Small pump?

[dirtdoug]

I was repairing aflatrear tirethis weekend and struggled some. Managed to pinch the tube a couple times basically destroying the tube - the tube had been patched before and don't trust multiple patches. Got me thinking about the CO2 cartridges I carry when out in the woods might not be good enough a solution. It's pretty easy to pinch the tube.

Can anybody recommend a small pump system?Where it might be available and price.

The only upside of this struggling is that I can now change tires rather quickly by hand. Practice makes perfect. I put on a new front tire in about 15 minutes this morning. It's one of those skills a guy should really have if you're going to ride a BRP in the woods as pushing it out isn't an option.

 

[joker650]

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One thing I found is don't let the tube stay flat/colapsed when puting the tire back on the rim. Put a little airin it, it prevents..or help prevent pinching the tube with ur tire-iron.:tup:

 

[klr jason]

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I've had friends that used the CO2 on thier mountain bikes. One shot, better get it right!

I own, and haveseenother people, use the Canadian Tire 30.00 DC pump. Has a pressure gauge on the handle. Cut off the Cigarette lighter plug, SECURELY fasten a DC plug (same asthe heated vest plug) and you're good to go.

It'll plug into your bike, using the vest plug, so no wiring in more stuff.The power cord is long enough to allow movement around the bike, or for helping out a friend. Takes a few minutes to seat and inflate a tire, but it's very handy. I joined the old lighter end with a DC plug, so now I can use it in the car as well.

I've had mine on a few rides now, and it is not too bulky (6"x5"x3"). Is fairly robust (been dropped a few times) I did see other $100 (US) super-duper-low-weight-aircraft aluminum-anodized-NASA developed pumps, but I'm NOT on my way to the Dakar Rally, or taking the not so long way round.

The Canuck Tire one works good, and I like the price. If I ride off without it, or with it still attached to the tire, it's cheap enouh to get a new one.

 

[Randy and Dee]

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Try this site,I have one and it works great and I belive it is good for 125psi .This can be good for those hard to beed tires http://www.bestrestproducts.com/celestia/home/

 

[leadsled]

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Canadian Tire $19.99 on sale. Strip it down to the bare essentials(makes it smaller and less weight). I can just plug mine into my cord attached to the battery for the yuasa powershot.

 

[Dorky]

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Randy and Dee wrote:

Try this site,I have one and it works great and I belive it is good for 125psi .This can be good for those hard to beed tires http://www.bestrestproducts.com/celestia/home/

R&D,

I have heard good things about this pump from others as well. Apparently a 'lifetime' product. I just ordered one and a couple of the IPF bulbs as well. Delivery was super quick and I just need to go pick them up. Thanks for the referal. I'll let you know how it goes.

Hey, side topic: you have shownus the great forestry maps for the Chilli district. Do you know where they hide the equivalent maps for other areas further west or for the Thompson Nicola areas?

Thanks,

G

 

[Ken]

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For all your map needs try the UBC map library.

Takes a bit of time before you find your way around well enough but they have the entire 1:20000 BC TRIM series. Excellent for hiking. Plus they have a large photocopy machine that doesnt cost much at all for doing the big maps.

Clover Point cartographics makes some wonderful maps. You can get them at this place on Robson... Minerals and Resources Canada office I think. You can also get them at www.canadamapstore.com

 

[Randy and Dee]

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Dorky wrote:

Randy and Dee wrote:

Try this site,I have one and it works great and I belive it is good for 125psi .This can be good for those hard to beed tires http://www.bestrestproducts.com/celestia/home/

R&D,

I have heard good things about this pump from others as well. Apparently a 'lifetime' product. I just ordered one and a couple of the IPF bulbs as well. Delivery was super quick and I just need to go pick them up. Thanks for the referal. I'll let you know how it goes.

Hey, side topic: you have shownus the great forestry maps for the Chilli district. Do you know where they hide the equivalent maps for other areas further west or for the Thompson Nicola areas?

Thanks,

G

The forest service divides the province into districts. Each district is mapped in"plots". The plot maps for the Thompson Nicola region fall over 3 different forest service districts. If you just want a general province-wide recreation map, I can direct you to that website. It shows you the province and you can zoom into the areas you're interested in and it'll give you the locations of forest service recreation sites, etc. but if you're looking for detailed plot maps, I'll need to know specifically where you're interested in riding.