What's the best mini pump?
08-06-03, 07:31 AM
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What's the best mini pump?
I put about 115 psi on my tires. My GT Strike's frame doesn't
allow for a frame pump. I'm looking for a mini pump that comes with a mounting bracket and one that won't take all day to inflate a tire.
allow for a frame pump. I'm looking for a mini pump that comes with a mounting bracket and one that won't take all day to inflate a tire.
08-06-03, 08:10 AM
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I have a Performance Hurricane MiniMax Mini-Pump on my commuter bike. It mounts on the frame. It has a fold away foot pad and short hose that is stored inside the pump, so it's like a floor pump.
It pumps my tires to 110 psi quite easily.
I bought mine for $20 two years ago. It's on sale for $9.99! Great deal!
It pumps my tires to 110 psi quite easily.
I bought mine for $20 two years ago. It's on sale for $9.99! Great deal!
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Have a look at the Topeak range - I've used a couple on my MTB and been very happy. I lent one to a roadie who seemed to be able to get his tyres up to a ridable pressure.
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08-06-03, 10:07 AM
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I have a Topeak Einstein Master Blaster. I think they called it that because at the time, it was one of the few minipumps made with the SmartHead that automatically adjusted to either Presta and Schrader valves without having to flip a switch or disassemble the head. It also has a little knob that will allow you to switch between high-pressure mode and low-pressure mode depending on the type of tyre you're pumping. Additionally, there's a concealed patch kit in the handle and you can use the pump body itself as a tyre lever (or bottle opener 
). It's no longer made but the modern model lives on as the Topeak Harpoon Master Blaster which has various improvements over the Einstein including seperate tyre levers in addition to the patchkit and a better handle although they did get rid of the nifty tyre removal system.
I also found an interesting seatpost pump. It looks neat but I don't think I'm ready to give up my current seatpost. Plus I think it's too long for my bikes since my MTB has an interrupted seat-tube and I actually had to cut the stock post in order to not have the shock slam into it and my roadbike's seat-tube curves after a bit thus necessitating the use of a shorter "road-specific" (250mm) post. They do however say they'll be offering a shorter 300mm length version soon.
Note - I seem to recall reading about how some of the touring and folding-bike folks modified Zefal pumps to fit into their seat-tube.
). It's no longer made but the modern model lives on as the Topeak Harpoon Master Blaster which has various improvements over the Einstein including seperate tyre levers in addition to the patchkit and a better handle although they did get rid of the nifty tyre removal system.I also found an interesting seatpost pump. It looks neat but I don't think I'm ready to give up my current seatpost. Plus I think it's too long for my bikes since my MTB has an interrupted seat-tube and I actually had to cut the stock post in order to not have the shock slam into it and my roadbike's seat-tube curves after a bit thus necessitating the use of a shorter "road-specific" (250mm) post. They do however say they'll be offering a shorter 300mm length version soon.
Note - I seem to recall reading about how some of the touring and folding-bike folks modified Zefal pumps to fit into their seat-tube.
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