Floor pump recommendation

I've got this Bell Jury for under 20 bucks. And going
for 2 years now with 9 bikes and 4 grandkids bikes to fill.

Mark Atanovich said:

Looking for something with a universal presta/schrader head that removes
easily from the stem and doesn't need to be reconfigured for each type,
fairly inexpensive (<$40) and above all reliable. I bought a Topeak Joe
Blow Pro a couple years ago and it truly is a POS.

I got a really cheap pump from Bike Nashbar (they call it their "blue"
pump -- it's blue) for less than $20 and it seems great -- and sturdy.
But I've only been using it for six months. In the past I had a
couple SKS pumps (marketed as a Zefal Husky), Silca, Blackburn and, I
think, a Topeak. And an old MDI. This new pump seems as good as any
of those.

JT

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Volker Leimann said:

The best floorpump from europe is the "Rennkompressor" from SKS, the
pump far more popular as the Silca and not "Made in China" like all
the Topeak, Blackburn, Specialized, Trek or Cannondale pumps.
http://www.sks-germany.com/en/stage.php?mod=detail&cid=1&id=50&zg=1&seite=2&start=3

I've had that pump (sold as a Zefal Husky) and it was good. But one
annoying thing was the nut that holds on the handle tended to come
loose.

Very good pump, but whether it's worth the the price is debatable.

JT

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On Tue, 27 Dec 2005 13:46:26 -0800, "(PeteCresswell)" <[email hidden]>

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Per Volker Leimann:

Quoted message said:

http://www.sks-germany.com/en/stage.php?mod=detail&cid=1&id=50&zg=1&seite=2&start=3

Which begs the question: what is a "track" pump?

The other funny thing is that that name "Rennkompressor" means (I
think) "wheel pump" or maybe "bike pump" so we can all say "Get an SKS
bike pump bike pump."

JT

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Werehatrack said:

Volker Leimann said:

(PeteCresswell) schrieb:

Quoted message said:

Per Volker Leimann:

>http://www.sks-germany.com/en/stage.php?mod=detail&cid=1&id=50&zg=1&seite=2&start=3

Which begs the question: what is a "track" pump?

A "track" pump is the same like a floor pump, but the "SKS
Rennkompressor" has the advantage to inflate tires up to 16 bar
(thats 240 psi), for tubular track tires.

Nice, from what I can see. For a tool that's going to be left at home
anyway, the choice of materials is appropriate as well. I really
don't understand the obsession with making things from carbon fiber
composite when weight is not an issue and steel will do the job.

Depends on whether you are riding to the track. I used to ride a bike
about eight miles to get on a train to meet a friend to go to races,
and having a lightweight floor pump was important. The Silca Pista
pump (fairly small pump, though made of steel) fit the bill. An SKS
was too heavy.

JT

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On Wed, 28 Dec 2005 00:34:58 GMT, Jasper Janssen <[email hidden]>

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Let me get this straight, this design pumps while the handle's going up as
well as down? Doesn't that make it fatiguing to use? Pulling strength
takes much more out of you than pushing strength.

Yah, but it gives a more "balanced workout" and is "good for joint
health."

JT

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John Forrest Tomlinson said:

Quoted message said:

Per Volker Leimann:

http://tinyurl.com/7ehxt

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Which begs the question: what is a "track" pump?

Quoted message said:

The other funny thing is that that name "Rennkompressor" means (I
think) "wheel pump" or maybe "bike pump" so we can all say "Get an
SKS bike pump bike pump."

Neither of your guesses is correct. The merged words "renn" and
kompressor" translate directly to "racing compressor" which, as in US
bicycling jargon, is an allusion to the aura of professional racers
who are faster than you and I. Buy this pump to perform as they do on
the bicycle tires that this pump inflates.

Jobst Brandt

Quoted message said:

John Forrest Tomlinson said:

Quoted message said:

Per Volker Leimann:

http://tinyurl.com/7ehxt

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Which begs the question: what is a "track" pump?

Quoted message said:

The other funny thing is that that name "Rennkompressor" means (I
think) "wheel pump" or maybe "bike pump" so we can all say "Get an
SKS bike pump bike pump."

Neither of your guesses is correct. The merged words "renn" and
kompressor" translate directly to "racing compressor" which, as in US
bicycling jargon, is an allusion to the aura of professional racers
who are faster than you and I. Buy this pump to perform as they do on
the bicycle tires that this pump inflates.

How do you say bike pump in German?

JT

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John Forrest Tomlinson said:

Quoted message said:

John Forrest Tomlinson said:

>Per Volker Leimann:

http://tinyurl.com/7ehxt

Quoted message said:

>Which begs the question: what is a "track" pump?

Quoted message said:

The other funny thing is that that name "Rennkompressor" means (I
think) "wheel pump" or maybe "bike pump" so we can all say "Get an
SKS bike pump bike pump."

Neither of your guesses is correct. The merged words "renn" and
kompressor" translate directly to "racing compressor" which, as in US
bicycling jargon, is an allusion to the aura of professional racers
who are faster than you and I. Buy this pump to perform as they do on
the bicycle tires that this pump inflates.

How do you say bike pump in German?

Fahrrad Pumpe?

Lou
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John Forrest Tomlinson said:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

> Per Volker Leimann:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

http://tinyurl.com/7ehxt

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

> Which begs the question: what is a "track" pump?

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

The other funny thing is that that name "Rennkompressor" means (I
think) "wheel pump" or maybe "bike pump" so we can all say "Get an
SKS bike pump bike pump."

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Neither of your guesses is correct. The merged words "renn" and
kompressor" translate directly to "racing compressor" which, as in
US bicycling jargon, is an allusion to the aura of professional
racers who are faster than you and I. Buy this pump to perform as
they do on the bicycle tires that this pump inflates.

Quoted message said:

How do you say bicycle pump in German?

The same as in English: Fahrrad Pumpe.

Jobst Brandt

Per John Forrest Tomlinson:

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But one
annoying thing was the nut that holds on the handle tended to come
loose.

Red or Blue LocTite?
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PeteCresswell

On Fri, 30 Dec 2005 14:30:59 -0800, "(PeteCresswell)" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

Per John Forrest Tomlinson:

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But one
annoying thing was the nut that holds on the handle tended to come
loose.

Red or Blue LocTite?

Anything. Rim cement. Whatever

JT

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John Forrest Tomlinson said:

Depends on whether you are riding to the track. I used to ride a
bike about eight miles to get on a train to meet a friend to go to
races, and having a lightweight floor pump was important. The Silca
Pista pump (fairly small pump, though made of steel) fit the bill.
An SKS was too heavy.

I used to take a Topeak "Master Blaster" which is now callewde the
Morph, I think. Frame pump sized but operated like a floor pump. It
worked pretty well.

Had same exp. with that Topeak. False economy.
CLM

Mark Atanovich said:

Looking for something with a universal presta/schrader head that removes
easily from the stem and doesn't need to be reconfigured for each type,
fairly inexpensive (<$40) and above all reliable. I bought a Topeak Joe
Blow Pro a couple years ago and it truly is a POS.

Thanks,
Mark

Per Mark Atanovich:

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I bought a Topeak Joe
Blow Pro a couple years ago and it truly is a POS.

Mine's been working for about two years now, but the handle is falling apart and
it's begun making funny noises.
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PeteCresswell

Since 13 Years, my SKS-Rennkompressor works without any problems, its
nearly indestructible.