What pump to get?
05-04-08, 12:44 PM
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What pump to get?
Hey all,
My old school "step" pump died, and my emergency "take with me pump" just wont cut it..... What pump would you all sudgest? I'd like to get one that I can take with me on the bike..... I hate redundency.
I've been looking at Nashbar... The prices arent too bad..... Sudgestions on brands or models?
TIA
Billy
My old school "step" pump died, and my emergency "take with me pump" just wont cut it..... What pump would you all sudgest? I'd like to get one that I can take with me on the bike..... I hate redundency.
I've been looking at Nashbar... The prices arent too bad..... Sudgestions on brands or models?
TIA
Billy
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I'm a big fan of the Topeak Morphs - either Mountain or Road. They're dependable, you don't need a lot of arm strength to operate, and Topeak is very generous about sending replacement parts to customers for free.
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It sounds like you're looking for a pump to keep at home, not one to bring with you for emergencies?
Honestly, I bought a $15 wal-mart special and it's worked fine for me, I even pumped up a car tire with it once and it's still going strong.
If you are talking about a pump to bring with you on the bike, then Topeak Road Morph.
Honestly, I bought a $15 wal-mart special and it's worked fine for me, I even pumped up a car tire with it once and it's still going strong.
If you are talking about a pump to bring with you on the bike, then Topeak Road Morph.
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Unfortunately the gauge on the Road Morph isn't very precise. I recommend a regular floor pump and a Topeak Morph if you can afford it. Something that can be rebuilt may be worth investing in.
05-04-08, 06:59 PM
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MMM my road morph reads the same pressure as my stand on pump. Maybe they both are off. 
Road Morph works very well for me
Road Morph works very well for me
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Another Topeak option is Morph G, shorter than Road:
https://www.amazon.com/Topeak-Turbo-M.../dp/B000FIE4PO
Both Road and G have gauges, while Mountain has none. The great feature of Morphs is the foot pad letting you push the pump against the ground, sparing your fingers from pointless effort and valves from braking. Topeak products are high quality and their customer service is great. In most cases, replacement parts will cost you just S&H. But then you can also trash your $15 at Walmart instead.
https://www.amazon.com/Topeak-Turbo-M.../dp/B000FIE4PO
Both Road and G have gauges, while Mountain has none. The great feature of Morphs is the foot pad letting you push the pump against the ground, sparing your fingers from pointless effort and valves from braking. Topeak products are high quality and their customer service is great. In most cases, replacement parts will cost you just S&H. But then you can also trash your $15 at Walmart instead.
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I've recently been introduced to this pump:
https://www.zorinpump.com/zorinpump.htm
And it's just 40$! I've had more expensive hand pumps. And it's pretty sturdy, plus it's repairable.
https://www.zorinpump.com/zorinpump.htm
And it's just 40$! I've had more expensive hand pumps. And it's pretty sturdy, plus it's repairable.
05-04-08, 07:43 PM
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That BioLogic pump is SWEET!
$40....... Now I just need to figure out what size seat post I have!
Time to get out the micrometers
Billy
OK, I just looked at the order form..... There are only two sizes avail.... Whats the standard size for TREK bikes? I'm guesing there's an "Industry standard"?
$40....... Now I just need to figure out what size seat post I have!
Time to get out the micrometersBilly
OK, I just looked at the order form..... There are only two sizes avail.... Whats the standard size for TREK bikes? I'm guesing there's an "Industry standard"?
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i hate the use of frame "pump" because it usually means to me "flat tire" with greasy hands, zone interuption...
that being said, i agree topeak road morph ($25) is the best i've used. i also have had success with zefal hp ($14), sigma s sport ($8). use of a blackburn framepump, dual direct, was lacking.
there are a large(r) choice of floor pumps out there, but that's another post!
hope you find what works best, and also that you don't need to use it !!
that being said, i agree topeak road morph ($25) is the best i've used. i also have had success with zefal hp ($14), sigma s sport ($8). use of a blackburn framepump, dual direct, was lacking.
there are a large(r) choice of floor pumps out there, but that's another post!
hope you find what works best, and also that you don't need to use it !!
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That pump is intriguing. I hope someone does a product review for us.
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05-04-08, 08:52 PM
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Turbo Morph G is the only pump I have, and I mount it on my frame. Some may think that's being too minimal, but it works just fine for me - even if I'm re-installing a tube, it works quickly enough for me that I don't feel the need to buy another pump.
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Another vote for the Morph's here. I didn't want to spend the money on CO2 cartridges and didn't like how "normal" hand pumps take too much effort so I got the mountain morph...essentially a mini floor pump.
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Where could I buy the road morph over the net??? I see that performance has one but it seems to be the G model which is shorter... I tend to believe that the normal size might be easier to pump.... any suggestions???
thanks,,,
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I have a Topeak Turbo Morph G- it was that cool little fold-out analog gauge that got me! The gauge seems pretty accurate too. Link: https://www.topeak.com/products/detail/236
The Zorin looks neat- it's actually the seatpost?
wonder if it would fit on my Trek SU200, 18" frame? Can you tell I'm cursed with a love of gadgetry?
The Zorin looks neat- it's actually the seatpost?
wonder if it would fit on my Trek SU200, 18" frame? Can you tell I'm cursed with a love of gadgetry?
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I am seriously considering the Zorin for my bike project. Would make it so much easier to just hop on the bike without having to have a huge backpack with everything in it. Tire Levers, tube and multi-tool would fit just fine in a cargo pant pocket or two with that pump stashed away.
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I'm intrigued by the Dahon pump.
That said, I've gotten great service from my Topeak frame pumps.
And nothing beats Joe Blow for a home floor pump.
That said, I've gotten great service from my Topeak frame pumps.
And nothing beats Joe Blow for a home floor pump.
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In addition to nashcommguy's suggestion, REI carries them.
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I bought a zorin postpump about a month ago. I really like it so far, one less thing to lug around on the bike. The pump works great, although there is a little adapter you have to screw on to use presta valves, but its no big deal.
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Meh, if I'm within 15 pounds or so, good enough for me. When I'm at home I use my bench compressor anyway, and if not that, my floor pump. I usually inflate to around 80 PSI, and I don't bother reinflating until I get to 50 or so (I just squeeze the tire for a guess at if it's time to inflate).
For a carrying-around pump, I'm not all that worried, I just want to get back on the road, I'll top off when I get there.
For a carrying-around pump, I'm not all that worried, I just want to get back on the road, I'll top off when I get there.
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I admire your efforts to decrease redundancy but (IMO) you really need to bite the bullet and get a good repair pump and a good floor pump for home. A good floor pump is a bit large to carry with you and a repair pump just isn't the best for airing up new tires from zero. The pump built into the seat post seems kind of dumb in my opinion. Yeah, it's nice and clean I suppose. But taking my saddle off, putting it back on, and adjusting the height, etc. whenever I have to repair a flat doesn't appeal to me at all. I'll take a good mini pump.
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I dunno. I thought about that but as long as the post was marked for height it wouldn't really be a big deal especially if you have a qr seatpost lever.
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Besides, it was originally developed for Dahon and their folding bikes, and sliding the seatpost up & down is something you do every time you fold & unfold a bike. So, naturally, they've got markings.
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