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Old 01-27-14 | 04:19 PM
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There is no need to add a pump peg to your bike. I just use a velcro strap to hold the pump snugly beneath the top tube. The strap can also be used a "parking brake."




We have a collection of pumps including: Road Morph, a couple of Master Blasters, and a couple of Zefals. I prefer the Master Blaster over the Road Morph. I get about one psi per stroke with the larger volume frame pump. I'm not sure how many psi I get per stroke with the Road Morph, but it seems to take forever to pump up a tire. I've had a lot of practice with all the pumps, and with a little care have not had any significant problems. However, when I get careless, I have broken off the top of the valve stem on presta valves; but I have also managed to do this with my floor pump.

I like the Zefal pumps, but the Topeak is more "rubberized", and is a easier on the paint. I have a worn spot, down to bare metal, underneath the top tube of one of my road bikes from the metal handle end of the Zefal pump. Otherwise, it is a tough dependable pump.

They all have their pros and cons. I think, like most things, it just boils down to personal preference.

PS. I forgot to add that I believe it is easier to dent the tube body on the longer frame pump. Pumps don't work very well with a dent. This is from first hand experience.

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