40 years and not one replacement part on that old Silca Track Pump...not even the more 'modern' Super Pista model. I keep the leather greaed and the shaft oiled.
My back has been broken once in two places. Don't need no stinkin' 5° 'leanback'. Whatever the hell that's supposed to do for you.
My old Pista has a push-on head...no lock. Never needed one and mine doesn't 'blow off'.
When I pack the car for a race, vacation or ride, I want the minimum space possible used by my floor pump. I don't need three or four legs to snag on ****.
Despite the fact that I'm nearing 60 years old, I can still read the 'small' floor level pressure gauge easily. Top-mounted = top-heavy = more easily damaged WHEN (not if) the pump gets knocked over. My pressure gauge is OEM.
And regardless of the brand you buy...NEVER get blotto and attempt to pump up your tires in the nude!
Although now dont laugh to loud. Shwinn Cyclone.
This is possibly a Meidai brand pump from Japan, as Schwinn did sell them as "Schwinn Approved" for years. Very good quality, for sure! My 1974 Meidai is still going strong, although I use it mainly for Schraeder valve duty (with an adapter).
Meidai pumps were a good value IMO, but I'm not sure if they are still sold in the States. I haven't seen one for sale in years.Hmmm...it looks like the Pyramid brand utilizes the same base castings and reservoir/gage assemblies. Possibly a Chicom knockoff of the Medai?
http://www.bikepartsusa.com/bikeparts/item/01-80847/pump-floor_pump/Pyramid--Floor%2C-Guage%2C-Pump&category=pump-floor_pump