Chamber floor pumps for tubeless - worth it?
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i dont have any experience with them, but my 3gal compressor struggles with alot of tubeless tire setups(makes me question how well the little chambers on those pumps really work), the ones it was work on so has my high volume pump . . . . i find i just go out to the garage where my monstrosity sits and use that, if its not enough then i give up and pay someone to do it.
get the cheap compressor - note that the park tool inflator is more expensive than an actual harbor freight pancake....
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B005Z4D66Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.harborfreight.com/6-gallon-15-hp-150-psi-professional-air-compressor-62511.html
JDurk
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If you don't own a compressor or plan to change tires while traveling, it probably is a good thing to have. I've been lucky enough to seat most tires recently with a regular floor pump. I do have a compressor if necessary and use this with it. https://www.prestacycle.com/product/prestaflator-presta-schrader-bicycle-inflation-tool/
Paul H
Fearless OOS Poser
I have a cheap compressor and its fine for my needs but since I don't have it running or hooked up all the time, kinda of a pain to fire her up when I need it. Freakin loud too.
I have thought about buying those pumps but how often would I need it? If I didn't already own a stand alone floor pump, I would prolly consider one of those.
I have thought about buying those pumps but how often would I need it? If I didn't already own a stand alone floor pump, I would prolly consider one of those.
I've used the Bontranger FlashCharger on road, CX, XC MTB and plus tires with high success. Once in a while I couldn't get the bead to seat, but that was always on non-tubeless specific rims.
Yeah, my regular floor pump needs to be replaced so that's why i'm thinking the chamber pump route. I'm also concerned about the noise of a compressor because i work on my bikes in the basement and often after the kiddo goes to bed. It also looks like twice as expensive to go compressor with the hose & inflator not included.
you could get a regular pump, and an air can.
https://www.harborfreight.com/5-gallon-portable-air-tank-65594.html
there are also some plans around for using soda bottles.
Jmann
Never gonna let you down.
I have the lenzyne. It’s ok. It works fine to seat tires but can be annoying as a regular pump. You have to fill the chamber along with the tire, so it takes longer to pump. Although once you pump one tire you can lock the pressure and move to another tire, which makes the second tire faster to pump. Not sure if that makes sense. I bought it when I was living in an apartment and wanted to reduce clutter, which in that sense worked great.
get an oiled compressor, much quieter than the little oilless guys that most people buy, (also a bit more $$$)
something like this guy https://www.harborfreight.com/8-gal-2-hp-125-psi-oil-lube-air-compressor-68740.html can be had with coupon for <$90 iirc. just make sure to keep oil in it :O
Dave Taylor
Rex kwan Do
I find that certain tires are set up better.
When my compressor doesn't work, I take the presta valve out and try then.
It usually works to seat the bead, then I just put my finger over the stem until I get the presta back in.
Worst cast, I burn a Co2. I've never had that fail unless the valve was clogged with stans goop.
yup i take the valve core out, pretty much all the time when using my compressor, my 60gal has yet to fail me, but if it does i figure ill offload the legwork . . .
I forgot about this too... Homemade inflator...
https://www.cxmagazine.com/diy-air-compressor-tubeless-tires-seat-2-liter-soda-bottle
https://www.cxmagazine.com/diy-air-compressor-tubeless-tires-seat-2-liter-soda-bottle
MannyL358
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I picked this puppy up a few months ago not expecting much but it turned out to be an awesome pump. It has a chamber you pump up with a release valve. It has a very long hose and is built like a tank.
This link gives a small kickback to Jorba. ( Amazon Link)
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This link gives a small kickback to Jorba. ( Amazon Link)
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B071G6127N/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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In the same boat, most times when I need the air compressor it’s after kid bedtime and the pancake is loud as heck. That said, the compressor came with a little schrader air chuck and with a .50 cent presta adapter it works fine. The only other thing I use it regularly for is non locking grips and occasionally putting air in the car tires.
Currently the reverse of you, I have the pancake but have been looking at the HV pumps. Wally World sells a Bell HV for like $18 but reviews are mixed.
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