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Submitted by
joe
a
from ny
Date Reviewed: September 10, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$10.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | always worked, got me home many times, has gauge, small size | | Weaknesses: | arm and elbow are slightly sore after pumping 26 x 1.9 to 50 psi | | Bike Setup: | cannondale f700 | | Bottom Line: | This product saved me from walking home countless times, it is easily rebuildable and cleanable. It is small and unobtrusive on the frame. Considering my cost, it is a good deal. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris Vallo
a Weekend Warrior
from Ossining
Date Reviewed: September 3, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Blue Mountian | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Purchased At: | Trade | | Strengths: | Well it was free...and it looks kinda cool | | Weaknesses: | Um, doesn't like to compress air in a controlled manner to pressurize an inner tube. | | Similar Products Used: | $5 Foot pump from K-Mart | | Bike Setup: | 1996 Super V, Spinergy Rev-X, Magura Lites and whatever else was lying around an ex-Cannondale Team rider's house | | Bottom Line: | My 3 year old son thinks it makes a wicked toy Pump Shotty and I will no miss it one bit.
On the plus side the mount for it holds my snake light nicely for nite time riding for about $30... | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeff
a Cross Country Rider
from London
Date Reviewed: April 4, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | Extremely durable
Quite cheap | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | 2 Zefal pumps (both utterly useless) | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale FS | | Bottom Line: | Unlike many of the other reviewers, I have had extremely good experiences with this pump. Have had it for over a year and have taken it touring in Patagonia (mud, gravel roads, huge amounts of dust) and Africa and the thing is still working fine. I keep expecting it to pack in from the environmental exposure, but it is still going strong. Dust cap came off in Patagonia and replaced it with a bit of duct tape... that's about it. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nick Butcher
a Weekend Warrior
from Cardiff, Wales, UK
Date Reviewed: January 27, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | It pumps up tyres
It's small & light
You don't need a user's manual | | Weaknesses: | Doesn't seem to work for people with diminished intelligence. | | Similar Products Used: | Bicycle Pumps | | Bike Setup: | I set it up in my garage | | Bottom Line: | I posted nearly 3 years ago with 4 chillis, this time I'm giving 5 on both counts. This thing still takes pride of place in my emergency toolkit and it's never let me down. When I've lent it to other people, they've always commented on how good it is.
If others are concerned about how long it takes to pump up a tyre they should carry a big stirrup pump around with them. This thing is for road/trailside repairs.
Hint to other users who can't seem to understand the mechanics of this thing: keep your f***ing hand off the hole at the top (it lets the air in and out) | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jelloman
a Weekend Warrior
from College Station
Date Reviewed: January 9, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: |
dirt ones with hills | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Similar Products Used: |
blackburn mammoth | | Bottom Line: | posted a prior review further down the list - to those who say this pump is not so bad probably haven't tried other pumps - i got a blackburn mammoth as a replacement and it is awesome for such a small pump! the cannondale broke right away! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Preach
a Weekend Warrior
from Fort Worth TEXAS
Date Reviewed: November 11, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
the next one | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
none | | Weaknesses: |
doesn't put air in tire | | Similar Products Used: |
Einstein | | Bike Setup: |
'99 Klein Attitude Comp (stock) | | Bottom Line: | Correct me if I'm wrong, but the idea of a pump is to put air in the tube. Not only couldn't I get the C-dale pump to work well, I had to replace at least one tube because of it. Also bought a C-dale floor pump which worked just as well. Sold the floor pump for $5 and gave away the minipump. Got a Joe Blow and it rocks. Haven't used the einstein much but it works 1000 times better. Running presta valves. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Staffan Nilsson
a Weekend Warrior
from Stockholm
Date Reviewed: July 27, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
None | | Weaknesses: |
Weak, doesn´t puch enough air. Expensive. | | Similar Products Used: |
Mt. Zefal and others. | | Bike Setup: |
Car-valve innertubes. | | Bottom Line: | Not even worth bringing out on your trail. Borrow your friends pump instead. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
androu morgan
a Weekend Warrior
from Portland OR
Date Reviewed: July 20, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Looks great, especially with the little gauge (which is why i bought it) | | Weaknesses: |
Just doesn't work | | Similar Products Used: |
I've used small pumps before. can't remember what they are but they worked fine. | | Bottom Line: | I found this pump to be difficult to use for all the reasons stated in the other reviews: strange angle on the air outlet, inaccurate gauge, pump head doesn't connect to the valve (schrader)very well. I discovered the trick of tweaking the screw knob on the pump end but serously, this pump is way to much trouble. I had all these complaints before reading the other reviews here and I'm glad it isn't just me being stupid. this pump sucks. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve
a Weekend Warrior
from MA
Date Reviewed: July 17, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Foxboro | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Strengths: |
size | | Weaknesses: |
frame bracket | | Similar Products Used: |
none | | Bike Setup: |
Klein Pulse Race | | Bottom Line: | This pump is not half as bad as all these people say it is. If you're careful with it, it won't bend your presta's and it will pump up your tires if know how to use it. Of course, the guage is mostly decoration and the little frame bracket drops the pump almost everyday. Bottom line, most of these reviews are from people who don't know how to use the pump. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
dan dare
a Downhiller
from goood `ol blighty
Date Reviewed: July 14, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
anything that goes down | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Strengths: |
good when its not broken | | Weaknesses: |
too much brittle plastic | | Similar Products Used: |
blackburn,specialized,you name it ive tried it | | Bike Setup: |
haro dual slalom | | Bottom Line: | the pump worked fine until i got i puncture 27 miles from home so out came the pump as i tried to pump air i realised that noyhing was coming out, then i noticed the plastic/rubber piece inside the handle had snapped in half meaning `no phat air for me tires` so it was a long walk...gutted | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
tl
a Cross-Country Rider
from overland park,kansas
Date Reviewed: March 31, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Strengths: |
The pump itsuelf is a quality product. I like the double action, and compact size. | | Weaknesses: |
Takes 75-100 pumps to fill a deflated tire and the mounting clamp is junk. My pumps new home is somewhere along shawne mission's trail. | | Bottom Line: | Excelent high quality pump with a junk clamp. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joel
a Weekend Warrior
from College Station
Date Reviewed: March 22, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Bottom Line: | This pump broke on me after just 4 or 5 days of use - the plastic around the clamp broke, so when i tried to lock the pump onto the valve, it wouldn't stay down and air would leak out - this product stinks - at least it happened within the first week i bought it so i can return it. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
M. Moore
a cross-country rider
from Germany
Date Reviewed: January 25, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I have found this to be a great pump for the trail. It is easy to use and inflates quickly. During cross-country races cbviously CO2 cartridges are quicker, but they ain't cheap. For day-to-day use this pump works fine. I have had nothing but great experiences with Cannondale, from the four bikes to all the gear I've had, it has all been top-notch stuff. The one time I've had a warranty item, simply a broken zipper, they fixed it quickly and cheerfully. They are a quality company and stand by their products! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris Sandmel
a racer
from Turner, OR
Date Reviewed: January 20, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I love this pump my friend bought one just before I did and both of ours work great. The first time I used it I knew it would be a great pump the gauge works and the tilting handle end helps a lot. one complant after pumping for a long time the pump gets very very hot but what mini pump dose'nt | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Michael Hunter
a cross-country rider
from salem,Oregon
Date Reviewed: January 19, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I love this pump at first it gave me a little trouble but after that it works better than any pump I have ever owned even my floor pump. Good job C-Dale.
Five Chilies | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Charles
a cross-country rider
from Pasadena, California
Date Reviewed: January 4, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
Another Update! I wish I could post a negative rating for this product, because my last epic ride had the potential for being a disaster. Last week, while I had a flat on the Gabrielino Trail on my way down to Chantry Flats, I had a flat. My Air pump fell apart on me, it became two separate pieces. Another rider lent me his pump...while someone else put my pump together. Last Sunday, on the same trail, punctured again by a 2 inch thorn...I found out my cannondale pump does not work at all! I've been saved twice by CO2 cartridges from other people. I swear, I will burn my pump tomorrow. Im too sleepy right now. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Charles
a cross-country rider
from Pasadena,California
Date Reviewed: December 2, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I'm not to happy with this Cannondale mini-pump w/ gauge. The pump head fit is not right on when inserting it w/ the inner tube. The rish of mangling your inner tube valve is very high. It's a bit hard to secure too, so expect air to gush out while you are pumping. The guage does not work since day one. I wish cannondale would replace my pump. It's a real waste of money. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John
a cross-country rider
from USA
Date Reviewed: November 4, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
OK this pump blows! IT bends your presta vaulves like they are made of plastic. It pumps up nice but then the dam vaulves bend. This pump sux, don't get it | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt
a weekend warrior
from Omaha,NE
Date Reviewed: September 8, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I hardly ever have anything bad to say, or I keep it to myself. But tonight I only hope that my Cannondale pump/guage ends up in PUMP HELL!!!! It left me stranded and I had to hoof it 10 miles back to my truck. I would give it a negative rating if at all possible. My F700 is a great bike, but Cannondale needs to supply better accessories. I would gladly pay more for quality. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Adam
a cross-country rider
from Falmouth
Date Reviewed: June 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
The pump stinks. I found the ppump in a dukin donuts parking lot. I figure some one got mad and tossed the pump out the window. After using the pump, I know why he did. There is a little hole at the bottom of the pump. The surves the obvious purpose of letting air out the end. If you cover it up, it sucks your hand in like a plunger. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike Bikeman
a cross-country rider
from CA
Date Reviewed: May 8, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This pump sucks, This pump breaks, Cannondale makes shit products, first my Raven piece of crap breaks then this pump breaks and leaves me 15 miles from home. Customer service at this freakshow of a company is not even one chilli.
Stay away from this product and if you are smart you won't get sucked in to the marketing BS that they throw out there. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
stan the man
a cross-country rider
from USA
Date Reviewed: April 30, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
A legend pump if I ever saw one! For those hoons who so crudely seem to reject everything that Cannondale produces- GET STUFFED! I've had this pump for a year now, and it has not broken down, not bent any of my presta valves and not fallen from its holder. If you have problems with your motor and co-ordination skills and are incapable of operating a simple bicycle pump, don't buy it! But don't put it down and stop others from sampling the benefits of this piece of equipment! For what it was inteded to do-and that is to provide an emergency solution to pumping tires- I think it does the job more than capably.
But then, you don't really care do you? | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Slide
a racer
from Mars, Milky Way
Date Reviewed: April 20, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
What a piece of crap..first i couldnt get it to pump up a tube then the shop said you have tweak the head to get it right..what BS..it took me a half hour ot pump up a tube and then after doing a Presta valve the little push thingie was all mangled...what bull..im gettin a Blackburn. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
mIKUs
a cross-country rider
from U.S.A.
Date Reviewed: April 4, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
like alot of pumps, it works okay on presta valves, but sux on shraeder...very portable, but I like my Specialized double action minipump better....it's a little more powerful and has a thumblock...my C-dale pump has no thumblock...it's about 3 years old, though...blah, blah,...I wish that when they said a pump was 'reversible' that it really worked effectively both ways | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Maiko Valentijn
a cross-country rider
from Amsterdam
Date Reviewed: March 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I`ve been using the cannondale pomp for some time now, and i hate it as much as my coda-pedals. It is unusable , i hate it it sucks in every single way. But i hate my pedals even more ................., i hate them .......... The zefal quickshot is way beter and you can even fill your tires with it.... Sorry cannondale, but this is not the way you should produce ascesories......... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
mario
a weekend warrior
from Puerto Rico
Date Reviewed: February 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have had a great experience with this mini pump. It's light and it gets the job done. I was out riding last weekend with a couple of friends and I had the only frame pump on the group. We had a total of 5 flats during the ride and the pump worked wonderfully. Granted, it's not as effective or easy to use as a floor pump but it works just fine on the trails. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dominic
a cross-country rider
from Australia
Date Reviewed: February 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
The pump is absolute funking shit... It's as simple as that.
1. the gauge dosen't work
2. the head angle is poor
3. as a result it bends the stem or pulls it out (presta valves)
4. it doesn't stay in its bracket on hard offroads - instead turing into
a mini rocket launcher
5. it dosn't last - poor seal
6. the locking switch is difficult to use
7. the internal fitting it too tight for presta valves meaing
it is hard to get onAll around shit - instead buy a Blackburn or | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
BlowHard
a weekend warrior
from
Date Reviewed: February 9, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This pump is a one shot 1 use deal.
After that expect it to break. I thought I'd give it a try
since the LBS was all out of Top Peaks. BIG MISTAKE!
I was left stranded and stuffing my tires w/ grass just
so that I could get home. thanks Cannondale.
Its another quality product. (heavy sarcasm) | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Robin Oscar
a cross-country rider
from Atlanta, GA
Date Reviewed: October 21, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I ride an F1000 which is a fantastic product. This pump however, is definitely not one of C-dale's better efforts. I broke two valve stems because of the head angle, which really sux if your 5 miles from your car and sans another spare. (hint: if you only unscrew the valve a little bit you won't have as much trouble with broken stems). The gauge is essentially worthless; mine reads 20psi when my home gauge reads 60. I will give it marks for being tough and capable of pumping up a tire fast for a mini (once you've managed to not break the damn valve stem). Overall, 1 chili and $20+ is way too much. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Biff
a weekend warrior
from Silicon Valley, USA
Date Reviewed: September 15, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
For the price, this pump's OK, but not great. I have a tendency (like Rick, below) to bend valve stems with it because of its awkward angle. My pressure gauge seems to work, but if your's doesn't, I wouldn't be surprised. Its action is smooth, however, and it seems to do a decent job of pushing air.The moral of my story: I'm going to buy me one of those nice carbon Scott floor pumps, and save my Cannondale pump for trail emergencies only. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jason
a
from weekend warrior
Date Reviewed: August 24, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Give me 5 bucks for this pump and it's yours. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
J.P.
a cross-country rider
from Oklahoma
Date Reviewed: August 1, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I don't know why this pump gets all bad reviews, I think it is awesome,
the thing is bombproof! I have had for about a year and a half and it
still works as good as the day I got it. I use it every time I pump up
my tires, even at home, because it is the only pump I own that excepts a
presta valve. My riding buddies have had their Blackburns and Zefals
break on the trail when they needed them the most, but the C-dale has
never skipped a beat. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dan The Man Lipski
a cross-country rider
from North Carolina
Date Reviewed: July 26, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I still don't get it. What are all these bad reviews for? I had one problem. The valve would not go into the hole. That was corrected simply by unscrewing the thing around the hole a little bit. It barely lets any air out. It is a very light pump. It does not bend. Made out of Aluminum. Does NOT break!!!!!!!!! The best. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
rick
a racer
from mi
Date Reviewed: July 22, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
It sucks becuase it's very easy to bend and break your valve stems off. If you have presta that is. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dan The Man Lipski
a cross-country rider
from North Carolina
Date Reviewed: July 21, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I don't understand the bad reviews. This is the best pump I have ever used. What do you mean useless gauge Oscar. It tells you how many PSI's are in your tire so you don't bust it! Good job C-Dale! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
greg woods
a weekend warrior
from california
Date Reviewed: July 20, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
My dad has a farm with two 800+ pound cows and this pump is still the biggest piece of crap I've ever seen. One chilli is three to many. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Oscar Fors
a weekend warrior
from Stockholm, SWEDEN
Date Reviewed: July 17, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This pump sucks! Love C-dale, but this item dosn't behave like it's C-dale.
Why did they put that little useless gauge on it? Dosn't work anyway...
I'm allmost looking forward to the day i drop it...
Sorry Cannondale... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bill Palmer
a weekend warrior
from USA
Date Reviewed: June 30, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I think the pump is perfect for what it is meant for. That is in emergencies. It might be a little tough to opperate but that is the small sacrafice for its very small size and weight. It's great for the trails but for home I suggest getting one of those big pumps. And stop complaining. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris Johnson
a cross-country rider
from MI
Date Reviewed: June 30, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
It's works good, it's light, and it's small. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bob S.
a cross-country rider
from Tallahassee, Florida USA
Date Reviewed: May 31, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Awful. My tall blonde friend Ann has C-dale pump. I drove 3 hours to meet her for a forest ride, her tires were low, I let the rest of the air out struggling with her C-dale pump. I emptied the water out of my Zefal mini-double and pumped the tires (not that the Zefal is all that hot either, but at least it saved the trip.) One chili is too many. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bikin Bob
a cross-country rider
from Almost Heaven, West Virginia
Date Reviewed: May 23, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This pump is a total piece of junk. After using it twice, and bending two valves, I'm giving up.
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Submitted by
Andy MacLean
a racer
from Australia
Date Reviewed: May 2, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Initial impression was of this being a nice looking unit. Held reasonably firmly in place on the frame. Snazzylooking built in gauge, pity it's so inaccurate. Dust cover over nozzle is a good idea, but unfortunately the handle is upside down and therefore fills with water, crud etcI'd keep looking for the perfect pump | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jay
a racer
from westminster MA
Date Reviewed: May 1, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
i recieved this as a gift and don't want to lose hope yet but
functions are important and what i can tell this is not the way
to go i back cannondale 110% but this pump is a disapiontment
pumping is difficult
reading gauge is awful
keeping valve to pump is hard
I'll see how it handles this season and tey to keep my hopes up | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Marc
a cross-country rider
from Canada
Date Reviewed: April 30, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This pump sucks big time!!! The pump head is at a very annoying angle, making it virtually impossible to pump a tire withour bending or snapping the valve stem. Also takes a 1000 pumps to get over 40 psi. Definitely NOT one of Cannondale's better products. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott
a weekend warrior
from Port Townsend, WA
Date Reviewed: April 27, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I've used this pump for a year now and it flat out sucks. I wouldn't wish this pump on my Huffy riding mother-in-law. It all but refuses to engage the valve and then it is a fight between trying to get enough air in the tire and not snapping the valve off. Ick! BAD CANNONDALE! GO SIT IN THE CORNER!
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Submitted by
Nick Butcher
a weekend warrior
from Cardiff, Wales
Date Reviewed: April 26, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I've had one of these pumps for a couple of months now and had no problems, you just need to develop a technique for holding the pump and wheel at the same time as pumping. I don't use the model with the guage on, I just use my thumb and forefinger to gauge the squeeze I need for the circumstances I'm riding under.It's small, light and unobtrusive. Which is why I bought it. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mats Holmén
a weekend warrior
from Switzerland
Date Reviewed: April 2, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Works good, pumps enough air, sits tight to the frame and is easy to remove when you need it. My last pump sat with a strap which I got tired of opening and closing all the time. I have had it since last summer and it works fine, the meter is great to have.
It could run a bit smoother though. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Stirling Mclaughlin
a cross-country rider
from Pennsylvania
Date Reviewed: March 28, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
First I would like to point out the lack of a velcro strap which says to me: Lose me in the woods on some fire road so the woodland creatures can inflate their tires! This never became a problem becuase i tied it to my frame with a hanky and before that I kept it in my pack. Other than this obvios design flaw (or perhaps money making scheme on the part of cannondale) I didn't have any complaints until it completely crapped out on me. After replacing my street tires with a pair of wtb velociraptors I noticed that it was taking an awfully long time to fill the tube (a brand new and all together flawless HEAVINLY schwinn thorn proof tube). Roughly 417 pumps later I checked and sure enough the pressure was still 0psi and there was air leaking out from the seal in the gauge. Is there a half pepper available? | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joe Novak
a weekend warrior
from Anaheim, CA USA
Date Reviewed: March 19, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
The Cannondale Minipump is the poorest designed piece of equipment I've ever seen. It is very difficult to engage the tube's valve stem and once you do, the pump is most difficult to operate. Face it, the only time you need it is when you're out in the middle of nowhere and fighting with a pump is the last thing you want to do. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gerard Dolmans
a cross-country rider
from Pullman, W.A
Date Reviewed: December 28, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I hated this pump more than I have hated anything else in a long time when stuck with a flat miles from the car. The pump does not inflate at all, the stroke is too short to be usefull, and I ended up using a friend's pump in order to reinflate my tire. I love my Cannondale bike but hated this piece of shit, back to the drawing board for the designers of this one. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andrew Walker
a weekend warrior
from Sussex, England
Date Reviewed: October 22, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I agree with Wayne below and think Mr Todd is odd :) The pump does what it is
meant to do perfectly. It pumps up tyres and when it is on the bike, it never
falls out of the bracket, no matter how hard you land. Odd Todd should maybe
build some muscle if he finds it heavy and has trouble pumping up tyres with
it :) But no need, I say ... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Odd Todd
a cross-country rider
from Seattle WA
Date Reviewed: October 21, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I love my Cannondale bikes and gear, but this pump sucks.
1. It doesn't move enough air to fill a big knobby without giving you carpal tunnel syndrome.
2. It has a rinky-dink bracket that won't get both clips on to the alluminum barrel- one must clip on the plastic head or handle.
3. It is god-awful heavy for the small measure of pumpability it provides, if you only want a pump for emergencies, a co2 kit must weigh one tenth what this pump weighs.
4. The handle is perfectly designed to trap all manner of crap and grit.
5. It doesn't come with the specially sized pump strap to fit the bracket.In all fairness, the version I bought did have a gee-whiz pressure gauge, but the marginal usability on all the other points means that I am now using what I have used for years: a Blackburn. Don't waste your $$$ on this pump. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Wayne Rugenstein
a weekend warrior
from Kansas City, MO
Date Reviewed: August 20, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
This pump was a great addition to my bag of riding accessories, it has the conversion for both Presta and Schrader
valves, and a thumb lock to keep that pump on the valve. Very small and light, it pumps up a tire from flat in
quite a few strokes less than normal mini pumps, and it has a very easy to read tire pressure gauge right on the pump!
My only gripe is the mounting bracket needs a water bottle boss to mount securely, it should have an adjustable frame mount to make it really diverse.
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