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Old 08-31-12 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by jimmuller
It is hard to beat the old Zefal HP but the Topeak Road MB is better or at least as good. Pumping 100+lbs will always be a chore but the two settings make it faster to get the main volume of air in the tire, and then easier to top off.
Is it really as good as the Zefal? Because that's impressive.

I have a mini pump and just started carrying it. I've used it twice on the road and am not satisfied. It's too darned hard to get the tire beyond 40 psi, which doesn't feel safe to ride on.

However, I have succeeded in hiding it in my seat bag. The head screws off, which makes the longer portion quite short.

But I think I'll go back to my old Zefal.

This is my seat bag. I'm extremely happy with it.

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