-16, 09:46 PM
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I like this Genuine Innovations Microflate Nano. https://www.genuineinnovations.com/us...flate-nano.php CO2 flow is initiated, stopped and throttled by twisting the cylinder. Also carry a Lezyne Tech Drive HP and am pleased with it. That pump is frame mounted and had an annoying rattle until a wedge cut from a wine cork was jammed between the pump body and hand grip.
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06-26-16, 08:21 AM
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This was great the one time I had to use it, and PB is having a great sale on it:
Spin Doctor QuickShot 16g CO2 Inflation System
Spin Doctor QuickShot 16g CO2 Inflation System
06-26-16, 10:27 AM
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Here's my vote.
https://www.biketiresdirect.com/prod...s-co2-inflator
Takes threaded or non-threaded cartridges. First time I used it was in a downpour in a mountain bike race. Heart rate maxed, muddy as hell and cold. Was the worst conditions possible and it worked flawlessly.
I picked up a 12 pack of CO2 cartridges from Walmart and I am good to go for a couple years.
https://www.biketiresdirect.com/prod...s-co2-inflator
Takes threaded or non-threaded cartridges. First time I used it was in a downpour in a mountain bike race. Heart rate maxed, muddy as hell and cold. Was the worst conditions possible and it worked flawlessly.
I picked up a 12 pack of CO2 cartridges from Walmart and I am good to go for a couple years.
06-26-16, 10:49 AM
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https://www.amazon.com/Portland-Desi...s=shiny+object
