Bicycle pump or air compressor ?

[ArmyJoe]

I'm getting annoyed with looking for 75-cents every time need to top off the tires. I was wondering how well a heavy-duty bicycle pump would work when adding a few pounds of pressure or if I need to look into an inexpensive air compressor.

 

[RoadHammer]

go for a cheap compressor, with the cigarette lighter plug in..

 

[fastfraser]

go for a cheap compressor, with the cigarette lighter plug in..

:agree:Carry one on the :spyder2:

 

[tweeder]

Wow that sucks having to pay more for air than parking.

 

[SpyderWolf]

If you are stopping that often for air, it might also be time to look into using the Ride-On product.

 

[Lamonster]

:agree:

 

[Dudley]

If you are stopping that often for air, it might also be time to look into using the Ride-On product.

:agree: Ride-On is Right On! Have had it in my tires since January. No tire will maintaine constant air pressure, but Ride-On greatly reduces the need to "top out". Also, it's great tool for peace of mind riding...no air pump or tire repair kit to carry.

 

[johnboyjohn.pretious]

:agree: We have a product in the UK similar to rid on and since installing over a year ago my pressures front and rear have not changed !!
Dont need a pump now.

 

[ArmyJoe]

Thanks for the feedback. I think I'm going with the Campbell Hausfeld RP1200. Runs off 12 vdc and less than $20.

 

[Lowflyingowl]

Just stay away from the Slime compressors. Blew my power port out the first time I used it -- now I only plug it into my wife's car!

 

[sabunim5]

Just stay away from the Slime compressors. Blew my power port out the first time I used it -- now I only plug it into my wife's car!

If you plugged it into the Spyder accessory outlet, that circuit is only 3 amps. The Slime compressor may draw more current than that, but I'm not sure. :dontknow:

 

[Lowflyingowl]

If you plugged it into the Spyder accessory outlet, that circuit is only 3 amps. The Slime compressor may draw more current than that, but I'm not sure. :dontknow:

Slime is supposed to draw only 3 amps, but I've seen many reviews where they are infected with shorts.