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Date: 23 Mar 2007 06:52:19
From: Roger Zoul
Subject: The last floor pump?

My floor pump had part of the handle come off so that now when I pump my
tires, I get hand discomfort. Plus, the dial is down near the floor where I
can't see it (sorry, that's life).

Assuming I'd never want to buy another pump again, what's the next one?

Date: 29 Mar 2007 19:22:16
From: victor.kan@gmail.com
Subject: Re: The last floor pump?

On 29, 10:48 pm, "GaryG" <sorrynoem...@NOSPAMX.com > wrote:

> For the OP - get a modern, dual-head pump (e.g., Joe Blow), with a locking
> head. Mine has the gauge up near the top of the pump *and* has the ring
> dial with red indicator. Easy, convenient, no "blow offs" and no cut
> fingers thanks to old-school Italian design.

The one thing I don't like about the Topeak Sthead is that it's
easy to pinch your finger when engaging the locking lever if you're
not careful.

Date: 27 Mar 2007 10:14:59
From: victor.kan@gmail.com
Subject: Re: The last floor pump?

On 27, 12:27 pm, "Roger Zoul" <rogerzo...@hotmail.com > wrote:
> I found out over the past weekend that a store is within 90 miles of my home
> and less than 3 miles from my gf home! Some things in the store are less
> expensive than online!

It goes both ways--sometimes stuff in the store is more expensive than
on their web site. They'll give you the price match if you ask for
it, but then you can't also use the $20 off a $50+ purchase coupons
they send me every month or two.

Date: 27 Mar 2007 20:54:59
From: Roger Zoul
Subject: Re: The last floor pump?

victor.kan@gmail.com wrote:
:: On 27, 12:27 pm, "Roger Zoul" <rogerzo...@hotmail.com > wrote:
::: I found out over the past weekend that a store is within 90 miles
::: of my home and less than 3 miles from my gf home! Some things in
::: the store are less expensive than online!
::
:: It goes both ways--sometimes stuff in the store is more expensive
:: than on their web site. They'll give you the price match if you ask
:: for it, but then you can't also use the $20 off a $50+ purchase
:: coupons they send me every month or two.

Good point. It's probably not a good long term solution to shop in the store
always....there are times when you need it quickly (I get stuff from the
most times in only two days). But those coupons add up over time. Still,
there's something nice about seeing the stuff first-hand.

Date: 29 Mar 2007 15:12:02
From: ::dom::
Subject: Re: The last floor pump?

TOPEAK JOE BLOW PR

.. nuff sai

--
::dom:

Date: 27 Mar 2007 13:59:30
From: John Everett
Subject: Re: The last floor pump?

On Fri, 23 2007 06:52:19 -0400, "Roger Zoul"
<rogerzoul2@hotmail.com > wrote:

>My floor pump had part of the handle come off so that now when I pump my
>tires, I get hand discomfort. Plus, the dial is down near the floor where I
>can't see it (sorry, that's life).
>
>Assuming I'd never want to buy another pump again, what's the next one?
>

If you live near a Performance store, any of their house brand pumps.
Thanks to their no-questions-asked replacement policy you'll never
have to buy another floor pump.

I bought my Hurricane well over ten years ago. I'm now on my fifth or
sixth (I've lost count). It helps that the L'ist of my LBSes is a
Performance store.

--
jeverett3<AT >sbcglobal<DOT>net (John V. Everett)

Date: 27 Mar 2007 12:27:59
From: Roger Zoul
Subject: Re: The last floor pump?

John Everett wrote:
:: On Fri, 23 2007 06:52:19 -0400, "Roger Zoul"
:: <rogerzoul2@hotmail.com > wrote:
::
::: My floor pump had part of the handle come off so that now when I
::: pump my tires, I get hand discomfort. Plus, the dial is down near
::: the floor where I can't see it (sorry, that's life).
:::
::: Assuming I'd never want to buy another pump again, what's the next
::: one?
:::
::
:: If you live near a Performance store, any of their house brand pumps.
:: Thanks to their no-questions-asked replacement policy you'll never
:: have to buy another floor pump.
::
:: I bought my Hurricane well over ten years ago. I'm now on my fifth or
:: sixth (I've lost count). It helps that the L'ist of my LBSes is a
:: Performance store.

I found out over the past weekend that a store is within 90 miles of my home
and less than 3 miles from my gf home! Some things in the store are less
expensive than online!

Date: 26 Mar 2007 05:07:10
From: victor.kan@gmail.com
Subject: Re: The last floor pump?

On 26, 12:36 am, "landotter" <landot...@gmail.com > wrote:
> The standard Silca floor pump head these days converts easily to
> schrader. They may have changed it out. Still, pumping car tire volume
> with even a floor pump is daunting. I've done it a few times. Ugh.

I think the idea is to keep car tires topped off with the floor pump,
not to pump them up from empty (or I guess 1 bar?).

Works great, takes only a few strokes per car tire to go up a couple
of PSI
with my Blackburn TP3.

> Speaking of which, what's up with no gas stations having free air
> anymore? It's 50c at my local, and a buck in the tonier parts of town.
> Air, now a racket! I'm sure crime bosses have their cronies racing
> around at night in flat black Fords, with cylinders of compressed air
> hidden under the floor boards. Pssst, buddy, 10c a psi!

I thought they'd be racing around at night letting a little air out of
people's
tires, then reaping the benefits at their legit air pumping stations.

Date: 25 Mar 2007 21:36:15
From: landotter
Subject: Re: The last floor pump?

On 25, 9:50 pm, John Thompson <j...@vector.os2.dhs.org > wrote:
> On 2007-03-25, oldhickory <inbo...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > Our silca is still pumping after 15+. The older we get, the
> > easier it is to see the guage ;-)
>
> > My husband also uses it on the car tires..........
>
> You have Presta valves on your car tires? :-)

The standard Silca floor pump head these days converts easily to
schrader. They may have changed it out. Still, pumping car tire volume
with even a floor pump is daunting. I've done it a few times. Ugh.

Speaking of which, what's up with no gas stations having free air
anymore? It's 50c at my local, and a buck in the tonier parts of town.
Air, now a racket! I'm sure crime bosses have their cronies racing
around at night in flat black Fords, with cylinders of compressed air
hidden under the floor boards. Pssst, buddy, 10c a psi!

Date: 26 Mar 2007 16:30:47
From: John Thompson
Subject: Re: The last floor pump?

On 2007-03-26, landotter <landotter@gmail.com > wrote:

> Speaking of which, what's up with no gas stations having free air
> anymore? It's 50c at my local, and a buck in the tonier parts of town.
> Air, now a racket! I'm sure crime bosses have their cronies racing
> around at night in flat black Fords, with cylinders of compressed air
> hidden under the floor boards. Pssst, buddy, 10c a psi!

Really. I bought one of those 5 gal. air tanks and fill it up one of the
few places in town that still has free air. It lasts me a month or more
at home.

--

John (john@os2.dhs.org)

Date: 24 Mar 2007 05:36:07
From: Qui si parla Campagnolo
Subject: Re: The last floor pump?

On 23, 6:37 am, "Roger Zoul" <rogerzo...@hotmail.com > wrote:
> Qui si parla Campagnolo wrote:
> :: On 23, 4:52 am, "Roger Zoul" <rogerzo...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> ::: My floor pump had part of the handle come off so that now when I
> ::: pump my tires, I get hand discomfort. Plus, the dial is down near
> ::: the floor where I can't see it (sorry, that's life).
> :::
> ::: Assuming I'd never want to buy another pump again, what's the next
> ::: one?
> ::
> :: Silca.....everything on it is replaceable, brass head, lasts forever.
>
> Hmm....that sounds like what I'm after, but I can't find one with the gauge
> up near the top.

yep that's a problem but the gauge does have a moveable red needle,
what I use...get close, set it at 100psi(use tubies) and then i can
see the needles match.

Date: 24 Mar 2007 06:31:59
From: nash
Subject: Re: The last floor pump?

"Roger Zoul" <rogerzoul2@hotmail.com > wrote in message
news:1307cb6n5g7rh7f@news.supernews.com...
> My floor pump had part of the handle come off so that now when I pump my
> tires, I get hand discomfort. Plus, the dial is down near the floor where
> I can't see it (sorry, that's life).
>
> Assuming I'd never want to buy another pump again, what's the next one?
This is also viewable guage and cheap
http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441777165&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302693749&bmUID=1174717558656

Date: 24 Mar 2007 23:29:15
From: oldhickory
Subject: Re: The last floor pump?

Our silca is still pumping after 15+. The older we get, the easier it is to
see the guage ;-)

My husband also uses it on the car tires..........

--
ie
ride fast, take chances.

"nash" <zwepytzkehillc9@jetable.net > wrote in message
news:zB3Nh.59026$zU1.24249@pd7urf1no...
>
> "Roger Zoul" <rogerzoul2@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1307cb6n5g7rh7f@news.supernews.com...
>> My floor pump had part of the handle come off so that now when I pump my
>> tires, I get hand discomfort. Plus, the dial is down near the floor
>> where I can't see it (sorry, that's life).
>>
>> Assuming I'd never want to buy another pump again, what's the next one?
> This is also viewable guage and cheap
> http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441777165&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302693749&bmUID=1174717558656
>

Date: 25 Mar 2007 21:50:36
From: John Thompson
Subject: Re: The last floor pump?

On 2007-03-25, oldhickory <inboxie@yahoo.com > wrote:

> Our silca is still pumping after 15+. The older we get, the
> easier it is to see the guage ;-)
>
> My husband also uses it on the car tires..........

You have Presta valves on your car tires? :-)

--

John (john@os2.dhs.org)

Date: 24 Mar 2007 06:29:16
From: nash
Subject: Re: The last floor pump?

"Roger Zoul" <rogerzoul2@hotmail.com > wrote in message
news:1307cb6n5g7rh7f@news.supernews.com...
> My floor pump had part of the handle come off so that now when I pump my
> tires, I get hand discomfort. Plus, the dial is down near the floor where
> I can't see it (sorry, that's life).
>
> Assuming I'd never want to buy another pump again, what's the next one?
This what you are looking for
a.. Aluminum construction.
b.. Large, easy-to-read top-mounted pressure gauge displays to 160psi.
c.. Thumblock lever ensures airtight seal.
d.. Extra-long hose with 360-degree rotation pivot and hose dock for easy
storage.
e.. $88
http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442238497&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302693749&bmUID=1174717558663

Date: 24 Mar 2007 05:29:44
From: Roger Zoul
Subject: Re: The last floor pump?

nash wrote:
:: "Roger Zoul" <rogerzoul2@hotmail.com > wrote in message
:: news:1307cb6n5g7rh7f@news.supernews.com...
::: My floor pump had part of the handle come off so that now when I
::: pump my tires, I get hand discomfort. Plus, the dial is down near
::: the floor where I can't see it (sorry, that's life).
:::
::: Assuming I'd never want to buy another pump again, what's the next
::: one?
:: This what you are looking for
:: a.. Aluminum construction.
:: b.. Large, easy-to-read top-mounted pressure gauge displays to
:: 160psi. c.. Thumblock lever ensures airtight seal.
:: d.. Extra-long hose with 360-degree rotation pivot and hose dock
:: for easy storage.
:: e.. $88
::
http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442238497&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302693749&bmUID=1174717558663

This is the one I have carted at the moment:

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?sku=17008

Date: 24 Mar 2007 15:19:51
From: nash
Subject: Re: The last floor pump?

"Roger Zoul" <rogerzoul2@hotmail.com > wrote in message
news:1309rscodlapv14@news.supernews.com...
> nash wrote:
> :: "Roger Zoul" <rogerzoul2@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> :: news:1307cb6n5g7rh7f@news.supernews.com...
> ::: My floor pump had part of the handle come off so that now when I
> ::: pump my tires, I get hand discomfort. Plus, the dial is down near
> ::: the floor where I can't see it (sorry, that's life).
> :::
> ::: Assuming I'd never want to buy another pump again, what's the next
> ::: one?
> :: This what you are looking for
> :: a.. Aluminum construction.
> :: b.. Large, easy-to-read top-mounted pressure gauge displays to
> :: 160psi. c.. Thumblock lever ensures airtight seal.
> :: d.. Extra-long hose with 360-degree rotation pivot and hose dock
> :: for easy storage.
> :: e.. $88
> ::
> http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442238497&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302693749&bmUID=1174717558663
>
> This is the one I have carted at the moment:
>
> http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?sku=17008
There are a few there quite cheap that would do the trick

Date: 24 Mar 2007 05:26:12
From: Mike Jacoubowsky
Subject: Re: The last floor pump?

> My floor pump had part of the handle come off so that now when I pump my
> tires, I get hand discomfort. Plus, the dial is down near the floor where
> I can't see it (sorry, that's life).
>
> Assuming I'd never want to buy another pump again, what's the next one?

I gave up looking for a "forever" floor pump, and am one of those weirdos
who doesn't particularly like the Silcas (I've replaced a whole lot of Silca
gauges over the years, and prefer a high-quality thumb lock head to the
Silca push-on style). I use the cheapie Wrench Force (Trek) Air Slim. Costs
about $30, and I get two years use out of 'em before they're toast. And
that's a *lot* of use, not just once a month, and includes leaving the poor
thing outdoors in the rain. Would probably last a whole lot longer if I took
better care of it. The gauge is also very easy to read (though not at the
top).

--Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles
www.ChainReactionBicycles.com

Date: 24 Mar 2007 05:27:13
From: Roger Zoul
Subject: Re: The last floor pump?

Mike Jacoubowsky wrote:
::: My floor pump had part of the handle come off so that now when I
::: pump my tires, I get hand discomfort. Plus, the dial is down near
::: the floor where I can't see it (sorry, that's life).
:::
::: Assuming I'd never want to buy another pump again, what's the next
::: one?
::
:: I gave up looking for a "forever" floor pump, and am one of those
:: weirdos who doesn't particularly like the Silcas (I've replaced a
:: whole lot of Silca gauges over the years, and prefer a high-quality
:: thumb lock head to the Silca push-on style). I use the cheapie
:: Wrench Force (Trek) Air Slim. Costs about $30, and I get two years
:: use out of 'em before they're toast. And that's a *lot* of use, not
:: just once a month, and includes leaving the poor thing outdoors in
:: the rain. Would probably last a whole lot longer if I took better
:: care of it. The gauge is also very easy to read (though not at the
:: top).

Well, I've had my Wrench Force for 3+ years now, so I guess I'm doing ok
with it! :)

I think part of the reason I find tie gauge difficult is because I'm always
pumping up in my garage. I was out there last night getting the bike ready
for this mornings ride, and I had to pick it up to adjust the arrow on the
gauge. It had slide from it's normal position.

Date: 24 Mar 2007 07:52:31
From: patrick mitchel
Subject: Re: The last floor pump?

I think I'd buy one of the cheapie penlights and tape it to the cylinder to
illuminate the gauge. Got my last one at a dollar store. For all yer going
to be using it, the battery(ies) should last a while. Pat

Date: 24 Mar 2007 11:36:32
From: Roger Zoul
Subject: Re: The last floor pump?

patrick mitchel wrote:
:: I think I'd buy one of the cheapie penlights and tape it to the
:: cylinder to illuminate the gauge. Got my last one at a dollar store.
:: For all yer going to be using it, the battery(ies) should last a
:: while. Pat

Well, that's true. I've been using it fine for 3+ years! :)

I'll probably just get another cheap pump to keep in my truck for travel.

Date: 23 Mar 2007 15:37:02
From: Ozark Bicycle
Subject: Re: The last floor pump?

On 23, 3:05 pm, Larry Dickman <LDick...@comcast.net > wrote:
> In article <1174652292.674915.155...@p15g2000hsd.googlegroups.com>,
> "Qui si parla Campagnolo" <p...@vecchios.com> wrote:
>
> > On 23, 4:52 am, "Roger Zoul" <rogerzo...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > > My floor pump had part of the handle come off so that now when I pump my
> > > tires, I get hand discomfort. Plus, the dial is down near the floor where I
> > > can't see it (sorry, that's life).
>
> > > Assuming I'd never want to buy another pump again, what's the next one?
>
> > Silca.....everything on it is replaceable, brass head, lasts forever.
>
> Yes, it must be boring being a Silca factory worker, assembling the
> same, antiquated pump design day after day, year after year.

And how exciting to be a wage slave assembling the current incarnation
of the plastic pump du jour.

Date: 23 Mar 2007 10:25:56
From: gds
Subject: Re: The last floor pump?

On 23, 8:03 am, "Roger Zoul" <rogerzo...@hotmail.com > wrote:
> DanK...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> :: On 23, 8:37 am, "Roger Zoul" <rogerzo...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> ::: Qui si parla Campagnolo wrote:
> ::::: On 23, 4:52 am, "Roger Zoul" <rogerzo...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> :::::: My floor pump had part of the handle come off so that now when I
> :::::: pump my tires, I get hand discomfort. Plus, the dial is down
> :::::: near the floor where I can't see it (sorry, that's life).
> ::::::
> :::::: Assuming I'd never want to buy another pump again, what's the
> :::::: next one?
> :::::
> ::::: Silca.....everything on it is replaceable, brass head, lasts
> ::::: forever.
> :::
> ::: Hmm....that sounds like what I'm after, but I can't find one with
> ::: the gauge up near the top.
> ::
> :: Is a Silca and a $5 pair of CVS eyeglasses hanging next to the pump,
> :: just for viewing the guage when pumping out of the question?
> :: My dad, not wanting to have to carry glasses, has taken to leaving a
> :: set of those in the few places he may need them (i.e. one in the
> :: shop, one on the table next to the couch where he reads the paper,
> :: one in the trucks glovebox).
>
> Yeah, I think that's out of the question. Performance advertises these
> pro-quality pumps. Perhaps one of them will do. I can return it if I find
> it ratty.
>
> Thanks, everyone.

I have one of the Performance pumps (can't remember the model) it cost
~$25-30 and has worked perfectly for the past 3 years. It replaced one
that worked perfectly for ~12 years. At ~$2/year they are pretty good
value.

Date: 23 Mar 2007 13:39:13
From: Roger Zoul
Subject: Re: The last floor pump?

gds wrote:
:: On 23, 8:03 am, "Roger Zoul" <rogerzo...@hotmail.com > wrote:
::: DanK...@gmail.com wrote:
:::
::::: On 23, 8:37 am, "Roger Zoul" <rogerzo...@hotmail.com > wrote:
:::::: Qui si parla Campagnolo wrote:
:::::::: On 23, 4:52 am, "Roger Zoul" <rogerzo...@hotmail.com >
:::::::: wrote:
::::::::: My floor pump had part of the handle come off so that now
::::::::: when I pump my tires, I get hand discomfort. Plus, the dial
::::::::: is down near the floor where I can't see it (sorry, that's
::::::::: life).
:::::::::
::::::::: Assuming I'd never want to buy another pump again, what's the
::::::::: next one?
::::::::
:::::::: Silca.....everything on it is replaceable, brass head, lasts
:::::::: forever.
::::::
:::::: Hmm....that sounds like what I'm after, but I can't find one with
:::::: the gauge up near the top.
:::::
::::: Is a Silca and a $5 pair of CVS eyeglasses hanging next to the
::::: pump, just for viewing the guage when pumping out of the question?
::::: My dad, not wanting to have to carry glasses, has taken to
::::: leaving a set of those in the few places he may need them (i.e.
::::: one in the shop, one on the table next to the couch where he
::::: reads the paper, one in the trucks glovebox).
:::
::: Yeah, I think that's out of the question. Performance advertises
::: these pro-quality pumps. Perhaps one of them will do. I can return
::: it if I find it ratty.
:::
::: Thanks, everyone.
::
:: I have one of the Performance pumps (can't remember the model) it
:: cost ~$25-30 and has worked perfectly for the past 3 years. It
:: replaced one that worked perfectly for ~12 years. At ~$2/year they
:: are pretty good value.

Yes, I think that's good value. I bought the one I have now in 2003. The
little tab has come off before, but I always managed to find it and replace
it. Well, the last time it popped off it got lost. So, pumping with it is
less than not fun. I guess I could put some tape on that side.

Date: 23 Mar 2007 08:25:22
From: landotter
Subject: Re: The last floor pump?

On 23, 7:37 am, "Roger Zoul" <rogerzo...@hotmail.com > wrote:
> Qui si parla Campagnolo wrote:
> :: On 23, 4:52 am, "Roger Zoul" <rogerzo...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> ::: My floor pump had part of the handle come off so that now when I
> ::: pump my tires, I get hand discomfort. Plus, the dial is down near
> ::: the floor where I can't see it (sorry, that's life).
> :::
> ::: Assuming I'd never want to buy another pump again, what's the next
> ::: one?
> ::
> :: Silca.....everything on it is replaceable, brass head, lasts forever.
>
> Hmm....that sounds like what I'm after, but I can't find one with the gauge
> up near the top.

I'm moderately nearsighted, so can't read the dial without my specs,
however, my cheap ass Joe Blow has a rotating bezel with an arrow. You
just rotate it to the pressure you need, and unless you're wearing
coke bottle glasses, it's pretty easy to see when the needle lines up
with the arrow. Sans bezel, use some nail polish to make a few ks
for your particular stable of tire.

Date: 23 Mar 2007 11:45:43
From: Roger Zoul
Subject: Re: The last floor pump?

landotter wrote:
:: On 23, 7:37 am, "Roger Zoul" <rogerzo...@hotmail.com > wrote:
::: Qui si parla Campagnolo wrote:
::::: On 23, 4:52 am, "Roger Zoul" <rogerzo...@hotmail.com > wrote:
:::::: My floor pump had part of the handle come off so that now when I
:::::: pump my tires, I get hand discomfort. Plus, the dial is down
:::::: near the floor where I can't see it (sorry, that's life).
::::::
:::::: Assuming I'd never want to buy another pump again, what's the
:::::: next one?
:::::
::::: Silca.....everything on it is replaceable, brass head, lasts
::::: forever.
:::
::: Hmm....that sounds like what I'm after, but I can't find one with
::: the gauge up near the top.
::
:: I'm moderately nearsighted, so can't read the dial without my specs,
:: however, my cheap ass Joe Blow has a rotating bezel with an arrow.
:: You just rotate it to the pressure you need, and unless you're
:: wearing coke bottle glasses, it's pretty easy to see when the needle
:: lines up with the arrow. Sans bezel, use some nail polish to make a
:: few ks for your particular stable of tire.

Mine has that and I do use it. However, when switching bikes, I still have
to adjust it and it's still not that easy to see in the dark garage. Since
I'm getting a new pump, might as well solve this problem.

Date: 23 Mar 2007 07:26:07
From: Olebiker
Subject: Re: The last floor pump?

On 23, 7:18 am, "Qui si parla Campagnolo" <p...@vecchios.com >
wrote:
> Silca.....everything on it is replaceable, brass head, lasts forever.

When you buy a Silca, make sure you buy a supply of replacement parts
and keep them handy. The body will last forever and the head will
last forever, but you will need to replace gaskets and washers with
maddening regularity.

Make sure you get to the club ride early, if you do buy a Silca, since
after the first month or so you will spend a lot of time trying to
pump your tires with one hand while holding the head on with the
other.

I got rid of my Silca years ago and replaced it with a cheap Top Dog-
type pump. I have had it for close to ten years and have never had to
replace anything on it.

Date: 29 Mar 2007 18:48:19
From: GaryG
Subject: Re: The last floor pump?

"Olebiker" <ddurbin@tfn.net > wrote in message
news:1174659967.356314.198020@b75g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
> On 23, 7:18 am, "Qui si parla Campagnolo" <p...@vecchios.com>
> wrote:
> > Silca.....everything on it is replaceable, brass head, lasts forever.
>
> When you buy a Silca, make sure you buy a supply of replacement parts
> and keep them handy. The body will last forever and the head will
> last forever, but you will need to replace gaskets and washers with
> maddening regularity.
>
> Make sure you get to the club ride early, if you do buy a Silca, since
> after the first month or so you will spend a lot of time trying to
> pump your tires with one hand while holding the head on with the
> other.

Yep...and keep some band-aids handy to repair the rip in your hand from the
wire clamp that holds the pump head on the hose. It's conveniently placed
right where you grab the pump head to pull it off (assuming it stays on in
the first place).

For the OP - get a modern, dual-head pump (e.g., Joe Blow), with a locking
head. Mine has the gauge up near the top of the pump *and* has the ring
dial with red indicator. Easy, convenient, no "blow offs" and no cut
fingers thanks to old-school Italian design.

GG

>
> I got rid of my Silca years ago and replaced it with a cheap Top Dog-
> type pump. I have had it for close to ten years and have never had to
> replace anything on it.
>

Date: 23 Mar 2007 21:06:16
From: John Thompson
Subject: Re: The last floor pump?

On 2007-03-23, Olebiker <ddurbin@tfn.net > wrote:

> On 23, 7:18 am, "Qui si parla Campagnolo" <p...@vecchios.com>
> wrote:
>> Silca.....everything on it is replaceable, brass head, lasts forever.

> When you buy a Silca, make sure you buy a supply of replacement parts
> and keep them handy. The body will last forever and the head will
> last forever, but you will need to replace gaskets and washers with
> maddening regularity.
>
> Make sure you get to the club ride early, if you do buy a Silca, since
> after the first month or so you will spend a lot of time trying to
> pump your tires with one hand while holding the head on with the
> other.
>
> I got rid of my Silca years ago and replaced it with a cheap Top Dog-
> type pump. I have had it for close to ten years and have never had to
> replace anything on it.

I've had a Silca for almost 30 years now. I've gone through about a
dozen gaskets at ~$1 a pop, one leather piston washer (about $3, IIRC)
and a new piece of hose (~$0.75). Last year I picked up a UBS Silca
repair kit on eBay for about $20 with several brass heads, a dozen gaskets,
another dozen leather washers, and a number of other parts. Ought to
last the rest of my life, I figure.

--

John (john@os2.dhs.org)

Date: 23 Mar 2007 17:57:38
From: nash
Subject: Re: The last floor pump?

Date: 23 Mar 2007 11:01:50
From: Roger Zoul
Subject: Re: The last floor pump?

Olebiker wrote:
:: On 23, 7:18 am, "Qui si parla Campagnolo" <p...@vecchios.com >
:: wrote:
::: Silca.....everything on it is replaceable, brass head, lasts
::: forever.
::
:: When you buy a Silca, make sure you buy a supply of replacement parts
:: and keep them handy. The body will last forever and the head will
:: last forever, but you will need to replace gaskets and washers with
:: maddening regularity.
::
:: Make sure you get to the club ride early, if you do buy a Silca,
:: since after the first month or so you will spend a lot of time
:: trying to pump your tires with one hand while holding the head on
:: with the other.
::
:: I got rid of my Silca years ago and replaced it with a cheap Top Dog-
:: type pump. I have had it for close to ten years and have never had
:: to replace anything on it.

Damn!

Date: 23 Mar 2007 06:40:41
From: DanKMTB@gmail.com
Subject: Re: The last floor pump?

On 23, 8:37 am, "Roger Zoul" <rogerzo...@hotmail.com > wrote:
> Qui si parla Campagnolo wrote:
> :: On 23, 4:52 am, "Roger Zoul" <rogerzo...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> ::: My floor pump had part of the handle come off so that now when I
> ::: pump my tires, I get hand discomfort. Plus, the dial is down near
> ::: the floor where I can't see it (sorry, that's life).
> :::
> ::: Assuming I'd never want to buy another pump again, what's the next
> ::: one?
> ::
> :: Silca.....everything on it is replaceable, brass head, lasts forever.
>
> Hmm....that sounds like what I'm after, but I can't find one with the gauge
> up near the top.

Is a Silca and a $5 pair of CVS eyeglasses hanging next to the pump,
just for viewing the guage when pumping out of the question?
My dad, not wanting to have to carry glasses, has taken to leaving a
set of those in the few places he may need them (i.e. one in the shop,
one on the table next to the couch where he reads the paper, one in
the trucks glovebox).

Date: 23 Mar 2007 11:03:06
From: Roger Zoul
Subject: Re: The last floor pump?

DanKMTB@gmail.com wrote:
:: On 23, 8:37 am, "Roger Zoul" <rogerzo...@hotmail.com > wrote:
::: Qui si parla Campagnolo wrote:
::::: On 23, 4:52 am, "Roger Zoul" <rogerzo...@hotmail.com > wrote:
:::::: My floor pump had part of the handle come off so that now when I
:::::: pump my tires, I get hand discomfort. Plus, the dial is down
:::::: near the floor where I can't see it (sorry, that's life).
::::::
:::::: Assuming I'd never want to buy another pump again, what's the
:::::: next one?
:::::
::::: Silca.....everything on it is replaceable, brass head, lasts
::::: forever.
:::
::: Hmm....that sounds like what I'm after, but I can't find one with
::: the gauge up near the top.
::
:: Is a Silca and a $5 pair of CVS eyeglasses hanging next to the pump,
:: just for viewing the guage when pumping out of the question?
:: My dad, not wanting to have to carry glasses, has taken to leaving a
:: set of those in the few places he may need them (i.e. one in the
:: shop, one on the table next to the couch where he reads the paper,
:: one in the trucks glovebox).

Yeah, I think that's out of the question. Performance advertises these
pro-quality pumps. Perhaps one of them will do. I can return it if I find
it ratty.

Thanks, everyone.

Date: 23 Mar 2007 05:18:12
From: Qui si parla Campagnolo
Subject: Re: The last floor pump?

On 23, 4:52 am, "Roger Zoul" <rogerzo...@hotmail.com > wrote:
> My floor pump had part of the handle come off so that now when I pump my
> tires, I get hand discomfort. Plus, the dial is down near the floor where I
> can't see it (sorry, that's life).
>
> Assuming I'd never want to buy another pump again, what's the next one?

Silca.....everything on it is replaceable, brass head, lasts forever.

Date: 23 Mar 2007 14:05:27
From: Larry Dickman
Subject: Re: The last floor pump?

In article <1174652292.674915.155190@p15g2000hsd.googlegroups.com >,
"Qui si parla Campagnolo" <peter@vecchios.com > wrote:

> On 23, 4:52 am, "Roger Zoul" <rogerzo...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > My floor pump had part of the handle come off so that now when I pump my
> > tires, I get hand discomfort. Plus, the dial is down near the floor where I
> > can't see it (sorry, that's life).
> >
> > Assuming I'd never want to buy another pump again, what's the next one?
>
> Silca.....everything on it is replaceable, brass head, lasts forever.

Yes, it must be boring being a Silca factory worker, assembling the
same, antiquated pump design day after day, year after year.

Date: 23 Mar 2007 17:52:34
From: nash
Subject: Re: The last floor pump?

"Qui si parla Campagnolo" <peter@vecchios.com > wrote in message
news:1174652292.674915.155190@p15g2000hsd.googlegroups.com...
> On 23, 4:52 am, "Roger Zoul" <rogerzo...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>> My floor pump had part of the handle come off so that now when I pump my
>> tires, I get hand discomfort. Plus, the dial is down near the floor
>> where I
>> can't see it (sorry, that's life).
>>
>> Assuming I'd never want to buy another pump again, what's the next one?
>
> Silca.....everything on it is replaceable, brass head, lasts forever.

Right, I have had mine for 20 years. Nothing broken yet. knock on wood

Date: 23 Mar 2007 08:37:50
From: Roger Zoul
Subject: Re: The last floor pump?

Qui si parla Campagnolo wrote:
:: On 23, 4:52 am, "Roger Zoul" <rogerzo...@hotmail.com > wrote:
::: My floor pump had part of the handle come off so that now when I
::: pump my tires, I get hand discomfort. Plus, the dial is down near
::: the floor where I can't see it (sorry, that's life).
:::
::: Assuming I'd never want to buy another pump again, what's the next
::: one?
::
:: Silca.....everything on it is replaceable, brass head, lasts forever.

Hmm....that sounds like what I'm after, but I can't find one with the gauge
up near the top.