Re: [RBW] Need a new floor pump

2012-11-30 Thread John Lee
Indeed, but it does at least work well. I just got the kit to fix my old Park Tool pump. I like this head because it requires much less of the valve to be exposed than the head that came with my pump. Lets me pump up my tire with the tube that has a valve stem just a weensy bit short without hav

Re: [RBW] Need a new floor pump

2012-11-30 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Go for broke: http://www.jitensha.com/eng/hiramepumphds.html One day when my ship comes in ... FWIW, I cut the presta/schrader head off my old (and very nice) Blackburn pump: this head is a "fits all" that works by "squeezing down" to fit either type of valve. It takes a bit of practice to get w

Re: [RBW] Need a new floor pump

2012-11-30 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Topeak makes a head that has dual presta/Shrader on two sides, and you simply cut the rubber tubing and add this head and wire it closed (if the hose adapters don't work straight up). It works great and you don't have to buy a new pump--however, the kit now costs almost as much as a whole pump ~$23

Re: [RBW] Need a new floor pump

2012-11-30 Thread Joe Bernard
I like the Topeak Joe Blow II. Slides onto any valve without having to switch the adaptor around; stays on securely; has an air-pressure bleeder valve; and the gauge is up high and easy to read for my tired old eyes. Joe Bernard Vallejo, CA. On Friday, November 30, 2012 8:19:13 AM UTC-8, Fully

Re: [RBW] Need a new floor pump

2012-11-30 Thread Bruce Herbitter
I use a Bontrager Charger and like it. Pressure gauge is high up and easy to read. Head takes both presta and shrader valves, Comfy handles, stable base. Not expensive. On Fri, Nov 30, 2012 at 9:40 AM, John Blish wrote: > Joan, > > I know this is not responsive to what you asked and you probab

Re: [RBW] Need a new floor pump

2012-11-30 Thread John Blish
Joan, I know this is not responsive to what you asked and you probably know this but in most cases you can just get a new head for a decent pump. You didn't give enough specifics concerning your Specialized-branded pump for me to provide a link to a new head for you but some of the companies that

RE: [RBW] Need a new floor pump

2012-11-30 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Joan: I have two floor pumps and think they're both great. In my shop, I use a Silca Super Pista pump. It's far more than I need, but I love the look and feel of it, and it works beautifully. Here: http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=54017 , but you can get them

Re: [RBW] Need a new floor pump

2012-11-30 Thread Dan Abelson
I've had the Nashbar orange pump for about a year. I like it a lot. I definitely like it better than the topeak Joe Blow sport it replaced. Dan Abelson St. Paul, MN On Nov 30, 2012 9:15 AM, "Joan Oppel" wrote: > I have messed up the head on my floor pump - and I need to buy a new one > so I'm l