Talking pumps....

[Catulle]

Which would you consider the best floor pump in the market? Silca, Blackburn, Park.... (and what model)... Thank you.

[e-RICHIE]

Which would you consider the best floor pump in the market? Silca, Blackburn, Park.... (and what model)... Thank you.



http://www.googlefight.com/index.php?lang=en_GB&word1=silca&word2=blackburn

http://www.googlefight.com/index.php?lang=en_GB&word1=park&word2=blackburn

http://www.googlefight.com/index.php?lang=en_GB&word1=park&word2=silca

[Kevan]

I own a Blackburn TP-4 and it's the nozzle that troubles me sometimes. Other pumps I've tried have better nozzles but take more pump strokes to do the job. With the Blackburn I realize o-rings and gaskets and such need occasional replacing, and maybe it's the complexity of offering both schrader/presta compatibility that sorta mucks up the woiks. Maybe I could mix a Silca brass nozzle and hose with the Blackburn pump and have the bestest of all woilds.

[eddief]

It has worked flawlessly since purchase except for a little hinge pin which pushed out of the head. I emailed Topeak and no questions asked they sent out a new pump head. I like that it has a lever actuated pump head relative to my experience with silly Silcas.

[pdxmech13]

silca anything

sure you can get parts but lets really lood at the life span.

first quarter of life: really tight on valve maybe even rippin those buggers off.

Second and Third quarter the thing decides to work.
:banana:

and for the last quarter you need your best friend to hold the thing on.

so for me that = a pump with half life. :crap:

[Louis]

RE Talking pumps:

I don't think any are made with that option (yet)

[vaxn8r]

Specialized Air Tool...my all time favorite.

[Louis]

http://www.googlefight.com/index.php?lang=en_GB&word1=silca&word2=blackburn

http://www.googlefight.com/index.php?lang=en_GB&word1=park&word2=blackburn

http://www.googlefight.com/index.php?lang=en_GB&word1=park&word2=silca


I can't believe that "Campy vs Shimano" was not one of the classics !!!

[roman meal]

[QUOTE=pdxmech13]silca anything

and for the last quarter you need your best friend to hold the thing on.

QUOTE]


My two and four year-old boys seem to like running into the garage to hold the silca brass onto the valves for me now. Hey, what are boys for? A little payback for those college funds.

:fight:

[manet]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e61/easterncaster/IMG_0210.jpg

[dsimon]

I have the 30dollar floor pump from park and love it because it has the 2holes on the nozzle one for presta and one schraeder i love it works on mine and the kids bikes even comes with a thingy for the basket ball

[William]

RE Talking pumps:

I don't think any are made with that option (yet)

That would go over like talking cars:

"You're door...is ajar."
<BING>
"You're door...is ajar."
<BING>
"You're door...is ajar."
<BING>
"You're door...is ajar."
<BING>
"You're door...is ajar.
<BING>
"You're door...is ajar."
<BING>
"You're door...is ajar."
<BING>
"You're door...is ajar."
<BING>
"You're door...is ajar."
<BING>
"You're door...is ajar."
<BING>
"You're door...is ajar.
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"You're door...is ajar."
<BING>
"You're door...is ajar."

GET ME A FREAKING HAMMER!!!! :butt:


William ;)

[Too Tall]

Wife and I used to fight for the floor pump so I bought a second! Joe Blow and the fancy schmancy Park Shop model. Both are crazy good however Joe Blow is one heck of a buy.

[William]

Don't know that I would call it the "best" on the market. But my Airhammer has been excellent and solidly built. No plastic do-hickies on this puppy, and I can easily pump up to 160 - 180....not that I need too. ;)
http://img.epinions.com/images/opti/09/b2/pr-Bike_Parts_Accessories-Topeak_Air_Hammer_Classic_Floor_Pump-resized200.jpg

William

[soulspinner]

When my expensive Specialized pump broke prematurely, I bought a 35 dollar Diamondback that the lbs used as their house pump. Third year no issues. Over the last twenty years I have gone through Blackburn, Silca, Specialized and now this cheap pump which with regular silicone spray in the head handles presta valves smoothly. Did I mention its cheap?

[christian]

Topeak Joe Blow Pro. It rocks.

- Christian

[ctric]

Joe Blow Pro. Only way to go.

[Spinner]

I recently replaced a 15+ year old Zefal floor pump with a Pedro's model that works exceptionally well.

[wwtsui]

silca anything

sure you can get parts but lets really lood at the life span.

first quarter of life: really tight on valve maybe even rippin those buggers off.

Second and Third quarter the thing decides to work.
:banana:

and for the last quarter you need your best friend to hold the thing on.

so for me that = a pump with half life. :crap:

Gave up on the Silca after the first few tries (who designed that chuck anyway?!). Bought the Specialized Air Tool Comp (aluminum barrel) for $40 and have been very happy with it.

[spiderlake]

and here I thought I was cool because I own a Silca Presta....... I have had it since 1999 without *any* problems but will admit it is a pain in the arse on threaded valves!

I'll have to check out the Specialized pumps next time I'm at the shop.

[PeterW]

I LOVE Silcas (floor and frame). For the floor pump, get the outrageous head from Jitensha Studio. Super upgrade for any floor pump. All metal chuck that has an on/off lever and micro adjusts for the perfect feel.

For the frame, HPXs work better, but who cares.

[spiderlake]

I LOVE Silcas (floor and frame). For the floor pump, get the outrageous head from Jitensha Studio. Super upgrade for any floor pump. All metal chuck that has an on/off lever and micro adjusts for the perfect feel.

For the frame, HPXs work better, but who cares.

Are you talking about this??

http://www.jitensha.com/eng/miscparts_e.html

Near the bottom of the page. Looks cool if that is it.