Description:Pump your tires instantly with this unique, easy to use push-to-inflate CO2 pump; works on both Presta and Schraeder valves. Breakthrough technology allows you to push the valve in to start airflow, and release to stop, just like an air-hose chuck. Threadless design means the Air Chuck will automatically detect a Presta or Schraeder valve. Designed for both road and mountain bike tires. 16 gram CO2 canister yields approximately one MTB tire at 40 psi, 1 27" road tire at 125psi, or 1 700c tire at 135 psi.
Submitted by
Xtradust
a Cross Country Rider
from So Calif Date Reviewed: October 7, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Santiago Oaks
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$18.00
Strengths:
Quick and light.
Weaknesses:
Frostbite
Bottom Line:
This thing is pretty cool. No more pumping. But, it ain't all that. The 'air chuck' gets so cold when inflating that it gave me frostbite blisters on my fingers. Now that I know what to expect, I just inflate a little at a time and I don't hold it so tight. (Or I ask a riding buddy if they want to try it! J/K)
Also, I run 26x2.35 tires and it didn't fill the tires as much as I would have liked. Probably between 35-40psi. If I got a second pinch flat on the way home, I would have been stuck. LBS's carry a 26g canister for 29ers now that has plenty of air.
With the bigger canister, it almost weighs what my mini-pump did. It still saves me space and fits in the small pack under my seat. Canisters aren't cheap. But my flats are pretty rare, so it's worth it for me.
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NA1NSXR
a Cross Country Rider
from Tustin, CA Date Reviewed: August 23, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
No brainer operation
Weaknesses:
Costs
Bottom Line:
I really like this thing as an alternative to carrying a pump. However, the name brand catridges they suggest you use exclusively are expensive. They are supposed to save the rubber seal on the device and the tube by forgoing the oil content present in cheap generic catridges.
For reference, a single 16g cartridge inflates my 2.1 tire from tube installation pressure to about the 40psi as advertised. I would suggest inflating the tire in 2 or 3 steps, allowing the catridge to warm up slightly between bursts and you to check if the tire is seated correctly.
I've only used it twice though, once to test it out and once more on the trail, so I cannot say anything about the durability yet.
Obviously, the valve itself is pretty overpriced to begin with, but I suppose you are paying more for the utility than the cost of materials. I would rate this as a must have if catridges were cheaper, but at the cost of at least $3 a cartidge a quality pump may be just as cost effective and reliable in the long run. Frame pumps mounted on my bike always break though and I have no room in my Camelback classic to carry one there, so since the complete kit fits in my saddle bag easily its my choice to bring out.
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Submitted by
1-2win
a Cross Country Rider
from Guayaquil, Ecuador Date Reviewed: August 14, 2007
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$14.00
Purchased At:
Performancebike.com
Strengths:
Storage capability due to compact size. Great idea but poor durability (see bottom line)
Weaknesses:
durability
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Cannondale Scalpel Team
Bottom Line:
The thing just blew up apart while using it. Bought it a year ago and just had the chance to use it 4 or 5 times before it wrecked.
I have another one I bought for my wife which I haven´t use yet. Hope this one doesn´t turn into trash the way the first one did.
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David Yates
a Racer
from Leverkusen, Germany Date Reviewed: July 15, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Leichlingen
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$24.00
Purchased At:
Amazon
Strengths:
Super small, light and reliable. I've used it for my road bike tyres and carry it when racing. It inflates road tyres in 3 - 4 seconds to about 110PSI (measured), which is sufficient to finish the ride on.
Weaknesses:
No weaknesses but things you need to be aware of when dealing with any CO2 inflation system. 1 It inflates very quickly so you need to ensure the tube is properly inside the tyre first, I usually take a mini pump with me for back up, but I use the AirChuck SL to get the pressure up quickly so I can get back to riding again. 2. Be aware that the escaping gas cause the outside of the CO2 canister to get freezing cold, so wear gloves when you use it or protect your hands with a t-shirt or similar item of clothing.
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Giant Rainer 2004 MTB and 2006 Canyon Ultimate Pro SL F10 Roadbike.
Bottom Line:
Great product, so small and light I carry it with me on all my rides. It's saved me time and effort when I have had punctures and is worth every cent.
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Submitted by
Lee
a Weekend Warrior
from Phoenix, AZ, USA Date Reviewed: January 17, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Hawes
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
Cactus Bike
Strengths:
Small (takes up very little space), light weight, easy to use! WORKS!
Weaknesses:
None.
Bike Setup:
GF GED w/Saint crank/derailleur/brake/hub, E13 bashguard and chainguide, Maxxis 2.5 Minion DHF (front) High Roller (rear)
Bottom Line:
This is a great product, for only $14.00 everyone should have it - but it is a MUST for those who run tubeless, or those who like to fill up quick while on the trail.
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John Kretschmann
a Weekend Warrior
from Folsom, CA Date Reviewed: August 19, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
eBay
Strengths:
lightweight, easy to use.
Weaknesses:
Doesn't work with aero rims and short (36mm) valve stems.
Similar Products Used:
Zefal inflator
Bottom Line:
The first time I tried this it blew up ... literally. I was trying it on aero rims with short valve stems and the guts literally exploded out. I was able to put it back together (at home with a hammer) and I tried it out on a normal, non-aero, rim and it works fine. I highly recommend if you run aero rims to use tubes with long valve stems.
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Submitted by
Lowry
a Cross Country Rider
from Swiss Date Reviewed: July 16, 2006
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$22.00
Purchased At:
Stoeckli
Strengths:
It's faster, light weight, small and compact.
Weaknesses:
Take care it's little cold towards the valve. It's so expensive in swiss.
Similar Products Used:
zefal mini double shot
Bike Setup:
Giant trance 2
Bottom Line:
If you have a big tire take two cartriges with you. So i just test two time on schrader valve it's very great. I hope it's good too for presta valve
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Submitted by
danne
a Weekend Warrior
from kings park, ny Date Reviewed: October 30, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$12.00
Purchased At:
nashbar
Strengths:
Small, compact
Weaknesses:
May get a little cold towards the valve. Wish it had a button to depress which would activate inflation. I leave a new CO2 cartridge on and don't turn it too tight. It would be nice to have a tab or a simple device that keeps the cartridge and airchuck separated.
Similar Products Used:
n/a
Bike Setup:
ironhorse dept. store bike, old school panasonic 10 speed, kona unit 05'
Bottom Line:
Pack your wedge with a few C02 cartridges, and this thing will get you up and running quickly. Just make sure you have your glove on, as the cartridge gets cold quickly.
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jason
a
from modesto Date Reviewed: June 28, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Bottom Line:
i think this thing is great...way better than a hand pump! a must have for any racer. simple to operate. the air chuck is relatively cheap, but the C02 cartridges (THREADED only) are a little hard to find and expensive (minus one chili on the value rating). given the price issue, i still wouldn't live without it now that i've tried it. NOTE: i'm not sure about the roadies, but ONE of my high volume mountain bike tires requires TWO cartridges to get it near 40 psi...carry multiple cartridges and a back-up hand pump just in case.
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Submitted by
Tom C.
a Weekend Warrior
from Martinez, CA Date Reviewed: October 20, 2004
Favorite Trail:
any
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
lbs
Strengths:
simplicity of design! simplicity of design. get it?!
Weaknesses:
haven't seen any yet.
Similar Products Used:
Innovations 'superflate' and 'ultraflate' models, both of which are crappy. they don't come close to filling a 700c tube to stated psi!
Bottom Line:
NO LEAKAGE!!! works perfectly. so small, it leaves more room in tool bag! my riding partner, who has weak hand strength, had no trouble using it.
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Matthew
a Cross Country Rider
from Milwaukee Date Reviewed: September 2, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Bonzai
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$14.00
Purchased At:
Wheel & Sprocket
Strengths:
Stoopid simple, elegant design. Light. Works.
Weaknesses:
Just two, but they're minor. 1: You can't use non-threaded cartridges, but who cares? 2: If you thread a cartridge on, thereby puncturing it, and then leave it for a while without filling a tire, the CO2 can cause the rubber seals to dry out and crack. Only thread a cartridge on when you're going to use it right away.
Similar Products Used:
Topeak mini-pumps, other inflators that I don't remember.
Bike Setup:
'98 Trek 8000 with lots o' goodies.
Bottom Line:
What's to say? This thing is brilliant. It's simple, light, and works well. You can use it on both schraeder and presta valves without any tinkering. Air modulation is great. I still carry a mini pump as backup, but I'd much rather save my arm and use this first. Everyone should own this.
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Submitted by
Rob Zwissler
a Weekend Warrior
from Chicago, IL Date Reviewed: August 16, 2002
Favorite Trail:
DesPlaines River Trail
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$14.00
Purchased At:
Performance Bikes
Strengths:
Cheap ($14 with three 16 cartridges!), very compact, high quality (solid metal!), light (because it's small), works great (allows accurate metering), simple
Weaknesses:
It's too good!
Similar Products Used:
SKS Airgun (adjustable rate co2), Second Wind (co2/manual combo), Crank Bros Power Pump (manual mini)
Bike Setup:
Marin Sausalito Hybrid, 700x32c 80 psi tires
Bottom Line:
This is the third co2 pump I've used and it's by FAR my favorite. This thing is perfect. I use it with Presta valves. The metering method it uses (push for more air) is by far the simplest, fastest, easiest and most accurate I have tried. Very simple one hand operation, while feeling the tire for proper inflation with the other. The other co2 pumps I used have been "more sophisticated", with the SKS having an adjustable rate (useless and bulky), and the second wind having a trigger (not as convenient as this pump). I use this for my primary pump, carry 2-3 co2 cartridges, and have a Crank Bros Power Pump (great mini) for a backup. I highly recommend it.
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Submitted by
Frank
a
from Pomona, NY Date Reviewed: January 29, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$12.00
Purchased At:
EMS
Strengths:
Easy to use, FAST. Small and inexpensive
Weaknesses:
None yet
Similar Products Used:
Pumps
Bottom Line:
Very good tool. Saves a lot of time pumping. Instructions say it fills ATB tire to 40lbs. Tire felt fine after fill up. Very small, I carry the chuck and two cartridges and a pump for backup. I would defintly buy this, it saves time
$ 14.00
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