homsie
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Loc: San Ramon, CA
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Re: CO2 with a mini pump as a backup
05/25/05 10:22 PM (162.115.172.121)
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I actually use this CO2 inflator Innovations Ultraflate Plus CO2 Inflation System:
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=16498&subcategory_ID=4362 because it's capable of using threaded or unthreaded 16g or 12g cartridges. It's quite a bit bigger than the threaded heads that are available, but it does fit in my wedge saddle bag with the tube, patch kit, schraeder/presta adapter, tire irons, and 3 cartridges. I store one of the cartridges upside down in the inflator. Also, I use a 12g cartidge and then I top off with a 2nd 12g cartridge. There is a locking switch that keeps the remaining CO2 for the next flat..works great.
I use a Torelli Aria mini pump. It takes a lot to get the correct pressure, but it's just there for backup. It's more than sufficient to get enough air in the tire and make it to a gas station or limp home.
James
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