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mulletCobra

mulletCobra

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I have been doing a little research tonight after having an awful experience with my topeak mini-pump. I have never been able to get it to pump anywhere over 80psi. I don't have much experience with frame pumps, but they don't seemed to be designed that well. I'm not sure which way to go. The only thing I do know is that I won't be buying one that moves the valve at all. Seems to just make things worse.

Anyone have any recommendations? I'd like something that isn't too large, fits presta only, and will pump a tire to 120 psi with not too much effort.
 
Race Radio

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Lezyne, anything they make is amazing. I have a little tiny pump from them that is easy to get to 110
 
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Ive had excellent results from the Topeak morph range of pumps, they lock on to the valve and basically convert into a mini track pump. As you don't have to hold the pump head on the valve you don't get the sideways stress on the valve that can lead to breaking.

Some models also come with an inline guage as well if that sort of thing is important for you and Topeak do supply rebuild kits when it cames to that.

You pay a bit more than an ordainary pump (AU$65-80) but many times I've seen guys messing with mini pumps and getting an arm work out where as 90 seconds later and with minimum effort my tire has 110psi
 
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marathon marke

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Race Radio said:
Lezyne, anything they make is amazing. I have a little tiny pump from them that is easy to get to 110
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+1 on Lezyne. I have the medium sized Road Drive model, and I'm very impressed with the quality. No problem getting up to 110 lbs., and the white version is very cool looking. :D
 
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AnythingButKestrel

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CO2 won't work because.....?

I only know one person who uses a pump. He's a bit different. Every other person I ride with runs CO2. Granted we don't have thorn issues here. If you buy bulk BB gun cartridges, refills are cheap.
 
mulletCobra

mulletCobra

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AnythingButKestrel said:
CO2 won't work because.....?

I only know one person who uses a pump. He's a bit different. Every other person I ride with runs CO2. Granted we don't have thorn issues here. If you buy bulk BB gun cartridges, refills are cheap.
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Waste of resources? A frame pump is (hopefully) a one time purchase that will do the job properly. There's enough waste in the world already. I'd rather not trade that for convenience. I don't mind taking a bit of extra time to pump my tire. I just want a quality product that will do the job.

I'm sure co2 would work just find, It just doesn't seem like the product for me.
 
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marathon marke

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mulletCobra said:
Waste of resources? A frame pump is (hopefully) a one time purchase that will do the job properly. There's enough waste in the world already. I'd rather not trade that for convenience. I don't mind taking a bit of extra time to pump my tire. I just want a quality product that will do the job.

I'm sure co2 would work just find, It just doesn't seem like the product for me.
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I agree with you completely. I just didn't care to open up that can of worms. ;)
 
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AnythingButKestrel

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marathon marke said:
I agree with you completely. I just didn't care to open up that can of worms. ;)
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Mmmmkay. I guess I won't ask what environmental standards the pumps you're recommending had their materials mined and manufactured under either.

I get my CO2 cylinders refilled from the Al Gore's jet exhaust, so I'm carbon neutral. :rolleyes:
 
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via frame pumps, a few months ago a bike shop guy told me a story about a "friend" of his who had a frame pump and it flipped out during a crash...damn near killed the guy as it speared his lungs and was in a coma for 9 months...guess this is the new sales pitch to buy co2 thingies... :eek:
 
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marathon marke

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Cash05458 said:
via frame pumps, a few months ago a bike shop guy told me a story about a "friend" of his who had a frame pump and it flipped out during a crash...damn near killed the guy as it speared his lungs and was in a coma for 9 months...guess this is the new sales pitch to buy co2 thingies... :eek:
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I have a friend who keeps his frame pump in his seat tube. He says that how few times he gets a flat, it's no trouble to bring out the 5mm and flip the bike upside down.

Now if he could get a framebuilder to install a co2 cartridge holder that he could drop down the seat tube. There could also be an incorporated valve installed, so that all he would have to do is flip the switch and the co2 would shoot the pump out of the frame. Then he wouldn't have to flip the bike upside down. Just think, that could make both c02 and pump users happy. :p
 
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dsut4392

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Cash05458 said:
via frame pumps, a few months ago a bike shop guy told me a story about a "friend" of his who had a frame pump and it flipped out during a crash...damn near killed the guy as it speared his lungs and was in a coma for 9 months...guess this is the new sales pitch to buy co2 thingies... :eek:
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I had a nice zefal frame pump come loose and get tangled between my crank and bottle cage just as I was powering down, wrapped the pump half way around my BB and nearly crashed. Last old-fashioned frame pump I ever bought...

Topeak morph series work great but are a bit heavy. I carry one for MTB, but for my road bike I just use a cheap Pro plastic pump (cost $10 for pump, saddle bag, multi-tool and patch kit). The 80 PSI or so it eventually gets to is good enough to get me home those few times nobody I'm riding with has forked out the $$ for a lezyne or is lugging some behemoth of a pump;)
 
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marathon marke

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dsut4392 said:
I had a nice zefal frame pump come loose and get tangled between my crank and bottle cage just as I was powering down, wrapped the pump half way around my BB and nearly crashed. Last old-fashioned frame pump I ever bought...

Topeak morph series work great but are a bit heavy. I carry one for MTB, but for my road bike I just use a cheap Pro plastic pump (cost $10 for pump, saddle bag, multi-tool and patch kit). The 80 PSI or so it eventually gets to is good enough to get me home those few times nobody I'm riding with has forked out the $$ for a lezyne or is lugging some behemoth of a pump;)
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I had a Zefal years ago, and never had a problem with it coming off the bike. I suppose if it fits a bit loose between frame tubes, this could happen. Which brings me to a suggestion that many of today's pumps have, a velcro frame strap. My Lezyne has one and I would never use a pump without one.

I understand that getting your road tire up to 80 psi is enough to get home. But I figure if I'm going to carry a pump, why not get one that will get the tire up to the proper pressure so that you don't have to shorten the ride?
 
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I vote for the Blackburne Air Stik SL. Takes a lot of strokes to get started, but it's easy to hang on to and if you keep at it you can get well over 100 psi.
 
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AnythingButKestrel

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OK, I actually bought and tried a Lezyne pump last weekend on the basis that just maaaybe I missed something in the decade since I gave up on pumps.

Nope.
 
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marathon marke

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AnythingButKestrel said:
OK, I actually bought and tried a Lezyne pump last weekend on the basis that just maaaybe I missed something in the decade since I gave up on pumps.

Nope.
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Can you tell us what specifically you don't like about your Lezyne pump? I know they actually require some manual effort to use, but other than that?
 
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JackRabbitSlims

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Lezyne!

+1 for Lezyne.

I used to ride with Gas, but have back to Old School...Now I ride with 2 spare tubes rolled up tight with a rubber band, 2 tire levers and the small pump in one of my jersey pockets - light, easy and no fuss to change out.

In a race or event or use gas.....just for the speed of change aspect.

I still keep my punctured tires and repair them...is quite therapeutic to sit round with 5-8 old tube, put some tunes on and fix them up - saves a bit of $$ as well.:D
 
mulletCobra

mulletCobra

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I ended up going with Lezyne and I'm glad I did. Excellent mounting device included too. Thanks for the advice everyone.
 
tubularglue

tubularglue

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No one has mentioned silca with campy medal head :D

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bobs nob

bobs nob

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Topeak Road Morph

Topeak's morph series is not for the weight conscious or looks conscious. I mounted it to my top tube. It's basically a miniaturized floor pump. Your arms won't get tired. Unless you can't work a floor pump. It's the shizznit. Has a gauge, a hose and a little leg that allows you to stand on it and pump and use your body instead of arm muscles. Anywhere from $25 on sale to $40.

If you are a randonneur, it's the thing. Spirited group rider, probably not so much.
 
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