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Thread: Air shock Pump?

  1. 10-22-2010 #1
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    Air shock Pump?

    So i am looking at the KHS with an air shock. i know that you need a special pump for these. my question is, do these bikes come with this pump from the factory? or will i need to buy one somewhere else.
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  2. 10-22-2010 #2
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    I bought a Stumpjumper and the LBS supplied one but I dont think thats the norm. If you do have to buy one you can probably get a good deal from the LBS when you pick up your bike. If not you can get a Fox shock pump at Jensens for $30.
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  3. 10-22-2010 #3
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    Trek supplies them with their bikes but lots of other brands don't. Any LBS will have one if you end up needing it. I think they run around $40-50 in the store, but you can probably find them cheaper online.
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