Description:A precision fork and shock pump with a carbon faced dial gauge for accurate inflation. A bleeder valve and Pressure-Rite connector makes setting proper pressures easy and eliminates air loss when disconnecting.
Submitted by
moto-ufo
a Cross Country Rider
from N. Virginia, USA Date Reviewed: November 9, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Seems solidly built.
Weaknesses:
The upper knob can be difficult to turn.
Similar Products Used:
Similar shock pumps without the gimmicks.
Bike Setup:
Fox Float RP2.
Bottom Line:
In my experience, this pump does not perform as advertised. I definitely still lose air when I disconnect the pump from the shock. When I add 160 psi, remove the pump (following the simple steps indicated by Topeak), and check the pressure again there's only 150 psi. So, knowing I'll lose 10 psi when I remove the pump, I add 10 more psi. than I need. I'm going to return the pump b/c there's an extra step attaching the pump to the shock with no added benefit.
Just to be sure, I tested it on my fork as well and lost air when I disconnected the pump.
1 chili for value (or lack of) b/c it costs more than other shock pumps for no added benefit, 3 chilis overall b/c, well, at least it works like the other pumps I've used.
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Submitted by
Chucko
a Weekend Warrior
from Silicon Valley, CA, USA Date Reviewed: August 9, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Saratoga Gap
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Clever hose connection design minimizes air lost when hooking up to shock.
Weaknesses:
Could be a little easier to grip at gauge end when pumping.
Similar Products Used:
Generic shock pumps from Manitou and Fox
Bike Setup:
Chumba XCL, Fox 32 TALAS RLC fork, Fox DHX Air 5.0 shock
Bottom Line:
I bought this to replace the generic Fox pump because it was bleeding away so much air when disconnected that I could never be sure how much was left in the shock. The Topeak pump definitely solved that problem. Other than that it's your typical 300 PSI pump with gauge. It does its job well, but it could be shaped a little more ergonomically. I'd recommend this pump to anyone using an air shock in the rear.
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