[RBW] Re: Floor pump

2009-11-05 Thread benzzoy

On Nov 5, 1:53 pm, bfd  wrote:
>
> However, I wonder how the Silca compares to the Hirame?

The same pro-wrench friend has access to all sorts of pump heads and
declared the Hirame the best for his use.  I believe he used to use
the Silca Presta-only pump head.  His main concern/criterion, that I
thankfully don't share since I don't fancy spending the $$, is being
able to pump many tires quickly, efficiently, sequentially and
regularly.

-B
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[RBW] Re: Floor pump

2009-11-05 Thread bfd



On Nov 5, 1:53 pm, bfd  wrote:
> However, I wonder how the Silca compares to the Hirame? Since the
> Silca is substantially cheaper ($18 versus $55 for the Hirame), and it
> appears to use the same rubber washer that the regular brass head uses
> (which cost about $1), it might be a cheaper way to go.

Actually, I misspoke. It appears the Silca 40.0 locking pump head
requires the Silca 323.1 washer which retails for about $2.50 or about
the same as the Hirame. Good Luck!
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[RBW] Re: Floor pump

2009-11-05 Thread bfd



On Nov 4, 7:59 pm, benzzoy  wrote:
> On Nov 4, 3:22 pm, Anne  wrote:
>
> According to a friend who wrenches professionally for professional
> race teams, the Hirame chuck is very, very good if you need to pump
> many tires at one go, day in and day out.  He is very happy with his
> but has a word of caution for me: the chuck's rubber part wears out
> rather quickly and it is fairly difficult to find a replacement, even
> though the replacement is very cheap (like the Silca's).
>
Thanks this is very good information. I was wondering whether the
Hirame pumphead was reliable. Since the "chuck's rubber part" appears
to wear out fast, and the only place I know to purchase one of these
pump heads is Jitensha, one should probably buy a few spares
(replacement gaskets are $2.75 each).

However, I wonder how the Silca compares to the Hirame? Since the
Silca is substantially cheaper ($18 versus $55 for the Hirame), and it
appears to use the same rubber washer that the regular brass head uses
(which cost about $1), it might be a cheaper way to go.
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[RBW] Re: Floor pump

2009-11-05 Thread Anne

CNC Floor Drive (was going to get the Alloy Floor Drive but shop
ordered the CNC version).

On Nov 5, 8:23 am, "[email protected]" 
wrote:
> Anne-
>
> Which Lezyne model?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Kathryn
>
> On Nov 3, 12:20 pm, Anne  wrote:
>
> > Lezyne. Love it.
> > If I ever get the Silca back from it's loaned location I'd be happy to
> > make it available here as I'm not going back to it after a few weeks
> > with the Lezyne.
>
> > Have a Blackburn that's been around a long time. It needs a new head
> > so it'll either get a Silca brass head or I'll contact Blackburn who
> > seems to have good customer service on repair parts.
>
> > On Nov 3, 9:52 am, johnb  wrote:
>
> > > Okay, it appears my Pedro's floor pump gave up the ghost this morning
> > > after about 4-5 years of use. So unless I can revive it tonight, I am
> > > in the market for a new floor pump. I am looking for something that
> > > will
>
> > > a) last longer than 4-5 years
> > > b) be serviceable if necessary
>
> > > I am sure people have some favorites out there!
>
> > > thanks!
> > > john
>
>
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[RBW] Re: Floor pump

2009-11-04 Thread benzzoy

On Nov 4, 3:22 pm, Anne  wrote:
>
> If you want to drop a huge pile of $$ on what is reputed to last and
> last: Renkompressor with Hirame chuck. One could buy a lot of pumps
> with that $.

According to a friend who wrenches professionally for professional
race teams, the Hirame chuck is very, very good if you need to pump
many tires at one go, day in and day out.  He is very happy with his
but has a word of caution for me: the chuck's rubber part wears out
rather quickly and it is fairly difficult to find a replacement, even
though the replacement is very cheap (like the Silca's).

Certainly, a typical consumer's frequency of use is a fraction of a
pro's; nevertheless, if you're getting a Hirame chuck, remember to get
a few spares to go with it.

Cheers,
B
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[RBW] Re: Floor pump

2009-11-04 Thread Frankwurst

I have a Blackburn I've been using for more than 14 years. Still pumps
air and is ugly/rusty and a few other things besides. But then again I
don't inflate my tires every time I get on a bike. I press the tire
and if I think it's firm enough to ride, I ride. Been thinking about a
new pump but why fix what isn't broken?

On Nov 4, 5:22 pm, Anne  wrote:
> I was planning on getting the alloy floor drive but the shop ordered
> in the CNC floor drive. It's really sweet. Light, great base, head
> threads on and off (no bent silca posts). Wonderfully LONG hose too.
> Seems really well made. So far it's been a real happy pump. Have one
> of their mini pumps and was impressed enough with it to go for their
> floor pump.
>
> If you want to drop a huge pile of $$ on what is reputed to last and
> last: Renkompressor with Hirame chuck. One could buy a lot of pumps
> with that $.
>
> On Nov 4, 3:02 pm, Thomas Lynn Skean 
> wrote:
>
>
>
> > Hi, Anne.
>
> > Which Lezyne did you get? Their web-site has several models, of
> > various prices. I like the Lezyne stuff I've gotten so far (pumps and
> > tire levers and multi-tool) and have sometimes wanted a floor pump.
> > Like the mini pumps I'd had before the Lezyne mini pumps, I have never
> > gotten decent life out of a floor pump. About 30 uses tops. If there's
> > a pump I can get that I can rely on for the next 3 years even, I'll
> > pay real money.
>
> > Yours,
> > Thomas Lynn Skean
>
> > On Nov 3, 2:20 pm, Anne  wrote:
>
> > > Lezyne. Love it.
> > > If I ever get the Silca back from it's loaned location I'd be happy to
> > > make it available here as I'm not going back to it after a few weeks
> > > with the Lezyne.
>
> > > Have a Blackburn that's been around a long time. It needs a new head
> > > so it'll either get a Silca brass head or I'll contact Blackburn who
> > > seems to have good customer service on repair parts.
>
> > > On Nov 3, 9:52 am, johnb  wrote:
>
> > > > Okay, it appears my Pedro's floor pump gave up the ghost this morning
> > > > after about 4-5 years of use. So unless I can revive it tonight, I am
> > > > in the market for a new floor pump. I am looking for something that
> > > > will
>
> > > > a) last longer than 4-5 years
> > > > b) be serviceable if necessary
>
> > > > I am sure people have some favorites out there!
>
> > > > thanks!
> > > > john- Hide quoted text -
>
> > > - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
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[RBW] Re: Floor pump

2009-11-04 Thread Anne

I was planning on getting the alloy floor drive but the shop ordered
in the CNC floor drive. It's really sweet. Light, great base, head
threads on and off (no bent silca posts). Wonderfully LONG hose too.
Seems really well made. So far it's been a real happy pump. Have one
of their mini pumps and was impressed enough with it to go for their
floor pump.

If you want to drop a huge pile of $$ on what is reputed to last and
last: Renkompressor with Hirame chuck. One could buy a lot of pumps
with that $.

On Nov 4, 3:02 pm, Thomas Lynn Skean 
wrote:
> Hi, Anne.
>
> Which Lezyne did you get? Their web-site has several models, of
> various prices. I like the Lezyne stuff I've gotten so far (pumps and
> tire levers and multi-tool) and have sometimes wanted a floor pump.
> Like the mini pumps I'd had before the Lezyne mini pumps, I have never
> gotten decent life out of a floor pump. About 30 uses tops. If there's
> a pump I can get that I can rely on for the next 3 years even, I'll
> pay real money.
>
> Yours,
> Thomas Lynn Skean
>
> On Nov 3, 2:20 pm, Anne  wrote:
>
> > Lezyne. Love it.
> > If I ever get the Silca back from it's loaned location I'd be happy to
> > make it available here as I'm not going back to it after a few weeks
> > with the Lezyne.
>
> > Have a Blackburn that's been around a long time. It needs a new head
> > so it'll either get a Silca brass head or I'll contact Blackburn who
> > seems to have good customer service on repair parts.
>
> > On Nov 3, 9:52 am, johnb  wrote:
>
> > > Okay, it appears my Pedro's floor pump gave up the ghost this morning
> > > after about 4-5 years of use. So unless I can revive it tonight, I am
> > > in the market for a new floor pump. I am looking for something that
> > > will
>
> > > a) last longer than 4-5 years
> > > b) be serviceable if necessary
>
> > > I am sure people have some favorites out there!
>
> > > thanks!
> > > john- Hide quoted text -
>
> > - Show quoted text -
>
>
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[RBW] Re: Floor pump

2009-11-04 Thread Thomas Lynn Skean

Hi, Anne.

Which Lezyne did you get? Their web-site has several models, of
various prices. I like the Lezyne stuff I've gotten so far (pumps and
tire levers and multi-tool) and have sometimes wanted a floor pump.
Like the mini pumps I'd had before the Lezyne mini pumps, I have never
gotten decent life out of a floor pump. About 30 uses tops. If there's
a pump I can get that I can rely on for the next 3 years even, I'll
pay real money.

Yours,
Thomas Lynn Skean

On Nov 3, 2:20 pm, Anne  wrote:
> Lezyne. Love it.
> If I ever get the Silca back from it's loaned location I'd be happy to
> make it available here as I'm not going back to it after a few weeks
> with the Lezyne.
>
> Have a Blackburn that's been around a long time. It needs a new head
> so it'll either get a Silca brass head or I'll contact Blackburn who
> seems to have good customer service on repair parts.
>
> On Nov 3, 9:52 am, johnb  wrote:
>
>
>
> > Okay, it appears my Pedro's floor pump gave up the ghost this morning
> > after about 4-5 years of use. So unless I can revive it tonight, I am
> > in the market for a new floor pump. I am looking for something that
> > will
>
> > a) last longer than 4-5 years
> > b) be serviceable if necessary
>
> > I am sure people have some favorites out there!
>
> > thanks!
> > john- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
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[RBW] Re: Floor pump

2009-11-04 Thread Bryan @ Renaissance Bicycles

Just to add my two cents ...

Park Tool Professional:
http://www.parktool.com/products/detail.asp?cat=17&item=PFP-4

Our sees lots of daily use around the shop.  Everything is rebuildable
and the extra long hose is a real plus.

-- Bryan

On Nov 4, 9:53 am, geezer  wrote:
> Hi John,
>
> I'm in agreement with Erik here - I"ve been using a Topeak Joe Blow
> for 6 years now and am quite happy with it.  The gauge is accurate and
> it was reasonably priced.  I realize it lacks panache compared to the
> Silca but functionally it works fine.
>
> Mike
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[RBW] Re: Floor pump

2009-11-04 Thread geezer

Hi John,

I'm in agreement with Erik here - I"ve been using a Topeak Joe Blow
for 6 years now and am quite happy with it.  The gauge is accurate and
it was reasonably priced.  I realize it lacks panache compared to the
Silca but functionally it works fine.

Mike
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[RBW] Re: Floor pump

2009-11-04 Thread Angus

My old Silco is still going strong.  The SKS pump went well for quite
a while, but now the plastic "top" to the barrell has fractured.

Angus

On Nov 3, 5:12 pm, JGS  wrote:
> I ordered a Silca and I thought it was terrible.  It just felt like a
> piece of cheap junk.  I know people love them and maybe they used to
> be better made or maybe I just don't know what I'm doing.
>
> Got this:  http://www.sks-germany.com/sks.php?a=product&i=2191753745&l=en
>
> And love it.  Feels solid and has worked great for me.
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[RBW] Re: Floor pump

2009-11-04 Thread Z
My Silca's been working since '85, w/ one washer replacement.
Thanks for the SKS link.





From: cyclotourist 
To: [email protected]
Sent: Tue, November 3, 2009 8:57:39 PM
Subject: [RBW] Re: Floor pump

My Silca's on it's 19th year.  No problem what-so-ever so far...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4014398833/in/photostream/




On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 5:22 PM, EricP  wrote:


>Yes, the old ones were different.  And probably better.  My own is a
>new one.  Not that great.  Rarely use it.  Instead use the Topeak Joe
>Blow.  Easy and my wife likes using it also.
>
>Still, the Silca has an aura about it.  Can understand why folks
>really like it.
>
>Eric Platt
>St. Paul, MN
>
>
>On Nov 3, 5:33�pm, Eric Norris  wrote:
>> Yes, I think the old pumps were different. �Mine has a cast iron base, and 
>> the barrel is made of custom-drawn Columbus tubing--it's the only pump I 
>> have with a tubing decal on it.
>>
>> --Ericwww.campyonly.comwww.wheelsnorth.org
>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Tuesday, November 03, 2009, at 03:12PM, "JGS"  
>> wrote:
>>
>> >I ordered a Silca and I thought it was terrible. �It just felt like a
>> >piece of cheap junk. �I know people love them and maybe they used to
>> >be better made or maybe I just don't know what I'm doing.
>>
>> >Got this: �http://www.sks-germany.com/sks.php?a=product&i=2191753745&l=en
>>
>> >And love it. �Feels solid and has worked great for me.- Hide quoted text -
>>
>> - Show quoted text -
>
>
>


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Redlands, CA

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with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym."  ~Bill Nye, scientist guy



  
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[RBW] Re: Floor pump

2009-11-03 Thread cyclotourist
My Silca's on it's 19th year.  No problem what-so-ever so far...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4014398833/in/photostream/



On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 5:22 PM, EricP  wrote:

>
> Yes, the old ones were different.  And probably better.  My own is a
> new one.  Not that great.  Rarely use it.  Instead use the Topeak Joe
> Blow.  Easy and my wife likes using it also.
>
> Still, the Silca has an aura about it.  Can understand why folks
> really like it.
>
> Eric Platt
> St. Paul, MN
>
> On Nov 3, 5:33�pm, Eric Norris  wrote:
> > Yes, I think the old pumps were different. �Mine has a cast iron base,
> and the barrel is made of custom-drawn Columbus tubing--it's the only pump I
> have with a tubing decal on it.
> >
> > --Ericwww.campyonly.comwww.wheelsnorth.org
> >
> >
> >
> > On Tuesday, November 03, 2009, at 03:12PM, "JGS" 
> wrote:
> >
> > >I ordered a Silca and I thought it was terrible. �It just felt like a
> > >piece of cheap junk. �I know people love them and maybe they used to
> > >be better made or maybe I just don't know what I'm doing.
> >
> > >Got this: �
> http://www.sks-germany.com/sks.php?a=product&i=2191753745&l=en
> >
> > >And love it. �Feels solid and has worked great for me.- Hide quoted text
> -
> >
> > - Show quoted text -
> >
>


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Redlands, CA

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[RBW] Re: Floor pump

2009-11-03 Thread Eric Norris

Yes, I think the old pumps were different.  Mine has a cast iron base, and the 
barrel is made of custom-drawn Columbus tubing--it's the only pump I have with 
a tubing decal on it.

--Eric
www.campyonly.com
www.wheelsnorth.org

 
On Tuesday, November 03, 2009, at 03:12PM, "JGS"  wrote:
>
>I ordered a Silca and I thought it was terrible.  It just felt like a
>piece of cheap junk.  I know people love them and maybe they used to
>be better made or maybe I just don't know what I'm doing.
>
>Got this:  http://www.sks-germany.com/sks.php?a=product&i=2191753745&l=en
>
>And love it.  Feels solid and has worked great for me.
>>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Floor pump

2009-11-03 Thread JGS

I ordered a Silca and I thought it was terrible.  It just felt like a
piece of cheap junk.  I know people love them and maybe they used to
be better made or maybe I just don't know what I'm doing.

Got this:  http://www.sks-germany.com/sks.php?a=product&i=2191753745&l=en

And love it.  Feels solid and has worked great for me.
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[RBW] Re: Floor pump

2009-11-03 Thread David Faller
Mine,too.  We always referred to them as Silca track pumps.  Dark blue paint on 
a hunk of Columbus, with decals.
  - Original Message - 
  From: Eric Norris 
  To: [email protected] 
  Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 3:33 PM
  Subject: [RBW] Re: Floor pump



  Yes, I think the old pumps were different.  Mine has a cast iron base, and 
the barrel is made of custom-drawn Columbus tubing--it's the only pump I have 
with a tubing decal on it.

  --Eric
  www.campyonly.com
  www.wheelsnorth.org

   
  On Tuesday, November 03, 2009, at 03:12PM, "JGS"  
wrote:
  >
  >I ordered a Silca and I thought it was terrible.  It just felt like a
  >piece of cheap junk.  I know people love them and maybe they used to
  >be better made or maybe I just don't know what I'm doing.
  >
  >Got this:  http://www.sks-germany.com/sks.php?a=product&i=2191753745&l=en
  >
  >And love it.  Feels solid and has worked great for me.
  >>
  >
  >

  
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[RBW] Re: Floor pump

2009-11-03 Thread Jim Cloud

I've owned one of the SKS Rennkompressor floorpumps for a number of
years.  I replaced the original pump head after the rubber washer in
the head croaked (it no longer effectively provided a leak-proof
seal).  I replaced the head with a good ole Silca brass head, it's
worked fine since.

Jim

On Nov 3, 4:12 pm, JGS  wrote:
> I ordered a Silca and I thought it was terrible.  It just felt like a
> piece of cheap junk.  I know people love them and maybe they used to
> be better made or maybe I just don't know what I'm doing.
>
> Got this:  http://www.sks-germany.com/sks.php?a=product&i=2191753745&l=en
>
> And love it.  Feels solid and has worked great for me.
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[RBW] Re: Floor pump

2009-11-03 Thread Anne

Lezyne. Love it.
If I ever get the Silca back from it's loaned location I'd be happy to
make it available here as I'm not going back to it after a few weeks
with the Lezyne.

Have a Blackburn that's been around a long time. It needs a new head
so it'll either get a Silca brass head or I'll contact Blackburn who
seems to have good customer service on repair parts.





On Nov 3, 9:52 am, johnb  wrote:
> Okay, it appears my Pedro's floor pump gave up the ghost this morning
> after about 4-5 years of use. So unless I can revive it tonight, I am
> in the market for a new floor pump. I am looking for something that
> will
>
> a) last longer than 4-5 years
> b) be serviceable if necessary
>
> I am sure people have some favorites out there!
>
> thanks!
> john
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[RBW] Re: Floor pump

2009-11-03 Thread Timothy Whalen
Sort of related, my four'ish year old Renscompressor abruptly stopped
pressurizing yesterday.  I oiled the gasket on the pump rod and it got some
back.  Any ideas about what it needs for maintenance?
Tim

On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 10:50 AM, bfd  wrote:

>
>
>
> On Nov 3, 8:54 am, Eric Norris  wrote:
> > I saw a new Silca head at a LBS that has a flip lever to hold it on.
>  Haven't used it, but it would be an improvement on the only part of my
> Silca pump that I didn't like (remember back in the day when they sold
> Velcro straps to hold the pump head on the valve?).
> >
> I think you're talking about this one:
>
> http://www.biketiresdirect.com/psnlph/silca_400_locking_presta_head/pp.htm
>
> For only a few dollars more than the standard brass head, its
> definitely worth a try. Good Luck!
> >
>

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[RBW] Re: Floor pump

2009-11-03 Thread EricP

Yes, the old ones were different.  And probably better.  My own is a
new one.  Not that great.  Rarely use it.  Instead use the Topeak Joe
Blow.  Easy and my wife likes using it also.

Still, the Silca has an aura about it.  Can understand why folks
really like it.

Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN

On Nov 3, 5:33�pm, Eric Norris  wrote:
> Yes, I think the old pumps were different. �Mine has a cast iron base, and 
> the barrel is made of custom-drawn Columbus tubing--it's the only pump I have 
> with a tubing decal on it.
>
> --Ericwww.campyonly.comwww.wheelsnorth.org
>
>
>
> On Tuesday, November 03, 2009, at 03:12PM, "JGS"  
> wrote:
>
> >I ordered a Silca and I thought it was terrible. �It just felt like a
> >piece of cheap junk. �I know people love them and maybe they used to
> >be better made or maybe I just don't know what I'm doing.
>
> >Got this: �http://www.sks-germany.com/sks.php?a=product&i=2191753745&l=en
>
> >And love it. �Feels solid and has worked great for me.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
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[RBW] Re: Floor pump

2009-11-03 Thread bfd



On Nov 3, 8:54 am, Eric Norris  wrote:
> I saw a new Silca head at a LBS that has a flip lever to hold it on.  Haven't 
> used it, but it would be an improvement on the only part of my Silca pump 
> that I didn't like (remember back in the day when they sold Velcro straps to 
> hold the pump head on the valve?).
>
I think you're talking about this one:

http://www.biketiresdirect.com/psnlph/silca_400_locking_presta_head/pp.htm

For only a few dollars more than the standard brass head, its
definitely worth a try. Good Luck!
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[RBW] Re: Floor pump

2009-11-03 Thread Scott G.

I have the Hirame pump head from Jitensha Studio,
pump is a Wrenchforce, nice pump, cheesy head.

http://www.jitensha.com/eng/hiramepumphds.html


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[RBW] Re: Floor pump

2009-11-03 Thread Eric Norris

I saw a new Silca head at a LBS that has a flip lever to hold it on.  Haven't 
used it, but it would be an improvement on the only part of my Silca pump that 
I didn't like (remember back in the day when they sold Velcro straps to hold 
the pump head on the valve?).

--Eric
www.campyonly.com
www.wheelsnorth.org

 
On Tuesday, November 03, 2009, at 08:18AM, "Earl Grey"  
wrote:
>
>Well, MY Silca is ONLY 18 years old, and the varnish on the wood(!)
>handle is cracked a bit, but it still works like a charm. I have
>replaced the rubber washer in the Presta head once (I think my
>housemates were using the Presta head to pump up their Schrader
>tubes), and just bought another Presta rubber washer at my LBS for
>$2.50 because they gave me something for free and I wanted to buy
>something even though I didn't really need anything. I doubt they or
>most other LBSs stock parts for any other pump...
>
>A Silca floor pump is about as much of a no-brainer as Sugino cranks
>or Nitto bars. Make sure to get the hefty (Presta-only) brass chuck,
>the best pump head out there (at least according to Sheldon Brown,
>though I concur: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/tools/tire.html).
>
>However, I don't know if the recently discontinued Presta *brass* head
>that screws into a Schrader-compatible base isn't as good as the
>Presta only head: http://tinyurl.com/ybw566n. I think Sheldon's
>dismissal of a combo head may refer to a different design... Anyone in
>the know?
>
>Cheers,
>
>Gernot
>
>
>On Nov 3, 10:26 pm, "David Faller" < @charter.net> wrote:
>> I still have and use my Silca pump from 1975.  It's the only floor pump I've 
>> ever owned!
>>
>> Kinda hard to beat that...
>>
>>
>>
>>   - Original Message -
>>   From: johnb
>>   To: RBW Owners Bunch
>>   Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 6:52 AM
>>   Subject: [RBW] Floor pump
>>
>>   Okay, it appears my Pedro's floor pump gave up the ghost this morning
>>   after about 4-5 years of use. So unless I can revive it tonight, I am
>>   in the market for a new floor pump. I am looking for something that
>>   will
>>
>>   a) last longer than 4-5 years
>>   b) be serviceable if necessary
>>
>>   I am sure people have some favorites out there!
>>
>>   thanks!
>>   john
>>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Floor pump

2009-11-03 Thread Eric Norris

I saw a new Silca head at a LBS that has a flip lever to hold it on.  Haven't 
used it, but it would be an improvement on the only part of my Silca pump that 
I didn't like (remember back in the day when they sold Velcro straps to hold 
the pump head on the valve?).

--Eric
www.campyonly.com
www.wheelsnorth.org

 
On Tuesday, November 03, 2009, at 08:18AM, "Earl Grey"  
wrote:
>
>Well, MY Silca is ONLY 18 years old, and the varnish on the wood(!)
>handle is cracked a bit, but it still works like a charm. I have
>replaced the rubber washer in the Presta head once (I think my
>housemates were using the Presta head to pump up their Schrader
>tubes), and just bought another Presta rubber washer at my LBS for
>$2.50 because they gave me something for free and I wanted to buy
>something even though I didn't really need anything. I doubt they or
>most other LBSs stock parts for any other pump...
>
>A Silca floor pump is about as much of a no-brainer as Sugino cranks
>or Nitto bars. Make sure to get the hefty (Presta-only) brass chuck,
>the best pump head out there (at least according to Sheldon Brown,
>though I concur: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/tools/tire.html).
>
>However, I don't know if the recently discontinued Presta *brass* head
>that screws into a Schrader-compatible base isn't as good as the
>Presta only head: http://tinyurl.com/ybw566n. I think Sheldon's
>dismissal of a combo head may refer to a different design... Anyone in
>the know?
>
>Cheers,
>
>Gernot
>
>
>On Nov 3, 10:26 pm, "David Faller" < @charter.net> wrote:
>> I still have and use my Silca pump from 1975.  It's the only floor pump I've 
>> ever owned!
>>
>> Kinda hard to beat that...
>>
>>
>>
>>   - Original Message -
>>   From: johnb
>>   To: RBW Owners Bunch
>>   Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 6:52 AM
>>   Subject: [RBW] Floor pump
>>
>>   Okay, it appears my Pedro's floor pump gave up the ghost this morning
>>   after about 4-5 years of use. So unless I can revive it tonight, I am
>>   in the market for a new floor pump. I am looking for something that
>>   will
>>
>>   a) last longer than 4-5 years
>>   b) be serviceable if necessary
>>
>>   I am sure people have some favorites out there!
>>
>>   thanks!
>>   john
>>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Floor pump

2009-11-03 Thread Earl Grey

Well, MY Silca is ONLY 18 years old, and the varnish on the wood(!)
handle is cracked a bit, but it still works like a charm. I have
replaced the rubber washer in the Presta head once (I think my
housemates were using the Presta head to pump up their Schrader
tubes), and just bought another Presta rubber washer at my LBS for
$2.50 because they gave me something for free and I wanted to buy
something even though I didn't really need anything. I doubt they or
most other LBSs stock parts for any other pump...

A Silca floor pump is about as much of a no-brainer as Sugino cranks
or Nitto bars. Make sure to get the hefty (Presta-only) brass chuck,
the best pump head out there (at least according to Sheldon Brown,
though I concur: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/tools/tire.html).

However, I don't know if the recently discontinued Presta *brass* head
that screws into a Schrader-compatible base isn't as good as the
Presta only head: http://tinyurl.com/ybw566n. I think Sheldon's
dismissal of a combo head may refer to a different design... Anyone in
the know?

Cheers,

Gernot


On Nov 3, 10:26 pm, "David Faller" < @charter.net> wrote:
> I still have and use my Silca pump from 1975.  It's the only floor pump I've 
> ever owned!
>
> Kinda hard to beat that...
>
>
>
>   - Original Message -
>   From: johnb
>   To: RBW Owners Bunch
>   Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 6:52 AM
>   Subject: [RBW] Floor pump
>
>   Okay, it appears my Pedro's floor pump gave up the ghost this morning
>   after about 4-5 years of use. So unless I can revive it tonight, I am
>   in the market for a new floor pump. I am looking for something that
>   will
>
>   a) last longer than 4-5 years
>   b) be serviceable if necessary
>
>   I am sure people have some favorites out there!
>
>   thanks!
>   john
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[RBW] Re: Floor pump

2009-11-03 Thread David Faller
I still have and use my Silca pump from 1975.  It's the only floor pump I've 
ever owned!

Kinda hard to beat that...

  - Original Message - 
  From: johnb 
  To: RBW Owners Bunch 
  Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 6:52 AM
  Subject: [RBW] Floor pump



  Okay, it appears my Pedro's floor pump gave up the ghost this morning
  after about 4-5 years of use. So unless I can revive it tonight, I am
  in the market for a new floor pump. I am looking for something that
  will

  a) last longer than 4-5 years
  b) be serviceable if necessary

  I am sure people have some favorites out there!

  thanks!
  john
  
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[RBW] Re: Floor pump

2009-11-03 Thread Eric Norris

My old Silca floor pump still works after 25 years of use, and it's  
rebuildable.  It now lives in my car for on-the-road use.

For daily use, I have a Zefal floor pump that has held up very well.

―Eric Norris
Sent via iPhone

On Nov 3, 2009, at 6:52 AM, johnb  wrote:

>
> Okay, it appears my Pedro's floor pump gave up the ghost this morning
> after about 4-5 years of use. So unless I can revive it tonight, I am
> in the market for a new floor pump. I am looking for something that
> will
>
> a) last longer than 4-5 years
> b) be serviceable if necessary
>
> I am sure people have some favorites out there!
>
> thanks!
> john
> >

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[RBW] Re: Floor pump poll

2009-02-08 Thread hihi

http://www.sks-germany.com/sks.php?l=en&a=product&i=2191753745

I tried many pumps and this was by fare the best.  Easy and sturdy.
The new silcas seem junky to me in comparison.

On Feb 6, 9:46 pm, Dave in Redding  wrote:
> This is only Riv related because Rivs have tires, but...
>
> I've had the same Silca track pump with a Presta head on it since the
> 70's, and it's been a dependable marvel.  However, we have a fleet of
> bikes now and half of them have Schraeder valves.  I have a
> compressor, but it's a bother running it for a single top off for one
> bike; I'd rather just grab a floor pump for quick jobs.  Is there a
> hands down favorite floor pump out there?  They all do the same thing,
> of course, but a lot of them are junk.  I want an accurate gauge and a
> dual head.  Suggestions?
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[RBW] Re: Floor pump poll

2009-02-08 Thread Horace
I also like the Joe Blow because parts for it (eg replacement gasket) are
relatively easy to come by.

On Sat, Feb 7, 2009 at 11:46 PM, Mojo  wrote:

>
> I will second Sarah's recommendation for the Topeak Joe Blow. Fills
> tires everytime, no worries, high-mounted gage, head handles schrader/
> presta, inexpensive.
>
> On Feb 7, 1:07 pm, Sarah Gibson  wrote:
> > back in the day
> > the only floor pumps we sold
> > at the 1st shop i worked in
> > (a pro roadie sorta shop)
> > were the two silca models
> > when i bought my first shop i did that for a short time
> > but bout that time
> > silca started whoring out their product
> > to the cheap mail order houses
> > selling em for about what we pd wholesale
> > so out with the silca
> > tho i still have a couple
> > at home
> > one set up for shraeder for the neighborhood kids bikes
> > and one for presta for mine
> > they are easy to overhaul and the misc bits
> > are easy to get when they need replaced
> > certainly a lifetime pump
> >
> > about a dozen yrs ago i started selling topeak floor pumps
> > at acme now
> > we only sell the joe blow sport
> > great working pump
> > economical
> > and topeak stands behind their stuf
> > no questions ask
> > tho in that amount of time
> > ive never had one come back with broken bits
> > (ok there was the time
> > when a pals dog chewed the hose and head off
> > his pump...)
> > once again a lifetime pump
> > as long as topeak is around
> > peace
> > n rarely make history_ride yr friggin bicycle_
> >
>

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[RBW] Re: Floor pump poll

2009-02-07 Thread Mojo

I will second Sarah's recommendation for the Topeak Joe Blow. Fills
tires everytime, no worries, high-mounted gage, head handles schrader/
presta, inexpensive.

On Feb 7, 1:07 pm, Sarah Gibson  wrote:
> back in the day
> the only floor pumps we sold
> at the 1st shop i worked in
> (a pro roadie sorta shop)
> were the two silca models
> when i bought my first shop i did that for a short time
> but bout that time
> silca started whoring out their product
> to the cheap mail order houses
> selling em for about what we pd wholesale
> so out with the silca
> tho i still have a couple
> at home
> one set up for shraeder for the neighborhood kids bikes
> and one for presta for mine
> they are easy to overhaul and the misc bits
> are easy to get when they need replaced
> certainly a lifetime pump
>
> about a dozen yrs ago i started selling topeak floor pumps
> at acme now
> we only sell the joe blow sport
> great working pump
> economical
> and topeak stands behind their stuf
> no questions ask
> tho in that amount of time
> ive never had one come back with broken bits
> (ok there was the time
> when a pals dog chewed the hose and head off
> his pump...)
> once again a lifetime pump
> as long as topeak is around
> peace
> n rarely make history_ride yr friggin bicycle_
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[RBW] Re: Floor pump poll

2009-02-07 Thread periwinklekog

When I first got my job at Citybikes in 1995, I needed to replace a
cheap floor pump I'd scored at a yard sale. The first purchase I made
on my shop discount was a Zefal "Husky" pump. I still have that pump
and use it regularly. Even though it's heavier than most, I take it
along for neutral support at bike events, too. It's just about the
most durable pump I've ever used, and thankfully I can still get parts
for it.

Beth
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[RBW] Re: Floor pump poll

2009-02-07 Thread Sarah Gibson

back in the day
the only floor pumps we sold
at the 1st shop i worked in
(a pro roadie sorta shop)
were the two silca models
when i bought my first shop i did that for a short time
but bout that time
silca started whoring out their product
to the cheap mail order houses
selling em for about what we pd wholesale
so out with the silca
tho i still have a couple
at home
one set up for shraeder for the neighborhood kids bikes
and one for presta for mine
they are easy to overhaul and the misc bits 
are easy to get when they need replaced
certainly a lifetime pump
 
about a dozen yrs ago i started selling topeak floor pumps
at acme now
we only sell the joe blow sport
great working pump
economical
and topeak stands behind their stuf
no questions ask
tho in that amount of time
ive never had one come back with broken bits
(ok there was the time
when a pals dog chewed the hose and head off
his pump...)
once again a lifetime pump
as long as topeak is around
peace
n rarely make history_ride yr friggin bicycle_ 
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[RBW] Re: Floor pump poll

2009-02-07 Thread PATRICK MOORE
A LBS recommended a bottom end Blackburn, which works well and has a double
chuck head: double, good; the annular valve lock is awkward, though. Sub
$40. The shop man claimed this model is the one they used in the shop.

Even better: Big Specialized floor pump for $10 at Goodwill, with what I
think is a dual use (as opposed to dual chuck) head with nice, long, strong
steel locking lever. At first I hated the design: shove it onto a Presta and
lose all the air before you can get the thumblock locked. But after I
learned the technique, much prefer it to the dual chuck kind. I still am not
proficient with Shraeder valves, though, and for those -- dtr's bike with
20" wheels, beater -- use a $10 foot pump from Pep Boys.

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[RBW] Re: Floor pump poll

2009-02-07 Thread Bill Connell

On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 11:46 PM, Dave in Redding  wrote:
>
> This is only Riv related because Rivs have tires, but...
>
> I've had the same Silca track pump with a Presta head on it since the
> 70's, and it's been a dependable marvel.  However, we have a fleet of
> bikes now and half of them have Schraeder valves.  I have a
> compressor, but it's a bother running it for a single top off for one
> bike; I'd rather just grab a floor pump for quick jobs.  Is there a
> hands down favorite floor pump out there?  They all do the same thing,
> of course, but a lot of them are junk.  I want an accurate gauge and a
> dual head.  Suggestions?


I got the SKS/Renkompressor replacement head for an old floor pump,
and while that head was really nice when new, the gasket didn't seem
to last. I partly blame sloppy use by another of the pump users, but
it was a little finicky at best. I have a Bontrager floor pump now
that i won at a bike race that works really well; gauge at the top,
dual head, and the handle locks down so you can actually carry it by
the handle too. I've also used and liked the Park and Topeak Joe Blow
floor pumps.

-- 
Bill Connell
St. Paul, MN

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[RBW] Re: Floor pump poll

2009-02-07 Thread David Faller
I was thinking about replacing the hose on my Silca with the Topeak dual head 
kit.  I just sort of hate to dismantle Old Faithful.
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  Subject: [RBW] Re: Floor pump poll



  I also have a venerable Silca floor pump. Long ago put a new hose on  
  it, and updated to a dual-head chuck so it works with both kinds of  
  valves. It now lives in my car.

  --Eric Norris
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  On Feb 6, 2009, at 9:46 PM, Dave in Redding  wrote:

  >
  > This is only Riv related because Rivs have tires, but...
  >
  > I've had the same Silca track pump with a Presta head on it since the
  > 70's, and it's been a dependable marvel.  However, we have a fleet of
  > bikes now and half of them have Schraeder valves.  I have a
  > compressor, but it's a bother running it for a single top off for one
  > bike; I'd rather just grab a floor pump for quick jobs.  Is there a
  > hands down favorite floor pump out there?  They all do the same thing,
  > of course, but a lot of them are junk.  I want an accurate gauge and a
  > dual head.  Suggestions?
  > >

  
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[RBW] Re: Floor pump poll

2009-02-07 Thread Eric

I also have a venerable Silca floor pump. Long ago put a new hose on  
it, and updated to a dual-head chuck so it works with both kinds of  
valves. It now lives in my car.

--Eric Norris
Sent from my iPhone 3G

On Feb 6, 2009, at 9:46 PM, Dave in Redding  wrote:

>
> This is only Riv related because Rivs have tires, but...
>
> I've had the same Silca track pump with a Presta head on it since the
> 70's, and it's been a dependable marvel.  However, we have a fleet of
> bikes now and half of them have Schraeder valves.  I have a
> compressor, but it's a bother running it for a single top off for one
> bike; I'd rather just grab a floor pump for quick jobs.  Is there a
> hands down favorite floor pump out there?  They all do the same thing,
> of course, but a lot of them are junk.  I want an accurate gauge and a
> dual head.  Suggestions?
> >

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[RBW] Re: Floor pump poll

2009-02-07 Thread Bruce
I've got the same one as in this CL ad.  Works pretty well. This one is 
advertised for $25 I paid more at my LBS

http://desmoines.craigslist.org/bik/994073859.html

The brass head is Presta, and you click off the end of it to reveal the 
Shrader, which screws on.   









On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 11:46 PM, Dave in Redding  wrote:
>
> This is only Riv related because Rivs have tires, but...
>
> I've had the same Silca track pump with a Presta head on it since the
> 70's, and it's been a dependable marvel.  However, we have a fleet of
> bikes now and half of them have Schraeder valves.  I have a
> compressor, but it's a bother running it for a single top off for one
> bike; I'd rather just grab a floor pump for quick jobs.  Is there a
> hands down favorite floor pump out there?  They all do the same thing,
> of course, but a lot of them are junk.  I want an accurate gauge and a
> dual head.  Suggestions?
> >
>


  
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[RBW] Re: Floor pump poll

2009-02-07 Thread JoelMatthews

I'll second the Park, if only because the gauge up top makes it easy
to see for those near sighted people such as I who refuse to put on
the specs until actually on the bike.

Silcas apparently are back on the market and as lovely as ever.
Either the new manufacturer is a shadow of the former or the old pumps
just are not what legend had them to be.  I have seen a lot of bad
reviews out there in internet world.

On Feb 7, 7:19 am, David Sprunger  wrote:
> I have had great luck with the Park PFP-4.  It even has built-in
> storage for inflation needles for soccer and basketballs.  Sometimes
> you can find it under 
> $40:http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380097844165
>
> On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 11:46 PM, Dave in Redding  wrote:
>
>
>
> > This is only Riv related because Rivs have tires, but...
>
> > I've had the same Silca track pump with a Presta head on it since the
> > 70's, and it's been a dependable marvel.  However, we have a fleet of
> > bikes now and half of them have Schraeder valves.  I have a
> > compressor, but it's a bother running it for a single top off for one
> > bike; I'd rather just grab a floor pump for quick jobs.  Is there a
> > hands down favorite floor pump out there?  They all do the same thing,
> > of course, but a lot of them are junk.  I want an accurate gauge and a
> > dual head.  Suggestions?
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[RBW] Re: Floor pump poll

2009-02-07 Thread David Sprunger

I have had great luck with the Park PFP-4.  It even has built-in
storage for inflation needles for soccer and basketballs.  Sometimes
you can find it under $40:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380097844165

On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 11:46 PM, Dave in Redding  wrote:
>
> This is only Riv related because Rivs have tires, but...
>
> I've had the same Silca track pump with a Presta head on it since the
> 70's, and it's been a dependable marvel.  However, we have a fleet of
> bikes now and half of them have Schraeder valves.  I have a
> compressor, but it's a bother running it for a single top off for one
> bike; I'd rather just grab a floor pump for quick jobs.  Is there a
> hands down favorite floor pump out there?  They all do the same thing,
> of course, but a lot of them are junk.  I want an accurate gauge and a
> dual head.  Suggestions?
> >
>

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[RBW] Re: Floor pump poll

2009-02-06 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery

One of the cheap Topeak Joe Blow variants. Don't spend more than $40.

On Feb 6, 11:46 pm, Dave in Redding  wrote:
> This is only Riv related because Rivs have tires, but...
>
> I've had the same Silca track pump with a Presta head on it since the
> 70's, and it's been a dependable marvel.  However, we have a fleet of
> bikes now and half of them have Schraeder valves.  I have a
> compressor, but it's a bother running it for a single top off for one
> bike; I'd rather just grab a floor pump for quick jobs.  Is there a
> hands down favorite floor pump out there?  They all do the same thing,
> of course, but a lot of them are junk.  I want an accurate gauge and a
> dual head.  Suggestions?
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