You wouldn’t think you should ever have to really shop for these but I’ve had a few over the years.
The Bike Rumors and Bicycling reviews are pretty accurate:
- SILCA Pista Plus. This costs a fortune (more than some bikes at $165) but you are buying a piece of history. The design is nearly 60 years old. And it is classic steel and even has a leather plonger is great. Get it if you can afford it 🙂
- Lezyne CNC. Ok, I’ve never seen this one but expensive at $99 it just looks so cool made out of solid aluminum. Although some complain the valve doesn’t fit well.
- Topeak Joe Blow Sport III Slightly less outrageous than the Silca but at $65 although some say it won’t last 40 years 🙂
