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northshore · 11-30-2007, 09:41 AM

Any brands to stay away from, you like?

ghixon · 11-30-2007, 09:44 AM

Used a Hurricane for a few years. Worked great until I dropped it.

foofighter · 11-30-2007, 09:50 AM

you should have got one w/ your bike...but i've used a performance one and they've been good. i got a fox one when i got my bike

thebush · 11-30-2007, 09:50 AM

I think that quite a few of the fork / shock pumps are from the same manufacturer and have just been relabeled. I have 4 shock pumps and they're all the same. I know Topeak has a few unique models. Lately I've been grabbing the Wrench Force and Fox just because they have been within arms reach.

Frozen208 · 11-30-2007, 09:57 AM

I love my Topeak Pocket Shock DXG, the gauge is easy to read and the adjustable tube makes it easy to fit into different spaces and still see the gauge.

northshore · 11-30-2007, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by foofighter

you should have got one w/ your bike...but i've used a performance one and they've been good. i got a fox one when i got my bike

Never received one with the bike.

foofighter · 11-30-2007, 10:05 AM

no worries it's not expensive ken...stop by a LBS on the way home...

northshore · 11-30-2007, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by foofighter

no worries it's not expensive ken...stop by a LBS on the way home...

Was also looking at the Manitou brand as well. I'm not so keen on the Hurricane brand since that is exactly what I have for a tire pump and it just doesn't work that well.

jeffj · 11-30-2007, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Frozen208

I love my Topeak Pocket Shock DXG, the gauge is easy to read and the adjustable tube makes it easy to fit into different spaces and still see the gauge.

+1

Great little shock pump. Easy to fit in a jersey pocket or Camelbak too.

foofighter · 11-30-2007, 10:11 AM

do you have a marz fork? are they the ones with a different valve stem so you need to get an adaptor for that as well.

Hanzo · 11-30-2007, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by northshore

Was also looking at the Manitou brand as well. I'm not so keen on the Hurricane brand since that is exactly what I have for a tire pump and it just doesn't work that well.

I have that Manipoo one and have no problems with it. Be careful on the one you get because they are 2 kinds. A low pressure usually used for front shocks and a high pressure for rear shocks.

Pho'dUp · 11-30-2007, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by jeffj

+1

Great little shock pump. Easy to fit in a jersey pocket or Camelbak too.

+2. Just go buy one of these from your LBS. Path has 'em I know for sure.

The bleeder valve + Pressire Rite connector really works for eliminating pressure loss when you disconnect that pump.

http://www.topeak.com/2007/products/...etshockdxg.php

Chewyeti · 11-30-2007, 10:20 AM

i steal the clayster's FOX shock pump. nice gauge, nice bleed button. IIRC ~ 20 bucks on ebay.

northshore · 11-30-2007, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by foofighter

do you have a marz fork? are they the ones with a different valve stem so you need to get an adaptor for that as well.

Yes, it's a Marz fork but I am not aware of the different valve. Have to check this one out. Seems like the Topeak is the popular one with the STR folks here.

foofighter · 11-30-2007, 10:25 AM

just double check i recall someone at the Path mention that Marz forks have a different valve stem.

jeffj · 11-30-2007, 10:58 AM

Your Marz fork should have come with the adaptor. I use it on my Topeak DXG. Here are three pics. The first with the DXG with adaptor installed, the second with adaptor next to the pump and the third is a closeup of the adaptor.

northshore · 11-30-2007, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jeffj

Your Marz fork should have come with the adaptor. I use it on my Topeak DXG. Here are three pics. The first with the DXG with adaptor installed, the second with adaptor next to the pump and the third is a closeup of the adaptor.

Never got that either! Doh!

destroyer · 11-30-2007, 10:59 AM

I love my Top Peak I've had a few months and it worked great and it's easy to use.

The Marz adapter you're talking about is this:
http://www.universalcycles.com/shopp...ils.php?id=485

Jensons carries them but they have been out of stock lately. I called Adrenaline cycles when I needed one and they had one for $10. They screw in to the standard schrader valve.

EDit:

Oh and neither of my forks or bikes have came with the Marz air adaptor or a shock pump.

theclayster · 11-30-2007, 11:02 AM

like the yeti said...i love my fox pump...really easy to use and was only 20 bucks

Cableguy · 11-30-2007, 11:51 AM

Whatever brand you get, make sure they have good customer service. I had at least 2 break on me. Fox stopped working after 2 years. Topeak broke after only 2 months (3-4 uses), but they replaced it with no question asked.

11-30-2007, 09:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
northshore Aloha Brah!	Any recommendations for a shock pump? Any brands to stay away from, you like? __________________ Hawaiian Island Creations Ride it: dw-link.com/reasons

11-30-2007, 09:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
ghixon Look Ma - No hands!	Used a Hurricane for a few years. Worked great until I dropped it. __________________ The only reason people get lost in thought is because it's unfamiliar territory.

11-30-2007, 09:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
foofighter On the Mend	you should have got one w/ your bike...but i've used a performance one and they've been good. i got a fox one when i got my bike __________________ Pho'd Up: " Heart Rate Monitor + Road miles = fast. Chasing Neil, and Chris (Sar Boats) = Faster." www.coverageispersonal.com http://news.singletrackminded.com/

11-30-2007, 10:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
foofighter On the Mend	no worries it's not expensive ken...stop by a LBS on the way home... __________________ Pho'd Up: " Heart Rate Monitor + Road miles = fast. Chasing Neil, and Chris (Sar Boats) = Faster." www.coverageispersonal.com http://news.singletrackminded.com/

11-30-2007, 10:11 AM	#10 (permalink)
foofighter On the Mend	do you have a marz fork? are they the ones with a different valve stem so you need to get an adaptor for that as well. __________________ Pho'd Up: " Heart Rate Monitor + Road miles = fast. Chasing Neil, and Chris (Sar Boats) = Faster." www.coverageispersonal.com http://news.singletrackminded.com/

11-30-2007, 09:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
thebush hey mister - mimimimimi	I think that quite a few of the fork / shock pumps are from the same manufacturer and have just been relabeled. I have 4 shock pumps and they're all the same. I know Topeak has a few unique models. Lately I've been grabbing the Wrench Force and Fox just because they have been within arms reach.

11-30-2007, 09:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
Frozen208 No pain no gain	I love my Topeak Pocket Shock DXG, the gauge is easy to read and the adjustable tube makes it easy to fit into different spaces and still see the gauge.

11-30-2007, 10:20 AM	#13 (permalink)
Chewyeti Shrek must be destroyed	i steal the clayster's FOX shock pump. nice gauge, nice bleed button. IIRC ~ 20 bucks on ebay. __________________ -Aaron or Chewy 08 VOODOO Canzo 29er 08 Santa Cruz NOMAD "Dude, this brings back memories of the gay bar I went to!" - Rockinthecasbah

11-30-2007, 10:25 AM	#15 (permalink)
foofighter On the Mend	just double check i recall someone at the Path mention that Marz forks have a different valve stem. __________________ Pho'd Up: " Heart Rate Monitor + Road miles = fast. Chasing Neil, and Chris (Sar Boats) = Faster." www.coverageispersonal.com http://news.singletrackminded.com/

11-30-2007, 10:59 AM	#18 (permalink)
destroyer I build jumps	I love my Top Peak I've had a few months and it worked great and it's easy to use. The Marz adapter you're talking about is this: http://www.universalcycles.com/shopp...ils.php?id=485 Jensons carries them but they have been out of stock lately. I called Adrenaline cycles when I needed one and they had one for $10. They screw in to the standard schrader valve. EDit: Oh and neither of my forks or bikes have came with the Marz air adaptor or a shock pump.

11-30-2007, 11:02 AM	#19 (permalink)
theclayster Senior Member	like the yeti said...i love my fox pump...really easy to use and was only 20 bucks

11-30-2007, 11:51 AM	#20 (permalink)
Cableguy Member	Whatever brand you get, make sure they have good customer service. I had at least 2 break on me. Fox stopped working after 2 years. Topeak broke after only 2 months (3-4 uses), but they replaced it with no question asked.

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