Pump recommendation please

[cslwannabe]

Managed to lose my emergency pump (I already have a track pump) which I carry with me when out on a ride so looking for recommendations please - Lezyne and Topeak seem to be the popular choices but anything else I should consider?

[Herman Toothrot]

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?Mod...

Topeak, only one really worth considering, thinking of all the time I wasted attempting to pump up tyres with various clamp on type pumps over the years. Crank Brothers being the worst I tried.

[Fluffsri]

I have a Blackburn mini that Ive had for years and its spot on still, most of my mates now have the Topeak Morph minis and they are good bits of kit.

[MadDad]

I have one of these, a Topeak HybridRocket HP. Great little bit of kit, fits nicely in your jersey and can be used with a CO2 canister for quick inflation, then top up the pressure with the pump (if need be).

Not cheap but worth the wedge......

[TKF]

Herman Toothrot said:

Topeak, only one really worth considering

A strange statement given there are plenty of other options.

http://www.cyclingactive.com/bikesgear/7-of-the-be...

I have this one and I've managed to get 100psi (track pump verified) without too much drama.

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Lezyne-CNC-Machined-Alumin...

[yellowjack]

3 words...


...Lezyne, Lezyne, Lezyne.


All the pump you will ever need, and you get a hose as well, to avoid stressing the valve stem with all of your 'vigorous pumping'

I'm just about to buy one for the Schrader valves on my MTB, after an unpleasant experience trying to re-inflate my tyre last night using an 'el cheapo' "easivalve" chuck-type pump. No portable pump is going to give results akin to a decent track pump, but, in my experience, my Lezyne 'Road Drive' (presta only) has come closest on the road bike. Being as how I will need less pressure in the MTB tyres, a decent Lezyne product should be more than adequate for the task.


Lezyne Pressure Drive < http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lezyne-pressure-drive-mini... > it is, then. Rated up to 120psi and a reversible hose to fit both Presta and Schrader valves, so it will do for the whole family MTB fleet.

I might even stretch to adding < http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lezyne-pen-gauge/ > to take the guesswork out of setting correct tyre pressures after roadside repairs.

[donfisher]

yellowjack said:

I might even stretch to adding < http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lezyne-pen-gauge/ > to take the guesswork out of setting correct tyre pressures after roadside repairs.

I'm all for shiny kit but what a waste of money. If a person can't reliably deduce if a tyre has enough air in it just by riding the bike up and down a bit they should probably leave complicated maintenance work like pumping the tyres up to the professionals.

[yellowjack]

donfisher said:

yellowjack said:

I might even stretch to adding < http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lezyne-pen-gauge/ > to take the guesswork out of setting correct tyre pressures after roadside repairs.

I'm all for shiny kit but what a waste of money. If a person can't reliably deduce if a tyre has enough air in it just by riding the bike up and down a bit they should probably leave complicated maintenance work like pumping the tyres up to the professionals.

[Saddle bum]

Topeak Pocket Rocket. A bracket for each bike and away you go.

DON'T put pumps in your back pocket, come off and you get pureed kidneys.

[Mr Will]

donfisher said:

yellowjack said:

I might even stretch to adding < http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lezyne-pen-gauge/ > to take the guesswork out of setting correct tyre pressures after roadside repairs.

I'm all for shiny kit but what a waste of money. If a person can't reliably deduce if a tyre has enough air in it just by riding the bike up and down a bit they should probably leave complicated maintenance work like pumping the tyres up to the professionals.

I bought one when I (temporarily) abandoned my track pump 60 miles away. It's not worth the money but I like it and it is handy to be able to see when you've reached your target pressure, especially since the pump itself is capable of a genuine 110+.

It also allows the road-drive pump to connect to both Presta and Schrader valves which is handy for anyone who already owns a road drive pump and would like to use it for their mountain bike...

[PHmember]

Buy the best you can, because when you really need it - on the moors in the middle of winter, you'll be glad it's reliable & easy to use.

I use one of these & can't praise it enough: Lezyne Micro Floor Drive

This is what it looks like on a small frame (50cm iirc):

[Matt_N]

I've got a topeak race rocket, blurb says it'll do 120psi and has a pull out hose and much longer action than the pocket rocket making pumping easier.

[Viperzs]

PHmember, that is a bit of an excessive pump to have on a road bike! That's more for a touring bike really.

I have a Zefal Profil Micro Carbon on a bottle cage mount. Does a great job and weighs sod all! It's certainly not the cheapest as it's carbon, however the standard version for under £20 is awesome.

[Barbarossa]

Blackburn Airstik 2 stage. Really small, well made and you can get the tyre up to a decent pressure.

[PHmember]

Viperzs said:

PHmember, that is a bit of an excessive pump to have on a road bike! That's more for a touring bike really.

I agree with that, it is slightly excessive, but I was puncturing so much in the winter I just get fed up with faffing about with small pumps - especially when it was cold & wet - so I went excessive. To be fair since the weather has got better I haven't punctured once so I may get something smaller for the moment - but once the bad weather hits I'll be taking this beasty again.

[JEA1K]

Saddle bum said:

Topeak Pocket Rocket. A bracket for each bike and away you go.

DON'T put pumps in your back pocket, come off and you get pureed kidneys.

What about rule #30?!;)


I use a Topeak race rocket bike pump ... fits in my pocket or frame mounted if you dare.

[Viperzs]

PHmember said:

I agree with that, it is slightly excessive, but I was puncturing so much in the winter I just get fed up with faffing about with small pumps - especially when it was cold & wet - so I went excessive. To be fair since the weather has got better I haven't punctured once so I may get something smaller for the moment - but once the bad weather hits I'll be taking this beasty again.

You might be better off getting a good little mini pump like the Zefal and then getting a CO2 inflator as well to save time during the winter.

[PHmember]

I've never really fancied the canisters, probably because I'm too lazy to replace them once they've been used.

[Saddle bum]

PHmember said:

I've never really fancied the canisters, probably because I'm too lazy to replace them once they've been used.

You can buy them by the hundredweight on Ebay. One-off buy, you will never run out.

[cslwannabe]

Thanks for the replies - max pressure is 85 psi for my tyres so considering Lezyne Alloy drive for £20 (Amazon), although still slightly tempted by a pressure drive just in case I end up with a road bike at some point...

Edited by cslwannabe on Friday 7th June 16:35

Edited by cslwannabe on Friday 7th June 19:32