Our newest inflator represents the state of the art in CO2 inflation. IH stands for intelligent head. Our new intelligent head brings several new technologies to CO2 inflation. First, the ability to accommodate either presta or schrader valves in a single, non-threaded valve port located in the front of the head. Just push the Ultraflate IH onto your valve and it will detect which type it is no threading necessary. Then lock it on by bringing the thumb lever up. To inflate just push the red CO2 button located under the thumb lever. Easily control the rate of inflation using our all new light action flow technology. Weather resistant sealed design for nearly maintenance free operation.
Includes one 12-gram non-threaded CO2 cylinder.
Submitted by
Kyle
a Weekend Warrior
from Jackson, Wyo Date Reviewed: March 11, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
Performance
Bottom Line:
The review I did below is actually for the Ultraflate Pro and now I can't take it back.
My bad...
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Kyle
a Weekend Warrior
from Jackson, Wyoming Date Reviewed: March 11, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
Performance
Strengths:
It's small?
Weaknesses:
Doesn't use standard 12g CO2 cartriges Doesn't work on presta
Similar Products Used:
Many
Bike Setup:
SC Superlight MTB/Merlin Xtralite Road
Bottom Line:
This pump doesn't take the Co2 cartriges widely available in stores for $.50, instead using an oddly sized cartridge that does the same thing and costs $1.50 at a bike shop.
The 'intelligent head' technology isn't that smart and doesn't work on presta. The manufacturer has recognized this and is now including a brass presta adapter with the pump--but who wants to keep track of that?
Come on, guys. Pumps just can't be this hard to build...
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Submitted by
Wayne
a Weekend Warrior
from Colorado Springs Date Reviewed: December 30, 2003
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$13.00
Purchased At:
Performance
Strengths:
Light, inexpensive, uses cheap 12g standard CO2 cartridges (by them at KMart or Wal-Mart), easy to use, quick to fill. Also great to speed up installation of new tubes/tires. Has held up well - I fill a lot of tires, mostly those of others who got flats and are having trouble with their pump
Weaknesses:
None so far (other than keep a lot of cartridges handy - buy them in the 25 or 50 box packs).
Similar Products Used:
Various threaded CO2 cartridge adapters
Bike Setup:
Specialized Rockhopper, RaceFace cranks, Skarab fork, Terry Ti Fly saddle, SRAM 7.0 deraillers and shifters, XT brakes
Bottom Line:
Great tool - get two, one for the bike, one for the tool box, and buy plenty of cartridges - takes 2 to fill up most MTB tires.
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Submitted by
Michael
a Racer
from Orlando, Florida, US Date Reviewed: November 18, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Chubb - St.Louis, MO
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
Supergo
Strengths:
Lightweight, quick when it works
Weaknesses:
This CO2 inflator pump, has the design flaw of plastic threads. When tightening the base, mine was apt to cross-thread, thus diminishing the value of the CO2, a good deal would leak out around the gaskets and my hand. Ouch, very cold! I'm going to contact the manufacturer and see about a replacement.
Similar Products Used:
The air chuck, by Innovations. This is by far the best CO2 pump I have used, very simpley made, and simple to use. But do not leave CO2 canisters attached to chuck for a long time.
Bike Setup:
Trek 5200 and Trek Fuel
Bottom Line:
Because this one accepts threaded/nonthreaded CO2, I bought it for the economic value. But since it takes about two CO2 cartridges to work, I may have to start using my more expensive threaded-only air chuck. Good luck.
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Alan
a Racer
from Chicago Date Reviewed: November 3, 2003
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$12.00
Purchased At:
Nashbar
Strengths:
Works great. Have used only on Presta valves. No leaks. Easy to use.
Weaknesses:
None
Bike Setup:
5 bikes, all different
Bottom Line:
Economical and fast. Reliable. I carry this and several CO2 cartridges in an underseat bag with a spare tube & patch kit and it's all I need.
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Submitted by
Micki
a Weekend Warrior
from Seattle, WA USA Date Reviewed: May 2, 2003
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$19.00
Purchased At:
REI
Strengths:
Light, fast, small
Weaknesses:
A bit pricey
Similar Products Used:
Various minis and Zefal frame pump
Bike Setup:
Road and MTB
Bottom Line:
I really like this product, I have no problems with it. It seems to work fine on presta valves for me - I've never used it on a schrader. I find this handy little pump indispensible. No more furious struggles with a mini pump. Sure, the CO2 costs money, but it's cheap at Wal mart. I use it on my road bike as well as on my MTB. It's also fantastic for filling tires that use Stan's NoTubes. BTW, my Lab/Newfie got hold of it and really gave it a working over - tore the small rubber flap off, teeth marks all over the place but he wasn't able to bust it open and he's got STRONG jaws! It still works like a charm.
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Submitted by
Nigel
a Weekend Warrior
from Westwood MA Date Reviewed: May 2, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Lowell Woods
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At:
Cambria
Strengths:
Small, light, fast, cheap
Weaknesses:
You have to buy CO2 cartridges and inconvenience of doing so, you have to be careful you don't trap your inner tube when inflating. Inflating is pretty much a one shot deal. If you run out of cartridges and have more flats, you've had it -but think: how many flats have you ever had at one time?
Similar Products Used:
various bike pumps
Bike Setup:
I use this for my road bike
Bottom Line:
I got this inflator to put in my seat wedge pack, and obviously since there is an expense every time you use it (i.e. the cartridge) I've only tested it once -I didn't want to have to be out on the road in the middle of nowhere trying to find out how it works! I carry a spare inner tube so will not use this to fix a flat and then inflate.
I had absolutely no problem with my presta valve test -inflation was really quick. For the purpose -inflating a tyre without having to drag along a pump -it looks like this is a great deal.
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Submitted by
hiperfind
a Weekend Warrior
from Cupertino, CA, USA Date Reviewed: April 23, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Demonstration Forest
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
Nashbar
Strengths:
C02 cartridges fit in easily, and seem to seal well. Lever lock and button look nice, feel nice, and may work on schrader valves, but have not tried yet. Good solid construction, attractive design.
Weaknesses:
SUCKS on presta valves. I have gone through 4 cartridges 'practicing' on my MTB tube before relying on it in the field, and I can't get it to seal onto the valve. Furthermore, I am unable to install the pump onto the valve without leaking any and all air out of the tube while attempting to 'lock' it on with the lock lever.
The "intelligent head" is a nice idea, but Innovations seems to need better beta testing before product release. Also, it's bulky for a seat bag storage unit, use duct tape!
Similar Products Used:
BlackBurn frame pump, Topeak floor pump
Bike Setup:
C'Dale SuperV, X-Country
Bottom Line:
I'd use this inflator for motocross or atv applications(schrader), but not for presta applications. I have no idea how it works on prestas.
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Submitted by
loose screw
a Weekend Warrior
from pc florida Date Reviewed: April 12, 2003
Favorite Trail:
pine log
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$22.00
Purchased At:
lbs
Strengths:
It works. Don't waste your money on mini pumps. Price of co2 is cheap for walmart bb gun co2 cans
Weaknesses:
To much $$$$$ if you buy co2 at LBS.
Similar Products Used:
worthless mini pumps
Bike Setup:
huffy racing bike with complete selection of walmart goodies
Bottom Line:
It works. what more do ya want?
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Submitted by
OLIVER
a Weekend Warrior
from SHALIMAR,FL Date Reviewed: January 18, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
none
Weaknesses:
Maybe the "autodetect" valve as it was advertised works on schraeder valves but it sure doesn't work on presta valves. There is nothing "auto" on the the valve. To make is smaller to fit the presta valve you have to use the silver lever which in turn squeezes a rubber ring to make the opening smaller. Unfortunately not small enough. After 6 empty cartridges I thought that maybe it was me, so I asked my local bikestore for help. They pulled a brandnew pump of the shelf and tried it on one of their bikes. After three cartridges the owner actually threw it in the garbage can and says: "Well, I guess I won't be ordering any of those any more". Also the red button that is supposed to control the airflow so nicely seized up several times so that you could not stop the airflow (this happened also in the bike store). This button is so hard to push that I had to use both my hands making it almost impossible for my girlfriend to use (and she is the one I had bought if for). I checked back with the bike store and they really stopped carrying it. This thing sucks !!!!
Bike Setup:
mcm se and mcm team
Bottom Line:
just say no !!!
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Submitted by
Doug Vaccari
a Racer
from Greenwich,CT Date Reviewed: September 23, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
Dave's Cycles
Strengths:
Does thes job, stays on
Weaknesses:
small capacity, yet ok because I run tubeless
Bike Setup:
02 S-works FSR
Bottom Line:
good pump for racing and everyday needs, I had to be creative to make something to hold it onto the seatpost.
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Submitted by
James
a Cross Country Rider
from Providence Date Reviewed: July 29, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$19.00
Purchased At:
Providence Bicycle
Strengths:
This is an excellent product, packaged with quality and ease of use. I carry it in my bike bag as it is so small. And you cannot beat the fact that you can use the 12g CO2 cartridges from Walmart(box of 15 is $8.00)
Weaknesses:
NONE
Similar Products Used:
Topeak(excellent company they back up their products) & Crank Brothers(not such a good product).
Bike Setup:
Marin Nail Trail
Bottom Line:
Bottom line, should you be in the market to upgrade your pump..move up to this product for an emergency hand size pump that will save your ass in the woods.
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Submitted by
Gimpy
a Weekend Warrior
from Cleveland, OH Date Reviewed: June 24, 2001
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Strengths:
Small Easy to use Takes 12 gram CO2 cylinders
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
normal frame pumps
Bottom Line:
This a great product and very easy to use. It's also great that it takes the 12 gram CO2 cylinders that can be bought in the BB gun department at Walmart - much cheaper than the LBS cylinders.
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Submitted by
jason
a Weekend Warrior
from jackson, wyoming Date Reviewed: June 2, 2001
Favorite Trail:
grose vonte trailhead
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
REI
Strengths:
Fast, durable, small enough to fit in seat bag. Single port for both Presta and Schrader valves! Better than the original Ultraflate as it has more features. Easiest pump to use on the market today!
Weaknesses:
None, this pump is so good you won't need anything else.
Similar Products Used:
Topeak Einstein
Bike Setup:
Jamis Dakar Sport
Bottom Line:
Innovations Ultraflate IH pumps rock!! It is easy to use and FAST. Secondly, you don't waste time making adjustments when placing the pump onto the tire valve port. It's simply push,lock on, and inflate!!
We have a lot of mosquitos during the summer in Jackson and having a quick tire inflator is essential to avoiding the insects when you have a flat.
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