I've used my bf's Blackburn pump since I started riding. He got it in '98. I would sometimes (always) struggle to get it to latch on. Since I never used another pump, I thought this was normal. Then one day, I couldn't get it on at all. I took it into the lbs and they saw I was missing a part (probably a screw, I'm sure you're not surprised
). They put on a new valve. It's heavenly now! I never knew it was supposed to be easy! Best $6 (for the valve) I ever spent.
'02 Eddy Merckx Fuga, Selle An Atomica
'85 Eddy Merckx Professional, Selle An Atomica
'10 Soma Double Cross DC, Selle An Atomica
Slacker on wheels.