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  • February 15, 2012 at 3:11 pm #15102
    arrieredupeleton

    I’ve recently dumped the mini-pump in favour of a CO2 inflator and cartridges. How many cartridges do you tend to take with you on say a 60 mile ride? I’ve been known to get a couple of punctures on shorter rides and would be a little nervous if I had no back up.

    Also, does anyone know a supplier of cheap cartridges (16g)?

    Thanks

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  • February 15, 2012 at 7:38 pm #665629
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    SideBurn

    Agree with the Ebay
    Agree with the Ebay suggestion; I got together with others to buy in bulk. However I only use them for journey to work and events. I would not ditch the pump. I have had problems with the valve freezing and all the air escaping again. Pumps are slow but reliable!

    February 15, 2012 at 4:05 pm #665627
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    arrieredupeleton

    Thanks guys. I’m using 16g
    Thanks guys. I’m using 16g threaded cartridges with a small air chuck inflator.

    I suppose there is no substitute for a pump after all. Don’t currently have something that slips into a jersey pocket that well though and don’t like them on the frame (the last one disappeared into some undergrowth).

    Anybody got any views on this: http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-track-bike/Blackburn-AirStik-SL-Mini-Pump/BLACPUMR260

    February 15, 2012 at 3:49 pm #665625
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    step-hent

    I always take a pump even if
    I always take a pump even if carrying cartridges – one pump will inflate as many tubes as you like! Cartridges are great for getting on the move quickly but my record for punctures in a single ride is more than double the number of cartridges I could carry, so I carry the pump anyway.

    +1 for buying unbranded cartridges – you can pick up a box of 30 for around £17. Do a google search for 16g CO2 cartridges and a bunch of possible suppliers come up.

    February 15, 2012 at 3:43 pm #665623
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    jimmo62

    Get the cylinders off ebay –
    Get the cylinders off ebay – much cheaper than LBS and/or branded ones.

    I take 2 plus a pump – if you pinch a tube while fitting you lose a whole cartridge. Also the pump allows you to inflate the tube a bit before you fit it.

    Having said that I have always been OK with 2 cylinders alone….

    February 15, 2012 at 3:38 pm #665621
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    Gkam84

    What type are you using and
    What type are you using and is it just the cartridges or do they go into a holder which then attaches to the valve?

    I used to use them, but switched back to a pump because of cost, i used to carry one loaded into the valve attachment and one spare

    February 15, 2012 at 3:34 pm #665619
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    Spofferoonie

    I concur, two cartridges is
    I concur, two cartridges is about right – I don’t think they’re very expensive from anywhere.

    February 15, 2012 at 3:32 pm #665617
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    charlie bravo

    2 cartridges – and I always
    2 cartridges – and I always still take a mini pump. Just ot be safe 😀

    Think I pay about 2 quid per cartridge from the LBS

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