Shock Pumps

[pinkbikes]

Pink- DH went to tubeless. We are going to see if they are as great as everyone says then switch mine. I put air in my tires every ride (must be the roadie in me) but this shock is a new animal. I got a bunch of bike shop coupons, so I guess whatever they have is good enough? I didn't know if it was like hand pumps where some are total lemons!

I don't know whether I'd be game to go tubeless - not really sure why though. The roadie in me HAS to pump tyres every time - I swear that's one reason why I have so few flats compared with DH (me - touching wood right now)!

I must admit I didn't feel the difference between the two shock pumps we had when I used them, so I couldn't say that one was better or worse - just that DH announced the other day that one was dead! I think if you stick with a reputable brand you should be fine?

I have a Fox F100 RLC fork and it takes the high pressure pump. I don't expect they would have forks that take each so I think you'd be after the high pressure one.

[crazycanuck]

Ian switched to tubeless a week or so ago (b-day pressie) & loves them! Much easier in terms of uphill climbs & quite responsive.

I'm going tubeless next month.

The dudes at our coolio shop told me that if there's one thing they'd upgrade first..it's wheels.

[Aggie_Ama]

CC- My wheels are tubeless ready so all I need to switch are tubeless tires and put in the sealant. DH just got a new set of wheels when I got my new bike. He is loving tubeless, so I am thinking I will have mine set up tubeless at some point.

[Andrea]

I use the shock pump that came with my fork (Rock Shox Reba). It seems to work very well.

... and +1 on tubeless! I went tubeless on my CX bike last year, and I went straight to tubeless when I got my MTB back in April. Once you've got the hang of installing/sealing tires (and you've spilled at least 1 quart of Stan's sealant on your garage floor), it's super easy.

[yetigooch]

regarding tubeless for mountain biking...it's the way to go. the cheapest and best way (IMHO) to convert is using the STAN's System. Go to notubes.com for info. The key in going tubeless is the sealant used inside the tire. Stans allows you to use your current wheelset and tires for go tubeless. You can save quite a bit of weight going this route since most tubeless wheels are heavier than standard wheels. Also, tubeless specific tires are also heavier than standard clinchers. I've been using this system for over 4 years and have never flatted (pulled many thorns from my tires though). I even use Stan's sealant in my tubular tires on my road bike.