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Old 25th April 2008   #1
Conan
 
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Track Pumps

Had a search and couldnt find anything on this but am prepared to be wrong if you can link to it.

Im after a Track Pump for home as all ive been using is a mini pump to inflate my tires and im pretty sure there no where near what they should be at.

Can someone recommend a good track pump at around £10-£20

thanks
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Old 25th April 2008   #2
ROH_speedwagon
 
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I got one in Decathlon for less than 20 which works pretty well. It's plastic but fairly robust.
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Old 25th April 2008   #3
andyp
 
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Topeak Joe Blow
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Old 25th April 2008   #4
runcible rakan
 
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Joe Blow, but i like the old ones better...
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Old 25th April 2008   #5
dogsballs
 
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joe blow, with double head! helloooo sailor xxxooo
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Old 25th April 2008   #6
BringMeMyFix
 
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Why would anyone use a track pump if they're not riding on the track?

Yours,
Outraged of Tunbridge Wells
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Old 25th April 2008   #7
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it gives you a more zen feel whilst pumping- you know more connected to the air.
Its a more organic experience, and you and the air just seem to become one.
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Old 25th April 2008   #8
Stormy
I got one of these, metal barrel, replaceable plastic valve head thingy, does upto 160 psi

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/produc...MF150000000000
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Old 25th April 2008   #9
teenslain
 
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Don't Lidl do one for a fiver?
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Old 25th April 2008   #10
fatboyralph
 
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ive got the cheapo oxford http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/M...x?ModelID=8500
had it for about 4yrs. does the job but doesnt have a dual head. you'll need to screw the adaptor on the presta valve every time.
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Old 25th April 2008   #11
mister k
 
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mine came from tesco for under a tenner.
does up to 160psi
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Old 25th April 2008   #12
brett
 
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I've got a bog standard red metal one from Halfords, cost about £12, does the job.
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Old 25th April 2008   #13
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i have a topeak joe blow. it's great.
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Old 25th April 2008   #14
eeehhhh
Joe Blow. Good for footballs too.

Mine fell out of my bag whilst I was riding home from the train station on to the road and was fine :)
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Old 25th April 2008   #15
lucky7
Another Joe Blow owner here.
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Old 26th April 2008   #16
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Quote:
Originally Posted by eyebrows View Post
it gives you a more zen feel whilst pumping- you know more connected to the air.
Its a more organic experience, and you and the air just seem to become one.
I had it on good authority (from my favorite sociologist) that these pumps were originally used by slaves, favored for their cheapness and simplicity. These slaves then escaped to NewYork, a city well noted for it love of the latest ethnic craze, where the craze then caught on and soon the world was "rocking" the track pump.
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Old 26th April 2008   #17
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It's a good price

Could get chain reaction etc to pricematch if you've already got an account with them.
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Old 26th April 2008   #18
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Originally Posted by atomic.a View Post
I had it on good authority (from my favorite sociologist) that these pumps were originally used by slaves, favored for their cheapness and simplicity. These slaves then escaped to NewYork, a city well noted for it love of the latest ethnic craze, where the craze then caught on and soon the world was "rocking" the track pump.
Huh? Whatcha up to? Fancy swinging by? (Phone died last night: on the charge now)
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Old 26th April 2008   #19
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I got one from On One for about £10. Still going.
Prefer my old school Silca one back home though.
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Old 26th April 2008   #20
pilky
+1 for Silca

i use one back north thats older than me, works a charm
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Old 26th April 2008   #21
pipwish
 
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Just bought a Silca "Superpista"
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Old 26th April 2008   #22
winston
 
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I just bought ome from Lidl for a fvier, it's got a metal barrel and got my tubs up to 160psi today...

Silca are the best....Joe Blow's are shit, unless you've never owned a track pump before then you might think they are good......
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Old 29th May 2008   #23
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Just noticed, as I was looking to buy a track pump for work (cheap) and one for home; that many of the cheaper track pumps don't say how much they pump up to anymore. Was I dreaming or did they all used to have the psi in the adverts and on the packaging....back in the day? Evans Cyclesurgery, Wiggle, et al, all have track pumps with no psi listed. Should I just head to LIDLs or TESCOs like some of you guys have done? I (stupidly?) thought that it would be a better pump from a bike shop?
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Old 29th May 2008   #24
eyebrows
 
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you can buy pumps for a £5?
fsck me.
go to lidl.
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Old 29th May 2008   #25
nimhbus
 
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i have the 25 quid spesh one, i recommend it.
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Old 29th May 2008   #26
BigFatAl
 
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Just realised how much of tight git I am. Track pump from Tesco's. A pair of cycling shoes from Lidl and various clothes and heart rate monitor from Aldi... Hang my head in shame...
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Old 29th May 2008   #27
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I tried Peckham Lidl but they were a track pump free zone. So got a Bontrager Charger from Evans, £19.99, metal barrel, double head, gauge at the top of the pump for easy reading. My tyres say max pressure is 90psi so took them up to that. Do you guys go over the recommended max or just have tougher tyres?
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Old 29th May 2008   #28
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I read the blurb either from supplier (usually Parker for me) or manufacturer's web site. IMO tubes make a difference too, Recommend Vredestein butyl @ £2.50. !00=110psi normal road use to absorb rotten London roads 120psi Richmond Park, 130-140 cat racing.
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Old 29th May 2008   #29
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My Dillos on my Bowery are 120psi, but the shop said they put about 130psi in them. Like riding circles of stone, but no flats. I think its okay to over pump by a few pounds, as that comes back out when you release the pump. Anybody agree?
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Old 29th May 2008   #30
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Got one of these of my old flatmate for 15 quid when he 'gave up cycling in London'

http://www.cyclesurgery.com/ProductD...a-bc0203bcd7f5

Super sweet pump, I will ring him and see if he has any more
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Old 29th May 2008   #31
Scrapper
I got one from argos around 2 years ago for £9 it's lived outside for that whole time and it still works great.
Blackburn TPS2s are SHIT!
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Old 29th May 2008   #32
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I did some looking around, and I'm going to try 2 get 2 pumps from Tesco
http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.200-5179.aspx (like MisterK did).

I did find though that it pays to shop around, because what I thought was a cheapish pump from Argos, is actually more than twice the price of an internet shop.
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...le%2Bpumps.htm

http://www.ukcamping.co.uk/ishop/962/shopscr1143.html

Amazing difference in prices. Sorry VanUden, that I didn't post this before your buy.
Last edited by GA2G; 29th May 2008 at 15:40.. Reason: sp
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Old 29th May 2008   #33
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I've got a cannondale airport nitro, got it off probikekit.com. It pumps my tires nicely to the 120psi i run them at.
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Old 29th May 2008   #34
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Originally Posted by GrandeAnse2Grenville View Post
I did some looking around, and I'm going to try 2 get 2 pumps from Tesco
http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.200-5179.aspx (like MisterK did).

I did find though that it pays to shop around, because what I thought was a cheapish pump from Argos, is actually more than twice the price of an internet shop.
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...le%2Bpumps.htm

http://www.ukcamping.co.uk/ishop/962/shopscr1143.html

Amazing difference in prices. Sorry VanUden, that I didn't post this before your buy.
Are these actually going to get any pressure in your tires though? I'd worry they'd brake near 100psi
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Old 30th May 2008   #35
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Evans were doing clearances on track pumps,

paid £12 for mine i think. Instead of posting [additional £5 or so] get it delivered to your nearest store for free :D

that's what i did.
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