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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 have to agree with you, I repaired a flat for a fellow on a group ride and he pulled out one of those cycle pumps when the time came to add air... The pumping was so slow and before long it started to overheat... After about 20 minutes of dinking with it and getting no where some one put forward one of those $10 Walmart specials and in less than 5 we were aired up... I have since talked to others that got sucked in on the cycle pump with the same poor performance results...
I normally forgo carrying an electric pump, instead I use a co 2 inflation system along with a hand pump for backup... A while back I witnessed one of those little slime pumps {with the built in flashlight} in action and was totally impressed... It easily aired up 2 rear tires back to back, no pauses, no overheating and no strange noises... After seeing that I went out and bought one, I believe it cost me about $14...
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