| This is maybe a bit of thread hijack, but for those with air compressors I really like the Efficient Velo inflator: https://www.efficientvelo.com/tools/3-in-1-inflator. In fact when the “tried and liked 2023” thread pops up that was going to be my contribution. We’ve added 3 new bikes* to my household over the past year, and the combination of this inflator and an air compressor has really improved my quality of life — I spend a lot less time pumping, and more time cycling. It’s also encouraged me to experiment more with fine-tuning my tire pressures for different types of riding, which has enhanced my overall comfort no matter what bike I’m on. Highly recommended.
Jay Lonner Bellingham, WA
*For those curious: Tumbleweed Stargazer adventure/gravel bike (mine), Transition Smuggler full suspension trail bike (mine), Specialized Turbo Vado SL e-bike (wifey). I also have a Bantam custom on order to replace my Hunqapillar, and I think my wife’s Cheviot will soon be for sale, so I’m anticipating RBW emeritus status within the next year or so… Sent from my Atari 400 On Nov 15, 2023, at 9:51 AM, Patrick Moore <bertin...@gmail.com> wrote:
I should have added: Is this the same as the "Hiro" chuck? Just to be clear, this is the pump head I recently bought from Soma, called the "Tanaka" pump head; $24.99. I've gotten mixed reviews about it; can others say how it worked for them?
I've been using the old Silca brass chucks for years and they work fine -- simple, air-tight, secure -- on Presta valves if the gasket is in good condition and you know how to us it -- chuck cap sufficiently tight but not too tight, chuck pressed on firmly but not obsessively (in which case it's a pain to remove) -- but I recently bought a Tanaka chuck because it was on sale by Soma. Who has experience with the Tanaka and can say how well it works?
That said, a "80 out of 100" recommendation for the old Silca chuck if you use Presta valves.
I've had a Lezyne High Volume floor pump for about 10 years, and I'm kinda tired of screwing/unscrewing the head every time I inflate a tire (not to mention the times when the valve core comes out, too...) Does anyone have a reco for an inexpensive easy to use replacement head that I could install on my existing pump? Seems like the Riv pumps use a Topeak head, and I know Lezyne makes several different options, but I'm curious to hear the group's preferences & experiences.
(I know I could also just buy the Plumpatire, but there's nothing wrong with my current also-wood-handled pump, so that feels a bit wasteful)
Thanks! Nick
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