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"Crack Pipe" Adapter

sgoehner

Jul 3, 08 19:13

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"Crack Pipe" Adapter	Can't Post

I need to pick one of these up as I just bought a disc cover and a set of HED 3's. None of my LBS's have them in stock and 2 of the 3 have suppliers that do not have them. Where can I find them online as I need to get one by next weekend?

Thanks in advance.

Dbeitel

Jul 3, 08 19:18

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Re: "Crack Pipe" Adapter [sgoehner] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Try this:

http://www.competitivecyclist.com/...el-1134_47_TRUE.html

DB

show pony

Jul 3, 08 19:39

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Re: "Crack Pipe" Adapter [sgoehner] [In reply to]	Can't Post

You might not need a crack pipe...they're bloody awful to use.

FWIW I run that exact set-up (H3 front, disc cover rear) and my Topeak Joe-Blow pump head fits both cavities fine, albeit with a suitable valve length. Do a search here as its been discussed many times...

What sort of pump do you have?

blood, sweat...and big gears

I hated every minute of training, but I said, ''Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.''
- Muhammad Ali

sgoehner

Jul 3, 08 20:06

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Re: "Crack Pipe" Adapter [show pony] [In reply to]	Can't Post

I have tried my pump and it does not fit in the opening. I have a Bontrager pump, so I have used a friends "pipe" and it wasn't too bad, but my pump just won't work.

show pony

Jul 3, 08 20:17

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Re: "Crack Pipe" Adapter [sgoehner] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Gotcha. I'm under the impression you might be able to change the pump head (and tube, and other bits) to a Joe-Blow. There have been threads on this within the last few weeks...

http://forum.slowtwitch.com/...=joe%20blow;#1863431
http://forum.slowtwitch.com/...=joe%20blow;#1845954

...amongst others.

Have you used a crackpipe before?

I only suggest the above as trying to inflate tyres using the crack-pipe by yourself is a PITA...definitely doable, but a pain nonetheless. Might cost you a little more but save you a heap of frustration. If you always have company to help, then no big biggie....

blood, sweat...and big gears

I hated every minute of training, but I said, ''Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.''
- Muhammad Ali

Pickles

Jul 4, 08 7:52

Post #6 of 8 (223 views)

Re: "Crack Pipe" Adapter [sgoehner] [In reply to]	Can't Post

What about a pump for when you flat during a race. Or will I still need a crack pipe for that?

Fast&Crooked

Jul 4, 08 8:06

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Re: "Crack Pipe" Adapter [Pickles] [In reply to]	Can't Post

auto-inflator heads are usually small enough, so there is no need for a crack pipe...

Orcaman

Jul 4, 08 9:09

Post #8 of 8 (187 views)

Re: "Crack Pipe" Adapter [sgoehner] [In reply to]	Can't Post

On my Hed 3's I have longer valves and then just attach a valve extender which enables me to use my regular pump head.

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