Theodore

My zefel under the top tube has worn out. What are some good pumps out there. I am not interested
in the CO2 stuff and I cannot find any under the top tube pumps. I saw a one foot pump made of carbon for 44 dollars but it seems it would take forever to put air in a tire. Any ideas? Thanks.

cuski

I was very impressed with my Topeak Road Morph. The handle can be unfolded to form a T, and it has a little plastic thing you can pull out to turn it into a floor pump. It pumps a decent volume too. I had the opportunity to test it last weekend, and it didn't take very long to pump up my tire.

Yoshi

Zefal still makes pumps, and there are several other companies that make under-the-top-tube pumps. Blackburn comes to mind...

Past that, the Topeak road morph is easily the best "mini" pump although it's pretty big for a mini-pump. I keep one of those in my bag for commuting and I can easily get my tires up to 120psi with that thing.

seriouslysilly

i, too, like the topeak road morph. although it's my fist one, it does pump up the tires fairly quickly.
you can actually get the topeak morph for a great price just under $20 from nashbar or performance right now (remember seeing it in my catalog) because it's being discontinued

rufvelo

You need a floor pump at home, but if you can have just one, a frame fit pump something like a Blackburn should come first. I have 3, and remember to secure with additional velcro straps.

nobrainer440

+1 for the road morph. With the mini pumps that you can't brace against the ground, I can never seem to get any decent amount of pressure.

Theodore

I noticed that Zefal HP4 still does not have some type of rubber to protect the seat tubes paint. My zefal was 20 years old and it looks like they have not changed the design of this pump. Guess they think its a great design but the paint on the seat tube is scratched big time. The pump worked very well for all those years.
Now I have been looking at the Blackburn Carbon Fiber Frame Pump for the Road Bike. How does it pump and is it lighter than the zefal? The Blackburn does have rubber at both ends to prevent damage to the top tube.
How do you all like this pump?

cccorlew

I like my Road Morph mainly for the foot peg that makes it less likely that I snap of a valve. Makes pumping easier too. +1 for the gauge.

baj32161

Yet another vote for the Road Morph.

barba

Another vote for the Road Morph. I can get my tire up to 120psi without killing my arm and the hose makes it much less likely that I will break off the valve.

Theodore

Which tube does the road morph attach to? In the past my zefal attached to the top tube. Reason I ask is I have two water bottles on each of the tubes and don't know where I can put the pump. Also someone stated that you will need additional velcro straps to keep the pump secured. Any knowledge on that?

cuski

You can set up the Road Morph on the top tube, or seat tube. Whichever works for you. The Morph comes with a base that includes a velcro strap, you don't need additional straps.

n4zou

This is going to sound insane but it's true! Go into Wal-mart and look at the pumps for pumping up sports balls like footballs and basketballs. Look for a small aluminum pump costing $8.88. It has a short hose and a needle in the package. When you get it home if you remove the nozzle where the hose is screwed in and you find adaptors for Shrader and Presta valves! You can't use them as the nozzle is made only for the short hose. Remove the needle from the hose and discover it's for Shrader valves, just purchase a Presta adaptor if required. This pump is double acting so it presses air in your tire on both up and down strokes and the short hose allows you to put the end ageist the ground for high-pressure tires. It's small, light, and cheap and best of all works better than any other small bicycle pump I have ever tried.

t4mv

Blackburn frame fit on the left seat stay.

terrymorse 

I've been through more pumps than I care to admit. The one that currently adorns the bike is the Hurricane Air Scepter Mini Pump:



Very light and slim, and it doesn't take an eternity to pump up a tire with it. And the price is right. It's now my every day pump.

roadfix

I have their non-carbon fiber frame fit pump and I like it very much. I polished off the gray paint to give it that retro look. Like most any other frame pump, achieving high pressure requires some upper body strength. I'm thinking of getting another to fit my slightly longer top tubed bike.

biker128pedal

I looked at the Blackburns but I ended up with a Road Morph. My standard Road Morph has a gauge. I have the mini version back ordered from Performance. The external hose looks funny but works. I don't have to worry about ripping valves off. It operates like a floor pump but the short stroke takes getting used to. It is not a good enough to get you home pump. It will pump 120 psi fast and easy.

It comes with a mount that attaches in place of a water bottle cage. I wish it monted to the side of a cage like an old Specialized pump it replaced. But the mount can also be attached to the top tube with releasable zip ties supplies. I had it attached that way on my old Trek 412. It will ago back once the mini arrives.

Mike

WishYouWasMe

I bought my pump from the dollar store...it works perfectly. Just push..and air comes into your tire.

Theodore

OK , I purchased the Topeak Road Morph today and going to try it. Now I have two water bottles on both tubes. Can this be installed under the bottle rack or is my only option the top tube?

biker128pedal

You may be able squeeze it next to the cage but I doubt it. If you do post some pictures.

GP

Some Blackburn brackets that hold the pump next to the bottle will fit the Road Morph.

Homebrew01

A few weeks ago, I bent my old Zefal over the snout of a dog that was trying to bite me.

I just got the non-carbon Blackburn. Seems nice, fits under the top tube. I haven't actually used it yet though. Didn't seem worth an extra $10 for the carbon version.

ridethecliche

Just curious, why wouldn't you want your bike pump on the top tube?

Theodore

Ridethecliche asks:

"Just curious, why wouldn't you want your bike pump on the top tube?"

Simply when I am not riding my bike I put it on a park service stand and the
bike is held by the top tube. Therefore I have to take the bike pump on and
off whenever I go out for a ride and when I am finished. Doesn't sound like
too much trouble but gets annoying everyday.

-VELOCITY-

Neither was I until I purchased one. At least get some feedback if you can. I wouldn't take anything else over my CO2 inflater. It's fast and easy.