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Old 27 Jan 2013
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I've used the Slime compressor for 5 years and it hasn't disappointed yet, I don't know how any other compressors compare as I haven't needed to try them.
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I vote for bycycle pump also. With a tire pressure gauge it is:
-Lighter.
-Take less place.
-More reliable.
-Won't kill your battery.
-Cheaper.
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I have one of these:

CyclePump Adventure - 12v Compressor

Only recently bought it after glowing reveiws from those who have used before
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FWIW cost has very little to do with the longevity of these little compressors. Their biggest problem is that they tend to self-destruct from heat buildup due to poorly designed housings.

Most of them have a nice little fan attached to the end of the compressor intended to provide air.flow across the head of the compressor, then choke off that airflow by providing only little "slits" for intake and outlet of the air.

This crude 10 minute drill bit modification to a $12 Slime compressor will have it outliving many of the others 3:1 and it will no longer require frequent cooling off periods.

The six tiny holes in the face of this unit were the original air intakes. The exhaust end was modified similarly. Other brands are similarly handicapped and easily corrected by studying their housings, including a number of dedicated "motorcyclist" brands.

In addition to emergency tire repairs I may air up and down as many as 4-6 times in a day of local riding. This one has been going strong for nearly 3 years. YMMV.



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We use the Cycle pump compressor, got it from Metal mule. It's not cheap but it is faultlesswww.twobikesrunning.co.uk
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I also highly recommend the cycle pump. I bought mine in 2007 and it's not showing any signs of letting me down.

It's had a HARD life too. Crashed, smashed, thrown down the road and used on my infamous day of 25 punctures in Tanzania.

My riding mates were using it after their £10 petrol station versions were falling apart.

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I've used the Slime compressor for 5 years and it hasn't disappointed yet, I don't know how any other compressors compare as I haven't needed to try them.
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I looked at this market a couple of years ago, and tentatively decided on a CyclePump because of all the hype .. BUT the price put me off.

Ended-up with a little Slime Tyre Pump, which I bought online from NippyNormans.com. I’ve used it a few times now, Verdict: bloody brilliant piece of kit ..

0 psi to 32 psi in 4 minutes. Really!

And at GB£29, if it breaks down, then it's no big deal to buy a replacement.

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PS - I also carry a few CO² cartridges as back-up.


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