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Old 01-28-14 | 09:21 PM
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Bikes: 2020 Masi Giramondo 700c; 2013 Lynskey Peloton; 1992 Giant Rincon; 1989 Dawes needs parts; 1985 Trek 660; 1985 Fuji Club; 1984 Schwinn Voyager; 1984 Miyata 612; 1977 Raleigh Competition GS

For a touring bike that Topeak Road Morph is as good as a frame pump if not better due to the flip out foot peg and flip out handle, of course the Topeak will take maybe another 10 strokes more to than a frame pump but it's made easier by those flip outs.

Since this was posted on a touring site I therefore assume you will be using the pump touring, that's a solidly made pump and is idea for that purpose. However, if you will be touring in remote areas I would take along a spare mini like the lezyne Pressure Drive or the Topeak RaceRocket and stash it in one your panniers. Then to be extra cautious take a Schrader to Presta converter, it can be used in a pinch if some odd chance both pumps have issues by enabling you to use a Schrader pump or chuck, or if the rubber bushing broke in one of the pumps you can convert the pump to Schrader and put the adapter on and pump.

Years ago I had a Master Blaster, quite frankly from what I remember of it I couldn't tell much of a difference between that one and the Road Morph other then it may have take 10 to 20 less strokes, but like I said earlier the very fact the Road Morph becomes a floor pump makes it easier to put air into tires.
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