Handy little pump?

[rmurphy195]

Has anyone used one of these http://www.halfords.com/cycling/tools-m ... -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

[Valbrona]

http://www.lezyne.com/product-hpumps-hp ... aRlY7DbK-o

[Brucey]

FWIW changing from a frame fit pump to any small one will usually greatly increase the time it takes to inflate a tyre. Dual mode pumps are a mixed bag; often they lose efficiency in one mode or the other, so that far from being easier, they can end up more work to inflate a tyre. WIth small pumps, even if they work quite well, it can take 200+ strokes to adequately inflate a tyre, which is hard work no matter how you cut it.

So provided there is no problem carrying it, I'd second V's suggestion; the action is easier and when pumping downwards most people do actually complete each pump stroke fully; it is the last bit of each stroke that pushes the air into the tyre and you would be amazed how many people fail to complete each pump stroke with a normal pump, thus doing 90% of the work for just 10% of the gain.

cheers

[pwa]

Pay a little more and get one of the pumps that are pressed downwards, against the ground (like a tiny track pump) with a hose. They take a lot of strokes but the strokes are very easy. Valbrona's Lezyne is an example of one at the upper end of the price range. Topeak do very good ones at a lower price. And I have a Halfords one (less that £19 when I got it) which is a pleasure to use but looks a bit delicate and won't last too long. Avoid any mini pump that has to be held off the ground in use, unless you want a good workout!

[mercalia]

Pay a little more and get one of the pumps that are pressed downwards, against the ground (like a tiny track pump) with a hose. They take a lot of strokes but the strokes are very easy. Valbona's Lezyne is an example of one at the upper end of the price range. Topeak do very good ones at a lower price. And I have a Halfords one (less that £19 when I got it) which is a pleasure to use but looks a bit delicate and won't last too long. Avoid ant mini pump that has to be held off the ground in use, unless you want a good workout!

I agree - a mini track pump with hose makes it much easier. I have the Topeak Mountain Morph which claims to get to high pressure & is also a relatively large volume pump. Any of these hand pumps arent as easy as a full size track pump, but atleast you can use the weight of your body somewhat in the down stroke. The worst type are those that attach to the valve without a hose, I had a "good" one and couldnt get beyond 40 psi

[Mick F]

http://www.lezyne.com/product-hpumps-hp ... aRlY7DbK-o

+1

[andrewjoseph]

since i broke my right arm i can no longer pump a road tyre up to the pressure i need with any hand pump, so i use co2.

for touring i use the lezyne pump shown.

when we went to tenerife a few years ago, i read that co2 is not allowed on flights, so i used the lezyne pump bolted behind the bottle cage. i looked a bit awkward but eased my mind and i forgot about it when riding.

[cycleruk]

I would like to know how the Halford pump works?
High volume usually means large bore whereas high pressure equals narrow bore for the effort exerted.
I have a pump with 2 bores and you can switch one out giving a single bore for higher pressure.
Certainly a track style pump is better.

[Valbrona]

The Topeak Morph is another one which Mercalia has pointed out. Comes in cheaper than the Lezyne.

[samsbike]

The lezeyne is a good pump and its about 1psi per stroke. So I got my tires up to 90 doing 90 strokes, which I thought wasnt bad.

Although my preference now would be for c02 even though its not as sustainable.

[niggle]

Another vote for the Topeak Morph variants: I have a Mini Morph which is perfectly adequate to pump up a 28mm 700c tyre, excellent for its size, but if you have the space the Road Morph is probably even better as it has a pressure gauge and is likely to be quicker than the Mini due to the longer stroke.

[Vitara]

http://www.lezyne.com/product-hpumps-hp ... aRlY7DbK-o

+1

+1 as well

I bought one of these at the bike show & very pleased with it, able to get more pressure than mini pump and gauge appears accurate. Can be fitted to the frame with included bracket or would easily fit inside a pannier. Only downside is I think it looks quite attractive to be left on the bike unattended.

[pete75]

Dunno why people are prejudiced against frame fit pumps. They're easy to carry, sit unobtrusively under the crossbar , pump tyres up quickly and to very high pressures if needs be. A Zefal HPX is about as good as cycle portable pumps get.

[fastpedaller]

Dunno why people are prejudiced against frame fit pumps. They're easy to carry, sit unobtrusively under the crossbar , pump tyres up quickly and to very high pressures if needs be. A Zefal HPX is about as good as cycle portable pumps get.

Maybe they haven't got the peg(s) to fit a full length pump, so a mini pump fitting on bracket next to bottle cage is a solution?

[pete75]

Dunno why people are prejudiced against frame fit pumps. They're easy to carry, sit unobtrusively under the crossbar , pump tyres up quickly and to very high pressures if needs be. A Zefal HPX is about as good as cycle portable pumps get.

Maybe they haven't got the peg(s) to fit a full length pump, so a mini pump fitting on bracket next to bottle cage is a solution?

You only need a pump peg at the headset end and if you haven't got one you can just use a little velcro strap - often supplied with the pumps . Another location is alongside the seat tube between bottom bracket and crossbar. I use one of these natty little devices, available from Campagnolo, on one bike