So as expected my 10+ year old Topeak Joe Blow and has blown a seal in the head unit when using my Airshot. Can't find a replacement head at the moment so was wondering any recommendations for which track pump to use with an Airshot?
Thanks
If it was me I would buy a combo track pump/tubeless tank (which is what I have).
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/lifeline-airblast-tubeless-tyre-track-pump/rp-prod155451
I've been using a cheap revolution branded track pump for a good few years with an airshot, no issues so far, pointless spending a lot on the pump when the airshot does the hard bit
Not used it but saw decathlon have one
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/tubeless-tyre-air-blast-chamber/_/R-p-324691 £45
Their regular track pumps are fine
Amusing that I haven't had to use my Airshot since buying a Lidl track pump for £7.99
4-5 pumps and *Pang!* the beads are sealed. Every time. I think it's because its got a very tall air shaft, so my tip would be to get the longest/tallest one available.
Is that not what you need? First return on Google search?
Just fitba different head, doesn't need to be the original one. I've had a Topeka brass one (superchuck) for about 7 or 8 years.
Dez, you must just be awfy lucky with tyre and rim combos.
you must just be awfy lucky with tyre and rim combos
Not really. Rims are Mavic (road/mtb/allroad), Stans, Bontrager; tyres - Spesh (always easy tbf), Schwalbe, Goodyear, Bonty ... pretty random. Been tubeless long enough to know when I've found something that works.
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https://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/accessories/pumps/topeak-joe-blow-twin-head-replacement__30937?awc=6914_1627830298_ef8e79bd98823c817ab1c89626efd16f&utm_source=AWIN&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_campaign=648417&utm_content=Comparison+Engine < Is that not what you need? First return on Google search?
If it is, OP, I have one that you can have - PM me
If it was me I would buy a combo track pump/tubeless tank (which is what I have).
If it was me, and I already owned an airshot, I wouldn't.
The Decathlon linked above is just a Airshot alternative, its a chamber rather than a pump.
Also interested in replacing my shockingly poor SKS high volume track pump, have an Airshot as well as a BETO combi pump/chamber which is OK.
Have used the Topeak combo pump but happy to continue with the airshot and a decent track pump if it means not spending £100+..
That decathlon one looks like the beto one. Guess they make it for decathlon?
My Beto was hit or miss on seating tyres and failed totally after 18 months(wasn’t used much either) 🙁
Have an air shot and it’s far superior and has so far inflated on first go every time 🙂