Handy Pump

[RMurphy195]

Has anyone used one of these http://www.halfords.com/cycling/too...r/bikehut-high-pressure-high-volume-bike-pump

Context is a tourer, 700x28c tyres, need to pump up to about 90-100psi. I'm not very strong, and would like something handier than my frame-fit pump on the road (I'll keep the frame-fit in the workshop!)

Many thanks - Richard

 

[Torvi]

Has anyone used one of these http://www.halfords.com/cycling/too...r/bikehut-high-pressure-high-volume-bike-pump

Context is a tourer, 700x28c tyres, need to pump up to about 90-100psi. I'm not very strong, and would like something handier than my frame-fit pump on the road (I'll keep the frame-fit in the workshop!)

Many thanks - Richard

why not get yourself some co2 and pump or valve? planex sells cheap and robust valves for co2 and you can get nice set of bullets for cheap on wiggle, it's much faster than pumping a hand pump

 

[mjr]

CO2 is wasteful and expensive in the long term.

I can't tell but is that half odds pump one with a hose or does it connect directly? After breaking a couple of valves, I won't use direct connect pumps. I'm currently using either a very small lifeline pump from wiggle (no gauge but smaller) or a mini track pump from Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op, depending how much I'm carrying.

 

[shouldbeinbed]

For home use consider a track pump, they can be had for £20 or so suitable for occasional use/keeping tyres topped up every week or so.

Out on the road I would suggest something from the Lezyne or Topeak mini pump range.

I've tried them but never reconciled myself to CO2 when a few minutes with a decent pump gives you better control - others may disagree.

My favourite with me on the bike pump is the Topeak Pocket Rocket, small, robust and powerful, it will easily handle your requirements without you breaking sweat. - these can be had from Halfords too.

 

[RMurphy195]

CO2 is wasteful and expensive in the long term.

I can't tell but is that half odds pump one with a hose or does it connect directly? After breaking a couple of valves, I won't use direct connect pumps. I'm currently using either a very small lifeline pump from wiggle (no gauge but smaller) or a mini track pump from Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op, depending how much I'm carrying.

Thanks for that MJRay - is this the one? http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-performance-cnc-mini-pump/ It looks as if the inflator tube simply retracts into the body of the pump, which looks really useful

 

[Tim Hall]

Has anyone used one of these http://www.halfords.com/cycling/too...r/bikehut-high-pressure-high-volume-bike-pump

Context is a tourer, 700x28c tyres, need to pump up to about 90-100psi. I'm not very strong, and would like something handier than my frame-fit pump on the road (I'll keep the frame-fit in the workshop!)

Many thanks - Richard

I've used a Halfords pump with smart head before, and it does the job OK. But I don't think you'll need the High Volume switch thing, as 700C x 28mm aren't particularly high volume. Given that you're "not very strong", look for something that , while it can be carried on the bike, converts into a mini track pump. This means (a) it connects to the tyre with a wee hose and (b) you can press it against the ground rather than between your hands. The Halfords one I used was like this, but I can't see it on their website. Something like the Topeak Road Morph or Morph Mini should do. (The Road Morph link on the Halfords website is broken)

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/tools-maintenance/pumps-puncture-repair/topeak-morph-mini-bike-pump

 

[clid61]

I use this

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/topeak-race-rocket-mini-pump-p207415

 

[mjr]

Thanks for that MJRay - is this the one? http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-performance-cnc-mini-pump/ It looks as if the inflator tube simply retracts into the body of the pump, which looks really useful

Mine is the plastic non performance five quid one that is a bit lighter but maxes out at 85psi apparently so not good enough for you. I would happily buy the performance cnc one for a tenner if I needed higher pressure and didn't want to carry a longer mini track pump for some reason.

 

[Tin Pot]

Doh.

"Handy pump" had so many opportunities.