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simon
a Cross Country Rider
from GuildfordDate Reviewed: March 20, 2011
Strengths: It hasn't broken after much use and pumps quite quicklyBottom Line: I don't think the pump is available anymore, which is a shame as I'm not sure if Blackburn's current models are as good. But if you have one, right now in the UK you can get a rebuild kit for it (Blackburn Pump Rebuild Kit - PRK3) for just two pounds from chain reaction cycles
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=16862
I got one and rebuilt my pump so hopefully it's as good as new now and will last another 7 years !
Favorite Trail: Afan
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: can't remember
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Jason
a Cross Country RiderDate Reviewed: September 4, 2008
Strengths: Long lasting. Durable. Capable of both schrader and presta valves. Lightweight.Bottom Line: I've been using this pump religiously for the last 9 years and it hasn't failed me yet. The action is smooth and delivers air with every pump. The only issue i've had is the rubber piece which allows you to switch from presta to schrader, or vice versa, no longer comes out. Luckily I only need it for presta valves. I highly recommend this product and the Blackburn brand.
Favorite Trail: Singletrack
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At: Cycle Scene in 1999
Similar Products Used: Topeak garbage
Bike Setup: it's been used on numerous bikes.
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Michael
from Houston, TX USADate Reviewed: November 30, 2006
Strengths: Small, lightweight, very durableWeaknesses: Mounts to frame on waterbottle holder screws and sticks out to the side. This leaves the possibility to have a waterbottle also, but I use a Camelbak. I wish it would line up with the bottom tube. Also, I had a minor wreck at night on the trail and it broke the holder (lost my pump)...going to buy another Blackburn, either a Shorty or a Mountain Air.Bottom Line: Great pump! Sometimes it is stated that the short action doesn't pump the tube up fast enough. I can pump up both of my tires (from flat) in under 2 mins. Other pumps might do it faster but the size is more than worth the trade off.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
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james senior
a Weekend Warrior
from ukDate Reviewed: June 10, 2006
Strengths: smallWeaknesses: the little plastic valve thing inside broke with in a month, I have never used it since until last week when I got a replacement and now it leeks air from the bottom of the pump, useless thing
Bottom Line: i loved the size of it but was let down completely
Favorite Trail: glen tress red route
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: hardesty cysles
Similar Products Used: specialized air force 4
Bike Setup: specialized enduro elite 05
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Bill Coulam
a Cross Country Rider
from HoustonDate Reviewed: February 4, 2006
Strengths: Light, small, durableWeaknesses: Thumb lock is really hard to get leverage under to lock in place. But then again, I have wimpy fingers like a 12 yr old girl.Bottom Line: Have ridden with this in my camelbak for the last 6 years everywhere. It has always come through for me. It is only recently as I've switched back and forth between Presta and Schraeder that I've cut up the little rubber gasket and broken a little piece off the plastic valve insert. So it is time for a new one.
But it usually didn't take more than 60 to 120 pumps to get a tire on the road again, depending of level of deflation.
I mainly wanted size and durability, and that's what I got.
Five flaming chilies!
Favorite Trail: Mammoth Pass, CO
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At: Green Mountain Sports
Similar Products Used: Zefal, Performance mini pumps
Bike Setup: Do you really care when reading about a pump? ($3000 worth of custom frame and parts)
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Doug
a Cross Country Rider
from Park City, UTDate Reviewed: July 23, 2004
Strengths: Very Durable, pumps both schrader and presta valves, small size.Bottom Line: I also dont know what the poor reviews are about. This pump is durable, light, and easy to use. It is made of quality parts and has treated me well. I have not had to walk because of this pump. It does take a little while to fully inflate a tire, but no different than other small pumps. I do not use the frame clip so I cannot attest to its durability, but the pump itself is great.
Favorite Trail: Wasatch Crest Trail
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At: Jans Mountain Outfitters
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Dirk Diggler
a Cross Country Rider
from Middle of CaliforniaDate Reviewed: June 25, 2004
Strengths: durable, very durableWeaknesses: adds a little xtra weight to the bikeBottom Line: i don't understand what some of the folks down below are talking about... if you have problems with this pump you probably should take the ENTIRE bike down to the LBS and have them put air in your tires for you.
i have used this pump as my main pump for around 5 years if i remember correctly, maybe more, and i haven't had a problem with it, definately more durable than anything fully plastic out there and i have no trouble reaching 60 psi what so ever.... if you can still find one of these little fat dudes pick it up.
Favorite Trail: dirt
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$1.00
Purchased At: dont even remember
Similar Products Used: probably mt zefel stuff
Bike Setup: it matters for a pump?
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Graham
a Weekend Warrior
from Madison, OH, U.S.A.Date Reviewed: February 2, 2004
Strengths: Small, Large air chamber, Good Grip, Cool Looking.Weaknesses: Hard to Change from different Valves.Bottom Line: Sweet Pump I haven't had a problem with it, works Great.
It's hard to change for different valves but then I only use one kind So theres no Problem.
Favorite Trail: My Secret one
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At: Dicks
Similar Products Used: Can't Recall.
Bike Setup: XTR, Avid Mechanicle, Psylo Race, Kona Stinky, Free-ride junk.
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Matt
a Weekend Warrior
from AnnandaleDate Reviewed: May 14, 2003
Strengths: Pump worked fine. Liked the compact size.Weaknesses: Cheap plastic mount bracket for it.Bottom Line: I was looking for my pump today and noticed that the
bracket that attached it to the bike is broken - and the pump is gone. I have no idea when that happened - never crashed or anything! If you get this pump, make sure you
wrap a velcro strip around the bike frame, and don't just rely on the strap through the crappy bracket!
Favorite Trail: Wakefield
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Purchased At: Performance
Bike Setup: Proflex 856
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scott
a Cross Country Rider
from park city, utDate Reviewed: October 13, 2002
Strengths: looks goodWeaknesses: got a flat on the trail and could not get the stem on the pump to save my life
had another rider try and he couldnt get it on
Bottom Line: if you like to walk
then this is the pump for you
not worth the bomb proof aluminum that it made from
Favorite Trail: glenwood loop
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$22.00
Purchased At: jans mountain outfitter
Bike Setup: kona manomano
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Tony
from LudlowDate Reviewed: July 7, 2002
Strengths: Compact, light weightworks on presta and schraeder valves(supposedly), can be easily taken apart to clean/repairWeaknesses: weak plastic and rubber parts insideBottom Line: Don't bother setting it up for presta valves, it just wont work and you'll be pushing your bike home. I did get about 3 uses out of it for shrader valves, but the rubber grommet in the pump got all cut up and would catch on the valve stem, the plastic pin inside bent to the side, and the plastic push-rod inside wore a groove from the locking mechanism, making it unusable. This pump is good for maybe 2 emergency uses, otherwise its junk.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$22.00
Purchased At: Dick's Sporting Goods
Similar Products Used: Mongoose pump
Bike Setup: Trek 6500 stock setup
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Kazman
a Cross Country Rider
from USADate Reviewed: May 5, 2002
Strengths: Small...looks good...not bulky..safe.
Fits both presta and shredder valves.Weaknesses: A little tough to use at first. At times it doesnt go on all the way, so time is wasted. Takes about 1-2 min to pump up a flat.Bottom Line: Worth the 30 bucks...and you can probably find it at a cheaper price. It really is better for fine adjustments, so dont use it as your main pump, only for the trails.
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$30.00
Bike Setup: Trek Fuel 80
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