Compressed air emergency tire-filling doohickeys
01-02-22, 09:18 PM
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That's because you've observed so many discarded CO2 containers along busy bike routes (and that's not counting the ones properly disposed) and have seen so many people (including fellow group members) having difficulties with CO2 inflators and ultraminipumps decided you're a pump person and you've now adopted the false problems with difficulty and wastefulness because doing so supports your position..
FTFY. That said, I'm sure that some folks don't have these difficulties and find a way to recycle their canisters, and a properly used canister can be marginally quicker and lighter than a full-size pump which some people care about. If it works for you, go with it!
01-02-22, 09:36 PM
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That's an impressive field fix. I tore a sidewall of a tubless tire open on a closed fire service road this past fall; I had to boot it with a bunch of tire patches; a dollar bill and a couple pieces of trash I found on-hand. I only had the one spare tube (I should've had a 2nd but forgot to pack it) & had to get it right the 1st time. Even with the boot; the tube bulged disturbingly vulnerable for the gravel, but I got back to paved in short order, for a much longer route back to my car. Still, nothing like our patch!!!
01-03-22, 01:50 PM
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I have a couple of co2 inflators, of different brands, they work fine. They do take practice, but it's not difficult to use, once or twice is all it takes. A canister will more than fill a 700x25 tire to full pressure. My 29x2 needs 1.5. Not a big deal. Buy them by the box on Amazon and the cost is easy too.
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01-05-22, 08:49 PM
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Pumps like this have both for the belt and suspender crowd.
https://www.amazon.com/Mini-Bike-Pum.../dp/B07Q6Q7B5Z
https://www.amazon.com/Mini-Bike-Pum.../dp/B07Q6Q7B5Z
01-09-22, 06:12 PM
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If reverse Karma existed, I'd talk endlessly about my 4-flat ride where I used all the things, my 3am flat in the middle of frickin' nowhere, my failed pump in Vancouver WA, the magical railroad track incident, and the numerous side of the country road in the cold rain flats. But Karma doesn't work that way. In fact I'll probably get a flat on my trainer tonight just for bringing this up.
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