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Just picked up a new floor pump after my Air Tower 5 crapped out on me at lunch. I know it's warranteed, but I have been disappointed with it ever since I had to replace the head on it a few months ago.
So, I searched for a new pump. I thought I was going to get a Silca, but two of the local shops recommended Lezyne. They said they are a great made pump and are quite similar to Silcas. They said they've been using them in the shop, and one shop packs them for race support. I decided to go with the one on the link below. I just tested it in the store, but I did like it. It screws on the stem (like the Silcas) instead of clamping on. The craftmanship is very nice. Not the fastest pump to get 120 psi in with, but I really liked how well it sealed to the stem and the fact that there is no chance of bending the tip of the presta valve which would happen fairly easily with the Blackburn. Plus, it looks like a fairly simple design, which means rebuildable and less to break.
I'll write a further update as I use it more, but if anyone's looking, this is one to consider. I had never heard of them until today.
Lezyne_floorpump
So, I searched for a new pump. I thought I was going to get a Silca, but two of the local shops recommended Lezyne. They said they are a great made pump and are quite similar to Silcas. They said they've been using them in the shop, and one shop packs them for race support. I decided to go with the one on the link below. I just tested it in the store, but I did like it. It screws on the stem (like the Silcas) instead of clamping on. The craftmanship is very nice. Not the fastest pump to get 120 psi in with, but I really liked how well it sealed to the stem and the fact that there is no chance of bending the tip of the presta valve which would happen fairly easily with the Blackburn. Plus, it looks like a fairly simple design, which means rebuildable and less to break.
I'll write a further update as I use it more, but if anyone's looking, this is one to consider. I had never heard of them until today.
Lezyne_floorpump