which compressor to take for a transcontinental ?
Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2000 10:28 am
--- In DSN_klr650@egroups.com, "Karl Raupp" wrote:
well> > The cheap 'made in china' brands at the local super market looked > > a bit flimsy as far as durability goes. > > Are you talking about air compressors? If so, try taking a simple > bicycle hand pump along. I use a good quality double action one > (pumps air on both strokes) and it inflates very well. It'd take a > few minutes to pump up a completely flat rear tire, but it works
I'm with Karl on this one. I just bought one of those small double pump pumps. Works like a charm, very light, very small. Packs easily, should be hard to cause it to fail as oppossed to a compressor, especially when doing a long trip. I think it was about $20.00, they're sold at any bicycle shop, designed for mountain bikers I believe. If you haven't checked them out you really should. -Ed> and is as reliable as a pump can be. Lighter and packs smaller too. > > FWIW > Karl