Bike Pump Advice

[Catrin]

I always have my hydration pack with me so storage isn't a problem. I've been leery of the CO2 cartridges since I've had to loan my pump to more than a few riders who had cartridges that failed on them...

[Norse]

Hmm... I've never had a cartridge fail. Maybe it's the type of pump/cartridge? I use the non-threaded version FWIW.

[tzvia]

{BUMP}
When I clicked on WindingRoad's link to this Blackburn pump I knew I had to get one for the commuter. Well I did and it's not a bad little pump. Not as bulky as the Topeak or Lezyne foot peg style pumps and it can be used as a regular or foot peg style. It's not metal but feels sturdy. I've already tried it on my MTB and road bike (has a switch for HP or volume) and it works great. I had entertained getting the Lezyne hand pump with hose, but I would have to use opposing hands to pump it, and the reality is I just can't do that because I have carpal tunnel. I had always thought, if the hose just came out the side of the pump instead of the end, I could put the pump head against the ground and get my weight behind it, why don't they just do that... Blackburn did, and a folding footpeg makes it easy to get the pressure out of it I need. I'm liking this pump. It sure beats finding a rock to rest the pump head on and hoping you don't mess up the valve stem.

[Owlie]

I always have my hydration pack with me so storage isn't a problem. I've been leery of the CO2 cartridges since I've had to loan my pump to more than a few riders who had cartridges that failed on them...

The BF has only ever had one cartridge fail on him, and I've had only one occasion to use one, so I'm not a useful sample. I carry both cartridges and a pump, because tires have a tendency to jump off the rim sometimes...

[Maye]

Bought the Lezyne today. Thanks for all the recommendations!!