3 Topeak Morph Pumps - difference?
 

1. Topeak Road Morph G Bike Pump with Gauge
For road bikes? Says "with gauge", but not seen in the picture.

2. Topeak Turbo Morph Bike Pump with Gauge
What's "Turbo"? (Gauge shown in picture.)

3. Topeak Mini Morph Bike Pump
"Mini", so smaller than the other two? No gauge, I guess?

Any forum members have any of these? Thanks.

Try their web site instead of the retailer:

http://www.topeak.com/products/Morph...1iu2ueo59j4987

This site explains all their models.

A Mini is the emergency pump I carry most of the time - haven't had to use it. It's smaller than the others and has no gauge.

Thanks. Their website is very clear. (price of one of them increased since I posted :rolleyes:).

These are the best on-the-bike pumps I've used, by the way. I've ruined more than a few tubes pumping them up (rip the valve stem out) before getting mine ... but no more.

They still suck compared to a real full sized floor pump, of course ... but they're way better than the other portable pumps out there.

I've got an old Mountain Morph with no gauge. It was designed for mountain bike tires, but I've used it mostly on one of my road bikes. This is a good on-bike pump.

I've got the Road Morph G as well. It's on my weekend/long-ride road bike. This is a really nice on-bike pump IMO. The gauge is a little small, but it works OK, It seems to increase in increments, and that takes a little getting used to. I've used it a few times for flats on my own bike and a number of times during our group rides. People are impressed with the little pump with a hose, foot peg, and gauge.

The hose and foot peg make inflation of tires a lot easier than otherwise.

If you're riding the roads, I would recommend the Road Morph G.

I have the road morph G. It has a fairly accurate gauge and has worked well for me although I only run @ 90psi in my commuter tires.

I once stopped to help a road cyclist with a flat and he did not have a pump. He needed 115psi and there was no way that pump was going to go past 100. I have had no issues getting 90-95 psi with this pump - it's good in an emergency.

Lezyne > Topeak.

I've not had that issue with my Road Morph G. I inflate my rear tire to 110 to 120 and the front to 105 to 115. If I'm helping someone else with a flat, I ask what pressure he or she wants, and we inflate accordingly.

Yep. There are a couple of threads here about Lezyne and most everyone loves them. I plan on getting one just based on all the positive comments. Although using CO2 yesterday couldn'tr be easier

I've tried Lezyne, the handle is quite uncomfortable. It's probably much lighter and slimmer, but as far as the effort (muscles) used to pump, does anyone know which one between Lezyne and Topeak is easier to pump at high pressure?

I have the Mini Morph and the Morph with a gauge. Problem in both. The Normal morph is long and does not easily fit on the bike. The mini does not put a great deal of air into the tube with each stroke- But they are the only Pump I have found that can get me to 120psi without me feeling as though I have just spent an hour in the gym on a Hard cardio workout. I couldn't be without them

Yup. I almost bought a Lezyne, then I saw the price. :)

Two of my bikes are outfitted with the Topeak Road Morph.

The laws of physics can't be violated no matter who makes the pump.

Ease of pumping is a function of barrel diameter. The smaller the diameter, the easier it's going to pump.

So why would anybody want a pump with a fat barrel? It's because a fatter barrel lets you move more volume so it takes fewer strokes to reach your desired pressure.

I have a couple of powered compressors at home. Almost always prefer the silent simplicity of a frame pump.

Used a variety of tire pumps in my life. None were plastic until Topeak (just the ends are plastic.)

1) Road Morph -- for some reason mine had an extending hose that got longer and then shorted to store. Lasted about a decade ... hose blew apart. Gauge worked well enough.

2) Mountain Morph -- This lasted more than a decade. Recently is stopped pumping. Probably just the the internal check valve plus o-ring wear. No gauge. I did lubricate very sporadically with a teflon grease ... more like oil than grease. Dirt is the enemy of longevity. Keep it clean. Mine lived in bags.

Going to buy another pump and confused by new Morphs, so made this list. I use 80-85Psi in 26x1.95". Planning 125PSI in road tires. Cannot find an attractive alternative to the Topeak.

I have been able to keep my Marzocchi Air fork pressurized for 15 years with a Morph. Pump gauge on road morph made it easier and safer. Meant I did not need a fork pump. Without a gauge I erred and shortened the fork life and had to rebuild. Perhaps won't work for most forks ... I have no experience with other forks and cannot advise.

Beware. The more silly gadgets (separate gauge with extra tube running up pump) .... the shorter the life ... the lower the user rating.
Street prices fluctuate. Good morph can be had for less than $30. Price varies with time. Mini is not for me, I use it too frequently to top off. Everyone goes to the gym to work out and then complains about three minutes of arm exercise ... which the foot peg design lets you use both arms on if you must. Usually less than 100 strokes.

Below a listing on all on Topeak morph pumps including sizes for comparison ... which have a hose that helps prevent pulling on the pathetic imitation of a valve stem on current tubes. All also have foot pegs and a swivel t-handle that makes it easier to pump. Gauge is useful. Road morph gauge lasted for me.
Time consuming to compare on Topeak's site. Data not on the sales sites of the usual suspects. Data taken Nov. 2019 from Topeak.

Topeak Morph G (TTM-DG)
https://www.topeak.com/us/en/products/mini-pumps/244-turbo-morph--g
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Added Features: Fold-out foot pad, Flexible hose / Centerline mount bracket (Art No. TMP-2C-1)
Barrel: Butted aluminum
Capacity: 160 psi / 11 bar
Gauge: Flip-out analog (mounted to pump body at top (by pump handle with tube to hose)
Handle: T-type dual density polymer
Head: Fits Presta / Schrader / Dunlop valves
Size: 35 x 5.8 x 3 cm / 13.8” x 2.3” x 1.2”
Thumb Lock: Plastic
Weight: 280 g / 9.86 oz
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Topeak Trk-Rp03 // replacement pump head for road morph

Mountain Morph (TMP-2)
MSRP $37.95 USD
https://www.topeak.com/us/en/products/mini-pumps/245-mountain-morph-
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Added Features: Fold-out foot pad, Flexible hose / Includes centerline mount bracket (Art No. TMP-2C-1)
Barrel: Butted aluminum
Capacity: 160 psi / 11 bar
Handle: T-type dual density polymer
Head: Fits Presta / Schrader / Dunlop valves
Size: 35 x 5.8 x 3 cm / 13.8” x 2.3” x 1.2”
Thumb Lock: Plastic
Weight: 250 g / 8.80 oz

Road Morph G (TRP-3G)
MSRP $42.95 USD
https://www.topeak.com/us/en/products/mini-pumps/246-road-morph--g
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Added Features: Fold-out foot pad, Flexible hose / Includes centerline mount bracket (Art No. TRP-3C)
Barrel: Butted aluminum
Capacity: 160 psi / 11 bar
Gauge: In-line gauge, Reads 140 psi / 9.6 bar
Handle: T-type dual density polymer
Head: Fits Presta / Schrader / Dunlop valves
Size: 35 x 5.7 x 2.8 cm / 13.8” x 2.2” x 1.1”
Thumb Lock: Plastic
Weight: 220 g / 7.74 oz

Mini Morph G
MSRP $38.95 USD
https://www.topeak.com/us/en/products/mini-pumps/849-mini-morph--g
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Added Features: Fold-out foot pad, Flexible hose / Includes centerline mount bracket (Art No. TRP-3C)
Barrel: Butted aluminum
Gauge: In-line gauge, Reads 140 psi / 9.6 bar
Handle: T-type dual density polymer
Head: Fits Presta / Schrader / Dunlop valves
Size: 26.5 x 5 x 2.8 cm / 10.4” x 2.0” x 1.1”
Thumb Lock: Plastic
Weight: 178 g / 6.28 oz

Turbo Morph Digital
MSRP $74.95 USD
https://www.topeak.com/us/en/products/mini-pumps/1084-turbo-morph--digital
PDF:
https://www.topeak.com/us/storage/app/media/download/product-manual/turbo-morph-digital/M_TTM-DGD_ML_0118_line_s.pdf
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Head:
Presta / Schrader / Dunlop valves
Barrel: Butted aluminum
GAUGE: Flip-down digital, 160 psi / 11 bar
Battery: CR2032 x 1 (included)
Volume per stroke: 103.2 cc
Thumb lock: Plastic
HANDLE: T-type dual density polymer
ADDED Features: Fold-out footpeg, Flexible hose / Centerline mount bracket
SIZE: 35 x 7 x 4.3 cm / 13.8” x 2.8” x 1.7”
WEIGHT: 320 g / 11.29 oz

Mega Morph (TMG-18) ... a portable floor pump.
MSRP $
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Added Features: Dunlop valve adapter, Ball / bladder heads / Hose dock, Gauge lock, Handle lock, Carry bag
Barrel: Anodized aluminum
Base: Foldable composite
Capacity: 160 psi / 11 bar
Gauge: Flip-out analog
Handle: T-type dual density polymer
Head: SmartHead™ w/ air release button / Fits: Presta / Schrader / Dunlop valves
: pump head works with Presta and Schrader without swapping parts
Size: 67.8 x 8.4 x 6 cm / 26.7” x 3.3” x 2.4”
Thumb Lock: Aluminum
Weight: 1.1 kg / 2.42 lb

This pump business seems profitable. Lot of room for profit for what should be a simple product. You can buy a good cell phone for less than many pumps. Two of a topeak pump equals a cell phone and a year of service with Tracfone. Competition, a larger market, massive sales numbers drive down prices. Think how few pumps you buy in your life. Glad I don't have to use the pumps of my youth. These much more satisfactory.

I want to add a highly reliable CO2 unit to go with the Topeak. Now been stranded by pump failure far from anyone. Once is enough. I will condemn myself to a lifetime of two air sources going everywhere. Pump first, CO2 when pump fails. Changed a tube once a 11F ... would have tried the CO2 that day. Been searching for CO2 with a good rating. So much info and so many clutter the web.

OMG:twitchy:

Anyone else see the irony?

Kudos for toughing it out until the end. I was in TL;DR long before.:thumb:

Caught my eye as I was speedily scrolling through.

Didn't need to read the post. I discovered the Road Morph G back in '99, when two people had them on my cross country tour. First thing I bought when I got home. Have never looked at another pump for touring.

Agree Road Morph G
 

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Agree...have used it for others w/ punctures than punctures experienced on my own. :)

I just got a Road Morph G early last month and I've used it a couple times to test, wish I'd gotten it a decade ago.