Specialized C02 Airtool review
Gas cartridge inflator
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CO2 inflators are an underrated bit of kit. They’re cheap, light and way smaller than handpumps. Plus there’s the bonus of not having to pump away for half an hour to get half the PSI you need.
The Airtool is simple, small and easy to use. It’s important to hold the 16g cartridge by the supplied foam sleeve because it gets very cold as the gas expands and there’s a very real risk of a cold burn.
The trigger action allows controlled inflating so you don’t lose all the C02 as you put it on the valve, and you can use anything left in the cartridge in the future.
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Product Specifications
Product
| Name | Co2 Airtool |
| Brand | Specialized Bicycles |
| Manufacturer's Description | Lightweight and compact quick fill CO2 inflation device. CO2 cartridge not included. |
| Features | New for 2008. Utilizes threaded 16g CO2 cartridge. Neoprene carrying case that doubles as a canister wrap. Triggered action allows for controlled distribution and safe storage of unused CO2. |
Authors
Ian Osborne is a contributor to BikeRadar and Cycling Plus magazine. He grew up riding BMX and working part-time in bike shops to feed his habit. After travelling the world, usually with a bike, he started working on mountain bike magazines, going back to his roots by playing in the dirt racing downhill and taking part in early four-cross events. Ian has since raced everything from cross-country MTB to 24-hour events, and over the last 20 years has graduated into the world of Lycra, skinny tyres and time trial bikes before catching the Ironman triathlon bug. He continues to ride bikes of all types on a regular basis and occasionally still races for fun.
