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(More customer reviews)I have owned the Air Kiss for a couple seasons now. I have fixed a few of flats and used this to re-inflate after replacing or patching the tubes. It has worked very well on both Schrader and Presta valves.
Something this small has to be clever in how it is implemented. Some of its operation is not immediately obvious and it pays to read the instructions that come with it to make sure that you understand the finer points.
A couple of hints here:
-Cartridges come in two distinct types: threaded and unthreaded. You need threaded ones with this. They also come in multiple sizes. Get the right size for your tires and pressure requirements.
-The cartridge is punctured as it is threaded on. Do not thread the cartridge onto the the Air Kiss until you are ready to use it.
-The sleeve that comes with it is important. The cartridges get very cold when when used and this keeps you from freezing your hand. It is a tight fit and the only real inconvenience for me is moving it from a spent cartridge to a fresh one. I normally keep the sleeve on a full cartridge so it is always ready to go at a moments notice.
-Take your time to get the Air Kiss firmly on the valve stem. You want it well seated before you inflate - you only really get one chance per cartridge.
-You actually inflate the tire by moving the cartridge. The point at which the cartridge threads onto the Air Kiss is a slide valve. You move the cartridge toward the tire (perpendicular to the valve stem) in order to open the valve. This is not intuitively obvious and you should make sure you are comfortable with the operation before you need to use it on the road.
I have used this for repairs for my own tires as well as for others stranded on rides. I have had no problem with its operation. I like that it is ultra portable - very little more added beyond the weight of the cartridges.
I have found that it is difficult, although not impossible, to fill a tube just enough to diagnose a puncture. The CO2 releases quite quickly and the problem is reacting quickly enough to release just a tiny amount. I carry an ultra-compact frame pump so that I can put enough air to locate the puncture without popping a cartridge. Once the tube is patched, I can then quickly re-inflate using the Air Kiss.
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What a brilliant invention! The Planet Bike Air Kiss CO2 Inflator Bike pump uses compressed carbon dioxide to quickly inflate your tires without the hassle of a hand pump. Perfect for races or emergencies.Includes 16g threaded CO2 cartridge & insulator sleeveFits Presta and Schrader valves without adaptersControlled with one hand
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