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re:Using a Track Pump as a Shock Pump?
In category Tech issues
Written by DavT

Is it possible to use my Blackburn Track/Floor pump with its built in air pressure gauge as a Shock Pump to inflate my Mazocchi Bomber air suspension forks to about 40 psi.

Many thanks for any comments

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re:Recommended high-volume floor-type bicycle pumps?
In category Tech issues
Written by bowhack

Our trusty floor bicycle pump is falling apart after many years of use, mostly for maintaining automobile tire pressure.

So, I'm looking to replace it with a *high-volumetric-capacity* floor-type hand bicycle pump.

What brands/models are recommended based on durability/reliability, volumetric capacity, accuracy of built-in pressure gauge, etc.?

[Note that I am NOT interested in a portable car

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re:Electric tire pumps?
In category Tech issues
Written by Liff

Just wondering why there don't seem to be any commercially available electric air pumps for bike tires. The convenience is obvious and I imagine that even with a digital pressure guage and a way to cutoff the air after a given pressure is reached, it shouldn't be that expensive. Given that tires often lose pressure between rides, this seems like a product that a lot of people would appreciate and

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re:Width of Sew-Up Tires
In category Tech issues
Written by dogson

Where can I find a reference that describes the diameter or width of sew-ups?

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re:Presta valve stems keep blowing
In category Tech issues
Written by lil swimmer782

I keep getting holes at the juncture of the tube and the perpendicular rubber attachment to the threaded metal sleeve.

Question:

Am I inserting the valve stem incorrectly? I try to align the stem perfectly centered and perpendicular to the rim.

Also, I asked my lbs how tight to turn the ring over the stem threads, and they said "not tight at all: leave it a little loose".

Am I missing somethi

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