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Col Pearson
a Cross Country Rider
from Christchurch , New ZealandDate Reviewed: March 26, 2004
Strengths: Pumps fast and pumps hard. Has little button to push to go from volume to high pressureWeaknesses: Wonder about the durability of the swivel locking on to the valve locking device but no problems yet.Bottom Line: Didn't want to pay the NZ$70 but damn glad I did. Was in XC orienteering event over two days in thorny country and it would have been a pain without this pump -- or a floor pump!! And I ain't carrying that! It's a little big but still fits on the bracket next to a drink bottle.
Favorite Trail: Capt. Thomas
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: Cycle Trading
Similar Products Used: Top Peak something or other that took all day and even then the tyre wasn't hard
Bike Setup: Scott XT/LX/Deore
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Ryan
a Racer
from Janesville, IA USADate Reviewed: April 11, 2003
Strengths: Oh my god this pumps some serious air! You can pump a mtn or road tire up in no time and easily with the T-handle and double stroke. High quality, alloy, t-handle, rebuildable, tight seals, and it's so big it can be used to fend off rabied dogs.Weaknesses: It's fairly bulkyBottom Line: I got this pump with a frame I bought and it rocks for pumping some serious air. It is bulky and doesn't fit into my Camelbak so I put it in my jersey pocket. Then I look like I have an antenna out of my back when I ride. Oh well. Sure beats having to walk home because I was unprepared for a flat tire or I used up all my CO2 cartridges. Over all, great pump. Get it if you don't mind a little bulk and you want something that will last a long time.
Favorite Trail: Pisgah Nat'l Forest
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Similar Products Used: Zefal, Crank Bros. alloy, Silca, Topeak Master Blaster, and oodles of others
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Willis Drummond
a Downhiller
from ColoradoDate Reviewed: March 1, 2003
Strengths: Very solid. Still works like new after several seasons. Works with both presta and shraeder. You can buy kits with new seals and caps.Weaknesses: Maybe size, but fits perfectly in my camelpak. It may be a bit large when frame mounting it.Bottom Line: I've owned several other pumps that are all now broken. This has to be one of the best pumps out there. It isn't that heavy and its size works perfectly in my camelbak lobo. It works so well several of my friends went and got their own.
If something does ever happen, there are seal kits available at your LBS.
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Purchased At: $30
Similar Products Used: Topeak, Zefal. Zefal didn't even last a summer.
Bike Setup: Several, from XC to Freeride/DH.
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Kristian
a Cross Country Rider
from FinlandDate Reviewed: September 3, 2001
Strengths: Great design and very robust.Weaknesses: None..Bottom Line: Excellent and compact pump and very powerfull for a mini pump.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$26.00
Purchased At: Helsinki, Finland
Similar Products Used: Zefal, Sigma
Bike Setup: Kona Cinder Cone
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Guy
a Weekend Warrior
from Cockeysville, MD, USADate Reviewed: March 5, 2001
Strengths: Inflates like all get out.Weaknesses: Big, heavyBottom Line: Get this pump. It can't be beat for 12 bucks. I'd actually buy two.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$12.00
Purchased At: Supergo
Similar Products Used: Mt. Zefal Double Mini-shot?
Bike Setup: Giant MCM2, XT drivetrain except SRAM 9.0 rear der., Manitou Mars
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SteveS
a Weekend Warrior
from Houston, TexasDate Reviewed: March 30, 2000
Strengths: A mini pump that can really inflate a road tireWeaknesses: It is kind of chunkyBottom Line: This is a mountainbike size mini pump that can actually inflate a road tire to 100psi or more. It took me a little time to get the hang of how to use it, but once I did I found it to be excellent. Also, I broke my first one and Blackburn expressed me a new one in two days. Good customer service. If I were to have a complaint it is that this is a pretty chunky pump and I wish there was a bracket to attach it directly to the seattube as opposed to the offset water bottle mount position. All in all, an excellent pump.
Favorite Trail: Texas Hill Country
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Similar Products Used: Blackburn Air Stick
Bike Setup: 1999 Airborne Zeppelin, mostly Dura Ace with some Ultegra thrown in
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Al
a Weekend Warrior
from MassDate Reviewed: November 18, 1999
Strengths:
Really works, 100PSI easy, lifetime warrantyWeaknesses:
A little largeBottom Line: This is the first mini I could actually get over 100PSI out of. It pumps up about as fast or faster than my trusty old Zefal hp frame mount pump. Behind water bottle mount allows for carrying more water vs frame mount. Nice pump!
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Similar Products Used:
Old Zefal hp, Topeak Einstein
Bike Setup:
Road bike
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Greg R
a Cross-Country Rider
from Carol Stream, ILDate Reviewed: October 2, 1999
Strengths:
Pumps up a tire faster than any other mini I have used...incredibleWeaknesses:
none yetBottom Line: This is the best mini pump I have ever used...bar none...it is the only mini pump I have used that can actually pump to 130psi...and does it with ease...pumped up my road tire to 130psi in one minute...with ease! Run out and get one!
Favorite Trail:
Anywhere, anyplace, anytime
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Similar Products Used:
Blackburn AS1 airstic, Blakburn Mammoth, Nashbar pump, Blackburn shorty.
Bike Setup:
Use this on my hardtail, and road bike
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