Mini pump - am I a weakling?

[GuyBoden]

compared to this other one I have...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20423307...tixoXeJTeO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=MORE

If it's still working in 5 years, I'll definitely buy one of those.

 

[Jenkins]

Another vote for the Road Morph or a cheaper (but slightly bigger) option of the Lifeline Motion Floor Mount Mini Pump which is very similar in operation but currently £13 at Chain Reaction Cycles

 

[T4tomo]

Damn. And there was me thinking I might get away with not carrying a pump at all. If I could use the old grass stuffing method.

Actually, I'd never heard of this. So it's a myth busted very quickly, for me.

Is it not easier to carry a spare tube than a truckload of grass?

 

[Jameshow]

If it's still working in 5 years, I'll definitely buy one of those.

Mine has been c2c lejog 40km in 24hrs it's my buddy!🤣

 

[HLaB]

I hardly ever get punctures. In fact the last one I had was a slow one that allowed me to get home to fix. I have anti-puncture tyres.

But I like to be prepared. So I carry tyre levers, spare inner tube, and a patch kit. Today I thought I should try pumping the tyre up with the mini-pump I carry. I just got it to 48psi (measured with my Topeak digital gauge, which may well be reading low). I really couldn't get any higher than that. Is this usual for mini-pumps, or am I a pathetic weakling?

I was considering a frame pump, but does that still get as hard to pump as the pressure goes up, or is it just faster?

Thanks.

I carry a CO2 cannister for the odd time I need to get higher pressure and fast but most times I just use my hand pump to get me home; 48psi will easily get you home or even a whole ride. I think I've been carrying the cannister round for a few years

 

[DogmaStu]

I carry a tiny KTM pump which fits in the palm of my hand that has a built-in C02 adapter. I've used it a few times before - more than a year ago now - and it was fine, but not sure how much PSI it put in, just that I continued and didn't feel any slower. I sometimes carry a Fumpa electric - more so when on my gravel and MTB bikes.

I run tubeless on all my bikes since though and have yet to puncture on a tubeless set up. If I did, I'd only need 50-60psi on my road bike, 35-40 psi on my gravel bike.

 

[wiggydiggy]

Another vote for the Road Morph or a cheaper (but slightly bigger) option of the Lifeline Motion Floor Mount Mini Pump which is very similar in operation but currently £13 at Chain Reaction Cycles

Thats the one I bought after I mistakingly tossed the the Road Morph, not tried it yet though.

 

[Dogtrousers]

Just interrupting this thread to say that I have a fancy Road Morph with a built in pressure guage. So nyeh.

 

[Windle]

This is my tiny 1980's one. It has Ciclo something or other, on the end and was apparently Made in Italy.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Is it not easier to carry a spare tube than a truckload of grass?

Ask the dealers

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Interrupting to say I have a frame fit pump and get 70 psi with 4 strokes. It’s so good, hot air balloonists use it.

 

[C R]

Interrupting to say I have a frame fit pump and get 70 psi with 4 strokes. It’s so good, hot air balloonists use it.

Doesn’t it burn your hands getting the air that hot?

 

[Mike_P]

I have a Lezyne Road Drive pump on the road bike but if it's a complete flat (or near) a CO2 canister through an on / off valve gets used.

 

[Scotchlovingcylist]

Co2, life's too short to be messing and they work great.
I've got a planet x (phart?) Pump too for tours and commuting just in case. Not mini but fits in a handlebar bag and can get around 60 to 70 psi in easily enough.
If and when I ever upgrade it'll be one of them leyzine pumps mentioned here, my mate has one and they are a good bit of kit

 

[Mike_P]

Co2, life's too short to be messing and they work great.

I made the mistake of only taking CO2 with me. Got a puncture. Changed the inner tube then completely wasted the cartridges I had with me due to a faulty valve on the replacement inner tube. Saved by a passing cyclist