On any list of the highest quality equipment, Silca will always be at the top! I can honestly say that every time I have purchased any Silca product or part, that purchase will become my favorite for that particular product or use case. Great video!
Very good & honest review 👍🏽 Out of curiosity and especially for the same reason you were describing (often deflate&inflate based on surface) why not to use co2 inflators instead of mini pumps?
lot of reviews say the rubber cap is not secure and things get in like dirt and the hose can fall out, is this your experience ? Is the rubber cap reliable?
Cannondale dirt mini pump is a cheaper alternative with almost an identical design, including the quick detach lever head. I've been using it for gravel in a similar way over 2 years without issue.
I love this pump but the one big flaw is the top cap cover. It needs to cover the complete head rather than just the pump chuck. big let down from Silca
@@SpinAnGrin yes the cap prevents dirt getting into the air port. But the bit I mean is the whole chuk assembly that attaches to the hoze. I've sold it but fitting an old inner tube over the complete end with it clued one end.
@@SpinAnGrinsome have reported it coming adrift from the pump leading to dirt and water ingress. It's very dissapointing for such an expensive piece of equipment.
Yep, it's the older 2020 Crux. I kinda prefer the TCX still, I preferred the higher riding position due to the higher BB. But the Crux is much lighter. On a long flat ride, I'd use the TCX. On a hilly it technical route the Crux would wipe the floor with it
On any list of the highest quality equipment, Silca will always be at the top! I can honestly say that every time I have purchased any Silca product or part, that purchase will become my favorite for that particular product or use case. Great video!
Same. To the point that when I want something now, I check to see if Silca make one...and if I can justify the $$$
Very good & honest review 👍🏽 Out of curiosity and especially for the same reason you were describing (often deflate&inflate based on surface) why not to use co2 inflators instead of mini pumps?
lot of reviews say the rubber cap is not secure and things get in like dirt and the hose can fall out, is this your experience ? Is the rubber cap reliable?
Mine has a different cap which is fine. I think it must be a newer version.
Cannondale dirt mini pump is a cheaper alternative with almost an identical design, including the quick detach lever head. I've been using it for gravel in a similar way over 2 years without issue.
Uncanny resemblance actually. Same deal for Cannondale and Silca tire levers.
I love this pump but the one big flaw is the top cap cover. It needs to cover the complete head rather than just the pump chuck. big let down from Silca
I guess I know the bit you mean but I've personally never had any issues with it. Does yours not sit tight on it
@@SpinAnGrin yes the cap prevents dirt getting into the air port. But the bit I mean is the whole chuk assembly that attaches to the hoze. I've sold it but fitting an old inner tube over the complete end with it clued one end.
I'll keep an eye on that bit now, thanks
@@SpinAnGrinsome have reported it coming adrift from the pump leading to dirt and water ingress. It's very dissapointing for such an expensive piece of equipment.
Mine has a completely different and more substantial cap which covers the whole end and holds closed tightly. They may have changed this recently.
I have a 700x32 tire and another bike 700x38, does this work for both?
As long as they both have the same valve types then yes it will be fine
Like your rear wheel mud guard what make is it ?
It's called an "Ass saver" just straps around the rear stays with rubber straps
The king of mini pumps for a reason.
i run the impero ultimate 2. on all my bikes. best there is!
What bike is that in the background?
It's a Giant TCX 🙌
What is the S-Works you have in the pump video? Is that a Crux? If so, how does it compare to the TCX in your experience?
Yep, it's the older 2020 Crux. I kinda prefer the TCX still, I preferred the higher riding position due to the higher BB. But the Crux is much lighter.
On a long flat ride, I'd use the TCX. On a hilly it technical route the Crux would wipe the floor with it
@@SpinAnGringood to know, thank you.
45secs how many psi did you get?
About 35 in those
Ps don’t forget the “quick chuck” … AWESOME … NO MORE unscrewing the valve core AFTER you’ve just pumped up. A tyre ..