Road mini pump - Page 2

My CB pump also leaked; I investigated, took it apart and found an internal rubber cylindrical ring damaged. Dirt Works said there are no spares, I took the ring and turned it over and then it was fine. Dirt Works said they can get damaged when pushing the pump too far over the Presta valve; turning the head to seal it then scrapes the Presta screw thingy past the internal rubber ring. Mine showed exactly that damage (wasn't me, got it second-hand).

Take it apart by unscrewing both the head end caps and removing the inner rubber and plastic bits; the head then comes off exposing the rubber ring.

CB pumps are fine once you know their issues but I think the average user would struggle too much. The damage is also too easy.

The cylindrical seal has a rounded edge facing out. When you turn it around (which is what I'd already done) you end up with a square edge which makes it hard to lock the pump to either side unless you back off the collar.
It certainly doesn't take much to scrape that seal, and from all of the negative reviews I've read, I reckon 90% would be from that very issue... but then not many people bother to dismantle anything these days.
Cyclelink reckons there are so I'll wait and see what they come up with.
They're really not capable of anywhere near the pressures they claim. Maybe they're better suited to MTB.

George,

Did you ever get the pump from Cyclaire?
If so, can you give a review?

Thanks,
Scott

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"There is alot of blather here that does not float the hooey barge." boudreaux 11/22/2005

Hi Scott

I am not George but I have had a cyclaire for about 6 months or so (I think).... best pump I have had. It will do 120 psi easy, hangs off my top tube in its own bag (although it is small enough to fit in a jersey pocket) and the pressure gauge lets you know exactly what pressure you have. In short gets the thumbs up from me.

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Chris
2006 Orbea Araia
2001 Mongoose Pro 5.5 Rx
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You won't be dissapointed with this pump. Seems like you have to travel a long hard road to find a decent pump but once you get to the Road Morph the journey had ended. Pumping to 120psi is effortless unlike other pumps that make you blue in the face to get to that pressure.

Yep,

I have the mountain morph.

Much better than the road morph. My wife (a small ) woman can easily pump in 100+ psi (I have done 120+ before I stopped).

The guage on this is much more friendly than the inline one on the road morph.

Very durable too.

Scotty

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2006 Scott Speedstar S10

I didn't know that they come with a gauge now - mine certainly hasn't got one.

Sorry - checked

I have the Turbo morph - which has a dial gauge.

SCotty

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2006 Scott Speedstar S10

It is the Topeak Turbo Morph that has the gauge (dial). I am pretty sure Scotty's Pump is the Turbo Morph model

I have probably pumped up more other peoples tyres with my Turbo Morph pump on the rides than my own tyres - easy to use


Mike G

I bought the road morph. Great pump. Only criticism, is the little foot thing that folds out.

While mine is still attached, with more usage I am sure I could break it.

Truth be told, I still carry around my old pump which is a BBB mini pump. Not possible to pump to 120psi by hand.

But I can pump to just over 100psi by doing the following:

1. Take off the wheel that needs to be inflated, and rest it flat on its side.
2. Position it over a curb, such that the head of the pump when fitted to the valve rests on the curb.
3. This means that I dont have to use my own strength to hold the pump while inflating. This is a similar principle to the morph pumps ... the opposite force to resist the pump moving is provided by the ground on which the pump is resting.

The danger is:
1. This is not a stable position, if the head were to slip, the downward force could take your hand into the spokes.
2. There may not be a curb available. I found that I could use my multipurpose tool to achieve the same effect, but Danger point 1 is enhanced five-fold!

I find the road morph too large to carry in my jersey and did not want to mount it on my bike. But I carried it in my pannier bag when I was commuting.
Hope that helps ...

I have the road morph with the inline gauge (now known as Road Morph G - they have to change the name every year don't they). Great pump, just a tad too big but it's fine on my frame. I worry about the little foot foldout pad but so far it's still attached to the pump after about 1 1/2 year of service (use it sparingly every few months). The main problem I found is actually the mounting bracket, it came with screws that rust.

Hi Scott,

Sadly no. I have not been able to arange a satisfactory payment method, as I don't wish to use a credit card and he won't accept a money order.

He is arranging an Aus agent and will advise me when they are available locally.

Thanks very much to Chris for the reply. Where did you buy yours?

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Cheers,
George.

Thank you both for the replies.

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"There is alot of blather here that does not float the hooey barge." boudreaux 11/22/2005

Hi
We have just established Cyclaire agency for Australia. We expect the pumps to be here in about 90 days.

Let me know if you need any info.

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www.cyclaire.com.au

George

I am really sorry about the delay in replying ... guilty of not reading the thread again. I got mine from Cyclaire direct (UK I think) and paid by credit card no problems and arrived within a week.

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Chris
2006 Orbea Araia
2001 Mongoose Pro 5.5 Rx
My Bike Journal