Mini-pump recommendations
07-24-13 | 11:22 AM
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Mini-pump recommendations
After fixing my 2nd flat in less than a week, I realize that my mini-pump isn't that good, the best I can do is about 50psi (700x37c) which is enough to get me home but I'd rather get the psi higher.
Any recommendations?
Any recommendations?
07-24-13 | 12:07 PM
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Don't get this:
https://www.amazon.com/Topeak-Pocket-...pr_product_top
https://www.amazon.com/Topeak-Pocket-...pr_product_top
07-24-13 | 12:14 PM
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Don't get this:
https://www.amazon.com/Topeak-Pocket-...pr_product_top
https://www.amazon.com/Topeak-Pocket-...pr_product_top
07-24-13 | 12:21 PM
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Filzer Mini Z... have been carrying one of thee for quite a few years and it has never caused me any issues and works just as well on high volume / lower psi tyres as it does on lower volume high psi tyres.
It is a little larger but the fact it has a foot clip and a t handle makes it nearly as good as a floor pump.
The full frame road morph is an excellent pump.
It is a little larger but the fact it has a foot clip and a t handle makes it nearly as good as a floor pump.
The full frame road morph is an excellent pump.
07-24-13 | 12:23 PM
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the mini floor pump design, has the ground to push against..
I've had success reaching higher pressures with Frame Fit, non mini hand pumps because the compression ratio
of the longer stroke , is there.
I've had success reaching higher pressures with Frame Fit, non mini hand pumps because the compression ratio
of the longer stroke , is there.
07-24-13 | 12:30 PM
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The Topeak pump, similar to the recommendations above, is available and CRC and it too can be used on the ground.
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/M...?ModelID=28858
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/M...?ModelID=28858
07-24-13 | 12:39 PM
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Lezyne Road Drive. Beautifully machined aluminum with components that are completely user-serviceable. They use hoses for the connection so you won't rip out the stem. Light weight. Makes crazy high pressure for its size.
https://www.lezyne.com/en/products/ha...re#!road-drive
Get a model with Shraeder valve compatibility if you don't have Presta, or get a wider one if you deal with MTB tires. They have an optional hose that works with this that does both valves and has an inline pressure gage that I use and like a lot.
https://www.lezyne.com/en/products/ha...re#!road-drive
Get a model with Shraeder valve compatibility if you don't have Presta, or get a wider one if you deal with MTB tires. They have an optional hose that works with this that does both valves and has an inline pressure gage that I use and like a lot.
07-24-13 | 12:43 PM
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Lezyne Road Drive. Beautifully machined aluminum with components that are completely user-serviceable. They use hoses for the connection so you won't rip out the stem. Light weight. Makes crazy high pressure for its size.
https://www.lezyne.com/en/products/ha...re#!road-drive
Get a model with Shraeder valve compatibility if you don't have Presta, or get a wider one if you deal with MTB tires. They have an optional hose that works with this that does both valves and has an inline pressure gage that I use and like a lot.
https://www.lezyne.com/en/products/ha...re#!road-drive
Get a model with Shraeder valve compatibility if you don't have Presta, or get a wider one if you deal with MTB tires. They have an optional hose that works with this that does both valves and has an inline pressure gage that I use and like a lot.
07-24-13 | 01:10 PM
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I've done that too - but I haven't managed to use it very reliably. On some tubes, it just doesn't do a good job. Isn't me - a friend borrowed my pump and had a similar experience. May be specific to my pump though.
07-24-13 | 01:19 PM
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07-24-13 | 01:43 PM
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I have had good luck with this pump getting 23mm tires (and 2" tires) up to pressure.
https://www.lezyne.com/en/micro-floor-drive-hp-hpg
https://www.lezyne.com/en/micro-floor-drive-hp-hpg
07-24-13 | 04:16 PM
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I have this: https://www.louisgarneau.ca/ca-fr/pro...PE_TWO_STEPS-G
I guess that any pump with a gauge, a 't' handle and a flexible hose will do great.
I guess that any pump with a gauge, a 't' handle and a flexible hose will do great.
07-24-13 | 04:28 PM
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Another vote for the Topeak Morphs. I have a Lezyne Pressure Drive that I carry when I'm trying to roll light,but it just doesn't work as well as the Morphs.
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07-24-13 | 05:42 PM
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Lezyne pressure drive is what I carry with me on the road. I love the design of this little pump. It's half the size of road morph and I am amazed how well it pumps. Lezyne pumps are the best.
07-25-13 | 06:55 AM
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Oh, ok I'll keep that in mind. Thought maybe it didn't work at all for you. I had a Bell one before and it didn't work at all. The Topeak stuff has been top notch for me so far.
07-26-13 | 09:00 AM
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I love Lezyne pumps from a design/aesthetic standpoint, and they are certainly very well made. That said, I have never been let down by my Topeak Road Morph G.
07-26-13 | 12:46 PM
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I have a road morph which is great but I have switched to mostly using a park tools frame pump. I don't really need the pressure gauge on the morph as much as I used to feel like, and the frame pump can push a bunch more air, which is good for both skinny high pressure tires and fat low-pressure ones (which might still have more air in them than the skinnies).