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Bontrager's Air Support Plus is a life saver when you flat out in the field. Its auto-selecting head fits both Presta and Schrader heads with zero adjustments, while the flip lever locks on tight. It's dual action inflates just as quick as a larger pump while being super compact and lightweight. The folding handle is comfy and gives you great leverage, a clever mounting clip is included and there's even a built-in gauge for accurate inflation.
I purchased this pump to keep on my bicycle for emergency and use to top off air in tires before riding. The salesman recommended purchasing a CO2 inflating kit for emergencies and also recommended purchasing a floor pump. I chose this thinking it would be economical route. My tires recommend 60-80 psi. This becomes hard to pump between 40-50 psi. When pumping at higher pressure it is hard to hold it steady. Air leaks back out of presta valve and tire deflates.
Gift:
No
Dec
01
2010
4.0
Solid pump, more capacity would be nice
By JD of VA
from Richmond VA
About Me Avid Cyclist
Pros
Easy to Pump
Good Handle
Rugged
Cons
Tube Too Short
Best Uses
Mountain Bikes
Comments:
I've used this a 5-6 times, and it's solid enough, and the dual pumping action is a must, other wise this would take forever to pump. The dual head has come in very handy for folks with both a Sch. and Pres. valve. Head design required no adjustments, just fasten, secure, and pump. Only draw back is I personally would love to see it just a little bit longer and using less pumps but that's just me.
Gift:
No
Aug
11
2010
1.0
What a piece of garbage...
By Eric
from Charlotte, NC
About Me Avid Cyclist
Pros
Looks Great
Cons
Flimsy
Breaks
Best Uses
Keep In the Garage
Comments:
Look - I'm not saying this pump is all bad. I mean, it looks good and it's lightweight. Just don't try and use it to actually inflate a mountain bike tire! I kept this on my bike and used it all of 3 times before the bottom part of the handle literally burst into 4 different pieces (that you can't reassemble) and the little spring went flying into god-knows-where. For [$] What a flimsy piece of junk.
