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replacement pump head
The pump head on mine leaks as soon as I get pass 100 psi. It simply is worn out. I see they sell some nice replacement heads but I have no idea how they attach.
Do I cut the existing hose and install?
Does anyone know of a good pumphead that will last a long time?
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There are different types. Some just push on. Some have a screw fitting that hold them on. Some you replace the entire hose, others just the head. You have to look at yours and see. Perhaps post a photo, or the make and model.
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What kind of pump do you have now? some have a replaceable gasket, and that's probably the part that's worn on yours.
Replacing a head is as you said: cut the end of the hose as close as possible to the old head, and install. You might need a hose clamp for a secure fit.
I have a Blackburn pump that's probably 15 years old. The gasket was worn, and I emailed Blackburn to ask whether I could buy a part. They replied that that model was no longer made, but they sent me a whole new head -- no charge. So it's worth contacting the manufacturer.
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I happen to like the Topeak Smarthead. Comes with a nice long hose and a collection of adapter doohickeys.
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Silca
 Originally Posted by PoorCyclist
The pump head on mine leaks as soon as I get pass 100 psi. It simply is worn out. I see they sell some nice replacement heads but I have no idea how they attach.
Do I cut the existing hose and install?
Does anyone know of a good pumphead that will last a long time?
Get a Silca chuck, cut the hose to remove your old one, get a small hose clamp, and put the Silca head on there. Replacement grommets are cheap and readily available and the pump head will last FOREVER. Assuming we're talking Presta valves.
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Another great trick is to simply unscrew the front part and put a small O ring in there. When you screw it back together, it compresses and tightens it all up. I've saved several pumps that way that will inflate to 150 lbs+ (no, I'm not using pressure that high).
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