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VBadJuJu
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After 2 years of almost no flats, I've recently had a series of them
on my hybrid. Most have not been from running over stuff but the
seams on the tube just coming apart. I carry a CO2 inflator, a pump
would help top it off and not use 2 cartridges in some cases.
I had a mini pump picked out at Nashbar, but I was planning a long
ride and decided to check out what was at the LBS. They had several
models of Topeak pumps, one with a built in gauge, so I bought one.
I have a Topeak bag which includes elastic straps on the bottom to
hold a pump and a nipple to clamp the pump onto. It works, but the
gauge makes it a bit tight and the pump interferes with the lock and
light on the back of the bag. So, I decided to use the pump holder
that it came with. The idea was to leave it on the hybrid and carry
it bag mounted on the MTB for long rides.
The first time I left it home on the hybrid, I got a flat and the
patch didnt take all the way. What I need is a second pump mount.
I wrote to Topkeak (coyly) asking where I could buy parts as there are
few listed at their website and wanted a second pump mount. I also
indicated I was looking for a replacement Qucik Click seat bracket for
one of my Aero Bags (I broke one while using a saddle with rails at an
odd angle).
About a day later, they replied asking for my address and would send
both (?) as warranty parts. They havent arrived yet and the msgs on
their support board were kind of terse, but even if it is just the
pump mount, I'll be happy.
Really nice company and their gear seems to be of decent quality too.
HTH
on my hybrid. Most have not been from running over stuff but the
seams on the tube just coming apart. I carry a CO2 inflator, a pump
would help top it off and not use 2 cartridges in some cases.
I had a mini pump picked out at Nashbar, but I was planning a long
ride and decided to check out what was at the LBS. They had several
models of Topeak pumps, one with a built in gauge, so I bought one.
I have a Topeak bag which includes elastic straps on the bottom to
hold a pump and a nipple to clamp the pump onto. It works, but the
gauge makes it a bit tight and the pump interferes with the lock and
light on the back of the bag. So, I decided to use the pump holder
that it came with. The idea was to leave it on the hybrid and carry
it bag mounted on the MTB for long rides.
The first time I left it home on the hybrid, I got a flat and the
patch didnt take all the way. What I need is a second pump mount.
I wrote to Topkeak (coyly) asking where I could buy parts as there are
few listed at their website and wanted a second pump mount. I also
indicated I was looking for a replacement Qucik Click seat bracket for
one of my Aero Bags (I broke one while using a saddle with rails at an
odd angle).
About a day later, they replied asking for my address and would send
both (?) as warranty parts. They havent arrived yet and the msgs on
their support board were kind of terse, but even if it is just the
pump mount, I'll be happy.
Really nice company and their gear seems to be of decent quality too.
HTH