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DSN_klr650@egroups.com, "Karl Raupp" wrote:
> > 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
well
> and is as reliable as a pump can be. Lighter and packs smaller too.
>
> FWIW
> Karl
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