Originally Posted by
Jed19
A non-issue for me, as I won't ride without topping my tire pressure anyway.
The bottom line is that you have to have a reasonable strategy for dealing with flats. Mine is to have my Topeak Race Rocket help in finding the hole, then use same to shape tube for mounting, inflate to 30-40 PSI, then top off with CO2 to desired pressure. If I do have more than two flats on the same ride, then the pump does full-time duty. More than three or four flats, I'll call for a ride.
Originally Posted by
Raiden
The key is, just don't use those 'mini' pumps for a road bike. A road bike takes 100 pounds of pressure- don't get a pump that says it only produces 100psi, because though it maybe possibly will put out that pressure, it'll only do it with a lot of force. The recommended pumps in this thread- the Topeak road morph and the Lezyne road bike pumps- are all rated for 160psi and putting 100psi in a road tire is a breeze. The Lezynes in particular are so skinny and light that you barely notice them on your frame, and there's really no reason not to get the biggest model (the one that will fill your tire in the fewest pumps). They cost a little bit more than an old style mini pump, but you'll be glad you have one when you're stuck on the side of the road.
A short, fat 'mini' pump should only be used on mountain and cruiser bikes- bikes with fat tires that you typically run at no more than 60psi.
Originally Posted by
Jed19
True.
I use to have the Topeak Road Morph (with in-line gauge) mounted on my road bike under my bottle cage. Great pump to get to 120 PSI easy, but it was just too bulky (like the small and sleek look of the Topeak RaceRocket) on a road bike. I do carry a Topeak Mountain Morph (even fatter than the Road Morph) on my mountain hardtail and run around bikes.
Originally Posted by
StanSeven
A lot depends on the appearance you want from the bike as well. Many people like the sleek and uncluttered look of a road bike. Many of the mentioned pumps fit on the frame and are rather large. That's one reason why mini pumps and CO2 are popular - they fit in your jersey or seat bag.
These were some of the reasons I decided to get the Road Drive. It's a pretty sleek design and is the same color as the primary color of my bike so it shouldn't be terribly noticeable or be an eyesore and it pumps up to 160 psi so I figured getting to 100-120 psi should be easier.
Many people mentioned the Pressure Drive which is very similar but tops out at 120 psi so getting near there would prove harder I imagine.