Portland Design WorksShiny Object CO2 Inflator Head(Return to Product Page)

This is a really good inflator. The valve on the top really lets one regulate the flow of the CO2 gas into the tube, and if for some reason it's leaking around the valve you can cut off the flow quickly.

This is far and away the best CO2 inflator I've used. Extremely light and compact, yet also extremely well-designed and durable. The wheel allows you to reliably control the onslaught of CO2 into your tire perfectly, and the simple T design positions the cartridge in a way that's easy to hold and get the inflator on and off the valve stem without a fuss. Can't ask for anything more.

I have more than one of these because I like to keep one with me on each bike. It uses the screw in C02 canisters and allows user to regulate air flow, and to save some for later in the ride if the tire is still leaking.

I had a mountain bike tire with a bad tubeless valve, so I was able to refill it a couple of times in order to get me down the trail. They are metal and seem indestructible.

The product is advertised as pretty, compact, durable, and easy to use. Personally, I care less how pretty it is. Compact is somewhat important, but durability and ease of use are the key requirements. The first time I used it I thought it was easy to use. But the second time I used it (fixing my daughter's flat) it came apart and I have not been able to put it together. So save your money and get something less pretty that holds up to the demands of pressurizing a tire.

I got this for my MTB and I haven't needed to use it, but it looks solid.

I got these to replace a co2 inflator that failed after years of service. I prefer an inflator that screws securely the presta Valve. But after using this one. It's not bad at all. Just hold on to valve and open the valve. Couldn't be simpler. I like the adjustable valve. You can just give a small shot to locate puncture it tube without dumping the co2 charge. With this co2 inflator I found it easier to locate, patch , replace the tube on one 16 g co2. It took a few times for me. But I can patch a tube now on one co2 in under 3 min.

I have a lot of Bikes and like to carry an inflator pre-packed on every bike so I don't have to change packs as I grab another bike. This is the best one I've found. The quality is 2nd to none and with BTD prices is an outstanding value. I Love that you can regulate the flow of CO2 to avoid freezing the valve or tube. It's nice and light too for you weight weenies. Get one you'll never look back.

Works great, small, and light. Much better than the Lezyne POS that failed when I needed it.

Two needs for this sort of product bc 99% of the time you dont need it - that it works and its small. This product wins on both criteria.

Used only once and it worked great. Fits really well in my under-the-seat bag.

With valve can regulate co2 , if you don't use whole co2 cartridge you can close valve , save the rest

Solid design, durable and no problem inflating my tire.

The best inflator I've ever owned. No nonsense and easy to use. Your ability to control the flow of air is precise and make it a must have tool.

I already have this adapter, but needed another. It works great and there was no need to look for something else!

If you use CO2, this is a great device - compact and light weight.

I was looking for a design that would fit my road bike's presta and my spouse's and daughter's schrader valves and this one fit the bill.

It's sturdy, lightweight and compact. It is easy to control the airflow with the knob.

I bought this because my previous inflator did not work for me. I normally have used a frame pump for my tubed tires, for years and years. My newest bike, I made the transition to tubeless tires. Also, I didnt feel a frame pump was proper for use on this bike, so I switched to CO2. I threw an o,d inflator that Id had for years into my seatbag. First time I needed it, it didnt work. I ordered the Shiny Object head as soon as I got home, mostly because of the reviews I read on BTD, and they had a great sale price. Ive only needed to use it once so far, but it was so easy and worked perfectly. I am very happy with this purchase. Thanks BTD and PDW.

I haven't used it and hope I don't have to. The real test will be if it works when I need it or will it be unusable because I didn't use it and now the knob won't turn cuz it's gummed up with mystery funk.

With the Shiny object you can easily dial in the amount of co2 you want to put into a tire. Great for checking to make sure you don't have any tube pinched under the bead. Then let it rip and fill the tire.