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Originally Posted by dstehouwer
I have this pump, and it is complete rubbish!
They sell it like it is top quality and 'used in the army', but don't dare to give proper warranty on it! (one year, USA only).
I've used mine, when it started to rattle like a maniac I opened it up and guess what: the same cheap simple compressor is inside which you'll find in a big supermarket for 15-20USD.
Highly overpriced, good marketing... but not better than the cheap alternatives with a plastic casing!
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I disagree.... Unless they've drastically reduced in quality over the last five years ???
They are MUCH better built. A solid aluminium chassis, proper shielded hose, a nice connector, good quality cables which are properly soldered.
I've seen countless cheap ones come and go. They fall to pieces in minutes rather than years. You can get lucky with them but for an extended trip ??? No thanks...
I agree that it rattles a lot but it's always going to. You can't avoid it. It's a small compressor in a metal box.
I can't comment on the quality of the compressor as I've never compared it.
All I know is mine has had YEARS of abuse on the road and never once failed me or anyone in my riding team.
However, I ALWAYS carry a 2-3 C02 canisters in-case the pump or my bike electrics fail on me.
The most important thing with ANY pump is to keep it away from dust. They don't have filters and the dusty air will destroy the piston on the compressor. I always place my cycle pump on it's legs, on-top of the red bag.
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Did some trips.
Rode some bikes.
Fix them for a living.
Can't say anymore.
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