Recommended track pump

peanut
peanut Posts: 1,373
edited August 2008 in Campaign
after my last pump snapped in half after 6 weeks of use I was determined to get a better pump this time round .
This pump is fantastic. It has a solid pump rod and strong handle . Accurate gauge and a facility to let air out to adjust max pressure. It is very robust.
The pump was posted next day delivery in a huge box and I can thoroughly recommend All Terrain Cycles who are clearly a well organised supply company.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WRENCH-FORCE-BIG-BOB-BICYCLE-TRACK-PUMP-NEW_W0QQitemZ360065012830QQcmdZViewItem?_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116

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  • downfader
    downfader Posts: 3,686
    For about 2 years i struggled with a cheap one my father bought (turned out he paid 7 quid for it and now I know why) until I found the Bontranger one I have. Havent a clue what model it it but its really robust and has been a joy to use (how often can you say that about pumps :lol: )
  • peanut
    peanut Posts: 1,373
    downfader wrote:
    For about 2 years i struggled with a cheap one my father bought (turned out he paid 7 quid for it and now I know why) until I found the Bontranger one I have. Havent a clue what model it it but its really robust and has been a joy to use (how often can you say that about pumps :lol: )

    It really is a case of you get what you pay for with pumps isn't it.
    It's not until you finally use a good quality pump that you realise what you have put up with all those years previously. Grrrrr :wink: Dad's eh! :roll:
  • synchronicity
    synchronicity Posts: 1,415
    I've had good luck with a track pump I bought in Decathlon. It's called Clever 9000 or 7000 or something like that. It get's used almost every day.
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  • whyamihere
    whyamihere Posts: 7,715
    A decent track pump is worth its' weight in gold. Can't imagine life without mine.
  • downfader
    downfader Posts: 3,686
    Ahh this is mine, I think:

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    Paid 25 quid for it and took it home. Father grabs the handle and starts pumping without the lock being released. :roll: Two minutes later his mate does the same (and he's a keen commuter 40 miles a day!) :roll:

    Ahh well, no damage done.
  • 1892
    1892 Posts: 1,690
    I got one from Lidl's about 4 years ago still working fine. Keep meaning to get a good one but no point whilst this one still fine.

    Had a couple of foot pumps go bang whilst pumping up the tyres on the bike before but so far track pump been great. :lol:
    Justice for the 96
  • peanut
    peanut Posts: 1,373
    heres my new pump. It has a solid steel rod and T piece so it pretty much unbreakable I should have thought. It certainl'y is a heavy sucker :shock:c661_1.jpg
  • dennisn
    dennisn Posts: 10,601
    I have never regretted or even thought of replacing my 30+ year old Silca pump. They
    don't come any better. :D:D

    De4nnis Noward
  • karl j
    karl j Posts: 517
    My Blackburn TPS-2 has seemed pretty solid and unbreakable in the 2 years i've had it.

    (no picture as i think most people can guess what it looks like)
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  • peanut
    peanut Posts: 1,373
    karl j wrote:
    My Blackburn TPS-2 has seemed pretty solid and unbreakable in the 2 years i've had it.

    (no picture as i think most people can guess what it looks like)

    errrrrrr no actually :wink: we demand a picture :lol:
  • Mettan
    Mettan Posts: 2,103
    Joe Blow Max 2 - £19.99 - a reliable and competent pump.
  • Parsnip49
    Parsnip49 Posts: 205
    The park tools one.

    It works and its blue - what more do you want???

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