Mini Pumps
02-28-19 | 08:55 AM
#26
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I used to carry a lezyne mini pump until I realized I was pumping like 400 times to barely reach 90 psi. So I figured if I fail with my co2... I'll have my cellphone as a backup instead. Didn't carry it since... I think I would still carry it if I was commuting to work by bike though. But just as a backup to co2.
02-28-19 | 11:13 PM
#27
- Soli Deo Gloria -
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From: Northwest Georgia
Bikes: 2018 Rodriguez Custom Fixed Gear, 2017 Niner RLT 9 RDO, 2015 Bianchi Pista, 2002 Fuji Robaix
03-01-19 | 06:02 AM
#28
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https://www.lezyne.com/product-hpumps-hp-crbndrlite.php
Carbon Drive Lite
Carbon Road Drive
03-01-19 | 10:31 AM
#29
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From: Long Beach, CA
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Is the minimorph the only mini pump out there with a side-exiting hose? ie. so that like you mention, you can use body weight/gravity to pump?
How is that all of the other brands that have hoses, haven't figured this out and have the exit out the end of the pump? Or, all of the other pumps with side-exiting air, don't have hoses (so can't reach a valve from the ground), and just the rigid clamp-on?
How is that all of the other brands that have hoses, haven't figured this out and have the exit out the end of the pump? Or, all of the other pumps with side-exiting air, don't have hoses (so can't reach a valve from the ground), and just the rigid clamp-on?
There's also the Lezyne Micro Floor Drive:
https://www.lezyne.com/product-hpumps-hp-microfldrhpg.php
03-01-19 | 11:33 AM
#30
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I've had to use it a few times, and it works like a charm.
03-01-19 | 03:24 PM
#31
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From: Northwest Georgia
Bikes: 2018 Rodriguez Custom Fixed Gear, 2017 Niner RLT 9 RDO, 2015 Bianchi Pista, 2002 Fuji Robaix
A bit curious.. your photo looks more like the Carbon Drive Lite than the Road Drive. But Lezyne's site indicates the "Lite" is a "NEW" model, though reviews on it's product info page date from 2013, and it's heavier (80g) than the non-Lite version..?
https://www.lezyne.com/product-hpumps-hp-crbndrlite.php
https://www.lezyne.com/product-hpumps-hp-crbndrlite.php
It looks like the Road Drive is rated to 160 PSI and the Lite Drive is rated to 120 PSI.
My choice was partially based on the August 2018 article at outdoorgearlab.com. They actually test everything they review. The site seems unbiased and thorough.
https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/topic...est-frame-pump
The Road Drive was an Editor's Choice. Carbon version for style points.
-Tim-
03-03-19 | 07:51 AM
#33
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I have used a Zefal frame pump for many years, but new carbon fiber frame rules it out. Picked up a Fabric Nanobar mini pump and failed to test it before it was needed...Another wrinkle is the valve extenders for my wheels. Anyone have experience using a mini pump on valve extenders?
03-04-19 | 01:11 PM
#34
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From: Whittier
Bikes: 1973 Colnago Super, Litespeed Classic , Pinarello Gavia TSX,Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra,Eddy Merckx EMX-5 , Eddy Merckx AXM , Vitus 979 KAS. Diamant SLX,60's Meteor , Giordana Gravel Bike mod
Both mini pumps I have (2 different Brands) take easily over 300 pumps to get to 100PSI.
My old Zefal frame pump ,about 25 to 30.
My old Zefal frame pump ,about 25 to 30.
