|   How many dang pumps do I need??? | Mowerman
Dec 16, 2002 6:06 AM | | got a new FS bike with a Marzocchi MXC Air in front
and a Fox Float R in back. The manuals for each shock
recommend purchasing special pumps, a fox pump and a
marzocchi pump. Do I really need these? Will I end
up owning three pumps? a tire pump, a front shock
pump and a rear shock pump?
Is there one pump that does it all?
thanks in advance for your help. |
| At least three! | GirchyGirchy
Dec 16, 2002 7:07 AM | | Don't forget a frame pump! :)
You should be able to get away with just one shock pump, if the threadings on the Schrader valves for both the front and rear shocks are the same. If I'm not mistaken, Marzocchi forks are low pressure, not sure about the Fox rear shock. If it's low pressure too, you could get away with a 100psi shock pump...if the Fox is high pressure, just get a 300psi pump, and you can use it for both. You might just want to get a 300psi anyway, in case you later get a high-pressure front fork...that way you wouldn't have to buy yet another pump :)
I use a TotalAir shock pump, but from looking at pictures, it's identical to the Manitou shock pump. It works great.
When I got my Duke XC, I was hoping I could use my Silca floor pump on it...but noooooooo, the threading for shock Schrader valves is different from on tires, so the Silca end wouldn't thread onto it.
Brian |
| At least three! | Edoc
Dec 16, 2002 9:41 PM | | Hmm, I'm not sure, but the Marzocchi may need a special pump just for it. I'm not really sure though, I use the physical springs.
-Edoc |
| A high pressure pump will work... | shiggy
Dec 17, 2002 8:38 AM | | ...but 1-2psi makes a big difference in a 'zoke and it is much easier to use their pump. |
| If you don't flat often and are willing to put up with mediocrity... | næstep
Dec 16, 2002 8:44 AM | | X-Fusion makes a dual use mini pump for both shocks and tires. Supergo was selling them for a while, but I don't see them there any more.
Now, it's a great idea and all, but is poorly executed.
Pros: It's relatively compact. It's got a short hose to make fill-ups less awkward. It works.
Cons: Doesn't attach to Presta valves well; I've overcome that by threading in one of those $1.99 Schrader to Presta adapters. Takes forever to fill up a tire on the order of 300 strokes. Not the smoothest pumping action in the world. No guage.
Given all that, I don't flat often, and have never had my air suspension blow out on me on the trail. This pump is a good trade-off of portability at the expense of convenience. If I'm riding a new shock or tuning my suspension, I'll take my regular shock pump along.
For me it has proved its usefulness and was $15 well spent. It's got my conditional recommendation.
næstep |
| hmmm, it seems that I have 23... | club
Dec 16, 2002 2:35 PM | | one on each of 16 bikes
two silca track pumps, skinny original for road, big fattie for MTB
a cheap schrader track pump in my 4x4 for emergencies, with a presta adaptor and a couple of bike tubes for rescuing hapless riders
another track pump, silca guts with a certified 3al/2/5v tube that some ti geek put together, I've never used it, ebay fodder someday
and 3 shock pumps, original RS needle end, two big hi pressure ones for various shocks..think that's 23
and I only have one bike that needs a shock pump, it's got a judy with arlo englund air cartridges
whoops, make that 24, found a shortie tire pump in my messenger bag |
| Sounds about right... | shiggy
Dec 16, 2002 4:24 PM | | ..plus a couple of back-ups and a few broken pumps. |
| 2-3 | kgg
Dec 16, 2002 7:45 PM | | One tire pump for your pack, one tire pump for the garage so you don't go crazy pumping tires with that stupid tiny pack pump, one shock pump. The 300 psi gauge doesn't really work on the Marz, but you can use the pump anyway. I just let all the air out and then count the number of strokes. Find a number that makes you happy annd stick with it. If you always let the air out first, it should work. |
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