Who still carries a bike pump?
09-03-06, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Dial_tone
I've been using CO2 for a long time. That pump weight was keeping me from the big shoe contract.
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09-03-06, 11:41 AM
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Co 2 cartridges. I used them when I started riding. 2-3 tries at blowing up your tire and you are SOOL. I recall rides with up to three flats. Sometimes, I don't get the flat repaired the first attempt.
I have been there. No thanks. I trust my Topeak Morph. With gauge and all. Only a couple of ounces. Body made of aluminum. How could it be a problem. I fact my Morph is one of my favorite accessories. never go without it.
I have been there. No thanks. I trust my Topeak Morph. With gauge and all. Only a couple of ounces. Body made of aluminum. How could it be a problem. I fact my Morph is one of my favorite accessories. never go without it.
09-03-06, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by bmclaughlin807
Heh... the guy on the brand new $1,200 Trek was sure grateful when I stopped on my $50 Raleigh Technium
09-03-06, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by cyclezealot
Co 2 cartridges. I used them when I started riding. 2-3 tries at blowing up your tire and you are SOOL. I recall rides with up to three flats. Sometimes, I don't get the flat repaired the first attempt.
I have been there. No thanks. I trust my Topeak Morph. With gauge and all. Only a couple of ounces. Body made of aluminum. How could it be a problem. I fact my Morph is one of my favorite accessories. never go without it.
I have been there. No thanks. I trust my Topeak Morph. With gauge and all. Only a couple of ounces. Body made of aluminum. How could it be a problem. I fact my Morph is one of my favorite accessories. never go without it.
09-03-06, 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by cyclezealot
Co 2 cartridges. I used them when I started riding. 2-3 tries at blowing up your tire and you are SOOL. I recall rides with up to three flats. Sometimes, I don't get the flat repaired the first attempt.
I have been there. No thanks. I trust my Topeak Morph. With gauge and all. Only a couple of ounces. Body made of aluminum. How could it be a problem. I fact my Morph is one of my favorite accessories. never go without it.
I have been there. No thanks. I trust my Topeak Morph. With gauge and all. Only a couple of ounces. Body made of aluminum. How could it be a problem. I fact my Morph is one of my favorite accessories. never go without it.
09-03-06, 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by -=Łem in Pa=-
I carry one of these with an interchangeable presta valve.
Helps with the flats and hot chix.
Helps with the flats and hot chix.
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09-03-06, 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Poppaspoke
What the heck is that?!
09-03-06, 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Dial_tone
If I flat twice in one ride I take that as a sign from above to get the hell off the road before a meteor hits me. I'm hitching at that point regardless. I used to let my old roommate ride one of my bikes and we'd go riding. He was an average guy but he didn't have the strength to pump the tires much past 90psi.
Heck, in some high construcion areas, I've lived in. We'd get maybe a couple car flats each week.
09-03-06, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Da Tinker
IMHO, the best of both worlds: https://www.performancebike.com/produ...50/40_1548.jpg
CO2 & hand pump.
CO2 & hand pump.
I have this great little pump and inflator.
09-03-06, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by ovoleg
co2 is for girls, MEN USE PUMPS!
I never leave home without a frame pump.
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09-03-06, 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by blonduathlongrl
I still carry my pump... no danzel in distress here
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09-03-06, 06:23 PM
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Real men don't need pumps! LMAO!
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09-03-06, 06:39 PM
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I carry a bus pass. Much quicker on my commute.
09-03-06, 07:13 PM
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CO2 is just so much easier than a pump.
I keep my pump with me at all times, but I'll only use the pump if I'm out of CO2 for some reason.
I keep my pump with me at all times, but I'll only use the pump if I'm out of CO2 for some reason.
09-03-06, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by -=Łem in Pa=-
09-03-06, 09:45 PM
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I still carry a pump. I don't care to go with CO2 cartridges because:
a) I really don't care all that much about weight since I still ride steel and I am not out to race
b) I don't want to have replace cartridges. I'd probably forget and leave myself stranded. Besides, I don't want to have to spend the money all the time.
c) I don't want to create any more garbage than I do already
a) I really don't care all that much about weight since I still ride steel and I am not out to race
b) I don't want to have replace cartridges. I'd probably forget and leave myself stranded. Besides, I don't want to have to spend the money all the time.
c) I don't want to create any more garbage than I do already
09-03-06, 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by iab
I don't even know what this is! This sort of thing ain't my bag, baby. Yeah!
09-04-06, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by ovoleg
I Have a SISTER?
HI 2 U ^_^
HI 2 U ^_^
caught me at work last night reading this comment the other guy made... I could of held back.. actually i did..
