When my Toppeak analog gauge finally fell apart after over ten years of heavy use my first thought was to get one exactly like it, but I was attracted to the feature on this gauge which allows you to release tire pressure while reading it as it drops and the fact that it has a single hole head which is compatible with both Presta and Schraeder. Months later, I couldn't be more pleased with this gauge.
When I look at the gauge on my
Lezyne Alloy Floor Drive Pump
as I'm pumping up the tires the gauge on the pump is fairly accurate, but you can't increase pressure by only a pound or three, and you can't decrease pressure with it at all. So when I overpumped the tire--as on most any floor pump--I would have to remove the pump from the valve, take a wild guess about how much air I should let out, and repeatedly use my old analog gauge to check it until it was roughly the pressure I wanted.
With this gauge I always put more pressure than I need in the tire, then remove the pump, measure the pressure--which is too high at that point--then press the button to measure the pressure as I use the release button to get it where I want it.
This would be a pain in the butt if it weren't for the swivel head on the gauge which allows me to point the display where I can easily see it rather than change the position of the tire or tilt my head to view it.
Overall this process has become quicker, easier, and more accurate due to this gauge. And it's a great benefit to other riders when I'm on a club ride or volunteering as a ride marshal in a community bicycle tour that with the flip of a switch I can change between Presta and Schraeder valves without having to take it apart or switch around any gaskets.
A lot of people will tell you that you don't need a gauge, that they can tell just by squeezing the tire. That's nonsense. I used to think that until I finally bought a gauge and found out that when my mountain bike tires feel rock hard by the squeeze test they actually have only about 25 psi in them when they should be at least 50 psi, and my road bike tires might feel rock hard at 60 psi when they should be 120 psi. For reference, your car tires only take about 35 psi.
And by the way, this is a great gauge to use on your car too. I check the tire pressure on my car at least every month, and more often when the seasons are changing. Sometimes I need to put more air in using the electric pump on my
Slime 50051 Safety Spair All-In-One 36 Piece Roadside Emergency Essential Kit
and sometimes I need to let out a pound or two of pressure. With this gauge, I don't have to guess how much air to let out when the pressure is too high, checking each tire multiple times until I have it right, or use the needle on the analog gauge to get an approximate pressure reading.
Whether on my bikes or in my car, inaccurate tire pressure can mean compromising fuel/power efficiency or traction, and with gas prices what they are these days even another three miles per gallon matters in my car, and incorrect pressure in bicycle tires make for a harder ride and lower endurance.
So instead of thinking that maybe this is a little over the top, I recommend you buy it. The price is certainly reasonable and I doubt you will regret it.
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 11.89 x 6.54 x 2.13 inches |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 0.11 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.09 x 1.77 x 1.38 inches |
| Item Weight | 65 Grams |
| Brand Name | Topeak |
| Warranty Description | Manufacturer |
| Model Name | Topeak TSG-02 |
| Color | Black/Grey |
| Material | Engineer Grade Polymer |
| Suggested Users | "" |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Topeak |
| Part Number | TSG-02 |
| Style | Does Not Apply |
| Included Components | Shop Tools |
| Outer Material | aluminum |
| Size | One Size |
| Sport Type | Cycling |
