which shock pump?
snowster
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Hi all after a new shock pump can anyone recommend one to me?
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Doesn't matter, most are re branded Beto. Anything for around £15.I don't do smileys.
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Ok so this would be fine http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... Id=-1#tab30
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Yep I have one exactly the same branded Magura.I don't do smileys.
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I have one of these and it does they job
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... &langId=-1
Don't be put off by the halfords branding as I've had it a year and it works fine
It does release 5-10 psi when I unscrew it but then again most do
I also know someone with this http://www.biketart.com/63336/products/ ... 2wodTBYAKQ
It does the job for him and I have seen it for £15 so hunt around and you might find a deal0 -
Yes but you can get cheaper I picked up a £9.99 Beto at Leisure Lakes and On One do the achingly amusingly named Phaart Tommy Squeaker for £14,99
http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/TOPHGS02/phaart_tommy_squeaker_shock_pumpFig rolls: proof that god loves cyclists and that she wants us to do another lap0 -
ej2320 wrote:It does release 5-10 psi when I unscrew it but then again most do
Its not air coming out of the suspension its the air in the pump itself the Schraeder valve seals before the pump is disconnected.Fig rolls: proof that god loves cyclists and that she wants us to do another lap0 -
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stubs wrote:ej2320 wrote:It does release 5-10 psi when I unscrew it but then again most do
Its not air coming out of the suspension its the air in the pump itself the Schraeder valve seals before the pump is disconnected.
Oh really?! That's good to know then, I always assumed it was the shock leaking a bit of air0 -
The Phaart one is the same as the Halfords one is the same as my Magura one, and is the same as a Fox one I also have.
All made by Beto AFAIK.
I also have a RS one which is different to those, but also similar to other Betos.
So as I said, £15.I don't do smileys.
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And when you reconnect it, the pump gets charged, so the pressure will drop.ej2320 wrote:stubs wrote:ej2320 wrote:It does release 5-10 psi when I unscrew it but then again most do
Its not air coming out of the suspension its the air in the pump itself the Schraeder valve seals before the pump is disconnected.
Oh really?! That's good to know then, I always assumed it was the shock leaking a bit of airI don't do smileys.
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ej2320 wrote:stubs wrote:ej2320 wrote:It does release 5-10 psi when I unscrew it but then again most do
Its not air coming out of the suspension its the air in the pump itself the Schraeder valve seals before the pump is disconnected.
Oh really?! That's good to know then, I always assumed it was the shock leaking a bit of air
The reason you see a drop of 5 to 10 psi when you reconnect your pump is because pressurised air from the suspension has to refill the pump.Fig rolls: proof that god loves cyclists and that she wants us to do another lap0 -
Had the Halfords one linked to above , just died with tubing giving way and now leaking air . Decided to get a toppeak from Halfords ( main advantage is a 2 stage valve that does not leak at all , very well reviewed although dearer at £34.00 ) wouldn't go for the cheap Halfords again due to poor build quality .0
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coulddobetter wrote:Had the Halfords one linked to above , just died with tubing giving way and now leaking air . Decided to get a toppeak from Halfords ( main advantage is a 2 stage valve that does not leak at all )
Got that on my £15 Beto (and a braided steel hose).0 -
This^^^^^^^^^I don't do smileys.
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coulddobetter wrote:Had the Halfords one linked to above , just died with tubing giving way and now leaking air . Decided to get a toppeak from Halfords ( main advantage is a 2 stage valve that does not leak at all , very well reviewed although dearer at £34.00 ) wouldn't go for the cheap Halfords again due to poor build quality .
I have the Halfords one too and its the same as a Rock Shox one I got a few years ago. Perfectly fine quality, its lasted a few years and still working fine for me. Mine doesn't leak any air (read Cooldad's explanation above).
You can spend loads on shock pump if you want but in my experience the cheap ones are more than up the job.0 -
Fully understand the explanation re air leak . My point is the cheap bikehut one has totally died in under a year .0
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My point being most of the more expensive ones are cheap ones with a logo printed on them.I don't do smileys.
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coulddobetter wrote:Fully understand the explanation re air leak . My point is the cheap bikehut one has totally died in under a year .
How can you kill a shock pump in under a year mine gets used about once a month if that.Fig rolls: proof that god loves cyclists and that she wants us to do another lap0 -
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and when you do use it, it's a couple of strokes and then it gets chucked back in the tool box"Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes
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Rubber tube perished near valve attachment , now only manages 50 psi and leaks .0
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You're supposed to stroke it gently, not jerk it around.coulddobetter wrote:Rubber tube perished near valve attachment , now only manages 50 psi and leaks .I don't do smileys.
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I think you should come and help me !0
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Just explain it carefully to your uncle Ernie.I don't do smileys.
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It's ok I got some good tips in the vasectomy thread.0
