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Our best selling “Trigger Grip” inflator. Easy to use with built in safety feature and trigger inflation. Works with ALL Genuine Innovations CO2 refill cartridges (except 45 gram). Comes with one 16g non-threaded CO2 cartridge.
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286 of 297 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Especially on a tour or group ride, this is the difference between a cool fix and cursing loudly
March 25, 2008
Amazon Verified Purchase
First, a bit of advice: Always carry a hand pump in addition to your CO2 pump. The CO2 pump is really ideal for when hand pumping starts to get difficult as pressure builds in the tire, but not by itself. Some will try to shave grams of weight off their rides by not carrying a multitool and a hand pump amongst other necessities, but take it from a veteran of countless tours and avid rider of decades that it would be better to head out with a CamelBak or handlebar bag full of everything you might need from Clif Bars to band aids, a windbreaker, and a multitool than to be perhaps a whole pound lighter. Besides, there's a saying that is growing in popularity amongst cyclists: If you want to shave weight off your ride, start with the rider. Your ride, your comfort, and your endurance will all be far better if you're better equipped.
A cartridge pump isn't really a necessity, but it's a great item to have because flat tires most often happen in wet weather, or on a group ride or tour when your flat or your friend's flats can hold up a whole group of people or hinder your enjoyment of the day. I usually carry extra cartridges, tubes, and patches to help friends or even strangers who brought nothing. And whether for myself or another rider in need, I much rather get going quickly with the pull of a trigger than be pumping the tire by hand for at least ten minutes, tiring myself out for nothing.
But you will need the handpump to start out the tube, and should use it to quickly do a pumping until it starts to get hard to move the pump, THEN use the CO2 inflator for the hard part. By using the hand pump first, you can inflate the tire fully using only one cartridge instead of two or three.
Also note that--using a mountain bike tire as an example--while the first cartridge will bring the pressure in a mountain bike tire up to perhaps as high as 40 psi, that doesn't mean a second cartridge will give you up to 80 psi. In fact, that second cartridge might only give you another 10 psi, bringing you up to 50 psi--which is fine for a mountain bike ride, but no good for a road ride. Use another cartridge fully, and it will be exponentially less effective. Hense, the hand pump is a necessity to start out the tube and get a good bit of initial air in there, then finish off with one more cartridge.
A road tire will pump up to 100 psi on one cartridge, one shot, on a warm day.
On a cold day, below 40F, the cartridge pump could be almost useless. I've had some luck with keeping the cartridges in a pocket close to my body so that they're warm when I use them, but can't say conclusively that it works. They will, of course, ice up as soon as the gas is released, but warm gas takes up more space--remembering Science 101 from junior high.
Know also that this pump is compatible with every kind of cartridge except 12 gram threadless--which are hard to find except for the air rifle cartridges that contain silicon. But they work best with 16 gram threadless, so you can use handle and all.
The locking switch is a great improvement over my old CO2 pump which didn't have this feature, so that you can still use that bit of air that may be left in a partially used cartridge.
Good luck finding Big Air cartridges in your local bike shop.
Anyway, glad I have this item. It works and has saved me a lot of time and frustration.
A cartridge pump isn't really a necessity, but it's a great item to have because flat tires most often happen in wet weather, or on a group ride or tour when your flat or your friend's flats can hold up a whole group of people or hinder your enjoyment of the day. I usually carry extra cartridges, tubes, and patches to help friends or even strangers who brought nothing. And whether for myself or another rider in need, I much rather get going quickly with the pull of a trigger than be pumping the tire by hand for at least ten minutes, tiring myself out for nothing.
But you will need the handpump to start out the tube, and should use it to quickly do a pumping until it starts to get hard to move the pump, THEN use the CO2 inflator for the hard part. By using the hand pump first, you can inflate the tire fully using only one cartridge instead of two or three.
Also note that--using a mountain bike tire as an example--while the first cartridge will bring the pressure in a mountain bike tire up to perhaps as high as 40 psi, that doesn't mean a second cartridge will give you up to 80 psi. In fact, that second cartridge might only give you another 10 psi, bringing you up to 50 psi--which is fine for a mountain bike ride, but no good for a road ride. Use another cartridge fully, and it will be exponentially less effective. Hense, the hand pump is a necessity to start out the tube and get a good bit of initial air in there, then finish off with one more cartridge.
A road tire will pump up to 100 psi on one cartridge, one shot, on a warm day.
On a cold day, below 40F, the cartridge pump could be almost useless. I've had some luck with keeping the cartridges in a pocket close to my body so that they're warm when I use them, but can't say conclusively that it works. They will, of course, ice up as soon as the gas is released, but warm gas takes up more space--remembering Science 101 from junior high.
Know also that this pump is compatible with every kind of cartridge except 12 gram threadless--which are hard to find except for the air rifle cartridges that contain silicon. But they work best with 16 gram threadless, so you can use handle and all.
The locking switch is a great improvement over my old CO2 pump which didn't have this feature, so that you can still use that bit of air that may be left in a partially used cartridge.
Good luck finding Big Air cartridges in your local bike shop.
Anyway, glad I have this item. It works and has saved me a lot of time and frustration.
50 of 52 people found the following review helpful
By J. Morris
Reading the bike forums, I saw many recommended using CO2 inflaters at least once at home to work out any usage errors. Seeing there are inexpensive 12oz CO2 cartridges at a local sporting goods store, I bought a 5-pack to practice plus have some spares for my rides.
At home I see the 12oz cartridges are slightly shorter than the 16oz cartridge that came with the inflater. Will they fit snugly enough? Nope! I screwed one in quickly but the CO2 emptied into the plastic sleeve. But there's a trick! If I drop a penny into the sleeve so that it blocks the 12oz cartridge from sliding in too deep, the cartridge will now fit snugly against the pump head. It screwed in fine then. Just remember to screw it in quickly!
At home I see the 12oz cartridges are slightly shorter than the 16oz cartridge that came with the inflater. Will they fit snugly enough? Nope! I screwed one in quickly but the CO2 emptied into the plastic sleeve. But there's a trick! If I drop a penny into the sleeve so that it blocks the 12oz cartridge from sliding in too deep, the cartridge will now fit snugly against the pump head. It screwed in fine then. Just remember to screw it in quickly!
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this to go along with my Stop & Go tire repair kit. I bought it because it works with the 12g non threaded CO2 cartiges that are redily avaliable at sporting good stores. Seems well made and easy to use. I have tested it useing a non threaded 12g and it works good.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars
Was told product no longer available
I received a different Inflator which was inferior and still charged the price for the more expensive unit. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Alfred Montoya
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pump works great
Just a heads up that the pump in the picture isn't the one you will get...you will get the ones with the neon green color accents where you see gold on the photo shown.... Read more
Published 20 days ago by LTX Sports
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works so good my wife took it for herself.
I used this when I was replacing a tube at home as I wanted to try it. It worked perfectly. Air only comes out when the trigger is squeezed which is much nicer than the ones you... Read more
Published 26 days ago by bigbrian
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good product - With qualification
I have not actually used this product yet. It has gone into my under-seat bag, however, and is there for when it is needed. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jay
5.0 out of 5 stars
like it!!
the funny thing about this product is when i got it i went to Walmart and came to find out that they just got a new stock of the exact same item for the same price!! Read more
Published 2 months ago by tito
5.0 out of 5 stars
Forget all that work.
OK. I admit it, I have to ride a bicycle for exercise, but I have a fondness for gadgets too. This little gem saves me time and pumping action. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Duane G. Jacobs
3.0 out of 5 stars
Too big
As cyclists go, we like things that are small. This is simply too big to fit in an underseat bag with the tire levers, tubes, etc. There are better, smaller products out there.
Published 3 months ago by Alan Collier
5.0 out of 5 stars
perfect tool for scooters
I was using old generation ultraflate 2 since it was stolen. One 12 gr tube is enough for a scooter tire
Published 3 months ago by kerem barut
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good for emergency
Having had problems with other co2 inflators in the past, I immediately tested the item for functionality. It worked perfectly! I carry it for emergency tire inflation.
Published 3 months ago by Bob
4.0 out of 5 stars
Cool
I would say to buy this item . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Published 3 months ago by William Lewis
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