Are we talking about "on topic" gauges?
If not what about the classic Zefal? (And I realize as writing the sentence that Zefal was around back in the day).
An American company, AccuGage, has a site that sells some very nice all-metal mechanical guages. I got one for bikes with a Presta head, reading above 160 psi. It REALLY does not lose much pressure as you test a tire.
Vintage tubulars or not, it's a great and accurate too. AccuGage claims 2% accuracy.
These are much less trouble than digital guages, having no batteries, no fiddly buttons, and brass construction. Besides, there's no good reason to believe that a digital guage is as accurate as its display is precise, if the company doesn't specify accuracy.
On Tue, May 4, 2010 at 7:59 PM, Jean-Marie <jmbr@pt.lu> wrote:
> Hello Emanuel,
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> I bought a french Lezyne classic floor - pump with gauge. One of the best
> investments in my (bike)-LIFE. Goes up to 160psi .
> And is solid, as You screw the pump head onto the valve.
> Here's a link to the one I'm talking about:
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> http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/
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> Jean-Marie Biwer
> Basbellain, Luxembourg, Europe
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> Le 5 mai 10 à 01:45, EPL a écrit :
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> Can folks recommend a reliable tire pressure gauge for checking KOF
>> tubulars?
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>> Most of the automotive gauges don't read past 100 psi, not enough for my
>> tubular tires skinnier than 23-24mm.
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>> Digital o.k.!
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>> Emanuel Lowi
>> Montreal, Quebec
>> (where we love high pressure)
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