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Ronko

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May 16, 2012, 12:29:37 AM5/16/12
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http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/photos/pro-bike-chris-horners
-trek-madone-6-9-ssl/222553

See the link above for image. Cycling news yesterday said Chris
Horner rides with a small pump, I assume for training. As he's a top
professional, I assume he's using a pump that actually works. Can
anyone spot what brand and model this is? Thanks.

Ronko

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May 16, 2012, 1:16:28 AM5/16/12
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http://tinyurl.com/cw9lzz8

The above is a link to a larger image of the pump. I use a Lyzine road
which almost works, just looking for something better.

thanks

Rick

pastor...@lanaifaith.com

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May 17, 2012, 1:32:35 AM5/17/12
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"Ronko" <ronkr...@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:jovafe$kcr$1...@dont-email.me...
I have been using and have been happy with the performance bike hurricane
mini pump. Had it since 2003.
http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1031040_-1_1594008_20000_400032


Bertrand

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May 17, 2012, 11:03:17 AM5/17/12
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> http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/photos/pro-bike-chris-horners
> -trek-madone-6-9-ssl/222553
>
> http://tinyurl.com/cw9lzz8
>
> See the link above for image. Cycling news yesterday said Chris
> Horner rides with a small pump, I assume for training. As he's a top
> professional, I assume he's using a pump that actually works. Can
> anyone spot what brand and model this is? Thanks.

Horner's pump looks like a Bontrager, similar to this one:

http://bontrager.com/model/07839

Wayne

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May 17, 2012, 2:14:35 PM5/17/12
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On May 17, 10:03 am, "Bertrand" <bhstempo1ATcomcastDOT...@invalid.com>
wrote:
Very sponsor correct.

Ronko

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May 17, 2012, 5:48:46 PM5/17/12
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In article <jp33vf$j1t$1...@dont-email.me>,
bhstempo1ATc...@invalid.com says...
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>
>> http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/photos/pro-bike-chris-
horners
>> -trek-madone-6-9-ssl/222553
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/cw9lzz8
>>
>> See the link above for image. Cycling news yesterday said Chris
>> Horner rides with a small pump, I assume for training. As he's a
top
>> professional, I assume he's using a pump that actually works. Can
>> anyone spot what brand and model this is? Thanks.
>
>Horner's pump looks like a Bontrager, similar to this one:
>
>http://bontrager.com/model/07839
Yes, thank you, that is probably it. As its probably sponsor supplied I
am somewhat in doubt that it actually works well.

Peter Van Buren

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May 17, 2012, 6:00:55 PM5/17/12
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As Bertrand noted that looks like one of the Bontrager "Air Support"
pumps. I bought the MTB version for my mountain bike. I never tested
it and the first time I got a flat I discovered it did not work very
well. Air leaked out around the valve and I was lucky enough to get a
little bit of air in my tire for the ride home.

In my experience nothing beats the Toepeak Morph pumps. They are a bit
bulky, but the hose and foot brace make them very effective.
They are also priced less than the Bontrager models. The Toepeak floor
pumps work great too. Also, the one time I had to contact Toepeak for
support, I was very impressed with their customer service.


Peter.

Chalo

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May 17, 2012, 6:17:58 PM5/17/12
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Peter Van Buren wrote:
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> In my experience nothing beats the Toepeak Morph pumps. They are a bit
> bulky, but the hose and foot brace make them very effective.

Until a couple of years ago, I would have agreed with you. But the
Lezyne Micro Floor Drive pumps work just as well, without all the
plastic parts that break. And the screw-on chuck is more dependable.
And they're a little bit smaller.

Chalo

Chalo

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May 17, 2012, 6:14:43 PM5/17/12
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Are you using the good Lezyne mini pump or one of the tiny ones?

http://www.lezyne.com/hand-pumps#panel-7

If you want a mini pump that works well, this is about as good as it
gets.

Chalo

Ronko

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May 22, 2012, 4:32:34 AM5/22/12
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In article <05e000e7-429f-4f7c-8cc1-
7a0b8a...@l17g2000vbj.googlegroups.com>,
chalo....@gmail.com says...
I'm using the Leyzne Road Drive and it works as well as any small
pump for its size, but no better. I have an SKS pump about the same
size and they are equal in putting air in the tire, but the separate little
hose for the Lezyne is a nice feature and I've pulled the stem out of
the valve a couple of times with the SKS, could just be me.


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Ronko

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May 23, 2012, 1:55:09 PM5/23/12
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In article <ihrnr7515itt1vul3...@4ax.com>, phil@lee-
family.me.uk says...
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>Ronko <ronkr...@gmail.com> considered Tue, 22 May 2012 01:32:34
>I prefer a frame pump, as it's far easier to get the proper pressure.
>My favourite is the Zefal HPx, which is a good combination of weight
>and robustness, and easy to get decent pressure in a sensible
>timescale.
Yep, you're probably right. I just haven't broken down and gone to a frame
-pump but it makes sense for road bike tires.

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