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High tech tire inflators. Good/bad?
I was given one of those C02 bike tire inflators for my b-day,
but it looks dangerous, or at best likely to explode my tire. Are they actually worth packing under the seat for emergency inflation? -B -- Email Replies to johnsonnospm01j att ntelos dott net |
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"Badger South" wrote in message ... I was given one of those C02 bike tire inflators for my b-day, but it looks dangerous, or at best likely to explode my tire. Are they actually worth packing under the seat for emergency inflation? They work great, and I've never heard any stories of explosions. The thing is, you only get one shot. Once your cartridges are used up, you're stuck, unless you carry a pump too. Their main advantage is that they're much faster than a pump, plus being small enough to fit in a jersey pocket or seat bag. Matt O. |
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Brilliant piece of kit.. For a roadie or a trail rider, they make the day much better!! I don't care how good your arms are... those dinky little pumps we pack around are terribly inefficient.. As to your safety issues... How many little old ladies have related stories about their seltzer bottles blowing up...same power source... I pack a small "REMA" kit.. patches, air, and valve kit all in one..both presta and schraeder.. Hope your decision to venture out with your new kit is not a difficult one.. Murray On Mon, 27 Oct 2003 15:44:43 +0000 (UTC), (Badger South) wrote: I was given one of those C02 bike tire inflators for my b-day, but it looks dangerous, or at best likely to explode my tire. Are they actually worth packing under the seat for emergency inflation? -B |
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I tried these once, used the two CO2 cartridges that came with it the
first two times I got flats. Worked fine. Then I thought, do I want to keep on buying replacements, when a pump will keep on working for years? I got a flat during a 50 mile ride on Saturday. Since I was with a group, I really hurried to fix it. Was done in 10 minutes, inflating the tire with a frame pump. Since yours were free, though, definitely hang on to them and use them when you need them. Just read the instructions. :-) On Mon, 27 Oct 2003 15:44:43 +0000 (UTC), (Badger South) wrote: I was given one of those C02 bike tire inflators for my b-day, but it looks dangerous, or at best likely to explode my tire. Are they actually worth packing under the seat for emergency inflation? -B |
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In an earlier discussion of cycling related costs, someone posted that they'd spent $80 on cartridges before buying a $15 frame pump. for 7.50 you can get 15 cartridges at walmart. but trying to get 120 pounds in a tire with a regular frame pump is pretty hard. -- Knight-Toolworks & Custom Planes Custom made wooden planes at reasonable prices See http://www.knight-toolworks.com For prices and ordering instructions. |
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Tue, 28 Oct 2003 05:46:37 GMT,
, Steve Knight wrote: In an earlier discussion of cycling related costs, someone posted that they'd spent $80 on cartridges before buying a $15 frame pump. for 7.50 you can get 15 cartridges at walmart. but trying to get 120 pounds in a tire with a regular frame pump is pretty hard. If those cartridges fit your inflator. Sure it's pretty hard with a frame pump, but it's absolutely impossible with a dead inflator 20 miles from Walmart. -- zk |
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I love mine, been using it for two years. I ride a road bike with
700c tires. They recommend using 16 grams for 700c. On one flat I was thinking the pressure would even out between the cartridge and the tire before it would blow so I just held it on the tire until I no longer heard an exchange of air. Bad idea, I blew the tire right on the rim. Once the tire gets as hard as you think it should be, STOP. You'll have a bit of air left in the cartridge to start your next flat but that's about it. I now carry only 12-gram cartridges, two or three in my seat pack. Luckily, I was with a friend when I blew mine and took his spare tube. Have fun riding. (Badger South) wrote in message ... I was given one of those C02 bike tire inflators for my b-day, but it looks dangerous, or at best likely to explode my tire. Are they actually worth packing under the seat for emergency inflation? -B |
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RB wrote: I love mine, been using it for two years. I ride a road bike with 700c tires. They recommend using 16 grams for 700c. On one flat I was thinking the pressure would even out between the cartridge and the tire before it would blow so I just held it on the tire until I no longer heard an exchange of air. Bad idea, I blew the tire right on the rim. Once the tire gets as hard as you think it should be, STOP. You'll have a bit of air left in the cartridge to start your next flat but that's about it. I now carry only 12-gram cartridges, two or three in my seat pack. Luckily, I was with a friend when I blew mine and took his spare tube. Have fun riding. (Badger South) wrote in message ... I was given one of those C02 bike tire inflators for my b-day, but it looks dangerous, or at best likely to explode my tire. Are they actually worth packing under the seat for emergency inflation? -B Thanks, and best to all the great replies. I'll take the thing when I go to get the new Trek in the next week or so and have the LBS guy check it out. ;-) -B -- Email Replies to johnsonnospm01j att ntelos dott net |
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On Mon, 27 Oct 2003 22:13:58 -0800, Zoot Katz wrote:
If those cartridges fit your inflator. Sure it's pretty hard with a frame pump, but it's absolutely impossible with a dead inflator 20 miles from Walmart. they fit mine I looked ahead and got one that can handle any cartridge. I carry three cartridges and it all fits in my little tool bag that I carry in my backpack. two spare tubes too I think I will be ok. -- Knight-Toolworks & Custom Planes Custom made wooden planes at reasonable prices See http://www.knight-toolworks.com For prices and ordering instructions. |
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