mimi pump recommendation?
05-08-10, 11:09 PM
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I've had pretty much the opposite experience. I don't race either, but after stroking away on a mini-pump for like 10+ minutes on the side of the road multiple times and struggling to get a tire up to about 60psi (enough to limp home) I decided I was done with mini pumps and carry a C02 system.
My CO2 system has a mini-pump as part of it (and it sucks too). Maybe I'm just using crappy mini pumps?
My CO2 system has a mini-pump as part of it (and it sucks too). Maybe I'm just using crappy mini pumps?
05-09-10, 01:23 AM
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lyzene road drive pump = win. lighter than 2 co2 cartridges, works quickly, like, 2 minute from flat to ride-able, 3 minutes to a hard, fully inflated tire.
co2 is heavy and disposable. for what, a minute or two? Maybe if you're racing...
co2 is heavy and disposable. for what, a minute or two? Maybe if you're racing...
05-09-10, 02:26 AM
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I recently bought a Lezyne Road Drive last week. If it can pump me up to 110psi, I am in heaven. 100psi will be adequate as well.
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05-09-10, 08:38 AM
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forget about weight weenism. when you are 40+ miles from home, that's should be the last thing on your mind. I used to use one of those really small topeak pumps, but it never does inspire confidence as it only goes up to 50psi (and one of the plastic parts is now malfunctioning). small pumps are maybe good for 10-20 miles to schlep to a bike shop, but not much more. this, of course, assumes you know where the nearest bike shop is. to boot, twice, i broke off the valve stem. the topeak & lezyne frame pumps (both with gauge) are good choices, and i went with the latter.
https://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=A0241
https://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=A0241
And if you support the vlave stem with one hand on the head of the pump and the rim there's little risk of damagin the valve stem.
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05-09-10, 08:44 AM
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As for space in Landfillls, I'm pretty certain all the C02 cartridges I've used in my life, and likely will use in my life would not fill one of the 2 trash containers that go to the curb from my house each week.
If you're to the point you buy no packaged foods or products, then perhaps eliminating C02 cartridges could be a next logical step. But if you're anywhere close to a typical American consumer, eliminating C02 cartridges to open up landfill space really is tilting at windmills.
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05-09-10, 08:54 AM
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Topeak Mini Morph here but I cant wholeheartedly recommend it unless you use it in combination with CO2. After I get a flat I use the pump purely to pump it to a 'reasonable level' to get me back home (which is never more than 10 miles away). If I was doing a century (bwahahaa that'll be the day), then def get a CO2.
05-11-10, 09:59 PM
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just got my lezyne HPG (high pressure, gauge). i have to say i'm very impressed. it was smaller than i thought and is slightly larger than my old topeak mini. you actually screw on the head of pump to the valve, ensuring security. the pump has a small flip-out section for you to put your foot, and it's this that allows you to use gravity to pump tires to high pressure, like a small floor pump. i was able to get the a 700x23 up to 110 psi in about 150 pumps. attached you'll find a few pictures
the pump does not take up a slot for water bottle, and relatively compact
size of lezyne HPG vs topeak mini
the pump does not take up a slot for water bottle, and relatively compact
size of lezyne HPG vs topeak mini
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Hi guys -
Do any of these pumps have gauges on them? I'm shipping my bike out of state, and unfortunately cannot bring my Specialized Air Tool Pro pump due to it's size.
I'm looking for a min, or compact pump, that works well and has a gauge.
Thanks!!
Do any of these pumps have gauges on them? I'm shipping my bike out of state, and unfortunately cannot bring my Specialized Air Tool Pro pump due to it's size.
I'm looking for a min, or compact pump, that works well and has a gauge.
Thanks!!
05-12-10, 09:47 AM
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look above. the red thingy on the top of the pump is the gauge. it's a pen-gauge, not radial, but accurate enough
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05-12-10, 09:55 AM
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Anything with a hose on it. Regular mini pumps that attach directly to your valve will not get you above 50 psi without ripping out a valve stem.
05-12-10, 10:11 AM
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The simple key to not damaging the valve stem is to support the valve with one hand around the head of the pump, and the rim as you pump.
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Ordered a Lezyne pressure drive pump. Figured it was worth a shot. I'll never buy another Blackburn anything, support sucks.
05-12-10, 07:56 PM
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I have had great customer support from Blackburn. I have a few year old Airstick that is going on my wife's ride, and plan on getting the new Airstick Sl for my roadie. I have had a Blackburn Mammoth pump for about 10 years on the MTB, still going strong.
The plus about Blackburn is the lifetime warranty.
Good luck deciding!
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From their support page, "Questions? Comments? Need a rebuild kit? We're listening."
So I tried emailing them to get some replacement end caps for an old trainer. Took three tries to find out that they don't have replacement parts for it so I just bought a new trainer, from Saris. Reminded me how important keeping in contact with customers is.
So I tried emailing them to get some replacement end caps for an old trainer. Took three tries to find out that they don't have replacement parts for it so I just bought a new trainer, from Saris. Reminded me how important keeping in contact with customers is.
05-13-10, 05:05 AM
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i didnt read the whole thread, but IMO there are two mini pumps
1) the lezyne
2) everything else
the lezyne has changed my opinion of mini pumps, i absolutely think its by far the best one on the market, and if you compare it side by side to any of the others, it will win. sure, some of the others may work, but the leznyne is just better, period.
1) the lezyne
2) everything else
the lezyne has changed my opinion of mini pumps, i absolutely think its by far the best one on the market, and if you compare it side by side to any of the others, it will win. sure, some of the others may work, but the leznyne is just better, period.
05-13-10, 05:40 AM
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What's wrong with a full-length frame pump? They're easier to use than mini-pumps and less likely to destroy your valve stems.
05-13-10, 06:47 AM
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C02 with a mini pump backup in a small seat bag is just a more elegant answer
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Yup. when my ti bike was built, I opted for no pump peg.
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Max Pressure: Both Rated at 160psi. I have no experience with the Lezyne, but I can vouch that the Blackburn can get well north of 100psi in a reasonable number of strokes.
Weight: Lezyne 90 grams, Blackburn 58 grams. Winner Blackburn.
Length: Lezyne 216mm, or 283 (depending on model) Blackburn 155 mm. Winner Blackburn.
Price: Lezyne about $35, Blackburn about $25 (both depending on where you shop. Winner Blackburn.
To me the most significant of all those comparisons is that the Blackburn fits easily in a small wedge seat bag, whereas the Lezyne Road Drive will not.
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05-13-10, 07:52 AM
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I'm assuming you're talking about the Lezyne Road drive. So lets compare to the Blackburn Airstik SL:
Max Pressure: Both Rated at 160psi. I have no experience with the Lezyne, but I can vouch that the Blackburn can get well north of 100psi in a reasonable number of strokes.
Weight: Lezyne 90 grams, Blackburn 58 grams. Winner Blackburn.
Length: Lezyne 216mm, or 283 (depending on model) Blackburn 155 mm. Winner Blackburn.
Price: Lezyne about $35, Blackburn about $25 (both depending on where you shop. Winner Blackburn.
To me the most significant of all those comparisons is that the Blackburn fits easily in a small wedge seat bag, whereas the Lezyne Road Drive will not.
Max Pressure: Both Rated at 160psi. I have no experience with the Lezyne, but I can vouch that the Blackburn can get well north of 100psi in a reasonable number of strokes.
Weight: Lezyne 90 grams, Blackburn 58 grams. Winner Blackburn.
Length: Lezyne 216mm, or 283 (depending on model) Blackburn 155 mm. Winner Blackburn.
Price: Lezyne about $35, Blackburn about $25 (both depending on where you shop. Winner Blackburn.
To me the most significant of all those comparisons is that the Blackburn fits easily in a small wedge seat bag, whereas the Lezyne Road Drive will not.
i just throw mine in my jersey pocket, i dont even think about it anymore.
i recommend you try one Merlin, you'll like it, i promise
