Sheldon Brown wrote:
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> Steven L. Sheffield wrote:
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> > > But Silca's are a PITA pump to use compared
> >to a Zefal ... but they're a lot
> >> better looking, especially on a classic, lugged-steel frame.
>
> Chuck Schmidt wrote:
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> >The Silca is built for lightness primarily, and all its limitations are
> >a consequence of that. A racing part that might not be the best choice
> >for riders not interested in lightweight racing parts.
>
> Actually that's not quite it. The Silca is built
> for _speed_. A pump, like a bike, has a "gear"
> which is mainly related to the area of it's
> piston.
Well yes, it is a "Racing" pump afterall.
Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena, Southern California
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