recommend me a pump for out and about

[swifty99]

just bought my first race bike and was wanting some advice on what sort of pump to have. i mainly travel with a bag on my back. also what sort of pressure do i pump them upto.

any advice welcome

thanks in advance

 

[colinr]

I've a Blackburn Air-Stik, don't know if it's "good" but it fits in my bag and inflates my tyres fine. Your tyres should have a max PSI rating on them, though you don't necessarily need to go that high (I think). MTB pumps probably won't inflate to a high enough pressure for you, so make sure you get something that will, also check it will work with your valves (though most will do schraeder and presta these days).

 

[Maz]

just bought my first race bike and was wanting some advice on what sort of pump to have. i mainly travel with a bag on my back. also what sort of pressure do i pump them upto.

any advice welcome

thanks in advance

There should be a pressure rating on the side wall of the tyres somewhere. Typically around 110psi for road bike tyres.

 

[arallsopp]

One thing to bear in mind... 110psi is a long way to go with a small barrel short throw pump. Sure, you can do it once in a while (post punctures, etc) but for maintenance / top ups, you might be better off with a track / floor pump.

Although it flies in the face of weight weenie carbonistas, its probably also worth looking for a pump with a hose on it. I've not used this particular model before, but that hose will stop you from ripping your valve off whilst your technique improves.

I use a floor pump at home on all the bikes, and have a (not quite little enough) Wrench Force hand pump in my bag for the most part.

 

[PatrickPending]

topeak road morph

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?PartnerID=79&ModelID=28858

 

[Mike Rudkin]

No mentions of CO2 pumps ???

 

[Graham1]

topeak road morph

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?PartnerID=79&ModelID=28858

+1 pumps my tyres up to 115 psi no problem

 

[phil_hg_uk]

topeak road morph

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?PartnerID=79&ModelID=28858

+1

 

[simongrant]

I have this one http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_208265_langId_-1_categoryId_165661 for on the road and a full track pump at home.I cant say anything much about it because i have not used it yet but i should really before the PUN***RE fairy visits.To me it looks similar setup to the road morph.

Simon

 

[TWBNK]

Another +1 for the road morph.

Before getting this I ripped through two or three valves with cheaper pumps.

 

[gavintc]

I use a pocket rocket from Topeak on the bike. Punctures are actually pretty rare for me - every 4 months or so. I reckon I would rather carry a lightweight one and spend a few mins getting up to pressure than carry one of these larger ones. At home, I have a Spec track pump

 

[Sittingduck]

I use a pocket rocket from Topeak on the bike. Punctures are actually pretty rare for me - every 4 months or so. I reckon I would rather carry a lightweight one and spend a few mins getting up to pressure than carry one of these larger ones. At home, I have a Spec track pump

Just got me a Topeak Pocker Rocket "MasterBlaster" for the road bike. Supposedly it inftaltes to 100 - 120 Psi without too much issue. Luckily I haven't really had to put it to the test yet

Can you confirm Gavin?

 

[4F]

SD review here http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/c...mp/product/pocket-rocket-master-blaster-33669

 

[gavintc]

Erm, I think 100-120 psi will take you a little bit of time. I can certainly get to 70psi (checked when I get home) in a reasonable period of time and reckon that at this pressure it is pretty safe to ride on. To be honest, I get bored pumping and decide when it feels pretty hard, it is time to go.

 

[4F]

To be honest, I get bored pumping and decide when it feels pretty hard, it is time to go.