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quietcornerrider
a Cross Country Rider
from Date Reviewed: December 29, 2009
Strengths: Gauge, Decent tube pumpWeaknesses: Poorly designed 2 stage pump handle, leaks at release valve at more than 200 psiBottom Line: Cons:
It is a poorly designed pump overall. Large and bulky, as a frame pump it's too cumbersome. I have a hard time fitting it in my Camelback. I bought primarily as a shock pump with the thought it might come in handy on the trail. It can't hold pressure in my shock any higher than 200 psi, and starts to leak severely after 200 psi. I have experienced a loss of up to 15 psi as well upon disconnect, but others have experienced less. This may be due to a need for higher pressure in my shock (approx. 280 psi). The pump action is also chunky and not smooth at all.
Pros:
On the other hand, if you have room for it, its a great trail pump because of the gauge, so you can get accurate pressure.
Overall:
There are better trail/frame pumps for less money. As for me, I'm going back to a small trail pump and I'll carry my shock pump as well.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Fox Shock Pump, generic pumps
Bike Setup: Fox Float RL AVA
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P2D
a Weekend Warrior
from NY, USADate Reviewed: June 6, 2009
Strengths: dualality.Weaknesses: High and low pressure lockout device is poorly designed and weak. I used this pump about 5 or 6 times to adjust the pressure in my forks and shock. The last time I used it the release valve got stuck open and the guage or gauge needle went crazy and is now stuck above 200 lbs and flopping around there.Bottom Line: Do not waste your hard earned money on this pump.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$48.00
Similar Products Used: Mt Zefal
Bike Setup: Specialized StumpJumper Comp
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mt2ut1
a Cross Country Rider
from layton utDate Reviewed: May 28, 2009
Strengths: 2 in 1. Well built. Great for presta valves with adapter. Pressure release button is lets air out slow enough to make precise adjustments.Weaknesses: lock out between low pressure and high pressure could be inproved. heavyBottom Line: Good product. Slight air loss of 5 psi average on shock when releasing the pump (don't know of a way to prevent this). Hope it lasts. Buy one.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At: used ksl
Similar Products Used: avair
Bike Setup: Jamis dakar XC
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coop0102
a Cross Country Rider
from MassDate Reviewed: July 29, 2008
Strengths: Can be used to pump up tires and rear and front shock. All in one design is very nice. Great way to save about $50 getting both in one. The gauge is nice, big, easy to read, and accurate.Weaknesses: You do indeed need to screw the Presta fitting on before, then screw the pump on. The directions for use are also pretty bad and could be alot better.Bottom Line: This is a very convenient pump in that it does everything in one. What people fail to realize in posts below is that this is a frame pump, meant to be carried on the bike/bag. If your expecting it to pump your tire up in 4-5 pumps like a floor pump, its not goig to happen. Also the people who say it leaks air when you disconnect, this is also untrue. When you hook the pump up to a shock it gets its psi reading by the air that is forced into the pump tube. This is the case with any shock pump. If u were to then disconnect it you would loose the air that is in the pump tube, thus lowering the psi in your pump by what ever was in the pump tube. The hiss u hear when u disconnect it the air releasing from the pump hose, not the shock. If you pump your shock to 100psi and disconnect, then reconnect it will be lower since it uses some air to refill the hose to give u a reading.
I give it a 5/4 due to poor instructions, and the presta fitting being a little tricky.
Favorite Trail: Sidewinder, Burke VT
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$45.00
Bike Setup: 08 Stumpjumper FSR Comp
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Jeff
a Weekend Warrior
from Syracuse, NY, USADate Reviewed: April 11, 2008
Strengths: Cool idea, 2 in 1 pump, solid construction, liked the swivel air hose for hard to reach areas. Would be great if it worked a bit better.Weaknesses: It doesn't work very well on presta valves, takes quite a while to fill a tire (I thought I was doing something wrong), loses a bunch of air as you "screw it off". Shock PSI only goes to 220lbs, but seemed to inflate to that fine, but the reading was off somewhere when I screwed it back on to check it again.Bottom Line: Look for something better.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$50.00
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: Specialized Stumpjumper FSR
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Jonathan
a Weekend Warrior
from NYCDate Reviewed: November 11, 2007
Strengths: two in one shock, tire pump. compact, relatively light.Weaknesses: takes forever to fill a tire. leaks easily. presta valve must be attached to tube before attaching schrader valve as it will not spin independent from the hose.Bottom Line: Don't buy this product. it seems like a good idea but the execution needs improvement
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$35.00
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Brett Hales
a Cross Country Rider
from UKDate Reviewed: August 3, 2007
Strengths: Small and lightweightWeaknesses: Too much effort on arms to get the air in. It leaks near the valve easilyBottom Line: Not recommended, there must be something better than this on the market
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At: Cycle Surgery
Similar Products Used: None
Bike Setup: Specialized FSR Stumpjumper
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Rob
a
from Brisbane, Queensland, AustraliaDate Reviewed: December 30, 2006
Strengths: In theory the design is good - two pumps in one with a guage. This is what attracted me to the pump, but I've been sorry ever since.Weaknesses: On the shock pump, it looses heaps of pressure when disconnected/reconnected. There is a 40psi difference between taking it off and immediately putting it back on. It takes a lot of effort to inflate a tyre, set aside half an hour and have energetic arms. It hisses air at the point where the hose connects to the guage. It also has a habit of unscrewing and comming apart when in use. It is a pain to use.Bottom Line: Its rubbish.
Favorite Trail: Daisy Hill
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$89.00
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Dan
a Cross Country Rider
from State College, PADate Reviewed: October 17, 2006
Strengths: Great durable design! Two in one shock and tire pump is great for on the trail. The guage is accurate when used either way. Includes tube patch kit in the hanble which is great if you run tubes, but i have tubeless.Weaknesses: Loose a little air when disconnecting but can't complain to much, just takes a little to know how much will be lost.Bottom Line: Awesome pump for on the trail riding in any condition. A must have especially if your riding by yourself.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$35.00
Bike Setup: 2005 Trek Liquid 55
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grant
a Weekend Warrior
from greenvilleDate Reviewed: September 21, 2005
Strengths: durable, easy to use, convienientWeaknesses: could have a control valve so air isn't lost during screw-off removal.Bottom Line: Great Product. I have used it on my rear shock, front fork and to pump tires. Built very well. Accurate air pressure guage. For both types of valves too. I am hesitant to install it on my bike cuz I'm afraid it will get damaged they way I ride. The only problem is that when it is unscrewed from a valve, a little air is lost. So, you have to add a little more air than you need at first. If it had a way of controling the flow to the screw-on adapter it would be perfect.
Favorite Trail: mountain creek
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$28.00
Purchased At: sunshine cycles
Bike Setup: Specialized FSR XC w/ Marz MX Comp ETA fork and Haro Pro Platforms
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Matthew Vangelisti
a Racer
from MarkhamDate Reviewed: August 22, 2005
Strengths: Does both tubes and your shock pump. Covers all bases in case Murphy and his law decides to show up... Also for those who have worried about breaking off a stemp with those pump designs where the chuck fits right onto the stem, fear not. This new design has a adapter on a short hose that rotates 360 degrees..smart design that allows you to pump like hell without worry.Weaknesses: A little bit heavy, but not for 2 pumps. Weight due to the cast head. It is solid and has a large gauge built into it.Bottom Line: Good solid pump for both tubes and shocks. You can whine about the weight, but I walked 1.5 km during a 24hr event yesterday and I wish I had a pump vs an almost empty C02. Be prepared or be prepared to walk...I've learned my lesson.
Favorite Trail: Durham Forest
Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$59.00
Purchased At: Markham Cyclepath
Similar Products Used: CrankBros - really small but takes 4ever to pump a tire to 40 psi.
Bike Setup: S-works Epic.
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