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I have finally ditched my oh so useles mini pump that came with my Giant OCR2
I went to purchase the Topeak today, but couldn't find the one you girls recommend, then I saw this http://www.cyclaire.com/
I've ordered it today, so I'll let you know when it comes how I go on. It 'looks' easy :-) In the meantime, has anyone else tried this?
I have a nice new cyclaire sitting in my dining room (next to Mother-in-Law's fine china, thank you). The pump came the same day that Jack Frost laid down 1/4 inch of ice on the middle of the country. I probably can't even get out to the shed to look at my bike, much less try out a new toy. (Humph)
That said, the pump is pretty darn cool. I just messed around with it in the dining room, and was impressed with the workmanship and design. I like the small holder on the pump for patches and the little extra pocket on the case for tire irons (or whatever other people call those things you get tires off tubes with...). All that, and it doesn't weigh a ton and is easier on my wrists/arms/tire valves that ordinary pumps.
I fear the guage will be a bit small and far away for my near-sighted eyes, but I'll cope.
Now all I have to do is find out if it will inflate tires and my quality check will be complete. That, however, will have to wait until the ice and snow melt (did I mention the snow storm after the ice storm?).
Waiting for dry roads, never mind spring....
Mom: Any problems with ordering it from the UK? I'm very intrigued by it and would be Very interested as something to carry on my commuter bike!
No, not really. Even though I ordered right about Christmas, It took less than 2 weeks to get here. Credit cards and the internet can do some wonderous things together.
I fear though, that they charged me VAT tax. I don't think I have to pay that, but since I'm hiding the invoice from my husband (and myself) I think I'll just let it go.
You might be more anal about that, however, so keep an eye on that.
I still haven't been able to get to the bikes to try the thing. Ice on everything outside, and more snow predicted tonight. Bleh.
Waiting for spring...
Was just wondering how it works. Looks like a cool invention!!
CO2... we sell tons in our shop. They are fast and easy. They are also reasonably priced.
You can get a small handlebar pack that is 7" x 5.5" and has a detatchable map case and belt loop so you can take it with you off bike and a main zippered compartment at Adventure cycling. It comes in black and Mango. Its great for all that little stuff.
adventurecycling.org
What an amazing piece of kit this is :D
I have always worried about cycling alone on my road bike because I couldn't get the tyres to 100psi for anything, all I got was exhausted!
The cyclaire arrived today (sent for on Saturday evening). In the instructions it has warnings about the vibration caused when using it, and boy is that warning warrented! Although the pump can (and it is suggested that) be used while you're standing upright and pulling from hip to shoulder height, I found the vibration went straight through my whole body, so for me, bending a little moved the vibration to the arm, which it is also suggested you change over frequently.
I got my tire from flat (let down on purpose!) to 100psi withing a couple of minutes.... easily.
It transfers easily from my road bike (presto valve) to my mountain bike (shraeder valve) and storage on both bikes is simple too.
All in all Ii'm very happy with my new toy.. although I still hope I don't need it too often ;)