Second Wind offers riders instant CO2 inflation with a manual mini-pump back-up feature. Supports Presta and Schrader valves in the same opening with no threading necessary-just push on and inflate. Pump is small enough to carry in your seat bag. Uses threaded CO2 cylinders. Includes one 16g threaded cylinder.
Submitted by
RogerMTB
a Cross Country Rider
from Netherlands Date Reviewed: July 29, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Ardennen
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$49.00
Purchased At:
Math Salden
Strengths:
Backup hand pump when you're out of CO2 cartridges
Compact and light
Usable for different types of CO2 cartridges (NT16 and T12 within the pump body, all other threaded types using only the pump head)
Weaknesses:
Handpump capacity is insufficient
Pumphead doesn't seal valve which loses air
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Cannondale F1000
Bottom Line:
Second Wind IH is now known as Second Wind MTB. To be able to pump you first have to set the correct valve type using the switch on the pump head. Afther that you can put the pump on the valve. The handpump is operated using the aluminium cilincer and can be used when a CO2 cartdridge is inside. Pushing the red button operates the CO2 pump.
The pump gives you CO2 infliation with the security of a backup hand pump at a low weight.
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Submitted by
Glenn
a Cross Country Rider
from Wyoming Date Reviewed: April 9, 2009
Favorite Trail:
The last one
Price Paid:
$19.00
Purchased At:
Performance
Strengths:
WOrks great for pumping in enough air to make sure things are in place.Then hit it with the CO2.The little hand pump is really slow but better than walking. This pump is better suited to road bike use.
Weaknesses:
None.
Similar Products Used:
A bunch!
Bike Setup:
Which one? I've got nine in the garage.....
Bottom Line:
Handy pump. Perfect for the road bike.
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Submitted by
Will T Smith
a Cross Country Rider
from Valparaiso, IN Date Reviewed: January 5, 2008
Favorite Trail:
www.outbacktrail.org
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
Trek Bike Store, Sherrerville, IN
Strengths:
It works to some degree. Can use cheap non-threaded 8g cyclinders.
Weaknesses:
Lousy pump. You cannot use the pump with a cartridge in the barrel. 8g won't do crap on a wide 29er tire.
Similar Products Used:
Various frame pumps.
Bike Setup:
Karate Monkey, XT/X-9 level build.
Bottom Line:
This isn't a "all in one" pump. It's more like lousy mini-pump that can be disassembled and reconfigured as a CO2 inflater. It would be better to carry a normal pump and have a multi-purpose CO2 inflater that could take ANY size cartridge.
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Submitted by
Mark
a Racer
from Ogden, UT Date Reviewed: July 30, 2007
Favorite Trail:
one with hills, road or dirt
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$22.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Swings both ways, baby!
Weaknesses:
Takes a long time to get a lot of air in it in emergency mode.
Similar Products Used:
Many
Bike Setup:
Which one? got five.
Bottom Line:
If the proper technique is used there is no problem with the way it seats on the valve stem: while the wheel is dismounted from the bike hold the pump with the head pointed straight up. place the valve into the pump head, valve pointed straight down. keep the pump very level and inflate. This keeps all torque off of the valve, which is better for your rims anyway and should be done with ANY pump.
One of the greatest advantages of this pump is it will take the expensive ($3/each) 16 gram bottles or the cheap ($3/box of five) ones available at a sporting goods store next to the paintball guns.
But believe me and try the above mentioned technique for connecting the pump. It works.
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Submitted by
rider123
a Cross Country Rider
from chicago Date Reviewed: May 14, 2007
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
store
Strengths:
not much
Weaknesses:
hand pump is pretty much useless...will take you a long time to get tire inflated again and that is if your able to do so..have to hold the pump very steady or it will start to leak air ...C02 leaks if you dont get pump EXACTLY fitted over valve...this pump will get you home but thats about it
Similar Products Used:
topeak pump
Bike Setup:
the kind with pedals
Bottom Line:
hand pump is only good to limp home..valve does not seal air very well...hand pump stinks...co2 will work but not very good...good enough to get you home
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Submitted by
David
a Cross Country Rider
from Ohio Date Reviewed: April 22, 2006
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$22.00
Purchased At:
Local Bike Shop
Weaknesses:
Leaks soon as the cartridge is in
Similar Products Used:
Blackburn
Bike Setup:
Cannondale Road Machine
Bottom Line:
I don't like it, it looses all the air soon as the cartridge is in
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Submitted by
Marco
a Cross Country Rider
from Colorado Springs, CO, USA Date Reviewed: August 4, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Gambril
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
Jim Thorpe, PA Bike Festival
Strengths:
All bases are covered.
Weaknesses:
Hand pump doesn't push much air.
Similar Products Used:
All the regular mimi pumps on the market.
Bike Setup:
MTB and Road
Bottom Line:
I have used the the 2nd Wind for about four years now and I love this device. Sure the hand pump is small and doesn't push much air...but it's for emergencies. Like any hybred, this is not going to be the best of both worlds...but it comes pretty close and is the best hybred on the market as far as I'm concerned.
It's for those once a year unlucky rides where you've burnt through the two or three CO2s you brought along, covered your tube with speed patches, and your riding buddy forgot his mini-pump. You can pump out 90psi and limp home, or get your MTB tyres good to go.
I've never had the connectivity problems those other weak-wristed, can't put anything on straight-type of folks complain about.
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Submitted by
Matt Schechter
a Weekend Warrior
from Washington, DC Date Reviewed: May 21, 2005
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
Performance
Strengths:
Size, versatility, price
Weaknesses:
Hand pump a little useless, CO2 seal could be better
Similar Products Used:
Wrench Force Quick Shot
Bike Setup:
Trek 2100
Bottom Line:
Obviously the hand pump is not going to be a major help for a flat. But it helps with the "light" inflations necessary during a tire change. After that, switch to the CO2, which works just fine. Make sure you hold the seal tight, and you're on your way. If you want just a hand pump, don't use this. However, the dual action is great. Plus, fits in my saddle bag just fine, and a riding buddy keeps his in his shirt. Plus, how can you go wrong for $20?!?
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Submitted by
Steve
a Cross Country Rider
from Indio Date Reviewed: October 19, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
Performance
Strengths:
Great idea... co2 with back up mini pump.
Weaknesses:
Smart head is a nightmare to engage. Mini pump is virtually useless. Mine started sticking after fouth or fifth unsuccessful attempt to inflate a tire.
Similar Products Used:
Crank Brothers Power Pump, Blackburn
Bottom Line:
This thing left me stranded on two occasions. Worked fine in the garage then totally failed on the trail.
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Submitted by
STEVE
a Weekend Warrior
from TUPELO Date Reviewed: August 18, 2003
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$19.00
Purchased At:
PERFORMANCE BIKE
Strengths:
SMALL, VERSATILE, PUMP OR CO2
Weaknesses:
NONE
Similar Products Used:
ULTRAFLATE, NUMEROUS FRAME PUMPS
Bike Setup:
KOMMUTANT, MTB CONVERT
Bottom Line:
This is the best pack pump I've owned. It has out performed several other pumps and this was on road tires. Pump first and co2 to finish off the high pressure. Pumps to 80-90psi. It's fast and in the southern summer heat sitting on a back country road with a flat is no fun.
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Submitted by
clark borgia
a Downhiller
from salinas, ca Date Reviewed: June 25, 2003
Favorite Trail:
pro loop of Sea Otter Classic race
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$18.00
Purchased At:
cambria bikes
Strengths:
none that I know of. It never worked
Weaknesses:
never got to inflate a tire, although i'v had 4 flats. This product didn't clamp around valve stem as needed to inflate.
Similar Products Used:
Innovations "air chuck" worked fine
Bike Setup:
weyless 67, with xt,lx mix
Bottom Line:
pissed off twice, then learned to carry another pump
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Submitted by
John
a Weekend Warrior
from Lancaster, Ca. USA Date Reviewed: May 2, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Light, seals on schrader valve well, pump works good if you understand it
Weaknesses:
uncomfortable pump handle
Similar Products Used:
none
Bottom Line:
I did a test on it last night since the guys below seem to think the pump "blows". For my 2.1 inch M/B tire, I got an increase of about 7 PSI for every 100 pumps (I stopped at 45 PSI - more than enough for even my hybrid to limp home). It does work and it works well. If you want to inflate something faster, carry a bigger volume pump or better yet put a CO2 cylinder in it like you're supposed to. The IH works incredibly well. CO2 kicks @ss. Use the pump to put a little air in a new tube, mount the tire, and finish the job with the CO2. One chili ding for the uncomfortable handle.
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Submitted by
Chas
a Cross Country Rider
from Nashville ,TN Date Reviewed: February 7, 2003
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
Cumberland Transit in Nashville
Strengths:
CO2+ emergency backup hand-pump in a small package.
Weaknesses:
Hand pump takes a lot of pumping for meager results.Had to use brass valve adapter for good seal on the prestas
Similar Products Used:
many...
Bike Setup:
The Fuel
Bottom Line:
My at home test showed the CO2 to work fine w/ a brass adaptor valve attached.The hand-pump allowed only 32pds presure after over 250 pumps.Too hard to pump after that,maybe break the pump.Not a bad solution for someone wanting a CO2 as primary w/ a light weight backup in a small package, cheep.Maybe 2 small CO2 heads a few extra CO2s would give the same backup and weight...What do you expect for $20???
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Submitted by
Jason Martinez
a Cross Country Rider
from AUSTIN Date Reviewed: January 12, 2003
Favorite Trail:
all
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
bikenashbar.com
Strengths:
Great Idea, Small package, lightweight
Weaknesses:
Hand pump is hard to operate, the smart head doesn't keep contact.
Similar Products Used:
Almost every brand of pump available
Bike Setup:
SantaCruz Blur
Bottom Line:
This would be a great product if it actually worked. Forget trying to use the hand pump, it doesn't work. the CO2 works but you have to keep the pump head contacted perfecty or all the air will lak out. I figured for 20 bucks this would be a great product to try but I recommend you Buy a different product.
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Submitted by
Jay
a Weekend Warrior
from Woodbridge, NJ USA Date Reviewed: August 28, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Chimney Rock
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Strengths:
Pump broke after first use. Emailed the company about warranty support and they did not respond. CO2 function works well, but the hand pump sucks.
Weaknesses:
Manual pump broke after first use.
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
2002 Trek 4300 Disc (stock)
Bottom Line:
CO2 portion is only good. The manual pump portion broke after first use.
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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:
$19.00
Purchased At:
online
Strengths:
It's a good idea in theory
Weaknesses:
In reality, its not good at either function (co2 or manual)
Similar Products Used:
Crank Brothers Power Pump (dual piston mini pump), Innovations Air Chuck (co2), SKS Air Gun (co2)
Bike Setup:
Marin Sausaulito hybrid, 700x32c tires, 80 psi
Bottom Line:
The manual portion of this pump is horrible, I couldn't get my small 700x32c tires past 55-60 psi (I ride with 80 psi), I pumped a good 10 minutes till my arm was sore and I was tired and frustrated from wasting my time. The co2 portion is large, doesn't lock onto the presta valve, and is inferior to any other co2 pump I've used. I now ride with a Air Chuck (great co2 pump!!!) and a Crank Brothers Power Pump as a backup (dual piston which reaches 80 psi in my tires with no problem, just a little effort). The Crank Brothers pump is of higher quality as well.
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Submitted by
Clay
a
from Corpus Christi, TX Date Reviewed: April 25, 2002
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$24.00
Purchased At:
Performance Bike
Strengths:
Uses all types of cartridges, including the non-threaded found at the sporting goods store at 15 for $5. Fully controlable air flow.
Weaknesses:
Number of strokes to fill a tire.
Similar Products Used:
Innovations Superflate, various Zefal micro valves.
Bottom Line:
I would say the pumping part of this product is emergency-only. I bought my first Second Wind (I have 3 older design, 2 new, one for each bike) after losing a mountain bike race due to blowing both cartridges into what turned out to be a bad tube. I wanted something that controlled the air flow--this one does that perfectly--and could pump air if I ran out of cartridges--this does that as well. In addition, it's light and well made. I would suggest the Performance Hurricane pump holder (just like the old Blackburn Mammoth water bottle mounted holder) as the best method of carrying.
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Submitted by
Waldo
a Weekend Warrior
from Raleigh, NC USA Date Reviewed: March 26, 2002
Favorite Trail:
New Light
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
The C02 portion of the pump is great.
Weaknesses:
The manual pump sucks. Plan on spending your entire afternoon pumping up your tire. It could not be any slower or harder to get to work.
Bike Setup:
Giant Raineer
Bottom Line:
Ok so long as you have a couple of c02 cartradiges! Otherwise get ready to hike!
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