Genuine Innovations Proflate 16 review
Gas tyre inflator
Carbon dioxide inflators aren’t to everyone’s liking – there’s still something a little scary about using pressurised gas to pump up tyres.
If any pump can convert doubters, though, it’s the Proflate. The intelligent Presta/Schrader valve is trigger operated and it’s easy to modulate flow. The plastic case acts both as protective storage for a full threadless cartridge and prevents frostbite as the CO2 discharges.
The case also locks automatically so it can’t be opened with a live canister inside, and with the valve cover closed the trigger won’t work either. A tab on the rear indicates whether your cartridge has any gas left, and it’s easy to use with one hand.
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Product Specifications
Product
| Name | Proflate 16 (10) |
| Brand | Genuine Innovations |
| Features | * Trigger Controlled technology * A pop-out pressure indicator and a cartridge cup lock system are automatically activated when a charged CO2 cartridge is in the inflator. * EZ Connect/Auto Detect that automatically grips the valve when inflation starts allowing for fast ONE HAND OPERATION. * A built in water and dirt resistant shield is automatically activated during use. * Works with both Presta and Schrader valves * Includes one 16 gram non-threaded CO2 cartridge * Limited Lifetime Warranty * Made in the USA |
Authors
Content Director Rob's first proper road bikes were a Raleigh Sprint in the early 1980s and then a Trek 1000 in 1999. Rob – who spent 12 years as editor of our very own Cycling Plus magazine – is a proud MAMIL who commutes by bike and rides sportives slowly. He's completed a number of big rides including the 2018 Etape du Tour, dropped out of quite a few more and refuses to shave his legs unless for money. He's currently riding a Ribble Endurance SL and a CHPT3 Brompton. At 185cm and 80kgs he can't get shorter but he could get leaner.
