| Re: Recommended high-volume floor-type bicycle pumps?
"Rick Onanian" <spamsink@cox.net> wrote in message
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> On Thu, 07 Aug 2003 16:25:49 GMT, F1 <formulaben@removethisearthlink.net>
> wrote:
> > I just bought an air compressor at Sears for $119.95 (now on sale for
and
> > it goes up to 125 psi and will work with all other air tools. I was
>
> Two issues:
>
> 1. Presta valves are a bitch to do with these compressors. I
> am in the roofing business and run 8 high-volume high-pressure
> roofing guns off of one compressor; but I can never seem to
> get the 140psi in the tanks to result in 125psi in my presta
> road tire.
>
> Unless anybody's found a presta nozzle that I can attach to
> the compressor.
>
> 2. The quality of the air in compressors with tanks can be
> less than perfect. You may find moisture is being pumped
> into your tire...and sometimes it's pretty icky moisture,
> not just clean water.
>
> It's fine for my beast of a mountain bike, but my refined
> road bike deserves better! 
>
> --
> Rick Onanian
Getting a presta nozzle to fit on the air nozzle shouldn't be a big problem.
If you're worried about contamination in the air lines, there are several
air-line cleaners available. They filter moisture and oil from the line.
If you're needing 140psi, then yes that compressor is not for you. I have
found mine very handy...good luck.
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