Re: my new tetra pro: Bikefanclub.com

I used a frame pump for years myself and like you (and countless others) positioned the pump just below (and inline) with the top tube. Just after I built up my Tetra Tri I used (for about two rides) one of those rubber/Velcro mounting brackets that wrap around the top tube and the frame. But I quickly nixed that after it raddled so much you could hear me coming for miles (especially down hill).

After some advice from a few fellow riders I tried the CO2 cartridge route. Now, since Iâ€™m a tri geek perhaps that makes a difference on preference but I have to say filling my tube up via a CO2 isâ€¦instantaneous. No frantic pumping trying to get back in the race, (or just get started again) just puncture cartridge and shazam, the tube is full to about 110psi. I mean it is very fast.

But if the cartridge thing is not your â€œthingâ€ then I would follow all the previous advice you received regarding the Topeak mount. Unlike the cartridge, with a pump youâ€™ll never run out of air.

Good/Safe riding and congratulations on the new ride.

Tom

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