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Mitch C
a Weekend Warrior
from Avon, CO USADate Reviewed: October 11, 2010
Strengths: I freaking hated this pump from day one. It never seemed to work on my Presta or Presta adapter (for Schrader) as it wanted to leak air from the hole/interface I wasn't using. Upon disassembly of the pump hose head, I found that there is this little rocker assembly that has rubber discs to seal one or the other hole in the pump head. This is so when you're using one type or the other, the one not in use is sealed up when this rocker is pushed to the opposite side. DING. Am I this dumb? YES I AM. The Schrader adapter for the presta valve I'm using isn't LONG enough to reach up into the head and depress the little rocker arm. Ah, but will the Presta side work? YES IT DOES if you make damn sure the head of the pump is pressed all the way down onto the stem....almost swallowing the entire Presta stem. When it's fully seated.
So, all this time I was cursing this floor pump it was my fault. Maybe it's your fault too??? (aimed at all the other negative reviewers....)Weaknesses: None once I figured out how to use it.Bottom Line: Don't be a dumbass like me.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
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ColleenE
a Racer
from BrooklynDate Reviewed: July 4, 2010
Strengths: None. It doesn't work.Weaknesses: Quite simply, this product does not work if you use the presta valve. It is a defect. The air simply flows through and does not attach properly. Sometimes by pure luck and magic it will work, but this is very infrequent. It was only when I read many many other reviews of this same problem that I realized it wasn't ME. Do not purchase!Bottom Line: Defective. Not for use with presta valves.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
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$35.00
Purchased At: Jack Rabbit Sports
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maria
a Weekend Warrior
from Hoboken, NJ, USADate Reviewed: April 17, 2010
Weaknesses: doesnt seal around valve.Bottom Line: Dont buy this one.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Similar Products Used: yes, many. Blow Joe is my favourite.
Bike Setup: Trek Road
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bigskyguy
a Cross Country Rider
from Big Sky, MT USADate Reviewed: April 2, 2010
Strengths: Made of metal and I could use it to drive in a tent stakeWeaknesses: The seal around the valve is garbage.Bottom Line: Do not buy this pump it is garbage. I tried to add some air to my motorcycle tire one day and the leaking from the valve was so great that I had to cancell my ride as it lost so much air I was unable to even ride to the gas station. It works ok with presta valves but you have to really push it hard to get a good seal.
Favorite Trail: Yellow mule
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At: owenhouse
Similar Products Used: yes many
Bike Setup: Santa Cruz blur lt. With speed cartridge attached
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mhayes099
a Cross Country Rider
from Knoxville, TNDate Reviewed: November 1, 2009
Strengths: It works. I havent had any of the seal problems. I have used this for 3 months but worked a bike repair stand at a road race and pumped up over 60 tires in one dayWeaknesses: NoneBottom Line: This pump works. Maybe the others have no idea how to use a pump. The pump comes with a card that offers a money back guarantee if you are not happy for any reason within the first 90 days.
I have used on Presta and Schrader and it works great for both. My mtn tires run with 35lbs and the road tires have 115lbs in them. It never takes more than 15 times to completely fill the road tires. This pump does what it is supposed to do.
Favorite Trail: IC King Park
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: Biketopia in Halls,
Similar Products Used: Park
Bike Setup: Intense Tracer and Specialized Allez
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S Davenport
a Weekend Warrior
from Albuquerque, NMDate Reviewed: July 16, 2009
Strengths: If you can get the stem to seal it pump up your tire.Weaknesses: I found if very difficult to form a seal on the presta valve, especially if the stem is short. In fact, I often had to give up and use my mini hand pump. I would not recommend this pump to anyone.Bottom Line: Avoid this pump
Favorite Trail: Streets
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At: Albuquerque Bike Coo
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: KHS urban extreme
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Bart
a Weekend Warrior
from Orlando, FLDate Reviewed: September 5, 2008
Strengths: A good, solid, reliable pump. I use it three times a week to inflate road bike tires to 130psi.Weaknesses: None. Getting a good seal is a matter of pressing it onto the valve really hard before flipping the lever to seal it. If I had a choice, it would be nicer to have the guage at the top rather than at the bottom.Bottom Line: I have not tried any other brands, so I have nothing to compare it to. However, I would have no problem recommending this to friends because it has worked so reliably for the past 6 months. The tires need air, the pump delivers. What more could I ask for?
Favorite Trail: Backroads
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At: Orange Cycle
Similar Products Used: None.
Bike Setup: Trek 5000 road bike with 700x25 tires.
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Peter
a Weekend Warrior
from Wellington, New ZealandDate Reviewed: May 24, 2008
Strengths: Fairly sturdy build.
Pumps relatively easily to high pressures.Weaknesses: Pressure limit pointer is a bit too loose, and is easy to accidentally move.
Occassionally difficult to get good seal on valves.Bottom Line: Overall a reasonable pump.
But because of occassional problem of getting good seal on valves, I don't often use this pump.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$55.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Topeak Joe Blow
Specialized Air Tool Comp
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Scott
a Cross Country Rider
from Los Angeles, CADate Reviewed: April 10, 2008
Strengths: Works well, sturdyWeaknesses: Hard to find anyBottom Line: I use this pump for my road and mountain rides (and have used it for my car once or twice). It works as advertised through a large range of pressures. It's pretty durable. I can't really say anything bad about it.
Favorite Trail: Anything with lots of climbing
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$30.00
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