Color | Black |
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Brand | Planet Bike |
Material | Plastic |
Item Weight | 16 Grams |
Product Dimensions | 1.97"L x 1.57"W x 0.79"H |
Power Source | Handheld |
Operation Mode | Manual |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 7 x 3 x 1 inches |
Package Weight | 0.05 Pounds |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 1.57 x 0.79 x 1.97 inches |
Brand Name | Planet Bike |
Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime |
Model Name | Air Kiss CO2 bike tire inflator |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Manufacturer | Planet Bike |
Part Number | 1023 |
Included Components | Air Kiss CO2 bike inflator head, 1 x 16gram threaded CO2 cartridge |
Outer Material | aluminum |
Size | One Size |
Sport Type | Cycling |
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Planet Bike Air Kiss CO2 Bike tire inflator
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Color | Black |
Brand | Planet Bike |
Material | Plastic |
Item Weight | 16 Grams |
Product Dimensions | 1.97"L x 1.57"W x 0.79"H |
About this item
- Fits Presto and Schrader valves without adapters
- Compatible with threaded cartridges
- Includes 16g threaded CO2 cartridge & insulator sleeve
- Small size fits in saddle bag or jersey pocket
- Size: 50 x 40 x 20 mm
- Weight: 89 grams
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Product Description
Our minimalist Air Kiss CO2 bike inflator will give you quick and easy inflation when a flat tire strikes. It’s so small you won’t even know it’s along for the ride until you really need it.
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ASIN | B000IQEAMA |
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Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #152,970 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #75 in Bike CO2 Pump Systems |
Date First Available | September 16, 2006 |
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Customers like the weight and value of the air pump. For example, they mention it's compact, portable, and good value. That said some complain about the durability, saying it blew apart easily. Opinions are mixed on quality and ease of use.
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Customers like the weight of the air pump. They mention that it is compact, lightweight, and portable. Some say that it fits right into the tool pouch. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and portability of the product.
"...It is a very small size & is easy to use. I like the way this unit functions.Step 1...." Read more
"...bike saddle bag I keep a tool kit and a CO2 unit like this fits right into the tool pouch...." Read more
"These are great. Compact ,uses threaded CO2 cartridges though...." Read more
"...Love the design. Small, too. Works great until it doesn't. How do you know when it doesn't?..." Read more
Customers like the value of the air pump. They mention that it's cheap and does the job.
"...It's cheap and does the job, that's all I can say." Read more
"This pump functions OK. I is probably worth the price I paid...." Read more
"Cheap, too small and ineffective - 100% NOT as described" Read more
"This easy to use and great item for the price the insulator for the co cartridge is a nice touch." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the speed of the air pump. They mention that it releases very fast when used properly, and works great for installing tubeless MTB tires. They appreciate the fact that it seals very well so the CO2 does not leak.
"...The CO2 releases quite quickly and the problem is reacting quickly enough to release just a tiny amount...." Read more
"...I love about the Air Kiss is that it seals very well so the CO2 does not leak and you get to use a full cartridge even days after inserting into the..." Read more
"Releases very fast when used properly and works great for installing tubeless MTB tires and getting them seated on the rim..." Read more
"Works well and didn't leak down on a partially used cartridge." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the air pump. Some say it works great, is an excellent device, and is useful for mounting tubeless tires. However, others say that it did not work as stated, was ineffective, and cheap. Some customers also mention that the operation is not immediately obvious.
"...Love the design. Small, too. Works great until it doesn't. How do you know when it doesn't?..." Read more
"...nice little pressure tool out and tryed it and sure enough it would not work at all no matter what i tryed...." Read more
"...release the gas for a flat road bike tire, but this one works very well for that quick slam needed for mounting tubeless tires...." Read more
"It works as expected. Follow the instructions exactly. It will instantly fill a 29" mountain bike wheel (one full 16gram cylinder)...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the ease of use of the air pump. Some find it simple and straight forward to use, while others say the instructions are not useful and it's cumbersome. Some customers also mention that it'll be difficult to fill a tank and that the operation is less than obvious.
"...It is a very small size & is easy to use. I like the way this unit functions.Step 1...." Read more
"...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...." Read more
"...I bought two additional units one for each daughter. Easy to use. Lightweight." Read more
"...Minus 1 star only for less than obvious operation, and the fact that you can lose the gasket and puncture tip easily if you are not careful...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the air pump. They mention that it blew apart for some reason, broke easily, and disintegrated in their hands. They also say that the internal O-rings disintegrate and the puncture tip can be lost easily.
"...n't inflate fully so you try again but this time the inflator disintegrates in your hand (see photo)...." Read more
"...operation, and the fact that you can lose the gasket and puncture tip easily if you are not careful...." Read more
"...It turns out one of the internal O-rings disintegrated and a piece of the o-ring clogged the orifice on the outlet...." Read more
"...for my wheelchair tires and after only a few fills the little rubber o ring cracks and if ya let the pressure Pop the unit off the valve stem, the..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the inflation of the air pump. They mention that the tire does not inflate fully, they are unable to inflat the tube, and that both the inflator and the tube failed to infuse the tire.
"...But your tire doesn't inflate fully so you try again but this time the inflator disintegrates in your hand (see photo)...." Read more
"...time was a few weeks back when I had flat, I found myself unable to inflate my tube because the Air Kiss would not allow CO2 to inflate the tube...." Read more
"...And one time both failed to the inflate tire. All I got was a very cold cylinder after it was expended & no air...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the air pump's leakage. They mention that it leaks and they have to use their hand to stop it.
"it does not work for adding co2 to containers for bottleing wine. it leaks and you have to use your hand." Read more
"Wasted 2 canisters. All it did was leak it all over my hands when I tried to use it." Read more
"All seals failed after only 3 uses. Gas leaking rapidly as soon as cartridge punctured." Read more
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Step 1. Screw the CO2 fully into the Air Kiss puncturing the CO2 seal.
Step 2. Fit the Air Kiss to the inner-tube stem & flip up the red clamp lever.
Step 3. Move the "slide-valve" portion of the Air Kiss releasing the CO2 & inflating the tube.
It could be a benefit that leaving the Air Kiss attached to the CO2 will retain the remaining gas for a while. I've owned my first one for 4 years and used it a few times without any problem. Thumbs Up!
Always remember to carry a spare tube as well as a patch kit. If you are short on time, just change the tube, you can patch the old tube after your ride is complete when back home and cooling off with a brew.
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2016
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.