If any of you are really hating the head on your pump, I really recommend one of these:

http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za...RY.ID=47&MODE=

It's a replacement head for a Silca pump (dual schrader/presta) and should fit any standard hose on a floor pump. To access the shrader portion, just unscrew the presta head.

My husband and I have had numerous problems with breaking valve stems, leaking heads, etc. etc. That all went away when we converted our pump to this head. There's also no lever to pull. To use, just slip the head on the stem and start pumping up the tire.

Mel