The Exploding Lidl Track Pump !

[buddha]

I now regret buying a Lidl track pump (a few months ago).

Pressure approaching 100psi, starts to hiss at the base. Then the top half explodes off from the base like a rocket It turns out that the lower half of the pump (metal tube) is GLUED to the metal base. And the glue gave way.

I had to go out, so bodged it with some 'No-Nails' and a screw drilled through the base - but am getting a proper track pump now.

 

[beanzontoast]

Specialized do nice track pumps. I've had one for 3 years and going strong. I believe you can get replacement parts too.

 

[HLaB]

Ive got a lidl pump left at my parents house for emergency but I've never used it after reading this it a good job. I've got a Ed Co-Op one in my flat which I use.

 

[Soltydog]

I think it was lidl i got a track pump for about £4 I bought it to leave at work, as an emergency back up. I've not had to use it yet, but a colleague borrowed it & was impressed.

 

[dodgy]

I've got one of the Lidl cheapos as a backup but haven't used it, thanks for the tip off about the potential explosive nature of them!

I have a decent Topeak Joe Blow Pro, fantastic piece of kit and I recently rebuilt it with the official rebuild kit for the princely sum af about 2 quid. Always buy modular/serviceable kit if you can.
Dave.

 

[Yorkshireman]

That sounds like the most recent model (with the high/low pressure setting). The older models from previous years are screwed together and seem to be OK ... so far

 

[Janeyb]

Exactly the same thing happened to ours and we only bought it this year. Has had plenty of use but would have thought it would last a bit longer!

 

[gavintc]

Mine went in the bucket a few months ago. I think there is some truth in the 'buy cheap, buy twice'.

 

[jashburnham]

I have a Park tool pump - very well made and no problems in 3 years. IME cheap tool break fast.

 

[beanzontoast]

I have a Park tool pump - very well made and no problems in 3 years. IME cheap tool break fast.

Yeah - I should have added, before the Spesh one I had 2 others both cheap, both of which broke quickly: the second I took back and got a refund. Quality tools are worth it in the long run. I think the Spesh cost me about £35.

 

[bonj2]

YOu know the solution, don't you? Don't ever, ever, EVER, go to lidl. Certainly for cycling gear at least.

 

[mr Mag00]

another vote for joe blow here. had mine years and no problem, it certainly has had lots of work.

 

[wafflycat]

Heh... been using a Lidl track pump for a couple of years to inflate tubs on Zipp wheels to high pressure without hassle!

 

[Tynan]

sometimes cheap is acceptable, sometime not

something cheap that you want to use at 100psi plus that costs £20 for quality is a bad choice i suggest

 

[buddha]

Well, I've now got a Topeak Joe Blow.
As for the Lidl pump. I reckon that if it wasn't for that one (albeit crucial) flaw, it would be a reasonable product. Although the numpty that decided it would be a good idea to glue two metal parts together, that undergo compression, tension etc, should apply for a job at KFC
Some of the other stuff I have bought from Lidl is good value. Such as the tool kit.