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jordenkl
a Weekend Warrior
from IsraelDate Reviewed: January 26, 2011
Strengths: The product is extremely easy to use, very compact and also very reliable. I can store it in my backpack with out any problems (one of the reasons is because it's very light). One of the pump's features is lockable air valve, helps to keep air in side the shock with out losing any air pressure.Weaknesses: Couldn't find anyBottom Line: The bottom line is that the pump worth the mony. Compact, easy to use, light cheap and reliable, do you need something else ?
Favorite Trail: All Mountain
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: shop harim
Similar Products Used: Cane Creek Shock Pump
Bike Setup: I own the 2010 Specialized Enduro if that was the question
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Clones123
a Weekend Warrior
from Marietta, GADate Reviewed: September 24, 2010
Strengths: Nicely made and easy to use. Retract Schrader pin, attach, extend Schrader pin, pump, retract Schrader pin, detach. Not very difficult.Weaknesses: Instruction manual doesn't jump out and say, "Read me."Bottom Line: Seems to me that the ability to extend and retract the pin that opens the Schrader valve should be THE thing that makes a shock pump what it is. Kind of amazing then that so many shock pumps are missing that key feature. Almost as amazing is that people buy a $40 pump, don't read the included instructions, and then have trouble figuring it out.
Favorite Trail: Blankets Creek
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: REI
Similar Products Used: Hurricane (from Performance)
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ctbarron
a Weekend Warrior
from Annandale, VADate Reviewed: August 28, 2009
Strengths: Works as promisedWeaknesses: None majorBottom 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.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Similar Products Used: Tried one from Planet Bike
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tradersancho
a Cross Country Rider
from Orange County, CADate Reviewed: April 19, 2009
Strengths: Doesn't lose air when disconnecting.Weaknesses: NoneBottom Line: 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!
Favorite Trail: Hurkey Creek
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$35.00
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.
Bike Setup: Prophet: 3-way swinger & Lefty Max Carbon (w/ SPV).
RIP9: RP23 & Manitou Minute 120mm 29er.
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KTMArider
a Cross Country Rider
from Waynesville,NCDate Reviewed: January 8, 2009
Strengths: Does what it says(after you read the directions!)Weaknesses: small volume,but hey, it's a "pocket" pumpBottom 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.
Favorite Trail: only one?
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At: Probikes, Asheville
Similar Products Used: none,never had a F/S bike before
Bike Setup: Yeti 575 carbon race all XT/XTR
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06Rockhopper
a Downhiller
from SB, CA, USADate Reviewed: December 25, 2008
Strengths: easy to use, feels strong, flexible hose, good capacity, great features, looks sick!Weaknesses: your friends will want to borrow it all the timeBottom 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
Favorite Trail: Knapps
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$33.00
Purchased At: amazon
Similar Products Used: none (no need until now)
Bike Setup: 07 Kona Stinky
Marzocchi 66 RC3
Fox DHX 5.0 Air
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moto-ufo
a Cross Country Rider
from N. Virginia, USADate Reviewed: November 9, 2008
Strengths: Seems solidly built.Weaknesses: The upper knob can be difficult to turn.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.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Similar shock pumps without the gimmicks.
Bike Setup: Fox Float RP2.
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Submitted by
Chucko
a Weekend Warrior
from Silicon Valley, CA, USADate Reviewed: August 9, 2007
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.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.
Favorite Trail: Saratoga Gap
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
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
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