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My lad has a full bouncy with air shocks front and rear. They need inflating apparently, so can anyone advise on a half decent pump for this? I have a track pump for the road bikes but can't use it for this I'm told.
Appreciate the offer, but yes, his rear shock needs more than 100psi.I've got a Marzocchi fork pump I don't use* but it's only the 100 psi version (more precise gauge for forks) some rear shocks need 200+ psi
I'd sell it for a tenner if you want it.
* The bike I had with Marzocchi 'Bomber' forks got nicked.
You can just press the valve in a bit with a pointy thing, obviously you'd have no way of telling what PSI is left in itSorry to go slightly off tangent, but my Rockrider’s front suspension feels too firm for my size and height. Presume the shock pumps can be used to reduce pressure too?
You don’t need a pump to reduce pressure, although the chances are you might release too much and will need the pump to get it up again.Sorry to go slightly off tangent, but my Rockrider’s front suspension feels too firm for my size and height. Presume the shock pumps can be used to reduce pressure too?
Indeed - a pressure gauge is what you need, ideally one with a release valve built in. I think my shock pump has a pressure release button so although not needed, it is beneficial to have a shock pump for releasing pressure.You can just press the valve in a bit with a pointy thing, obviously you'd have no way of telling what PSI is left in it
Indeed - a pressure gauge is what you need, ideally one with a release valve built in. I think my shock pump has a pressure release button so although not needed, it is beneficial to have a shock pump for releasing pressure.
Yep a good shock pump has a release button that allows a tiny bit of air out each time you press it to 'fine tune' pressureSorry to go slightly off tangent, but my Rockrider’s front suspension feels too firm for my size and height. Presume the shock pumps can be used to reduce pressure too?