Mini-pump
08-20-09, 02:10 PM
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Mini-pump
What is the best mini-pump out on the market right now? Don't want CO2. Don't want a full-size frame pump even if the tire could be aired up quicker. Just need something small and reliable that can get the psi up there.
08-20-09, 02:45 PM
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I like this one from Performance https://www.performancebike.com/bikes..._400007_400166
08-20-09, 02:53 PM
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https://www.amazon.com/Topeak-Pocket-.../dp/B000FIE4K4
Goes to 160psi and is super tiny. Mounts underneath one of the water bottle cagees.
08-20-09, 03:52 PM
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If you want a good pump that will easily get to 120psi, buy the Topeak Road Morph with gauge. If you want a small pump, buy the Lezyne Road Drive (medium) or Pressure Drive (medium). The pressure drive will get you to 120psi, but it will take lots of time and effort. I have one on my touring bike, because it only needs 70-80psi.
08-20-09, 04:13 PM
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I just picked up a Lezyne "Road Drive". I also popped a little extra for the hose with a built in gauge. Like any mini-pump, it takes a while to get up to pressure, but it has many features that I like:
Extremely compact.
Hose that threads onto a presta valve, so you don't have try and hold the nozzle on the valve while trying to pump.
When not in use, hose assembly stores inside pump.
120 PSI Gauge built into the accessory hose.
https://www.lezyne.com/index.php/prod...oad-drive.html
Extremely compact.
Hose that threads onto a presta valve, so you don't have try and hold the nozzle on the valve while trying to pump.
When not in use, hose assembly stores inside pump.
120 PSI Gauge built into the accessory hose.
https://www.lezyne.com/index.php/prod...oad-drive.html
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08-20-09, 07:36 PM
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I got a Lezyne pressure drive mini pump, easy to use. It attaches right under one of the cages. Also has a hose that comes out and you screw onto the stem to make pumping easier. I'm a klutz so that was a good feature for me.
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08-20-09, 08:13 PM
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I've got a little topeak micro rocket. They all suck so why not go with a really light weight one.
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I'd probably get a Lezyne if I were shopping for one now but I have a Blackburn Airstick SL that works really well. It's tiny but is not difficult to get good pressure.
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roadmorphs are so much better than any other pump i dont get why anyone else bothers making mini pumps anymore
08-21-09, 08:44 AM
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Blackburn Airstik SL
Really nice and small pump. Was able to use it on one of my rides after I got a flat.
Really nice and small pump. Was able to use it on one of my rides after I got a flat.
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08-21-09, 08:59 AM
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I can only tell you which mini pump not to get: Crank Brothers Power Pump Pro. That is an absolute waste of money. It takes about 500 strokes just to get about 40-45 psi, and it pretty much tops out there.
09-13-09, 12:29 PM
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For those of you using the Lezyne Road Drive pump...
1) do you have the medium or the large?
2) do you have it mounted to your frame or do you carry it in your jersey?
I'd rather not mount a pump under my cages (aesthetics) but I also don't really like carrying my current one in my pockets.
For those using the Blackburn Airstik SL...
1) do you carry it in your jersey or on the frame?
2) does it actually work? I've read some reviews that were thumbs down (I carry CO2 as well, but if I'm going to carry a pump, it might as well work, right)
1) do you have the medium or the large?
2) do you have it mounted to your frame or do you carry it in your jersey?
I'd rather not mount a pump under my cages (aesthetics) but I also don't really like carrying my current one in my pockets.
For those using the Blackburn Airstik SL...
1) do you carry it in your jersey or on the frame?
2) does it actually work? I've read some reviews that were thumbs down (I carry CO2 as well, but if I'm going to carry a pump, it might as well work, right)
09-13-09, 12:33 PM
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I have used it on 23 flats.
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09-13-09, 05:37 PM
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Topeak Mini-Morph has all the features of the Topeak Road Morph, but with half the size and weight. You do need to pump a little longer to get up to 100psi, but it is not that much effort.
09-13-09, 07:31 PM
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Blackburn's airstick SL is pretty slick - handsome/compact, though I returned it one day after buying. After a bit of effort and a number of pumps, my tire was only at 40 psi - back it went.
I carry CO2 but I'm looking for a mini pump as well. Maybe the airstick 2 stage might be better.
I carry CO2 but I'm looking for a mini pump as well. Maybe the airstick 2 stage might be better.