Impeccable design, and simplistic, yet incredibly functional effective engineering. This is Lezyne, and the Control Drive CO2 Inflator is a tremendous example of just how seriously this company takes its mission. This elegant, exacting, yet ultimately purposeful inflator head looks good enough to leave on your desk as a conversation starter, but truly belongs in your saddle bag, available at a moments notice to get you back on the road.

Lezyne takes the CNC’d Slip-Fit head, and adds a dial style twist knob the back of the unit for precise control while inflating. The unit can be controlled with one hand, as the meticulously manufactured assembly spins smoothly and precisely.

The tried and true Slip-Fit head unit fits both Presta and Schrader valve types, and must be used with threaded CO2 cartridges. A single 16 or 25 gram cartridge is included, as is an anti-freeze sleeve to protect your hand during CO2 release. The 46 gram weight of the head unit won’t eat into your wattage on the road, and every time you use the Control Drive you will be thankful that Lezyne prioritizes the overall functionality within the Engineered Design process. Now if you can just justify one for the desk.