Originally Posted by Purr
I've got a CrankBrothers PowerPump, and I don't even have to mount the thing...it fits in the wedge. There's also one that has a pressure gauge built in.
- Presta/Schrader dual head
- Pump for high volume or high pressure
- Goes up to 100 psi/7bar
- Weighs about 93g
My only gripe is that it's nearly impossible for a regular person to get the pressure up to 100psi. My BF tested it and practically burst a blood vessel getting to 90. I'd probably be lucky to get it to 60 or 70.
I look at it as a last resort in case I have a blow-out beyond walking distance of a gas station. Depending on what pressure you need, you may not end up breaking any speed records, but at least you won't be riding on your rims.
(Note to self: Pick up some Presta/Schrader converters, a pressure gauge, and something to hold some quarters.)
I have the same pump or a very similar model from Crank Bros. I'm a guy, I'm no weight lifter but I'm not weak. It's a huge PITA to get a reasonable pressure with that thing. It's nice to have a gauge built in and two heads for the different valve types, but it's not nice to have my toned arm fall off to get going again.
I recently picked-up a mini-pump / CO2 trigger inflater combo which I will road test next time I get a flat (naturally I will have a back-up until I feel good with the new thing). Anyhow, the thing is tiny enough to fit in a jersy pocket, which is handy because my SpeedPro lacks waterbottle braze-ons. I have to wonder about the pumping capacity -- spec says 90psi IIRC, which is very rideable, but again, the arm... let's hope I don't run out of cartridges). It's the "Second Wind IH" model.