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Good timing. I was just looking for something like this. Thanks. Take care and stay safe,Al

I will always use analog over digital because by 2045 that Topeak will sync up with Skynet and turn us into batteries to fuel their souls.

@ov3rkill

Жыл бұрын

hahaha

A great review thanks, I’m just starting using the Topeka gauge and it’s been paramount in mtb riding

Lost me at $90. Accuracy isn’t really important as long as it’s consistent. Tubeless sealant is going to kill all of them eventually.

@PathLessPedaledTV

3 жыл бұрын

Like a Rolex, its not for everybody.

@industryrule-4080

3 жыл бұрын

The difference is one can sell a Rolex when cash is tight for basically the same price.

I really think the most interesting thing is how close they all were. I’ve read that gauges can vary wildly. I think even on one of your streams that awesome tire pressure guy for the pros(sorry his name is eluding me at the moment) said just to make sure you always use the same pump/gauge. Some of the other comments about using the same pump kind of annoy me - don’t we want to be able to compare what we have going on to other people? Thanks for another great vid!

If you're on the fence, just get a Meiser. Or rather, two of 'em. Leave one in your home shop and one in your car's toolbox. Boom, done for $25-30.

The best pressure gauge I've used is an Intercomp 4" pressure gauge with a pigtail hose; unfortunately, the large hold-up volume means that the design won't be easily adapted to bicycle use. That EVT Bleeding Gauge has an interesting design for bleeding excess air, and catching blowback sealant. However, I think we're approaching this problem a bit backwards. Tires lose pressure naturally, so the most prevalent process dictates that it's less work to pump it up to target, than to pump it beyond and then bleed to target. As such, wouldn't it make sense to offer retrofit kits with accurate and precise (enough) pressure gauges for popular pumps? Or if retrofits are impossible, perhaps a thingamajig that goes in between a pump and the valve stem, thus providing an accurate way to pump up to the target pressure? In any case, the EVT Bleeding Gauge does look good, and appears to function well. It should be a must-have for any self-respecting tool nerd/collector.

The topeak out here making digital gauges look bad lol. I use the Oxford DigiGauge, which is basically the better version of the topeak. Measuring and adjusting mode, loses almost no air when putting on/taking off, extremely durable, and measures in 0.1 increments, in psi, bar, and kipas. It's great and costs about the same as the topeak

My Topeak broke after only a few uses. I'm thinking that the Meiser will be the replacement due to it's compact size and low price. The EVT looks great, but it isn't better enough for me to justify it right now.

I use the SKS tire gauge and not liking it. The big down fall is when you have it in your bike tool pouch the smallest object or pressure will push against the on button and wears the battery down. SO the gauge in a sense is always on and taking all the battery life. My current SKS the battery wore down in about an week. This EVT gauge seems to work perfectly especially for bike packing which I do for about 3 months out of the year in Europe.

I spend $25 for rechargeable Xiaomi pump with digital pressure indicator, and I couldn't be happier. :)

9 times out of 10 I use my thumb to check tire pressures.

@Ray-dz9fn

3 жыл бұрын

Same here, or I apply the two finger "peach pinch"

@sheilastallard

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ray-dz9fn Same here

I have Topeak tire gauge and if I am not going to use on regular basis I simply flip the battery over and seems to prevent drainage. Haven't owned a watch for nearly 50 years and that was a pocket watch

A nice, measured review. Even though I own like 15 bicycles, no gauges except the ones on the floor pumps; not sure why I'd want one.

@dawsdep

3 жыл бұрын

Not my taste either but it seems helpful if you're trying to figure out exactly what tire pressure works best for certain rides you like to do. Of course you can let our some air pressure by feel but if you want to learn how to dial in a "perfect" pressure for you and you situation you'll need to practice, experiment, and be able to measure where you are at.

@HOllyBOni

3 жыл бұрын

It's definitely more of a geeky item. Although in some cases i'd say it's almost mandatory, like on plus (and almost plus) and fat tyres where a few PSI can make a massive difference.

@PathLessPedaledTV

3 жыл бұрын

You’ve not seen our video on tire pressure. Single handedly the best thing you can alter to improve your bike.

@landonashby2029

3 жыл бұрын

To add a different perspective I ride a Fat bike exusively. The tire gauge comes in handy when doing major terrain switches. Pavement high pressures, gravel medium, snow ❄ & mud & sand low pressures.

@robertcoates2752

3 жыл бұрын

I haven't found floor pump gauges that accurate tbh. And it makes it easier to tune your pressure.

I've destroyed two Meiser 0-15psi gauges through absentmindedness. After checking my fat bike tires, I'd say to myself, "maybe I should check my road tires as well." One blast of high-pressure air and it's a goner. The Topeak is more tolerant of my foibles. I've had mine for a couple of years and I'm still on the original battery.

@PathLessPedaledTV

3 жыл бұрын

That’s true of any analog gauge.

@mgoo1713

3 жыл бұрын

You can replace the gauge, it's a standard ⅛ NPT pipe thread. A good gauge should only cost you $15 like a Ashcroft

Now I want to know a diy hack for a filter like the evt Gumming up a gauge every year kinda sucks

In case someone is looking for a handy electronic gauge, Schwalbe Airmax Pro is a smaller and lighter (45g) alternative to the Topeak one (65g). The blue color makes it easier to locate too :-)

@HOllyBOni

3 жыл бұрын

You can't bleed out air with that thing tho, right? Personally I wouldn't buy a gauge that doesn't have that function.

@lidelOrg

3 жыл бұрын

@@HOllyBOni correct, it does not have bleeding function

Silca- Truth Gauge is $249 look that up! Accurate to 0.2% and compensating for temperature, humidity, and elevation = That is the Rolex!

@PathLessPedaledTV

Жыл бұрын

That wasn’t for sale when we made this video.

how to these tire gauges compare to the gauges in a floor pump? If I am checking air pressure it is almost always when I am pumping up my tires.

@PathLessPedaledTV

3 жыл бұрын

Most floor pumps go out of calibration if they fall over. Overall, I find separate pressure gauges to be more accurate.

I only saw you using the gauges on Presta valves in the video. Although my bikes have Presta valves, I prefer Shraeder. Do all three of these gauges work well on Schraeder valves?

@PathLessPedaledTV

3 жыл бұрын

No. Presta only.

@landonashby2029

3 жыл бұрын

The Topeak works on Schrader

@dlevi67

3 жыл бұрын

The Topeak works fine on Schraeder - including (to a point!) shock absorbers - I need to inflate mine to ~7 psi more than what I want to account for the small volume in measurement.

Check out FLAIG gauges. They're German made and available with different dials. If I had access to the American market I'd have bought an EVT but import fees are prohibitively expensive.

@meestergolan9682

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this useful tip. The availability of the Meiser is limited in Europe and the price tag of the EVT plus fees is beyond funny... First impression of Flaig is good.

I'd love to get the EVT gauge, but you can't get them in the UK

EVT makes some other really nice tools, too.

So Topeak also makes an analog gauge that you also use for co2 cartidges, wonder if this could be in running at about 40 bucks.

@PathLessPedaledTV

3 жыл бұрын

Not for me. It goes over 100psi and not enough granularity in the lower air pressures.

@randallsmith7885

3 жыл бұрын

@@PathLessPedaledTV I just looked it up because it is a very useful idea. But to your point, the pressure gauge tops out at 160 PSI, which makes the top 3/4 of the range useless for most tubeless tire users.

I don't find the tire gauges different from the gauges on the floor pump to matter. See if you can get EVT to send you their repair stand to review. It's their one tool I covet.

@PathLessPedaledTV

3 жыл бұрын

The gauge on my Topeak and Silca both died or are wildly inaccurate after tipping over and falling. IMO the biggest problem with pump gauges.

@mjenk20236

3 жыл бұрын

@@PathLessPedaledTV Wow! Bad luck. I have a Schwinn branded pump that's more than forty years old. Too many hoses and heads to count, but same gauge and cup. Maybe I'll bequeath it to you.

Do you use the Silca Hiro Chuck on your floor pump?

@PathLessPedaledTV

3 жыл бұрын

Yes

I have used the Topeak since 2017. I agree with all your comments on this product except for battery life. I check my tubeless tires about 3 times per week since I ride almost every day. I can't remember the last time I replaced the batteries. It has certainly been more than a year ago. It makes me wonder about your specific unit?

@PathLessPedaledTV

3 жыл бұрын

Mine eats batteries every 3 months.

@davidfidler6449

3 жыл бұрын

I bought the Topeak in January of 2017, I use it a couple of times a week, and I’ve never replaced the battery. It’s still working fine.

@kennymathieson6471

3 жыл бұрын

Does sound as if it might be a problem with your specific Topeak. My experience with it mirrors Jeff B’s.

@Hintonbro.

3 жыл бұрын

Ditto - Topeak still using original batteries

So like a Rolex does it require regular servicing? How durable do you think the mechanical gauges are - especially for bouncing around in a pannier for months at a time? I wouldn't mind a mechanical gauge that doesn't require batteries but they generally tend to be more delicate and can get out of whack if dropped. While touring I need something reliable and durable. I have the topeak and have been surprised how long the batteries last and how durable it has been for touring. Plus it is faily compact. While it uses a battery I don't think characterizing it as "eating batteries" is very accurate. Maybe one battery every year or so.....at least with my use.

@PathLessPedaledTV

3 жыл бұрын

Don’t drop it and it works great. Been carrying it in a saddle bag no problem. My Topeak went through a battery every three months.

@MSUTri

Жыл бұрын

I can vouch for the Meiser Accugage. Mine has been in the frame bag on my Surly ECR and has done nearly 3000 miles, mostly on singletrack, without any problems. Plenty of jumps, drops, and hard hits have been had in the meantime. Like any bourdon tube gauge, a drop directly onto a hard surface will ruin it (or at least require it to be calibrated), but in a bike bag it should be fine.

Check out PCL

“...does not exist in a vacuum”. I see what you did....

Milton 921

$15 sounds a lot better than $90 bar none.

I own two meiser a accugages and they are crap because they dont last very long. Im not sure how accurate they are but one reads 4psi from the other. Custom service is non existent. Never heard back from them.

0:08 russ is a cat. now confirmed.. 😂

i've been using the same topeak D2 since 2013. it's beat to hell but still going. let me know if your rolex is still around in 2033....

@IAmPerko

6 ай бұрын

Wow you really don't know anything about watches lol

Every topeak item which was not a solid tool like a folding multitool was always floored, pumps always failed, tyre pressure gauges either never worked, innaccurate orarrived broke after the shop kept relacing them. Too much money and sh**! Waste of a humanies time

When I hear Rolex, I think non-reliable, pretty and expensive. Kind of like a Mercedes.

@popcorny11

3 жыл бұрын

Its ok, those are not made for people of your caliber anyway. Oh and here is the attention you wanted, thought someone like you could use some.

@JohnnyGification

3 жыл бұрын

@@popcorny11 Wow, did I hit a note? lol.

@popcorny11

3 жыл бұрын

@@JohnnyGification Hit a note? That's what you got from my comment? hahaha no man, I'm just calling you poor and dumb. Translated.

@PathLessPedaledTV

3 жыл бұрын

It's not for everybody.

@IAmPerko

6 ай бұрын

Non-reliable? They're +/- 2 seconds a day which is very reliable and accurate for an automatic/mechanical watch. Any auto or mechanical watch will not be as accurate as a quartz or digital obviously but even those gain and lose time over a month