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Old 08-30-2019, 04:53 PM
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+1 to Hindmost.

Years ago I bought the original "Prestaflator" (I think at the time that was the only option). That one broke after not that much use.

I then bought the identical gauge at Harbor freight (for much less) and added a cheap silca type presta chuck. Been running this for many years now. Though I do buy the original Silca seals/gaskets for the presta head!

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I bought something along these lines. Could have sworn it cost $20. Then I added a Silca presta chuck that threads into the Schrader fitting. The gauge is surprisingly accurate, excellent for general-purpose inflation, not so much for those micro adjustments.
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Old 08-30-2019, 06:31 PM
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+1 to Hindmost.

Years ago I bought the original "Prestaflator" (I think at the time that was the only option). That one broke after not that much use.

I then bought the identical gauge at Harbor freight (for much less) and added a cheap silca type presta chuck. Been running this for many years now. Though I do buy the original Silca seals/gaskets for the presta head!
+3. Mine is paired with an Arundel hiro-style head.
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Old 08-30-2019, 07:20 PM
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I bought a kit from Harbor Freight for 10 bucks and "blacktaped" the hell out of it, but it still leaks.

Don't follow my example.
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Old 08-30-2019, 07:35 PM
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I bought a kit from Harbor Freight for 10 bucks and "blacktaped" the hell out of it, but it still leaks.

Don't follow my example.
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