A precision fork and shock pump with a carbon faced dial gauge for accurate inflation. A bleeder valve and Pressure-Rite connector makes setting proper pressures easy and eliminates air loss when disconnecting.
Submitted by
ctbarron
a Weekend Warrior
from Annandale, VA Date Reviewed: August 28, 2009
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Works as promised
Weaknesses:
None major
Similar Products Used:
Tried one from Planet Bike
Bottom Line:
Overall, a very good product. It took my a couple of tries to use it correctly, but after that I have had no problems. The attachment works well, it gets air into the fork at a reasonable rate, and seems to have an accurate gauge.
I do notice that if I slip during the removal process I can loose 2 or 3 PSI, but that's it. Done properly, you might loose 1 at most. Would definitely recommend.
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Submitted by
tradersancho
a Cross Country Rider
from Orange County, CA Date Reviewed: April 19, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Hurkey Creek
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$35.00
Strengths:
Doesn't lose air when disconnecting.
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
The freebie that comes with your bike. You know, the one that all of the major manufacturers buy and slap their name on.
The reviewer who says this pump loses 10 psi is wrong. This shock loses absolutely no air when you unscrew it (if you RTFM and follow the directions). Any sound you hear is air escaping from the hose in the pump.
However, you will lose 10 psi when you _reconnect_ the pump because some of the air in the shock will move into the pump hose.
I originally bought this shock pump because my cheapie pump stopped engaging the schraeder valve on my Lefty fork after a rebuild. No problems at all with the Topeak.
I recommend this shock pump to anyone who is worried that they are losing air when they unscrew their pump.
4 Chilis for value because it puts air in your shock just like cheaper pumps. 5 Chilis for overall because it works great!
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Submitted by
KTMArider
a Cross Country Rider
from Waynesville,NC Date Reviewed: January 8, 2009
Favorite Trail:
only one?
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
Probikes, Asheville
Strengths:
Does what it says(after you read the directions!)
Weaknesses:
small volume,but hey, it's a "pocket" pump
Similar Products Used:
none,never had a F/S bike before
Bike Setup:
Yeti 575 carbon race all XT/XTR
Bottom Line:
Bought this pump on the recommendation of the shop mechanic. Having ridden for 25 or so years, I thought how different can a pump be? So I chucked the directions and started using it. I was disappointedthatit seemed to bleed alot of air putting it on/taking it off. Googled the pump and WaLah! A cool little system to minimize air loss. Started doing it the right way and it works as advertised! very pleased(now) with a well designed product.
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Submitted by
06Rockhopper
a Downhiller
from SB, CA, USA Date Reviewed: December 25, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Knapps
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$33.00
Purchased At:
amazon
Strengths:
easy to use, feels strong, flexible hose, good capacity, great features, looks sick!
Weaknesses:
your friends will want to borrow it all the time
Similar Products Used:
none (no need until now)
Bike Setup:
07 Kona Stinky
Marzocchi 66 RC3
Fox DHX 5.0 Air
Bottom Line:
Buy this pump if you need to fill up an air shock! I got this for my DHX 5.0 Air and it works perfectly. It fills up fast yet with little effort. The dial is easy to read and the flexible hose lets you fill up your shock from any angle. The two stage connector means you don't loose any air pressure when you unscrew the pump from your shock. Great feature. Also the bleeder button makes adjusting the pressure super easy and accurate as it goes down in about 2psi increments in easy bursts. And the carbon fiber gauge backing just looks cool.
Bottom Bottom line: great shock pump
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Submitted by
moto-ufo
a Cross Country Rider
from N. Virginia, USA Date Reviewed: November 9, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Seems solidly built.
Weaknesses:
The upper knob can be difficult to turn.
Similar Products Used:
Similar shock pumps without the gimmicks.
Bike Setup:
Fox Float RP2.
Bottom Line:
In my experience, this pump does not perform as advertised. I definitely still lose air when I disconnect the pump from the shock. When I add 160 psi, remove the pump (following the simple steps indicated by Topeak), and check the pressure again there's only 150 psi. So, knowing I'll lose 10 psi when I remove the pump, I add 10 more psi. than I need. I'm going to return the pump b/c there's an extra step attaching the pump to the shock with no added benefit.
Just to be sure, I tested it on my fork as well and lost air when I disconnected the pump.
1 chili for value (or lack of) b/c it costs more than other shock pumps for no added benefit, 3 chilis overall b/c, well, at least it works like the other pumps I've used.
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Submitted by
Chucko
a Weekend Warrior
from Silicon Valley, CA, USA Date Reviewed: August 9, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Saratoga Gap
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Clever hose connection design minimizes air lost when hooking up to shock.
Weaknesses:
Could be a little easier to grip at gauge end when pumping.
Similar Products Used:
Generic shock pumps from Manitou and Fox
Bike Setup:
Chumba XCL, Fox 32 TALAS RLC fork, Fox DHX Air 5.0 shock
Bottom Line:
I bought this to replace the generic Fox pump because it was bleeding away so much air when disconnected that I could never be sure how much was left in the shock. The Topeak pump definitely solved that problem. Other than that it's your typical 300 PSI pump with gauge. It does its job well, but it could be shaped a little more ergonomically. I'd recommend this pump to anyone using an air shock in the rear.
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