On Tue, 26 Aug 2003 22:49:04 GMT, The Muncher
wrote:

Hi, I'm relatively new to this forum, but have been riding for ~10+
years off and on (now on...). I've recently gotten into the CO2
cartridge thing, and I have been buying BB-gun CO2 cartridges instead
of the over-priced bike-specific ones (much, much cheaper). Was told
today by a local Performance bike shop worker that the BB gun ones (I
specifically have Crossman BB gun ones) have some oil in them, and
that it'll wear away the rubber innertubes eventually. Any truth to
this, or anyone have any experience with this? I've used several of
the BB ones no problem so far but...

thanks!


2003 Ellsworth Truth with Romic
1996 Kona Kula hardtail with XTR

I bet there is only a few manufactors out there who make ever
cartridge sold to the dozens and dozens of companies that sell them.
They just change the labeling. My 2 cents.

Bill Porter
www.mountainbikebill.com