Pump or Bottle

[Peteaud]

What is better to carry, pump or a little gas bottle thingy, ive never used the bottles so dont know if they work, or are a gimmick.

I suppose both would be best but are thoese gas bottles any good.

 

[ianrauk]

What is better to carry, pump or a little gas bottle thingy, ive never used the bottles so dont know if they work, or are a gimmick.

I suppose both would be best but are thoese gas bottles any good.

I carry both. Use the pump to get the tyre started then finish off with C02. They are certainly no gimmick.

 

[martint235]

+1. You need the pump to get that little bit in the tube to fit it and also to help find the puncture

 

[MissTillyFlop]

What is better to carry, pump or a little gas bottle thingy, ive never used the bottles so dont know if they work, or are a gimmick.

I suppose both would be best but are thoese gas bottles any good.

I have one of these and it beats those bottles hands down. I have got my new inner tube up to 130psi no problems and I am a weedy girl!

 

[Fab Foodie]

Decent Pump, that's all.

 

[martint235]

I have one of these and it beats those bottles hands down. I have got my new inner tube up to 130psi no problems and I am a weedy girl!

Hmm, I have something similar but won't give up the gas bottle now I'm afraid. Hook it up, 130psi in seconds not minutes!!

And I'm a weedy bloke!

 

[jayonabike]

I carry both. I used to only carry a pump until I saw Topcat1 from this parish use a gas bottle to inflate my tyre on a rain soaked train station platform in a matter of seconds. From that moment on I was sold.

 

[steve52]

pump

 

[martint235]

I carry both. I used to only carry a pump until I saw Topcat1 from this parish use a gas bottle to inflate my tyre on a rain soaked train station platform in a matter of seconds. From that moment on I was sold.

+1 it was seeing TC use the thing that converted me too. I can get about 100psi out of my pump and 130 out of the can. It's the difference between limping home and continuing a 100 miler.

 

[smokeysmoo]

+1 for both. That way you can't get caught out and you are assured of getting enough pressure, you won't get 110psi with a handpump, (essential for a lard @rse like me )

 

[Garz]

I have not seen the gas method used before but it would definitely hold it's place during a sportive or if in a hurry. After a few practices though I bet it offers a nice lightweight bimble if you hate lugging extras around. So far im in the pump camp though.

 

[HLaB]

A pump does me but touch wood I don't p'ture much if I did I'd carry a CO2 cannister as well, they seem quite efficient apart from the frozen finger bit. I wouldn't carry CO2 on its own because sods law after I had used it all up I'd get another p'ture

 

[Mrbez]

So guys, which gas pump do you recommend?

Thanks.

 

[Willo]

I only carry Co2 cartridges, 2 or 3 usually. Have always found them easy to use roadside, a little squeeze to start off the tyre and then just release the cartridge once the tyre is on to get max pressure.

 

[Smokin Joe]

I only carry Co2 cartridges, 2 or 3 usually. Have always found them easy to use roadside, a little squeeze to start off the tyre and then just release the cartridge once the tyre is on to get max pressure.

Never rely on just a Co2 pump, the seal will eventually harden and crack due to the freezing cold gas. They also lose power in cold temperatures, both are well known issues among air gunners.

You should treat the lip of the cartridge with silicon oil or grease to protect the seal, or buy Crossman cartridges which are pre-treated.