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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 06:54 PM
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Anyone using a device to fill the air shocks on a touring bike besides the $50 air pump from the MOCO?? I know high pressure is a bad idea.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 06:57 PM
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 07:02 PM
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Check out a high end bicycle shop. They have very small bicycle pumps in the $10 to $25 range that work well. Just be sure to get one for a Schroeder valve and not a Presta valve.

I have a couple mounted on my road bikes and have used them without any problem. Various types some have a 6" tube and some fit over the valve. The tube is the easiest to use.

If you are on I-40 east bound in Oklahoma there is a tank rack bag in the ditch with a new HD one in it with some other stuff. ^*#$(@$%.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 07:26 PM
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I got a small swhinn pump at Wallmart for maybe $10. Sanded the tip a little for a good tight fit. Works fine. Then I use a regular air gage to get correct pressure.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 07:28 PM
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I went to wallmart and spent 12.00 and it has a built in air gauge
 
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My MOCO pump has gone south and not that old either. Tnx Dawg.
 
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Cheap pump for basketball/football/soccer ball (looks like a big syringe) can be had for less than 5 bucks. And a low pressure tire gauge..... you're set.

I think you can also get one on ebay that has a guage on it for under $10.
 
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Bell bicycle pump at walmart. I think it was around 8 bucks with built in gauge.
 
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