CO2 inflators
07-31-15, 01:37 PM
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07-31-15, 02:26 PM
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here for this. i have a patch kit and pump but thinking about getting a spare tube and CO2 cartridges too. maybe just the spare tube...
07-31-15, 02:51 PM
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I know what causes my flats, I wasn't asking.
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07-31-15, 04:29 PM
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I have dreadful luck with Presta valves and chucks, and would be terrified of running out of cartridges just trying to get the tire seated. Therefore I'll stick with a pump.
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07-31-15, 08:34 PM
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CO2 is nice to use in order to get the 100psi which is difficult with a pump unless you have a really good pump, But, if it's old, the seals probably won't hold that kind of pressure.
08-01-15, 04:29 AM
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The only time when I had multiple flats was when there was damage to the plastic rim strip. I was very new to cycling and couldn't figure out what was going on. Had 5 flats, used up the tube and my 4 patches. Was using pump at the time.
Went to LBS and was educated about rim strips. Used the cloth Velox rim strip ever since.
Other than that, never had more than one flat on a ride....that I recall. But it can happen.
Went to LBS and was educated about rim strips. Used the cloth Velox rim strip ever since.
Other than that, never had more than one flat on a ride....that I recall. But it can happen.
08-01-15, 06:38 AM
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lol...truth. I really hate the idea of having to call for help just because I have a flat.
BTW, ever since I've begun using Gatorskins--2009--I have not had a flat out on the road. Worst so far was one flat tire in the garage that I saw when I went out to the bike in the morning. This was with an old tire that had 3500 miles on it that I knew was due for replacement.
I already had the new tire in a box. So, I swapped it out along with the tube, and off I went. I guess, therein lies the challenge: determining when the tire needs replaced. I like getting every last mile out of them, but I hate the idea of getting a flat because I waited a few miles too long.
BTW, ever since I've begun using Gatorskins--2009--I have not had a flat out on the road. Worst so far was one flat tire in the garage that I saw when I went out to the bike in the morning. This was with an old tire that had 3500 miles on it that I knew was due for replacement.
I already had the new tire in a box. So, I swapped it out along with the tube, and off I went. I guess, therein lies the challenge: determining when the tire needs replaced. I like getting every last mile out of them, but I hate the idea of getting a flat because I waited a few miles too long.
08-01-15, 09:27 AM
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Isn't that like wearing a belt and suspenders with overalls? Anyway, I do the same. I really don't want to have to walk or call for help. Also, in the winter or bad weather, having a way to inflate quickly is good.
08-01-15, 12:58 PM
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IME, if you're a CO2 kinda guy, and you somehow screw up your flat repair, some smug pump-toting pompous pedaller will show up to help you out while giving you a lecture about how cartridges are inferior.
08-01-15, 03:16 PM
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If you shrug off the waste represented by a couple of cartridges, you're probably willing to shrug off other small amounts of waste here and there. But it all adds up.
So you could turn the argument around. If you're conscientious enough to not use CO2 because of the waste, you're probably conscientious enough that you're already minimizing waste in other aspects of your life.
So you could turn the argument around. If you're conscientious enough to not use CO2 because of the waste, you're probably conscientious enough that you're already minimizing waste in other aspects of your life.
08-02-15, 08:15 PM
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Who would throw away an aluminum cartridge... or a beer can? In America, waste is recycled (or at least recycling is available). I don't know anyone who "land fills" aluminum. You can't make an omelet... without cracking a few eggs.
08-02-15, 09:26 PM
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Throw them into the blue bin or wastebin it makes no difference still a waste of energy. No need to use CO2...or drink beer...
08-02-15, 09:41 PM
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08-02-15, 10:01 PM
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To be totally honest... I think a frame pump would look great with one of my vintage bikes. But I try to keep my modern daily rider sleek and clean looking. I only added the 2nd water bottle for the heat wave.
The tube, inflator, one cartridge, a couple tire levers, and tools... is all I can cram into my saddle bag. And I always have my phone!
I did have a flat reasonably far from home once.... and made a two mile or so detour to a LBS for a new spare tube and CO2 cartridge.
The tube, inflator, one cartridge, a couple tire levers, and tools... is all I can cram into my saddle bag. And I always have my phone!
I did have a flat reasonably far from home once.... and made a two mile or so detour to a LBS for a new spare tube and CO2 cartridge.
