Ultra compact pumps?

[sonic909]

After a sturdy light pump... frame mountable?

Anyone got any suggestions? can you get pumps the size of like a biro?

I dont intend to use it unless its an emergency so i dont mind it taking an hour to actually pump up!

[Andrew G]

One of [url=http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Innovations_Ultraflate_Plus_Pump/5360007672/]these[/url] for a quick inflation and one cartridge is held in the case (which stops it freezing to your hands when used) and the trigger operation makes control easier. Very small, just tuck it in your pocket or saddle bag, or with a bit of rubber and a strap attach it to your seatpost. I carry one on longer TTs to inflate a tub if I've had a puncture. Only inflates once though so use if you want to get on your way quicker, and don't only have this or if you get a second puncture you'll be stuffing the tyre with grass to try and get you home.

One of [url=http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Topeak_Master_Blaster_Pocket_Rocket_Pump/5360012679/]these[/url] as a mini pump. It's not tiny, tiny, but is very small. For a mini pump it's not actually that bad and can inflate a road tyre to a decent pressure to continue riding properly, not just getting home. It comes with a little clip that attaches to the bottle cage mounts but I just stick it in one of my pockets.

[Snoop Doug]

yay to the pocket rocket - v good

[Marcus]

Sonic
I have used the cartridges in the past and they are very good, however puntures tend to come in bunches and I have been out with two cartridges and not carrying a pump only to have 3 punctures and not enough cartridges.

Also I have forgotten to take my mini pump and have had puntures. So I would go with the 2nd option offered by Andrew attached to the frame or a pump I have found small but very efficient at quick inflations is this one - http://www.corridori.co.uk/gbu0-prodshow/47262005.html - Great service at Corridori too.

[quote="Marcus"] have used the cartridges in the past and they are very good, however puntures tend to come in bunches and I have been out with two cartridges and not carrying a pump only to have 3 punctures and not enough cartridges.

[Mulberry]

Sonic, I know you said compact frame mountable pumps and this one is only covers the frame mountable aspect but the Topeak Road Master Blaster is well made and sits fairly discreetly under the top tube without a bracket. You may like compact pumps and pumping up your tyres in a mere 150 strokes to get 80psi, but trust me once you've used one of these or a Zefal version you will never look back.

One of the main problems with mini-pumps is that you hardly ever get the tyre back up to the right pressure as you would with a track pump - which is not only slower but also a softer tyre is often more likely to puncture again. Check it out below - it's reduced as well.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=11312

The only downside with carrying one of these is that most people end up borrowing it when the group punctures. However that way you can build up lots of tea & cake credits from those who borrow it Also if I'm going away now I don't tend to take a track pump as this one does the job fine as well.

Go on,,break with convention and get a proper pump I dare you!
Marcus.

[Snoop Doug]

[quote="Mulberry"]You may like compact pumps and pumping up your tyres in a mere 150 strokes to get 80psi.

[Marek]

Check out the Lezyne pumps, I think they are on Wiggle. You can get a very small one, which I now have and it is pretty good. Has a detachable hose which helps to avoid the issue of breaking the valve that you get with the ones that you have to hold onto the valve when you pump. I am pretty pleased with it can get up to a high psi, used to use a mini track pump but after a few years have decided it is too long and heavy to lug around and am fed up with pumping up everyone elses tyres with it as it was so good.

Cheers

Marek...

[Andrew G]

I only take the mini pump on the good bike because with my frame size I can't fit a frame pump under the top tube and have 2 bottles. Commuter/winter and fixed I use a zefal and have a side opening cage on the commuter. A proper pump does make life so much easier, and yes if I'm on the good bike and someone has a proper pump I borrow that

[Mulberry]

Alternatively save weight and money by simply riding with Andrew on every ride - make sure he's not on his good bike though!

One top tip - when you pump up the tyre, brace the wheel against a fixed object (tree, gate, Andrew's thigh). You get far more power to your pump for less effort plus the wheel is less likely to move around and risk snapping/ bending the valve. Works a treat and it only took me about 15 years to cotton onto that one

Marcus

[Andrew G]

Brace against my thigh while pumping I refuse to stop at the next puncture.

[Ivor]

Another vote for the pocket rocket. Superb little pump.

[Dombo]

I have a Topeak frame pump. Whenever someone puntures on the CR, however many mini-pumps there are mine is the one that gets used. Pumps to proper pressure very quickly. I only use the minipump on the mtb as it's fine for 40-50 psi

[Elliot M]

[quote="Marek"]Check out the Lezyne pumps...