Let me come to the defense of Zefal. While both are adequate as frame pumps, the better Zefal frame pumps have the thumb lock positive engagement and I find it quicker to get to 120 psi with a Zefal HP. As to floor pumps, the Zefal Double Shot is aptly named - it will inflate to a given pressure about twice as fast as anything else. I've had a Double Shot for over ten years and never been tempted to change.
Regards,
Jerry Moos
Houston, TX
> In a message dated 3/9/04 10:12:58 AM Pacific Standard Time,
> stevens@veloworks.com writes:
>
> > >Previously used zefals, figured its time to get a real pump.
> >
> >
> > For functionality, the Zefal IS the real pump.
> >
>
> For the 1st ten years that I rode real racing bikes with sew ups, I didn't
> have a floor pump at all. I used the old fashioned flat top Silca with a
Campy
> steel head and always got over 100 psi with no problems. I was NEVER able
to
> get that kind of pressure with a Zefal. O course, the Zefal does have the
> advantage of being aluminum, if you drop it, it can get a nice big ol'
dent.
> Of course, when I finally got a Silca floor pump, I wondered why I hadn't
> gotten it ages ago...
> Stevan Thomas
> Alameda, CA