who uses a tire pressure gauge? - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-28T10:23:55Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/1198434:Topic:4321?commentId=1198434%3AComment%3A45159&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks for all the suggestion…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-11-09:1198434:Comment:452322009-11-09T15:58:35.745ZKanned Heathttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/KannedHeat
Thanks for all the suggestions! After reading this topic, I decided to order the SKS tire pressure gauge. I was surprised to see that it was available on Amazon (with free shipping)!<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001OMQK6Q?ie=UTF8&tag=baargusw-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001OMQK6Q">SKS Airchecker Digital Air Gauge/Pressure Regulator</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=baargusw-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B001OMQK6Q" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" width="1"></img> "…
Thanks for all the suggestions! After reading this topic, I decided to order the SKS tire pressure gauge. I was surprised to see that it was available on Amazon (with free shipping)!<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001OMQK6Q?ie=UTF8&tag=baargusw-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001OMQK6Q">SKS Airchecker Digital Air Gauge/Pressure Regulator</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=baargusw-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B001OMQK6Q" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;"/>" target="_blank"> I use a G.H. Meiser dial gaug…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-11-08:1198434:Comment:451872009-11-08T02:48:49.904ZGary Olsonhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/GaryOlson
I use a <a href="http://www.ghmeiser.com/bicycle.htm" target="_blank">G.H. Meiser dial gauge</a> - I decided to get one since my old Silca pump gauge is permanently stuck at 20 psi.<br />
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They work really well and the gauge holds the reading until you hit the pressure release valve. I know, digital is probably more accurate but I'm kinda old school and prefer the analog type read-out.<br />
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They cost about $10 - $15 and carry a lifetime warranty.
I use a <a href="http://www.ghmeiser.com/bicycle.htm" target="_blank">G.H. Meiser dial gauge</a> - I decided to get one since my old Silca pump gauge is permanently stuck at 20 psi.<br />
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They work really well and the gauge holds the reading until you hit the pressure release valve. I know, digital is probably more accurate but I'm kinda old school and prefer the analog type read-out.<br />
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They cost about $10 - $15 and carry a lifetime warranty. I use the new SKS Airchecker…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-11-07:1198434:Comment:451772009-11-07T17:07:41.991ZKatsu Tandahttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/KatsuTanda
I use the new SKS Airchecker that the fine folks at SKS gave me at Interbike. $25 msrp.<br />
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I found that my pump reads about 5psi high compared to the digital. The gauge is small enough to fit in a pocket but it just stays in my spare parts box in my car so its always at races. I typically set my pressure before pre-ride to what typically works for me given conditions and let out air as needed, or head back to the car and pump more in.…
I use the new SKS Airchecker that the fine folks at SKS gave me at Interbike. $25 msrp.<br />
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I found that my pump reads about 5psi high compared to the digital. The gauge is small enough to fit in a pocket but it just stays in my spare parts box in my car so its always at races. I typically set my pressure before pre-ride to what typically works for me given conditions and let out air as needed, or head back to the car and pump more in.<br />
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<a href="http://www.sks-germany.com/sks.php?l=en&a=product&i=2000">http://www.sks-germany.com/sks.php?l=en&a=product&i=2000</a> I'm using the Craftsman as we…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-11-07:1198434:Comment:451632009-11-07T14:37:43.394ZChris Mayhewhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/ChrisMayhew
I'm using the Craftsman as well. It does read differently than my trusty Silca but as Marc points out at least you can calibrate to that particular pump.<br />
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Get in the habit of squeezing your tires though. At some point you'll leave that pump at home or forget to charge your inflator and then what?<br />
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People freak out over the Craftsman. I bring it to 'cross practice and now everyone comes to my car to inflate their tires at races. It's pretty funny. I went and found one when I forgot to charge it…
I'm using the Craftsman as well. It does read differently than my trusty Silca but as Marc points out at least you can calibrate to that particular pump.<br />
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Get in the habit of squeezing your tires though. At some point you'll leave that pump at home or forget to charge your inflator and then what?<br />
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People freak out over the Craftsman. I bring it to 'cross practice and now everyone comes to my car to inflate their tires at races. It's pretty funny. I went and found one when I forgot to charge it at Granogue this year. I also use the Craftsman hand…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2009-11-07:1198434:Comment:451592009-11-07T14:00:12.475ZEric Goodsonhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/EricGoodson15
I also use the Craftsman handheld compressor pump, and like the rest of you, have attached a silka pump head. But I found that it leaked air slightly, so the digital gauge would not sit still and give me a consistent reading. So, I attached a more modern, clamping pump head and a nice long hose. You can attach whatever you want to the 1/4 inch Craftsman hose with this little lovely, a 3/16 barb splicer, available at any hardware supply in the plumbing section (see attached). PS, when cutting…
I also use the Craftsman handheld compressor pump, and like the rest of you, have attached a silka pump head. But I found that it leaked air slightly, so the digital gauge would not sit still and give me a consistent reading. So, I attached a more modern, clamping pump head and a nice long hose. You can attach whatever you want to the 1/4 inch Craftsman hose with this little lovely, a 3/16 barb splicer, available at any hardware supply in the plumbing section (see attached). PS, when cutting the old head off the Craftsman, the outer covering will fray if you don't wrap it in duct tape first. This is for shop use.
Race da…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-07-18:1198434:Comment:44792008-07-18T18:51:34.933ZJoshhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JoshPatterson
This is for shop use.<br />
Race day I've always gone by 'feel' rather than a definite pressure.<br />
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You may be right about the gauge being hard to read, though I won't know for sure until it shows up. Digital pressure gauges are available at most hardware stores, if need be I'll retrofit it.
This is for shop use.<br />
Race day I've always gone by 'feel' rather than a definite pressure.<br />
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You may be right about the gauge being hard to read, though I won't know for sure until it shows up. Digital pressure gauges are available at most hardware stores, if need be I'll retrofit it. The "pump" has been great. I…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-07-18:1198434:Comment:44772008-07-18T18:46:51.283ZUnovelocehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/ThomKneeland
The "pump" has been great. I already had a couple of tools that use the same battery and charger, so I didn't have to pony up for those. I know they are more expensive if you get the battery and charger by themselves. The best deal is to find a deal on the drill or other power tool that comes with the battery and charger. It winds up saving you about $30 and you'll get a new drill or whatever as well. Oh yeah, I also wound up using a much longer section of Silca hose with a Silca head. Mostly…
The "pump" has been great. I already had a couple of tools that use the same battery and charger, so I didn't have to pony up for those. I know they are more expensive if you get the battery and charger by themselves. The best deal is to find a deal on the drill or other power tool that comes with the battery and charger. It winds up saving you about $30 and you'll get a new drill or whatever as well. Oh yeah, I also wound up using a much longer section of Silca hose with a Silca head. Mostly just for blingy dingy factor. the #s look hard to read. not…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-07-18:1198434:Comment:44702008-07-18T18:11:33.836Zandrewhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/cyclocross
the #s look hard to read. not that digital is more accurate but there's no guessing on the #s. so you have a compressor to use it with? or do you plan to use it only as a deflator/gauge?
the #s look hard to read. not that digital is more accurate but there's no guessing on the #s. so you have a compressor to use it with? or do you plan to use it only as a deflator/gauge? I thought about going with th…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-07-18:1198434:Comment:44532008-07-18T17:32:06.956ZJoshhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JoshPatterson
I thought about going with the Craftsman but I decided to give this a try.<br />
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For race-day, I pump my tires up to 40 psi—which is always more than I'll actually run—and then do several warm up laps, letting air out until it feels right.<br />
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I'll report back with my impressions of the Prestaflator.<br />
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FYI: I believe you can buy the hose w/ the Silca head on it from Prestaflator and attach it to your portable…
I thought about going with the Craftsman but I decided to give this a try.<br />
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For race-day, I pump my tires up to 40 psi—which is always more than I'll actually run—and then do several warm up laps, letting air out until it feels right.<br />
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I'll report back with my impressions of the Prestaflator.<br />
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FYI: I believe you can buy the hose w/ the Silca head on it from Prestaflator and attach it to your portable Craftsman. i use the craftsman electric…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-07-18:1198434:Comment:44242008-07-18T03:33:01.815Zcx wrenchhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/timbrennan
i use the craftsman electric pump as well, i saw stu's in portland last year and had to get something like it. i cut the end of the hose off and stuck a Silca disc wheel 'crack pipe' in there w/ a zip-tie, so i can use it at the track too. that silly thing will get up to 185-190psi on a full charge! under 100psi the gauge reads to the tenth of a pound, so i guess it's pretty accurate. works for me...
i use the craftsman electric pump as well, i saw stu's in portland last year and had to get something like it. i cut the end of the hose off and stuck a Silca disc wheel 'crack pipe' in there w/ a zip-tie, so i can use it at the track too. that silly thing will get up to 185-190psi on a full charge! under 100psi the gauge reads to the tenth of a pound, so i guess it's pretty accurate. works for me...