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Post by stormloader on Mar 23, 2005 11:25:36 GMT 8
looking to upgrade my pump...
guys what models can you recommend? ideally less than P500, w/ schrader and presta valves compatibility plus with a working, reliable and (almost) accurate gauge
the cheapest i've seen so far is the MOB which retails for P300. is this any good? what else is out there?
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Post by xctofi on Mar 23, 2005 11:49:21 GMT 8
try checking out the giyo brand.i got one like 2 years ago.has a gauge.works both schrader and presta.still works fine up to now.got it for less than 300 bucks  |
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Post by stormloader on Mar 23, 2005 12:31:04 GMT 8
tnx dude. jane of king's told me that the giyo and MOB brand are practically the same. only the decals differ.yeah, i've gotten come nice feedback about this brand as well..
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Post by gulliver on Mar 23, 2005 14:02:28 GMT 8
Storm, It's not cheap, but if you can get one get a Topeak Morph...  Once you've tried one, esp. the Topeak Turbo Mountain Morph w/ gauge, everything else sucks. its not cheap but definitely a time-saver and a schraeder valve saver on the trail. it pumps air like a floor pump (it actually folds out into a mini-floor pump) Want to get a second one but can't seem to find a store that carries this anymore...that sucks  |
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Post by stormloader on Mar 23, 2005 14:14:56 GMT 8
Storm, It's not cheap, but if you can get one get a Topeak Morph... wow. is this a portable hand pump boss ted? looks like a handful. so how cheap is "not cheap?"hehe |
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Post by gulliver on Mar 23, 2005 21:17:05 GMT 8
storm, ang gaan nyan...medyo bulky lang compared to other handpumps but its nothing when you compare it to the ease and speed of use. would have to dig up the receipt out of my files for the exact price but think i got it for something between 1-1.5K its so good i left it in negros for my riding there, and planned to get another one for my riding here...but now i can't find a store that carries it  now i'm stuck w/ a zefal that takes forever to pump |
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Post by gulliver on Mar 23, 2005 21:22:13 GMT 8
btw storm, if you don't have a shock pump yet, specialized has a new pump model that does both tires and shocks (low- and high-pressure settings)...but its even less cheap at 2.5K+....saw it at powerbikes today hehehe. bit heavy but for a good pump, i don't mind carrying the extra weight. thing is i already have shock pump so i didn't pull my wallet out for that tool  |
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Post by woofers on Mar 23, 2005 23:49:19 GMT 8
It's not cheap, but if you can get one get a Topeak Morph... Once you've tried one, esp. the Topeak Turbo Mountain Morph w/ gauge, everything else sucks. Agreed! I have this same model and use it to pump up my road tires to 90psi easily. ;D |
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Post by maxbuwaya on Mar 25, 2005 10:24:50 GMT 8
agree that topeak of gulliver saved me from the tagytay trip heheheheheeh (TNX MAN!) I tried looking for it but didnt find any. I ended up with the Brand element double action. Made of aluminum and auto head. kinda heavy and i bought the one with no gauge (pisil-pisil na lang hehehehe) Easy to use. Easy to pump. Bought it at P350 at cristy bikeshop Rating  |
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Post by stormloader on Mar 26, 2005 20:43:06 GMT 8
Thanks for the feedback gulli, guys.
the topeak seems like a real keeper but sadly i ain't got the budget for that right now (thinkin' of what "more important" items the 1.5k can buy)
i'll prolly settle for a cheaper (and less efficient most likely) but decent enough pump
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Post by maxbuwaya on Mar 26, 2005 23:02:13 GMT 8
I ended up with the Brand element double action. |
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Post by angelobryant on Sept 3, 2007 10:32:35 GMT 8
i bought a giyo. P280 at kings. Haven't had the chance to use it yet except for minor test on the pump. Based on my scientific guestimate, it would take me approximately 10 minutes to fill up a tire to its proper PSI. The pump has a built in guage but i dont think its very accurate. It can accept presta and schrader =)
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Post by grnhrnt on Sept 3, 2007 11:29:10 GMT 8
The Giyo and MOB 2-stage hand pump w/ gauge are the best bang for the buck. I have used them for over 3 yrs both for my road and mtn bikes. It is light weight and very simple to use. My pump goes all the way up to 100 psi. I recommend that you check the grease ( I use silicone oil so that it doesn't "expand" the O-rings) every month or so. Also I suggest that you calibrate the gauge by pumping form a reliable pump, in my case an MOB floor pump and then checking what the hand pump registers.
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Post by titusx on Sept 18, 2007 22:22:58 GMT 8
Giyo/MOB with gauge...can't go wrong for the price and for the number of times you'll be using it never mind if the gauge is not that accurate so long as it gets the job done and get you back home from the trails....SULIT!
my 2 cents worth lang....
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Post by edge808 on Sept 26, 2007 8:59:32 GMT 8
i actually got a pretty nciely priced dual-action pump. Toppeak mini masterblaster. Should set you back around P500-P580. Not too expensive but not cheap. |
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Post by DarKman on Sept 26, 2007 9:23:55 GMT 8
@ edge808
Sir, is the Toppeak mini masterblaster compatible for both presta and shraeder valves or do you need an adapter or something? thanks.
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Post by edge808 on Sept 26, 2007 12:18:24 GMT 8
DarKmancompatible for both but you've to flip something inside the pump.
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Post by DarKman on Sept 26, 2007 14:21:04 GMT 8
thanks brad... i spent almost 3 hours last night trying to figure out how to flip that "something" inside the pump... i found the instructions at the back of the packaging difficult to understand....
in trying to figure everything out i manged to deflate my rear wheel (presta) and now I don't know how to put air back...huhuhuhu!
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now i'm stuck w/ a zefal that takes forever to pump 
