Portable mini pump recommendation

[donnasdr]

Pump & controllable CO2 canister are a good combination IMO. The pump to get the air needed on the tyre to fit and then initially inflate further so not wasting part of a CO2 canister if their is a faulty valve, then the CO2 canister to quickly inflate fully. Pity no one seems to make a controllable CO2 valve with a pressure gauge on built. As for the requested recommendation I have a Lezyne road drive pump which is fine.

Perfect! I ended up ordering the pocket rocket though so hope it will also be a good choice.

 

[donnasdr]

What does he use now when he goes out ?
It would be unusual to change kit the day before a race. What is the race by the way - sounds interesting.

To be honest Im not sure what he does now I dont think he has anything portable at least I have never seen him use or mention anything. I think he takes it to the shop for maintenance every now and then? Its an ironman 51.50

 

[figbat]

Thank you for your reply!! I ordered a pocket rocket so Im happy you also have a good experience with it thats a good question! How can I know if its tube or tubeless? I have one pic I can share if it helps

No way of knowing from looking at the valve whether it’s tubeless - but that valve is a little short; deep section wheels usually need a longer valve so you have plenty poking through. To be honest, I run a couple of wheels with short valves and get away with it, but it’s not ideal.

 

[kingrollo]

Lezyne power drive or road drive.

In general though check these periodically. If you ride through winter - it's taking on damp/salt/road grime etc - then when you most need your mini pump it's not functional.

 

[Reynard]

+1 for the Pocket Rocket. I have two. One lives permanently on the frame of the hybrid (my most-used bike), the other migrates between the roadie and the MTB. Does both Presta and Schrader valves, so winner, winner.

I do top up tyres with a track pump before going out, though.

Topeak bike stuff is good, not just the pumps.

 

[gavroche]

It is so long ago, I don't remember much about the car except the wheels collapsing.