$ilca $uper Duper Floor Pump

[likebikes]

i really like my topeak joe blow.

cheap, gets the job done. not fancy in any means or a premium product. i think i paid $15 for mine via amazon.

[weaponsgrade]

I have an old Silca bolted to a scrap piece of plywood for stability. Threaded valves seemed to always chew up the washer. I put on a Toppeak pump head (I think it's called the smarthead) because it was advertised as being able to also pump schrader valves without having to unscrew anything. It's been flawless. I also put lots of stickers on the barrel - including a Pegoretti sticker. There might even be two Pegoretti stickers.

[earlfoss]

I have the same super nice Silca, and it's been excellent. Be aware that the leather washer needs to be re-lubricated from time to time. Silca suggests once a year. This helps maintain the seal. The washer is hydrated in it at the factory, but I'm unsure to what extent.

In any case, it's been a good pump for me.

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by R3awak3n

Hirame pump head. Its the best bu it will cost you $70

Or Tanaka..same idea..

[glepore]

Arundel-29 bucks, get em while you can, rumor is they're no longer in production...

[Jeff N.]

Originally Posted by drspoke

yes, similar problem. I can get up to about 80 psi and then it blows off. Very disappointed especially after i splurged budget wise on what i thought would be a premium too.

Exactly! I wonder if it'd work better or last longer if I'd bought THIS RS (JB-painted) version? Only $800! Sheesh........

[ptourkin]

Originally Posted by belopsky

Dont want to spend $70.


How good is this pump head? There is nothing wrong with mine but the lever on it makes it tough to operate one handed / needs lots of leverage

This one is excellent at $40 https://fairwheelbikes.com/kcnc-pump-head/
I've had it hold on track tires pumped to a high psi.


Also, I love my Silca hex keys. They are as high quality as any I've seen.

[FlashUNC]

Silca makes their own version of that pump head. Got it on mine. Works great.

[bfd]

Originally Posted by arik

These are $100 and made in in Switzerland (pb Swiss model 3212LH-10), I have a set and they feel as good as they look, the silca hx one set is made in Taiwan and cost $125. Origin isn't everything but you should draw your own conclusions about value for the dollar here

You guys are awesome. My "lowly" Bondhus hex wrench only cost me like $10 or $15, but they're Made in the USA!

[R3awak3n]

I am not surprised people are spending $120 on colored cute tools but seriouly though, T handles are just so much much much better.

[unterhausen]

I always liked Silca pumps, particularly since they were cheap. When they were rebooted as a luxury good, I wasn't all that happy. I have not given up on the idea of the frame pump though.

I am not afraid to spend money on tools, but Silca tools just seems like they are designed to separate rich people from their money, and not offer a functional advantage. I see the allure of the PB Swiss tools, but I feel like there is a big markup in the U.S., and I refuse to pay that much when there are German tools that are just as good, if not quite as sexy.

I have Wiha t-handles, and they are really good. I think I got them on sale at MSC, seems like the cheapest I find them for now is quite a bit more than I paid. I have some Bondhus t-handles. They have a loop at the top. Functional, but I really like that the Wiha has a hex key on the side of the handle.

As far as hex keys, I can't decide if I like the Wera or Wiha colored ones better. Wiha are shiny. Both less than $40 a set. I'm not too enthused about Bondus hex keys, although I have multiple sets of them. They work.

[beeatnik]

Artisanal tools are so weird.

[sg8357]

Originally Posted by beeatnik

Artisanal tools are so weird.

Artisanal makes excellent factory automation robots,
they're based in the town of Usa, Taiwan.

Back on topic, I have a Hirame head on a Wrench Force pump,
$40 pump, $60 dollar head.

[ripvanrando]

I feel poor and inferior.

My pump sucks. My tools are cheap.

I can justify those wrenches, they're almost the cost of half a decent bottle of wine.

[Drewhartman]

The best hex keys I've used are,Wera plus hex keys, Abbey bike tools uses them in their 4way, https://www.abbeybiketools.com/colle...products/4-way, they have a nice snug fit, great for stems, derailleurs and seat post. I have used Sica, pb swiss and the gold bondhus.