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[Guildedagain]

Today it made sense to buy this.

The Cadillac of air pumps, steel, rubber, wood and brass.

I'm really pumped about this one.

Yesterday I realized all my tire pumps are junk or inadequate, I have trouble getting bicycle tires up past 20 psi, which isn't enough, even for this little peewee Stingray Jr, needs 45psi although the 70's vintage original Schwinn Westwind front tire and Stingray Grabber back tire might not like it.

 

[GGJaguar]

Yup. I bought this one new in 1977 when I first began racing. A real workhorse and I still use it.

 

[davismanLV]

The one I bought about 3 years ago has a plastic base where you put your feet to hold it while you pump, which has already broken. Cheap junk!!

 

[Guildedagain]

-I had been using this old pump for years, the hose really going bad so I replaced it only to realize it really is pretty tired, no puns intended.

Saving the air chuck from the swedged brass fitting, very thick brass.

This old chuck.

This old pump.

 

[GAD]

Man, that Schwinn takes me back.

 

[dadglasser]

I have to admire others' dedication. I gave up manuals a while back. Although this one was probably overkill, it has a memory, so I simply connect it, hit the switch, and it shuts itself off when it hits the chosen pressure.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RM5D9C3/

 

[RBSinTo]

Really handy especially if you have an inflatable travel guitar as well.
RBSinTo

 

[MartyG]

The one on the left is old faithful - had it for 30+ years or so. They did a fancy limited edition 100th anniversary model a few years ago) on the right) and I was prompted to pull the trigger when they offered a blowout special. I still use the old one more often.

Marty

 

[GAD]

Ignorant question: Are newer pumps more efficient at all?

 

[FNG]

Man, that Schwinn takes me back.

Yeah, that Schwinn is pretty cool.

Pics of the bike!

 

[davismanLV]

I had a Sting-Ray just like that!! What a cool bike!!

 

[GGJaguar]

Ignorant question: Are newer pumps more efficient at all?

Yes. This Park is much easier to pump and also requires fewer strokes than the Silca Pista in my other post. But I rarely use it because I prefer the Silca which is more tactile (if that makes sense).

 

[Guildedagain]

I ride this when I'm not riding the old clunkers, '91 Specialized Stumpjumper, near featherlight, LX/XT, it has Presta valves and Specialized Armadillo puncture - thorn - proof tires.

 

[dadglasser]

I have a Gary Fisher. For better or worse, I don't ride it any more.

 

[Guildedagain]

This is the Stingray Jr. with ape hangers robbed off sister bike Stingray Fair Lady, now switched back.

 

[GGJaguar]

This is giving me flashbacks (I worked in a Schwinn shop for 7 years).

 

[GAD]

That pic gives me so much anxiety.

 

[BradHK]

Staying with the vintage Schwinn theme...great for running errands with the fold out baskets



trip to the neighborhood wine shop...

 

[GAD]

Me and my Stingray circa 1973

 

[GAD]

BTW when it comes to vintage bikes, no one beats @hansmoust