Looking for a new Helmet and Suspension Pump

TheTopGun

I'm looking for a new MTB helmet and suspension pump for my bike. I'd like to spend about ~£35 on a helmet and ~£25 on a decent suspension pump.

I have been looking at getting the MET Crossover but not too sure if there are any other better helmets out there or if there are any older models on offer.

As for sus pumps, I've no idea where to begin. Anything to get the job done I guess.

nicklouse

What ever fits your head best.

Anyone with a guage that covers the range you require.

mountaingoatimnot

The Giyo alloy shock pump is good for 300psi, all alloy onstruction, reasonably readable gauge and can be found for just over £20 delivered. The connection hose isn't quite as long as some others but if you have reasonable access to the rear shock this isn't much of an issue.

Fox and Rockshox branded ones should be OK too, but they use a red gauge dial that isn't always the most legible.

Check your shock/fork manual to verify what pressure you need - some pumps claim to go to 400psi, i doubt you'd need anything over 300psi in reality. Smaller pumps will take a lot more pumping and some of the cheaper ones may struggle to even reach a high pressure.

Twelly

Halfords shock pump - does the job and it's £20

Abra

I got this pump recently..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-BETO-SUSPENSION-SHOCK-PUMP-400-PSI-CAPACITY-GAUGE-BRAIDED-VALVE-BARGAIN-/130697806775?pt=UK_Sports_Leisure_Cycling_BikePumps_SR&hash=item1e6e3243b7

Plenty of them on there and there about half the price of any branded product. £11

cooldad

Beto is a brand, decent pumps. A lot of 'branded' ie name plastered on them are made by Beto.

Chunkers1980

Halford's one is definitely under other brands too.