Road mini pump

thomas_cho

Hi everyone,
I am in the market for a mini pump which would fit into a jersey pocket (ideally).

But more importantly one which allows relatively easy inflation of the tyre to 100psi or near there.

I currently have a BBB minipump, which although has a gauge rated to 120psi, it seems like I do not have the strength to pump my tyres to beyond 60psi.

Could you guys recommend a pump which can be reasonably used to inflate my tyres to around 100 psi? I hate to be stuck kms from home with a flat and without a usable pump.

Thanks in advance

jur

I'll try tonight - I have 2 which should do high pressure. Feedback tomorrow.

gclark8

Thomas,

I am getting one of these soon from the UK: http://www.cyclaire.com/bikepump.html

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peterlip

As well as my mini pump, I've got one of those C02 pressurised inflators. I get started with the hand pump, and then blast it with the pressurised thingy (for an example, see http://www.bonthronebikes.co.uk/112-973).
The cartridges cost around $6, so they're not cheap if you get a lot of punctures, but they work beautifully. They claim to pump to around 120psi. I'm usually too scared to just let it run to the end, but it certainly does much better than hand pumping (yes, I'm lazy).

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thomas_cho

Hi George,
Can this be carried in the jersey back pocket?

Cheers
Thomas

gclark8

Yes, it is a bit bigger than a mobile phone.

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mikesbytes

Despite having around 20 different types of bike pumps for sale, my LBS made me wait a week to sell me a bike pump that they thought was good for me. It's called a PocketRocket Master Blaster. It's a small, light alloy one which has a very skinny shaft.

I would say that you should pick one with a skinny shaft, as this should help with getting the inflation level up. Past that get a gym membership !

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Hi George
You seem to be able to find it all !!!! You are a very helpfull asset to these forums.
Bye Al

jur

I tested the 2 pumps I have tonight for pressure.

Both will do over 80 psi BUT you'll spend a lot of time pumping since the increase per stroke is almost zero at that pressure. I have never considered them anything else but emergency pumps to get me back on the road again without stressing over the actual pressure, as long as it feels pretty stiff. At home I use the floor pump to correct pressure.

One is a Crank Brothers Power pump, basically the smallest and lightest pump; it has 2 settings one for volume the other for pressure. First you get it up then you pressurise it. Lots of people hate them, I think it is because they haven't practised with it.


The other one is a SKS Airboy. A thin diameter pump.


I like them both for size and weight. Both require you to practise using them to get good results, especially the SKS. Both are extremely light and small. They will fit in a jersey pocket especially the CB one which is about 150mm long and 25mm in diameter.

thomas_cho

Jur
Thanks for helping out, appreciate the work out that you had to go through.

I do intend to use the pump as just a get back on the road thingy. I have a track pump at home.

I came across many praises for the Topeak Road morph ... anyone use it before?

Cheers
Thomas

mikeg

I have 2 Topeak Turbo Morphs, and they will easily get to 125 PSI
The Turbo Morph has a dial gauge with pointer. In Bike North there are some senior aged riders who use these pumps to inflate their tyres.
These pumps are best used as a track pump. They won't fit into a jersey pocket, but come with a frame mount bracket. You can buy a second bracket for additional bikes or use two brackets for more secure mounting to the frame.

Mke

thomas_cho

Thanks Mike, just put in an order for the Topeak Road Morph. Good tip about getting another bracket.

robalert

i've had a crank bros... good as an emergency but i am not that patient

i've used many pumps... topeak turbo morph kicks them all!

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flipper

I've had one of those for quite a while now. The only thing it's got going for it is that it fits in a jersey pocket or small seat bag.
I flatted 2/3 of the way through a road race last weekend... no problem, found the leak quickly, left the wheel on and just pulled enough tube out to patch... all going well 'till I had to get air back into it. A good 5 minutes hard pumping for something like 15psi.
Seems it's developed an internal leak... lbs where I bought it are getting new seals for it.
I did successfully use it about 8 months ago, but it took so long to get pressure up, people in the group I was riding in were taking turns to get it up to 80psi - can you say arm cramp?
Maybe mine's been a dud since new, but I went out and bought a skinny alu pump that clips onto my frame (they come under various brands and have a very small "Air Supply" sticker at the business end). As soon as I got it I tried it out.
120psi in less than 2 minutes (it said 165psi on the package... dunno about that but I reckon it'd do 140 fairly easily)
I looked at the Road Morph, great idea and a very capable pump but a bit too cumbersome for what I was after.