Shock pump

Shorty12

Ok i got Fox 32 Float R
and Fox Float RP23


I have no idea what shock pump i need preferably the cheapest


thanks very much

nicklouse

one with a guage that will allow you to read the pressures you need to set.

RealMan

nicklouse wrote:

one with a guage that will allow you to read the pressures you need to set.

Does such thing exist as a shock pump with no gauge? It would be completely useless.


Worth a look.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Topea ... 360019044/

Shorty12

Thanks very much ill go with that one

canada16

I got a beto one from ebay for like a tenner.

Works great, no need to spend 30.00

nicklouse

RealMan wrote:

nicklouse wrote:

one with a guage that will allow you to read the pressures you need to set.

Does such thing exist as a shock pump with no gauge? It would be completely useless.

try reading low PSI on a High psi gauge. and if the gauge does not go high enough.......

try thinking.

RealMan

nicklouse wrote:

try reading low PSI on a High psi gauge. and if the gauge does not go high enough.......

try thinking.

My shock pump goes from 0-300 (or 350, I forget)

Why would you want a different range then that..?

Anonymous

RealMan wrote:

nicklouse wrote:

try reading low PSI on a High psi gauge. and if the gauge does not go high enough.......

try thinking.

My shock pump goes from 0-300 (or 350, I forget)

Why would you want a different range then that..?

Because, most pumps don't have that much range. They're either really accurate low down, or high up :roll:
What the hell is wrong with you recently? I thought I was the cantankerous one.

RealMan

yeehaamcgee wrote:

Because, most pumps don't have that much range. They're either really accurate low down, or high up :roll:

Why? :?


Do rear shocks take different pressures to front shocks..?

Anonymous

RealMan wrote:

yeehaamcgee wrote:

Because, most pumps don't have that much range. They're either really accurate low down, or high up :roll:

Why? :?


Do rear shocks take different pressures to front shocks..?

yes.
for example...
My front forks take up to 150PSI, from as low as about 50PSI - and that's considered a fairly high pressure fork.
My rear shock takes up to 300PSI.

RealMan

So when would my pump not be suitable?

Anonymous

RealMan wrote:

So when would my pump not be suitable?

I'm not saying your pump wouldn't be suitable. I'm saying that most people's pumps don;t have anything near that range.
They're usually 150PSI +, or 0-150 or thereabouts, for example.

Also, some pumps I've seen that have a range from 0-350PSI, have markings that are so small that it compromises accuracy at lower values, say from 0-50PSI.

RealMan

So do some shocks need really accurate pressures in the 0-50 psi range?

Shorty12

Ok i orderd how long do wiggle take to deliver?

RealMan

Wednesday at the latest probably. Its haribo time..

Anonymous

RealMan wrote:

So do some shocks need really accurate pressures in the 0-50 psi range?

well yes. If you fork's maximum pressure is, say 50PSI, and minimum functioning pressure would be around 25, then you've only got a range of 25 PSI to work with, so an accurate gauge is handy.

Why are you having such trouble grasping this idea?

RealMan

Never seen a shock that needed pressures like that. I think I set my fork to about 70-80 psi. Not too bothered if its a few psi out, not really something I think I'll notice.

So I was just wondering why anyone would make a shock pump that didnt have a gauge that went from 0-350 like mine, but now that youve explained it to me that some forks need super accurate pressures, I understand. Cheers

Shorty12

Ok i orderd how long do wiggle take to deliver?

RealMan

RealMan wrote:

Wednesday at the latest probably. Its haribo time..