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03-05-12, 12:52 PM
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Carleton, my floor pump just broke and I'm looking for a new one. What would you recommend I buy that would give me and easy 120 psi? My old one could barely handle 90, let alone 120.
03-05-12, 01:26 PM
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Sort of. Just asking for a few that you would recommend, because I haven't the slightest idea where to begin looking, or whats worth looking at.
03-05-12, 01:39 PM
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Silca is my fave. 16 years on mine. It's about due for another rubber, but they're still readily available at decent bike shops.
I've never had it above 120psi but I've heard of people going higher.
I've never had it above 120psi but I've heard of people going higher.
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03-05-12, 01:41 PM
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you can search this thread and find the answer....not that hard.
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...p#post13820141
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...p#post13820141
03-05-12, 01:47 PM
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you can search this thread and find the answer....not that hard.
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...p#post13820141
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...p#post13820141
03-05-12, 01:52 PM
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This is why bike shops exist. Walk in. Ask questions. Offer money. Leave with a good pump.
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03-05-12, 01:55 PM
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That was directed at 8bits, not you. Just came looking for a bit of advice on what you considered good and bad so I didn't end up with some ****ty pump like my last one.
And its spring break. This is the one week that I get to be lazy at all, and I'm damn well going to. Had way too much going on the past few months at school.
And its spring break. This is the one week that I get to be lazy at all, and I'm damn well going to. Had way too much going on the past few months at school.
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03-05-12, 02:40 PM
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That was directed at 8bits, not you. Just came looking for a bit of advice on what you considered good and bad so I didn't end up with some ****ty pump like my last one.
And its spring break. This is the one week that I get to be lazy at all, and I'm damn well going to. Had way too much going on the past few months at school.
And its spring break. This is the one week that I get to be lazy at all, and I'm damn well going to. Had way too much going on the past few months at school.
Go to a local shop and buy a Specialized pump. That's what I use.
03-05-12, 11:45 PM
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Works for me. Might as well just wait until I get back to school anyway, because the guys at the local shop there are really awesome, and its not as far from campus as my lbs here at home. Thanks Carleton.
03-06-12, 11:08 PM
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Dear carleton, my LBS has these https://www.cycleclubsports.com/p-810...t-reducer.aspx
He told me i can use to to put a 1 inch fork in my 1 1/8 frame, Will it work? I cant find a 1 1/8 lugged fork with low rake :|
He told me i can use to to put a 1 inch fork in my 1 1/8 frame, Will it work? I cant find a 1 1/8 lugged fork with low rake :|
03-06-12, 11:13 PM
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Dear carleton, my LBS has these https://www.cycleclubsports.com/p-810...t-reducer.aspx
He told me i can use to to put a 1 inch fork in my 1 1/8 frame, Will it work? I cant find a 1 1/8 lugged fork with low rake :|
He told me i can use to to put a 1 inch fork in my 1 1/8 frame, Will it work? I cant find a 1 1/8 lugged fork with low rake :|
03-06-12, 11:14 PM
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O carleton just wondering, Any new pictures of your white tiemeyier? Whatcha do with the old one, im intrested on the finish, Its anondized or plated?
03-06-12, 11:37 PM
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Although I find you very interesting, here's one not about you:
C Man. You think a 50mile stroll is too much for a person who hasn't ever really done any long distance cycling? I'm talking speeds of 10-12mph. Sunday stroll type stuff.
Not tryna have her bonk on the anniversary date, you feel me?
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/73141512
C Man. You think a 50mile stroll is too much for a person who hasn't ever really done any long distance cycling? I'm talking speeds of 10-12mph. Sunday stroll type stuff.
Not tryna have her bonk on the anniversary date, you feel me?
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/73141512
03-07-12, 12:11 AM
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03-07-12, 12:13 AM
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Although I find you very interesting, here's one not about you:
C Man. You think a 50mile stroll is too much for a person who hasn't ever really done any long distance cycling? I'm talking speeds of 10-12mph. Sunday stroll type stuff.
Not tryna have her bonk on the anniversary date, you feel me?
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/73141512
C Man. You think a 50mile stroll is too much for a person who hasn't ever really done any long distance cycling? I'm talking speeds of 10-12mph. Sunday stroll type stuff.
Not tryna have her bonk on the anniversary date, you feel me?
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/73141512
03-07-12, 12:15 AM
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Hm. You're right... Why are there so many damn hills in SF? If it comes down to it, I'll take the walk of shame with her, lol.
Is 2k feet of climbing really that much? mind you its spread over 50 miles...?
03-07-12, 12:44 AM
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https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/73152386
How's this? Just as bad? lol...
03-07-12, 01:07 AM
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