Track pump for women

Barney74
Barney74 Posts: 23
edited October 2008 in Commuting chat
Could somebody please recommend a good track/floor pump that's under 20 quid? Requirements as follows:

* Needs to robust, preferably metal shaft
* Needs to go up to 80psi max only
* Takes Presta/Schraeder

Particularly interested to hear from any female cyclists as the pump is for my sister who struggles a bit with the one I have. I know there's at least one pump on the market aimed at women - Cannondale Airport Gayle Force - but have no idea if it's any good. Opinions on Bontrager Charger would be welcome too. Notice there are lots of Beto pumps on eBay though not familiar with this brand...

Cheers

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  • downfader
    downfader Posts: 3,686
    The bontragers are pretty easy to use imo. If you find them hard just stand over them and push your upper body into it. :)
  • whyamihere
    whyamihere Posts: 7,714
    Robust metal shaft for a woman you say?
  • don_don
    don_don Posts: 1,007
    whyamihere wrote:
    Robust metal shaft for a woman you say?

    :shock: :shock:
  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 19,399
    Why are you buying blow up women? :shock: :shock: :shock:



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  • always_tyred
    always_tyred Posts: 4,965
    Barney74 wrote:
    Could somebody please recommend a good track/floor pump that's under 20 quid? Requirements as follows:

    * Needs to robust, preferably metal shaft
    * Needs to go up to 80psi max only
    * Takes Presta/Schraeder

    Particularly interested to hear from any female cyclists as the pump is for my sister who struggles a bit with the one I have. I know there's at least one pump on the market aimed at women - Cannondale Airport Gayle Force - but have no idea if it's any good. Opinions on Bontrager Charger would be welcome too. Notice there are lots of Beto pumps on eBay though not familiar with this brand...

    Cheers
    I just can't believe that this is something requiring a special device suited to females. I know men are a bit stronger, but come on! If you are strong enough to propel a bicycle requiring a track pump to inflate the tyres, you really are strong enough to use a track pump, surely?
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    No, I have to agree with Always Tyred here, there is no female-specific-ness required in a track pump.

    For what it's worth, I have a wrench force one, cheapy from Evans, it's served me well for some time and has a PSI gauge.

    To be honest, it's a pump. I can't really see what increased spec you get for more money.

    However, the Lidl ones apparently explode. :shock:
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  • always_tyred
    always_tyred Posts: 4,965
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    No, I have to agree with Always Tyred here
    I'm troubled that you seem to find this a surprise. :(
  • Bugly
    Bugly Posts: 520
    do english women have unusual fittings to require a special pump :oops: ?
  • Surf-Matt
    Surf-Matt Posts: 5,952
    Got a Specialized Sport track pump - which Mrs Matt is more than capable of using!
  • Clever Pun
    Clever Pun Posts: 6,778
    Why the limit to 80psi? if you have a gauge then it's pretty simple
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  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    Always Tyred wrote:
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    No, I have to agree with Always Tyred here
    I'm troubled that you seem to find this a surprise. :(

    Don't take it personally, I have a habit of typing as I would speak.

    But i was surprised... :wink:
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    Viner Maxima, Tifosi CK7, Giant Bowery, Old commuter.
  • Bugly
    Bugly Posts: 520
    The lady in question explodes above 80 PSI?

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