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2010-05-23 6:42 PM

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Subject: co2 inflater recommendations?
OK. Kimm and sidekick KL (and their team) taught us how to change flats(thanks again!).

Now I need to buy inflater's for Smoak and me. My preference is hight tech and light, but I would really appreciate recommendations for products you have seen and/or used.



2010-05-23 6:52 PM
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Planet Bike makes one called the "Air Kiss".  It's light, easy to use, and reasonably priced.  It also comes with a sleeve to wrap around your CO2 cartridges so you don't get a freezer burn on your hand from the ridiculously cold cartridge.  I recommend it.
2010-05-23 8:01 PM
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What I use...

http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1031024_-1_1512507_20000_400032


You can use threaded or non-threaded cartridges and your hand won't freeze up when using it, plus it has the trigger, meaning you decide when you want the CO2 to release.

ETA:  Glad you're getting this taken care of. 

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2010-05-24 6:31 AM
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This is the one I use:

http://www.trisports.com/co2airchucw1.html

The drawback is that the cartridge gets ridiculously cold and sometimes you have to press down pretty hard to get it to activate.  The reason I use it, though, is because its small.  I carry 2 tubes, 2 CO2 cartridges, a set of tire levers, and a multi-function tool - there's not much room for anything else in the bag.
2010-05-24 7:16 AM
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Second Wind Carbon Pump...there is a non-carbon option as well...Unfortunately, I have had to use this a lot...fortunately, it works very well and is light...no complaints so far!

http://www.rei.com/search?query=second+wind&button.x=0&button.y=0
2010-05-24 9:56 AM
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Thanks, peeps! I will look into these today.


2010-05-24 10:24 AM
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I thought you did a great job with your manual pump, George !!

2010-05-24 10:41 AM
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Are you saying that George is full of hot air???  Sealed
2010-05-24 7:02 PM
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Dave, as you know from passing me like I was going backwards, I cant afford to have my 5lb. pump strapped to my slow on the bike- I need light baby!!!

PS. Dave- thanks for not slapping my on the way by( I think you even said hi), others here aren't quite as polite.
2010-05-24 7:04 PM
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Jason, If you were behind me I apologize--that wasn't air!
2010-05-24 7:54 PM
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You were the smart one George, Riding with Trish hurt. It was supposed to be easy. 



2010-05-25 7:17 AM
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ericcooper - 2010-05-24 7:31 AM

This is the one I use:

http://www.trisports.com/co2airchucw1.html

The drawback is that the cartridge gets ridiculously cold and sometimes you have to press down pretty hard to get it to activate.  The reason I use it, though, is because its small.  I carry 2 tubes, 2 CO2 cartridges, a set of tire levers, and a multi-function tool - there's not much room for anything else in the bag.


That's the one to get, you can also buy the big air cans for it.

If it gets cold, keep your gloves on while you use it, if you are not wearing gloves, just work quickly.
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