Compressed Air Fillers for Tires - Help Request !!!!

Rick Onanian

>Matt O'Toole writes:
>> But what if you get more flats than you have cartridges? Plus,

A CO2 inflator _and_ a pump are complementary items. A combo like
the Innovations Slim Jim IH or their Second Wind is reasonable if
you intend to rely solely on CO2 with a pump only for emergencies.
Otherwise, a quality frame-fit pump can accompany any good CO2
inflator.

>> every time you get a flat it costs you an extra buck.

Yikes! You're spending $1 per cartridge? That's a lot! Even if you
only want to buy a few at a time, that's too much. A quick froogle
search reveals a 15-pack of 12 gram cartridges for $9, or a 25-pack
for $16.

On Sun, 18 Apr 2004 00:02:03 GMT, jobst.brandt@stanfordalumni.org
wrote:
>Hey! If you can't afford it, get outta here! Haven't you noticed,
>money is no problem, or at least we don't mention it. My bicycling is
>more important than a few measly bucks. What's yours?

For those willing to blow a half a dollar for each flat tire, it's
nice to spend less time pumping and more time riding.

>Of course there are practical reasons beyond cost that make CO2
>cartridges a bad choice. I see the little bullets along the road
>where there is puncture vine in the summer... way out there on Mines

Assuming you're talking about CO2 cartridge litter, how's that any
different from leaving a dead tube or a power bar wrapper? Only
jerks litter; the rest of us pack the garbage where it belongs.
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Rick Onanian

Rick Onanian

Jobst wrote:
>> I can say the same for the now extinct Ritchey CPR-9 whose main
>> feature is a chain tool.
On Sun, 18 Apr 2004 14:21:26 GMT, "Matt O'Toole" <matt@deltanet.com>
wrote:
>Your hands must be strong or mine weak. I have a CPR-9, but after trying to fix
>a chain with it I ditched it for a small Park chain tool. It took too much
>effort to turn the handle.

I have a couple inexpensive mini-tools that include a chain tool,
and the chain tool is operated [quite easily] by an allen wrench.
--
Rick Onanian

B.C. Cletta

"Gunny Bunny" <none@none.com> wrote in message news:<6qcgc.38501$vF3.2302798@news20.bellglobal.com>...
> Hello,
>
> I have heard there is a method of replacing tire tubes and filling them
> quickly using a compressed air cartridge, anyone have a link to some and any
> recommendations on quality.

if you're not careful about replacing the tube & tire, the rapid
inflation can cause bead seating problems. the slower inflation rate
of a hand pump can be an advantage.
i'd bring an Superflate on long rides but always rode w/ a HPX. i
didn't want to screw around w/ a flat at the end of long ride.
also, i think the tube leaks CO faster then air. after using a CO,
i have to top off the tire the next day. is this scientifically true?
false?

> In addition, I currently have the standard folding Allan Key set in my
> saddle post bag, it looks like there might be some better quality one's
> available with more features....recommendations

the only mini-tool i found to be worthy of carrying is the
"Cool-Tool". most have stuff you can't use because it won't fit in
the nooks & crannies.
the only folding Allen key type i'll bring is Cannondale's.
i'm careful about what i install, sometimes changing the nuts &
bolts that came w/ it so i could deal w/ it on the road.