carbon fibre mini pump

[02GF74]

who mkaes the mini carbon fibre pumps that I saw being sold in halfodrds?


around 30 quid but levley bling.

 

[Gerry Attrick]

Yes....but do they work?

 

[RedBike]

I use one of these.
http://www.capitalcycles.co.nz/topeak-pocket-rocket-aluminium-pump-p-618.html
(First link I could find)

You'd be hard pressed to find anything much lighter or smaller and they do work very well for road tyres. 100psi is achieveable. However, u'll be there all day with a MTB tyre.

 

[gavintc]

I use the same - works well for me. I am not sure that 100psi achievable in normal conditions. But, I can certainly get 70 psi in a reasonable period of time and certainly hard enough to complete a ride.

 

[HLaB]

My wee Topeak one claims it can reach 160psi
Touch wood I've only used it once and never really got a chance to find out.

 

[Greenbank]

My wee Topeak one claims it can reach 160psi

Pump "maximum pressure" claims are usually rubbish. They connect a compressor to the pump and increase the pressure until something gives. Do this a few times, find the average, and that's what they put on the packaging and marketing.

However, I've got a Topeak Micro Rocket CB (not the T-handle version) and it works well. Got my 25mm tyres up to 95psi (tested pressure with track pump when I got home) which is what I usually put them up to.

Unsurprisingly nowhere near as quick or easy on the hands as a full size pump like a Zefal HPX, but it's perfect for lightweight emergency use.

 

[adscrim]

I bought one of these a couple of weeks ago and I'm very impressed with the looks, weight and performance. Got above 100 psi reasonable comfortably!
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Innovations_Road_Air_2_Carbon_Pump/5360039919/