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[Closed] I need a new pump...

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I seem to have...umm.... misplaced mine!

As I run tubeless, and the tyres dont stay "on" the rim when I take the air out, I've been considering getting something like the Joe Blow Boost pump (integrated air cannister) but the cheapest version I've found is £120!

Have also considered getting an Airshot and a standard track pump, which would be cheaper.

Anyone have experience with the Airshot? Or have any other options other than the Joe Blow that is a bit cheaper that I should look at?

TIA hive mind!


 
Posted : 15/01/2022 11:31 am
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I’ve never had an issue inflating tubeless with the Joeblow Mountain X which can be had for around £60. (e.g. Amazon).


 
Posted : 15/01/2022 11:38 am
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+1 for Joe Blow Mountain. It gets new tyres up every time.
If you start swapping around old tyres, sometimes they need more of a kick than what a track pump can deliver.


 
Posted : 15/01/2022 2:34 pm
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£120 for a pump! That sounds a bit steep.

Made my own version of an airshot with a 3l drinks bottle, 2 presta valves, and some pvc tube. Think it all cost about £4. Works very well at inflating and seating tubeless tyres with an old Bikehut track pump.


 
Posted : 16/01/2022 12:08 am
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I have an airshot which replaced a coke bottle inflator. It is a joy to use.


 
Posted : 16/01/2022 12:41 am
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Topeak mountain x, just got one and set up some new tyres tubeless with it. Works really well.


 
Posted : 16/01/2022 10:59 am
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Thanks for the input people, keep it coming! 🤣


 
Posted : 16/01/2022 11:24 am
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I have a schwalbe booster which looks the same as the airshot.  It works beautifully for the inflation part but I hate the bit that screws onto the valve as it is really fiddly to do as was super stiff on the Schwalbe Booster.  A lot of review videos seem to skip over that bit :).  If it had a quick release head like lots of pumps do then it would be perfect.  I've tried fitting a quick release head but haven't really managed yet


 
Posted : 16/01/2022 12:14 pm