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Old 09-21-13 | 07:46 PM
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I've got a floor pump at home, and I carry a CO2 inflator in my tool roll. I have tire liners installed (just did it last week), so hopefully I will minimize my risk of issues. Although, they do add a teeny bit of weight, but I really don't notice. I just hope when I add my Monkey Light 210's that it doesn't add too much weight/drag, but I'd rather be safe then sorry. Just me though.
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Old 09-21-13 | 08:01 PM
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I recently picked up a Lezyne Micro Floor Drive HPG. I wouldn't say I'm looking forward to trying it as you never want to need to use one of these, but I'll be interested to see how it compares to my mountain morph. Sure is prettier.

Lezyne is an excellent pump. I had been using Topeak Morph for years and got Lezyne Micro HVG somewhat hesitantly for a try-out. Lezyne took my breath away, not just in looks but in practical use, and made me regret that I did not get that pump in the first place instead of Topeak. I gave my Topeak right away to a relative. Lezyne is far more sturdy than Topeak. In using Topeak you need to be careful with its foot peg because it can break off - no such fear in Lezyne. Switching between Presta in Schrader is more straightforward in Lezyne. The hose is twice as long in Lezyne, though the pump is shorter.
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Old 09-21-13 | 08:57 PM
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I just gave the Road Morph G a try on my MTB with narrower tires. It pumped right up to around 80psi without breaking a sweat. The only problem I had was I couldn't see the markings on the gauge, but I can't see **** anyway.
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Old 09-22-13 | 05:58 AM
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My problem with my topeak mountain morph is that the cheap plastic tabA/slotB setup that holds the handle tight to the shaft when not in use cracked very early on after I got it. Not a huge deal. Just have to make sure handle side is up when I've mounted it vertically, but it is one more annoying thing to think about when I lock the bike up in a high crime area and feel the need to strip all the accessories off so they don't get stolen.
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Old 09-22-13 | 08:07 AM
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Hm, that Lezyne looks pretty good. My Road Morph is getting a bit bedraggled (I figure it's allowed, it's been on the road summer and winter for 8 years now) and $44 isn't bad for a pump that nice looking.

Does the head work properly with unthreaded presta valves?
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Old 09-22-13 | 08:42 AM
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Does the head work properly with unthreaded presta valves?
Unfortunately I don't have any valves that lack threads around, to test that. As a bonus, the Lezyne's head has a release valve, to go along with the pump's gauge.
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Does anyone have a Topeak Mini Morph? It's about 9 cm shorter and 50 g lighter than the Road Morph. I'm looking for a frame pump myself, and I'm inclined to go for a Mini Morph instead of a Road Morph. Will I miss anything by doing that, except for no in-line gauge?
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Old 09-22-13 | 10:08 AM
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I have a large saddle bag , the pump goes across the inside of the bag ..
the bag stays on the bike, no one bothers it . so the tube and such are in a side pocket..

[Add] .. reusable zip ties and velcro straps tie the pump inside my Carradice Bag



a full length frame-fit pump will move more air than a short Minipump ..

(i have frame pumps on my road and touring bikes)

but it sits out on the frame .. IDK where you park .. @ work.

if people steal anything not bolted down, there.

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Old 09-22-13 | 10:28 AM
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I have a large saddle bag , the pump goes across the inside of the bag ..
the bag stays on the bike, no one bothers it . so the tube and such are in a side pocket..

a full length frame-fit pump will move more air than a short Minipump ..
If you're replying to me about the Mini Morph, it looks like just a smaller version of the Road Morph (without an inline gauge). The Mini Morph comes with a frame attachment kit as well.
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Old 09-22-13 | 11:12 AM
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I carry the Topeak Road Morph G. Is there anyone who also uses the side-mount bracket? It is very easy to break. I have broken two of them in a row when removing the pump.
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I took off the mount Koga fitted .. an on center clip , they fitted under the top tube for a Morph pump.

as I said the pump went in, out of sight when parked.
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I carry the Topeak Road Morph G. Is there anyone who also uses the side-mount bracket? It is very easy to break. I have broken two of them in a row when removing the pump.
I use the side-mount bracket, attached to the braze-ons for the bottle cage. Thanks for the heads up. I think I've only used it maybe three times on the road, but I'll be sure to be careful with it.
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Old 09-22-13 | 04:51 PM
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I have been using a mini-pump (not sure of the make) for some time. Fits nicely into my tool bag, takes about 130 strokes to fill the 26x 1 3/8 tiresI ride to the pressure I like.

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Forget about what everybody else is saying and get yourself a Topeak Road Morph.
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Will I miss anything by doing that, except for no in-line gauge?
Smaller barrel means less air,so more pumps required. I have one and carry it when I don't feel like hauling/don't have space for my full-size Morph. Pretty much the best of the micro pumps. I've also tried a Lezyne Pressure Drive,which is even more compact. It seems to pump a little more air than the Mini,but the Mini's T handle and foot rest are much easier to use.

Worst mini-pump ever would have to be the POS that came with my Brompton. Tried it once just for S&G's,not even sure where it is right now,and don't care.
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Old 09-22-13 | 07:23 PM
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I use the side-mount bracket, attached to the braze-ons for the bottle cage. Thanks for the heads up. I think I've only used it maybe three times on the road, but I'll be sure to be careful with it.
After the first one broke after just few uses, I contacted Topeak. They sent me a replacement. Soon after, it also broke. I told them by email but said I wouldn't ask for another replacement since they were all the same. If it happens to you, feel free to ask for replacement, not just for yourself but also to alert them the need to improve the brittle stiff plastic.

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I have been using a mini-pimp (not sure of the make)
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Smaller barrel means less air,so more pumps required. I have one and carry it when I don't feel like hauling/don't have space for my full-size Morph. Pretty much the best of the micro pumps. I've also tried a Lezyne Pressure Drive,which is even more compact. It seems to pump a little more air than the Mini,but the Mini's T handle and foot rest are much easier to use.
Thanks! Bought a Mini Morph this morning. I attached the mounting bracket to the top tube. Hope the bracket doesn't break too soon.
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Old 09-22-13 | 08:35 PM
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Since I bought the RM-G for commuting use, I'm just going to keep it in my messenger bag/pannier. I went out on my road bike today for a 50 miler, and didn't even consider taking it. I'll have to check out the mount though just to see if I even want to use it.
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Hm, that Lezyne looks pretty good...
Does the head work properly with unthreaded presta valves?

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Unfortunately I don't have any valves that lack threads around, to test that...
I have that Lezyne pump and a bunch of sew-ups with unthreaded Presta valves. It works well.
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As funny as it sounds, I use a cheap Wlamart hand pump. Sure it's low quality and probably won't last too many fills. But my logic questions exactly how often you'll really end up needing it and for me, although I ride many miles everyday, I rarely ever need the pump.
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I use the Lezyne Micro Floor Drive HPG pump both on my road (Presta) and hybrid (Schrader) bikes. Works well, but I wish the handle was a little more ergonomic. To increase comfort I wrap a handkerchief around it while pumping. It easily mounts to the frame on my road bike, and I carry it in my MX trunk bag on hybrid.

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As funny as it sounds, I use a cheap Wlamart hand pump. Sure it's low quality and probably won't last too many fills. But my logic questions exactly how often you'll really end up needing it and for me, although I ride many miles everyday, I rarely ever need the pump.
It takes about one time in a deep hole to promise oneself to never ever again submit to the temptation of buying a Walmart or other similar quality pump. In fact, in a deep hole, no pump might be better than a mediocre pump - the hands might not get cut, the vent might not get sheared off, time wasted, and one might not have ended up swearing so much while banging the ground with the pump.
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It takes about one time in a deep hole to promise oneself to never ever again submit to the temptation of buying a Walmart or other similar quality pump. In fact, in a deep hole, no pump might be better than a mediocre pump - the hands might not get cut, the vent might not get sheared off, time wasted, and one might not have ended up swearing so much while banging the ground with the pump.
The way I've been riding, a flat is a flat. I carry a spare tube and the pump. I've had to use it a couple times and yes it's difficult. But it got the job done. I rarely get flats while out on the road.
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I rarely get flats while out on the road.
You have now offended the flat gods and will pay the price.
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I have a Zefal Classic HPX frame-fit pump, and love it. Works great on all the various tire sizes and pressures I've used, from 23c - 40c, 80 - 110psi. And it stays in the frame very securely on its own, no bracket required.

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