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Old 01-27-14 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike.Ayling
Zefal HPX definitely has a frame pump peg indent but unfortunately Zefal no longer makes these pumps although there are still a few around.
The good news however is that they seem to last forever so if you can find one grab it.

Mike
Long time Zefal HPX user.
The HPX has a hole in the end of the pump handle that will fit in a pump peg on a frame. Zefal is definitely still making the HPX.

Originally Posted by willawingwong
How can I tell if the Zefal HPX is the version with the peg indent? I see Zefal still sells one called the HPX. I'm assuming its a frame fit version with no indent. http://www.zefal.com/en/traditional-pumps/109-hpx-classic.html
If you want a frame fit pump, the HPX is the one to get. It was a very good pump of its day, but its day has passed. The HPX can get a tire to 115 psi but it takes effort. You have to hold the head very steady while trying to pump with the other hand. You are depending completely on upper body strength to pump the tire. Often you have to brace the tire against something (your thigh works) and push really hard to get to the final pressure. It's easy to rip the stem out of a tube with one.

With Topeaks, on the other hand, you put the end of the pump on the ground and you use your body weight to push down on the pump. It's much easier to get the tire to the pressure you want without ripping the stem out.

The HPX may be more pleasing to the eye but the Topeak works better. Personally, I choose function over form.
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