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Recommend me a CO2 pump please. I assume one is effective as another so cost and long term availability of cartridges seems crucial. Must fit in my under saddle bag.

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Posted : 10/02/2009 2:33 pm
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I've just bought myself one from CRC.

[url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=28982 ]SKS Airgun[/url]

I was impressed by my friends Co2 pump (same as above). It's small, it works, what more do you want!

I then bought 30x canisters for £20 from [url= http://www.tyreinflators.co.uk/co2-cartridges-16gm/mosa-16gm-threaded-co2-box-of-30/prod_256.html ]TyreInflators.co.uk[/url]


 
Posted : 10/02/2009 2:45 pm
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Dont' get the Specialized one, mine failed last night (only used once before) and I got very wet pumping up a leaky tube with a 'normal' pump!


 
Posted : 10/02/2009 3:16 pm
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What are the pros and cons of threaded Vs non-threaded cylinders?


 
Posted : 10/02/2009 3:28 pm
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I've got the innovations plus which takes threaded or non threaded, hasn't failed me in over two-years

http://www.cyclesurgery.com/1023157/Innovations-Ultraflate-Plus.html


 
Posted : 10/02/2009 4:43 pm
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What are the pros and cons of threaded Vs non-threaded cylinders
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Can't really help you on that one.. The only thing I can think of is a threaded one can't be easily "accidently" taken off?

16gm threaded canisters are very common.

For those weight weenies out there, a canister weights 59grams. 😉


 
Posted : 10/02/2009 4:44 pm
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I've got an Innovations Second Wind MTB Pump & CO2 - [url= http://www.bikeshop.uk.com/457/Innovations-Second-Wind-MTB-pump-and-co2.html?referrer=Froogle ]HERE [/url] - it's a normal pump or you can use CO2 cartridges for pumping up your tyres, I know which I use the most

It's small enough to slip into your camelbak & very easy to use, in fact I used mine on Sunday on a mates inner up on Dartmoor, 2 seconds job done.


 
Posted : 10/02/2009 5:09 pm
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Go for the SKS Airchamp Pro, its enclosed so you dont burn your hands and it takes both threaded and non threaded cartridges. What I didnt realise though is it only pumps my 2.35 tyres up to 20psi which is a bit pants/expensive. Have a hunt around on t'internet and you'll find far cheaper cartridges (20 box etc)


 
Posted : 10/02/2009 5:28 pm
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I'm using the same one as Lanesra and its very good, but not clear if you're after one that is a normal pump/c02 can as well.

Apparently the non-threaded cartridges don't fit innovations inflators very well - neck isn't wide enough, that came from the guy at tyre inflators site.


 
Posted : 10/02/2009 5:42 pm
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I'm using the same one as Lanesra and its very good, but not clear if you're after one that is a normal pump/c02 can as well.

No, I want just a CO2 pump as I want to fit it into a 125mm saddle bag. Has anyone tried one of these?

http://www.tyreinflators.co.uk/cls-tyre-inflators/mosa-co2-red-inflator-non-threaded-16gm-only/prod_228.html


 
Posted : 10/02/2009 8:29 pm
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If you really want to go minimalist then try an Innovations Air Chuck - [url= http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDetails.asp?productID=7141 ]HERE[/url] - it will easily fit in your 125mm saddle bag 🙂


 
Posted : 10/02/2009 8:39 pm
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The innovations one easily fits in my saddle bag along with 3 spare cannisters, rear light, MTE P7 Torch & 3 spare batteries, lockblock, Alien II, Spare tube and a small box with patch kit and spare powerlinks (it's a specialized dirtbag) Bloody heavy but keeps weight of the back and means I don't need a rucksack all the time.

As for threaded cannisters the sleeve only goes halfway up the can which is enough to stop your hands freezing.


 
Posted : 10/02/2009 9:12 pm
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i have the innovations one and its brilliant, fits all cartridges once you get the knack.

this one..

[url= http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Innovations_Ultraflate_Plus_Pump/5360007672/ ]null


 
Posted : 10/02/2009 9:32 pm