Topeak Smart Gauge D2 ?

[rickcin]

I wanted to have a decent pressure gauge so I looked at the many reviews and bought the Topeak, seemed to be the best.

No matter what I check, tires, shocks or forks, I always do a double check and always get a different result, like about 10psi or so.

What is up with this? I am wondering if I am better off just going by the gauge on the shock pump and on my floor pump?

Members did say the Topeak is good once you get the hang of it however it seems to be very simple to me.

[wschruba]

You lose pressure each time you take a pressure reading. This is exacerbated with forks and shocks because of the low volume of air. I would personally rely on the gauge on your shock pump (as long as it is a 2-step attachment).

I personally prefer individual dial-type gauges. Any time you try to combine 2 different capabilities in a product, something suffers.

[HitmenOnlyInc]

Using either my shock or floor pump, I over-inflate past the desired pressure and then use the bleed button either on the shock pump itself or on my pressure gauge. I almost never take the word of the gauge on the pump itself.

[rickcin]

You lose pressure each time you take a pressure reading. This is exacerbated with forks and shocks because of the low volume of air. I would personally rely on the gauge on your shock pump (as long as it is a 2-step attachment).

I personally prefer individual dial-type gauges. Any time you try to combine 2 different capabilities in a product, something suffers.

Not sure what a 2 stage shock pump is? I have a Bontrager pump that came with my Superfly Elite.

Also, a dial type gauge? Not sure what that is, but now I am thinking of sending back the Topeak.

[wschruba]

A 2-stage fitting allows you to first screw on the hose to the valve, then engage the pin that depresses the schrader valve. This allows you to fill the shock/fork without losing any (in reality, minimal) air.

Meiser makes a dial gauge. If you are unhappy with the size of the scale, it's as easy as grabbing a new gauge from the hardware store. Make sure to wrap the threads with teflon tape if you go this route.

As far as the mechanics of the valve attachment goes, I've never used any pressure gauge as good as the Meiser, even if the scale of the dial leaves something to be desired.

[rickcin]

Thanks, your information really helps!