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I run 23 mm at about 100-110 to stay closer to the 105% rule as my rims are narrow. I’m aware of the rolling resistance issues so I pump them up over the “recommended” and this allows me a few weeks till they need pumped up again. I guess my 1st rides and last rides aren’t optimal but my middle ones are.
I just bought an inflator for my compressor so maybe I’ll be more inclined to verify my pressure more often.
I just bought an inflator for my compressor so maybe I’ll be more inclined to verify my pressure more often.
As mentioned above, definitely get something with a hose.
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For a compact pump I like the Topeak Road Morphe, it works almost as well as a floor pump. For something to fit in a tool bag I use the Micro Rocket carbon, which weighs less than the pocket change I usually carry.
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My Topeak has an air hose as well. Not criticizing the Lezyne, it is an extremely high quality pump, probably higher quality overall than the Topeak, but the Topeak has a hose as well. I like it because it operates as a foot pump, which I find easier than holding it and pumping.
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I run 23 mm at about 100-110 to stay closer to the 105% rule as my rims are narrow. I’m aware of the rolling resistance issues so I pump them up over the “recommended” and this allows me a few weeks till they need pumped up again. I guess my 1st rides and last rides aren’t optimal but my middle ones are.
I just bought an inflator for my compressor so maybe I’ll be more inclined to verify my pressure more often.
I just bought an inflator for my compressor so maybe I’ll be more inclined to verify my pressure more often.
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Why? I use the Lezyne Road Drive and it comes with a clip that attaches under water bottle cages. Totally unobtrusive secured alongside my water bottle. Longer pump means less work to inflate your tires.
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We carry a Tatico on the tandem, and I have another one for my solo bike. And in case you have been eating Tarantula or Snake, a Tatico can do double duty as a defense baton when a dog attacks you.
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I counted 200 pump strokes on my Mini Morph, to get to maybe 60 psi with 23mm tires, enough to finish the ride. I had to use body weight to push down the pump handle for the final strokes of the 200. Mini pumps are slow. It's a tradeoff of size vs function.
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I ended up buying the Lezyne pocket drive pump. Now my survival kit is complete.
Brand new tube with 80mm stem so no extender issues, 2 tire levers, 1 C02 with head, pocket pump, self stick patches, 3 different size regular patches, new (unopened) glue, piece of sandpaper, valve adapter so I can use a gas station or another schrader pump, a used master link, $20 and 5 $1 bills and a photocopy of my DL. And on longer rides I slip in my credit card if I know I’m stopping for a pit stop. This all fits in my Topeak aero wedge medium bag and I can squeeze a cliff bar, maybe 2.
I still carry my cell phone to call home and have the Uber app as a last resort. And with all this I bet I go flat free the rest of the year.
Brand new tube with 80mm stem so no extender issues, 2 tire levers, 1 C02 with head, pocket pump, self stick patches, 3 different size regular patches, new (unopened) glue, piece of sandpaper, valve adapter so I can use a gas station or another schrader pump, a used master link, $20 and 5 $1 bills and a photocopy of my DL. And on longer rides I slip in my credit card if I know I’m stopping for a pit stop. This all fits in my Topeak aero wedge medium bag and I can squeeze a cliff bar, maybe 2.
I still carry my cell phone to call home and have the Uber app as a last resort. And with all this I bet I go flat free the rest of the year.
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Here’s the Lezyne pocket drive.
LEZYNE Pocket Drive HP Bicycle Hand Pump, High Pressure 160 PSI, Presta & Schrader Compatible, Durable CNC Aluminum, Compact, ABS Flex Hose, Bike Tire Pump https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082MQQXCX...ing=UTF8&psc=1
LEZYNE Pocket Drive HP Bicycle Hand Pump, High Pressure 160 PSI, Presta & Schrader Compatible, Durable CNC Aluminum, Compact, ABS Flex Hose, Bike Tire Pump https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082MQQXCX...ing=UTF8&psc=1
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I went with this:
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Here’s the Lezyne pocket drive.
LEZYNE Pocket Drive HP Bicycle Hand Pump, High Pressure 160 PSI, Presta & Schrader Compatible, Durable CNC Aluminum, Compact, ABS Flex Hose, Bike Tire Pump https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082MQQXCX...ing=UTF8&psc=1
LEZYNE Pocket Drive HP Bicycle Hand Pump, High Pressure 160 PSI, Presta & Schrader Compatible, Durable CNC Aluminum, Compact, ABS Flex Hose, Bike Tire Pump https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082MQQXCX...ing=UTF8&psc=1
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It's a cut and paste of Lenzyne's description.
It does not mean that OP wants to inflate to 160 lbs.
160 PSI is affixed to the pump for the same reason.
Most people would put the minimum amount of air in needed to get home.
You might as well get snippy about the stated length of the tape measure.
It does not mean that OP wants to inflate to 160 lbs.
160 PSI is affixed to the pump for the same reason.
Most people would put the minimum amount of air in needed to get home.
You might as well get snippy about the stated length of the tape measure.
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Here’s the Lezyne pocket drive.
LEZYNE Pocket Drive HP Bicycle Hand Pump, High Pressure 160 PSI, Presta & Schrader Compatible, Durable CNC Aluminum, Compact, ABS Flex Hose, Bike Tire Pump https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082MQQXCX...ing=UTF8&psc=1
LEZYNE Pocket Drive HP Bicycle Hand Pump, High Pressure 160 PSI, Presta & Schrader Compatible, Durable CNC Aluminum, Compact, ABS Flex Hose, Bike Tire Pump https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082MQQXCX...ing=UTF8&psc=1
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It's a cut and paste of Lenzyne's description.
It does not mean that OP wants to inflate to 160 lbs.
160 PSI is affixed to the pump for the same reason.
Most people would put the minimum amount of air in needed to get home.
You might as well get snippy about the stated length of the tape measure.
It does not mean that OP wants to inflate to 160 lbs.
160 PSI is affixed to the pump for the same reason.
Most people would put the minimum amount of air in needed to get home.
You might as well get snippy about the stated length of the tape measure.