I bought a pump that looks a lot like

It's a Raleigh Pump with Air Gauge. I tried it today and its pretty ****ty. I can't seem to get the pressure gauge to read anything over 65 when I pump. Do these type of pumps suck or am I just too stupid to us it?

Thinking of ditching it for a non-frame pump.

Road Morph G, baby.

yea those hand pumps suck major.

There's your problem. That's NOT a frame pump.

fix:

Topeak Road Morph G

yep, Road Morph

There's only one choice. Full metal construction, reversible chuck, bombproof quality, 4 sizes fit almost any bag or frame and most importantly not a crappy mini-pump.

Zefal HP-x
https://www.zefal.com/AAA/page.php?no...able&langue=an

Hand pumps, for the most part, are not designed to get you to optimum tire pressure, just enough to be able to ride home (or to a better pump). They are for emergencies, not really for everyday usage. Even frame pumps like the zefal are difficult to get above 100 psi.
Neither would be an adequate surrogate for a basic floor pump at home.

Sorry buddy but you've clearly never used the zefal HPX then. It's very easy to achieve pressures in excess of 120psi with it.

Zefal HPX 2 for life.

I always figured you were a 4

Let me rephrase that. I have used a zefal hpx4 a couple of times. They can get to a higher pressure than a hand pump, but it is still a bit of work to get to a good riding pressure. They are probably the best option for a portable pump, but I am under the impression that the OP is asking about pumps for general use, not just on the road. Given the choice, I would certainly use a floor pump over a frame pump.

I currently only own a hand pump because I found it along the side of a bike path one day but the thing is awful and I can't wait until my floor pump i ordered the other day comes.

Fair point - I missed the OP's last comment.

Most small hand pumps only pump up to 65PSI.

I'm able to easily get to riding pressure (100PSI+) with a Topeak Mini-Morph. It fits into a small bag too.

I have the bigger Road Morph and it's the first portable pump I've used that feels well within its capabilities when I pump to 120 (thanks for the recommendation bikeforums). My previous blackburn airstiks always felt like they were about to explode at that pressure.

I also carry around a presta to schraeder adapter so if I do get a blowout I can air up at any gas station or use any old pump. Just a tip for the traveler.

Avoid any pumps that don't have a seperate flexible hose - this includes most frame pumps and the Zefal garbage and **** minipumps. Go pick up a road morph. The only thing going against this pump is the size, but then again if you were thinking about getting that Zefal pump, even the road morph is smaller.



This'll take you to 120psi+
Those of you with frame pumps - time to embrace, newer and superior technology.

+1 to everything operator just said.

bigger forearms? my topeak road morph works fine for me.

I own a zefal, a road morph and a mini morph. For the most party I just carry around the mini morph as it will fit in my hip bag or a jersey pocket but still provides adequate pressure for pumping up tires. However out of the three the road morph is definitely the best for pumping up tires. The zefal is really nice too but it only fits my road bike. Although it's nice because it doesn't need any mounts to stay on the frame.

oh man my dad has had the zefal hp-x strapped to his tt for like fifteen years and that thing is still going strong. excellent pump.

My biggest beef with the road morph is that the mounting system takes up an entire set of bottle bosses. If it moved the pump to the side so you could still mount a cage, that would be cool. Yes this is a very minor beef.

I have a Road Morph G and purchased a Blackburn frame pump mount that I formed to fit the Morph. It mounts under my water bottle cage. I just went into my LBS and found something close then heated it up and reformed the clamp.