Originally Posted by
danmc
Those mini-pumps that look really cool don't seem to do much. You'll spend 20 minutes pumping away to only get it up to a barely rideable level. The Road Morph G seems to be able to get the tire up to riding speed with minimal effort.
I also carry a CO2 dispenser but rarely use it because I ride Gatorskins which rarely flat (of course this post guarantees that I'll flat within the next week.)
I think that if you get a flat, you should abandon your serious training goals of the day and aim to just make it home without walking. I do have a blackburn which is on the larger/medium size end spectrum of portable pumps, it's not enjoyable but has saved my hybrid bike on a number of occasions. That balance between weight savings, appearance, and functionality are a tricky one.
You made me laugh at work from your last sentence. HAH