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Joe BananasDate Reviewed: April 14, 2012
Strengths: Design.Weaknesses: Everything but design.Bottom Line: Thanks god I stole this piece of crap in my local store.It doesn't worth any single cent of its crazy high price.It literally fell apart after the first try.After 250 strokes i just reached 30 PSI and yes, I took my time watching the directios video guide in the cra(p)nk brothers site.Believe me, don't buy this pump, is the worst waste of money you can do, and even if you do like me and steal it you are wasting your time.
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npoblador
a Weekend Warrior
from chicago, il, usaDate Reviewed: December 11, 2010
Strengths: Small and lightweight.Weaknesses: Bulkier than expected. Not sure how you can get it up to 115 PSI. Surely you don't have to get up that high.Bottom Line: Not sure why you all are having problems. Push it in and twist to lock and it hangs there on its own. There's a handy Hi-volume/ High-pressure knob at the handles end and I could pump up road tires to about 80 PSI.
Favorite Trail: palos hills
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At: Bike Nashbar
Similar Products Used: Blackburn (something) stick
Bike Setup: Gary Fisher Hi-Fi Carbon-stock. Orbea Mitis Ultegra and FSA carbon
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grnslo
a Weekend Warrior
from San Luis Obispo, CA, USADate Reviewed: September 6, 2010
Strengths: light, has gauge (that does not really work)Weaknesses: actually filling your tire with airBottom Line: A complete waste of money. This thing will not inflate more than 20 psi, and will wear you out in the process
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$30.00
Similar Products Used: lezyne, blackburn, specialized
Bike Setup: Bionicon Golden Willow, XT/XTR, Crank Bros iodine wheels, Formula discs
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Rumlan
a Weekend Warrior
from Kingston, Ontario, CanadaDate Reviewed: May 15, 2010
Strengths: Small, Light weight, Compact, Psi gaugeWeaknesses: noneBottom Line: I'm surprised to see such bad reviews for this pump. Mine works perfectly seals great and the gauge works as well. I used this at home when I first received it to test it out and have fixed two flats in the bush with this pump now with no complaints.
Some people complaining about low air volume as a weakness but it's a compact lightweight pump... It's not as efficient as a larger pump obviously, but from my experience this pump performs great and does exactly what it was designed to do perfectly.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Purchased At: Ebay
Bike Setup: '10 Trek Remedy
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thorn
a Weekend Warrior
from Czech RepublicDate Reviewed: October 10, 2009
Strengths: nice, space saving, sturdy and most worksWeaknesses: nothingBottom Line: I think it would not be sold in the U.S.. Then gets too bad reviews. just use the contents of the skull.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At: Prague
Similar Products Used: not compare with what
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BMAR325
a Weekend Warrior
from Ontario,CaDate Reviewed: September 3, 2009
Strengths: It's small and light weightWeaknesses: Does not work. waste of money. worst Mtn bike accessory purchase I have ever madeBottom Line: Waste of money.
Favorite Trail: Webb Canyon
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At: Incycle
Similar Products Used: Topeak
Bike Setup: Versus Blitz
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mik murray
a Cross Country Rider
from kendal, ukDate Reviewed: September 3, 2009
Strengths: none-- apart from the metal bits which went to the recycle centreWeaknesses: would not seal or sit on valve and when it did would only half fiil the tyre before falling off, VERY annoyingBottom Line: looks solid feels solid but its all steriods and has nothin to blow. DO NOT BUY
Favorite Trail: Blair Atholl- north east Glen Tilt and beyond
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: lbs
Similar Products Used: blackburn,Lezyne Micro Floordrive HV Pump
Bike Setup: cromo-steel rigid rockhopper, deore, rigida rims,flyer saddle. solid cheap dependalbe and 10yrs old
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Tokyochris
a Weekend Warrior
from EnglandDate Reviewed: August 20, 2009
Strengths: Looks good, feels sturdy, compact.Weaknesses: Very difficult to get it to seal on valves, takes ages to inflate tyre - thats providing you succeed in getting it to work.Bottom Line: Do not even think about buying this pump unless you don't mind being stranded.
Favorite Trail: South Downs Way
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: Wiggle online store
Similar Products Used: Top peak
Bike Setup: Dawes 1.8
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cornonthecobra
a Weekend Warrior
from SwedenDate Reviewed: July 23, 2009
Strengths: Good workout. Some air comes out. Compact. Looks good - as with most Crank Bros stuff IMHO.Weaknesses: Everything else. I can get to 40PSI when the guage is working. The guage only reads when pumping presta valves on mine. Takes forever to fill anything, reverted to my $10 zefal pump.Bottom Line: As I'm slowly finding out, the lower end of Crank Bros' product range (i.e. not $100 pedals and adjustable seatposts) is of very low quality. Style over substance (just like their lower-end rusty pedals with awful bearings).
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At: REI, Berkeley CA
Similar Products Used: Various $5 - $10 pumps.
Bike Setup: XT hubs + XM819 UST + Kenda Nevegal 2.1
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DarkStarPT
a Weekend Warrior
from Calgary,AlbertaDate Reviewed: July 13, 2009
Strengths: Light weight. Does quickly fill tire to 20 psi.Weaknesses: Hard to get a seal. Will not pump past 25-30 psi. Arms will fall off before then.Bottom Line: Maybe all compact pumps can only pump 30 psi. Im not sure. But this one will wear you out trying to fill a tire. So if your already breathing heavy during a ride and have to fix a flat. This will set you over the edge. Hard to keep the seal on the pump and very hard to pump. No way it will do 115 psi like it says. 30 psi MAX.
Favorite Trail: Canmore
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: WipeOut Red Deer
Bike Setup: Cannondale Rize 3
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mcfish
a Racer
from Missoula,MTDate Reviewed: March 20, 2009
Strengths: Looks cool, looks like it should work.Weaknesses: Simply does not work at all, can only acheive about 30lbs pressure after using for several minutes. The biggest disappointment and poorest bike product I've ever purchased. DON'T BUY THIS PUMP, IT SUCKS BIG TIME!!!
And it's too heavy for a mini-pump.Bottom Line: Buy something else, or you'll ride home on a flat!!
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Blackburn mini-pumps, Performance brand mini-pumps. Not the greatest, but they work!
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sk8dad
a Cross Country Rider
from Fremont, CADate Reviewed: March 2, 2009
Strengths: Bomb proof construction. Built-in gauge. Instant switch presta and shraeder head. High volume vs high pressure switch.Weaknesses: The screw cap valve heads. On my trials rig with it's 2.4" wide shraeder tires, it's nearly impossible to get the head seated far enough on the valve and the screw cap threaded tightly enough to prevent leaks! Also the bulty head prevents the pump's usage in tight places (like my kid's 12" rear wheel). It's damn heavy for those of you who care.Bottom Line: Nice concept, imcompletely executed, and probably not test a lot in the field.
Favorite Trail: Skeggs Point
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: REI
Similar Products Used: Various Topeak pumps, and the new (AWESOME) Lezyne Pressure Driver.
Bike Setup: Specialized Stumpjumper FSR w/ Rockshock Reba Race.
Czar stock trials bike w/ FFW setup.
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waynohh
a Cross Country Rider
from Brisbane, QLD, AustraliaDate Reviewed: February 2, 2009
Strengths: NoneWeaknesses: Pressure guage doesn't work. Presta side doesn't work. Can't get over 30psi - which is only a guess of course because no guage! Not enough pressure to seat tire beads on rims, so completely useless when putting (back) on tires.Bottom Line: I'd rather flush money down the toilet.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: Ebay
Similar Products Used: Power Pump Alloy
Bike Setup: 2005 Giant NRS 1, Mavic 819, Maxxis Crossmark, Hayes HFX-9, Derore XT, Race Face Evolve, Reba Race, Fox Float R, etc.
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Chrisy9001
a Downhiller
from Phoenix, Arizona, USDate Reviewed: October 31, 2008
Strengths: The pump is very sturdy. The aluminum barrel is of very high quality and so are the internal seals of the pump. Also, it looks really good.Weaknesses: The pump's rubber seals for both the presta and Schrader valves leak air while pumping. However, I sent an email to Crank Brothers and they sent me another set of rubber seals. The warranty for these pumps is amazing, as Crank Brothers will send you any part for this pump, free of charge.
One thing I can say about this pump is that it is really hard to pump alot of air into the tires. The pump hurts your hand alot while using it. It's almost like getting a workout for your forehands.Bottom Line: This pump is expensive. However, the warranty and service from Crank Brothers is excellent. They will send you any part you need for this pump, free of charge, so that is something you won't get with other manufacturers. However, it is very hard to put alot of air into your tires with this pump, but it is good for emergencies when you have nothing else to use. Other than that, if you are using this for home use, get a floor pump instead.
Favorite Trail: South Mountain
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At: Sport Chalet
Similar Products Used: Blackburn Air Stick
Planet Bike Airship
Bike Setup: I have three bikes, so I am too lazy to write. lol
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BrentP
a Cross Country Rider
from CalgaryDate Reviewed: September 2, 2008
Strengths: Coolest looking micro-pump on the planet.
Built in gauge (the reason I retired my previous pump and got this one)Weaknesses: Works like crap. Had a flat on the weekend and two of us pumped for 10 minutes straight (had to switch off) and it barely reached 30 psi (too little for my weight).Bottom Line: I don't know if I got a defective pump, but mine simply doesn't work. I'm taking it back to the shop to see if there's a problem with it and whether the others they have will work any better. Bummer, because it's tiny, light, and very cool looking.
Favorite Trail: Anything in K-Country
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At: Cyclepath
Similar Products Used: Zefal and Planet Bike micro-pumps.
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