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Reading the bike forums, I saw many recommended using CO2 inflaters at least once at home to work out any usage errors. Seeing there are inexpensive 12oz CO2 cartridges at a local sporting goods store, I bought a 5-pack to practice plus have some spares for my rides.

At home I see the 12oz cartridges are slightly shorter than the 16oz cartridge that came with the inflater. Will they fit snugly enough? Nope! I screwed one in quickly but the CO2 emptied into the plastic sleeve. But there’s a trick! If I drop a penny into the sleeve so that it blocks the 12oz cartridge from sliding in too deep, the cartridge will now fit snugly against the pump head. It screwed in fine then. Just remember to screw it in quickly!
Innovations Ultraflate Plus CO2