Electric pumps

[carbontrekker]

I'm thinking of getting a small electric pump,I can imagine like anything that the design and capabilities are constantly getting better.
Any recommendations.
I'd like one I can put in back pocket of jersey so I can remove my frame mounted pump.
Cheers

 

[oxoman]

Lad on recent bikepacking trip had a topeak one and used it to pump his alpkit aeronaut 2 airbeam tent up. Was really surprised as we expected it to run out of charge before it was pumped up. Worked a treat.

 

[HLaB]

I've just got Cycplus AS2 mini , I maybe should have got one with a guage but I liked the size and weight of the AS2mini for my pocket

https://www.cyclingweekly.com/revie...ump-as2-review-an-electric-alternative-to-co2

 

[super_davo]

I've got two, both Cyclami from AliExpress.

I bought the smallest size for emergency on the road repairs (A2S). That should do two tyres on a charge. However I don't trust the battery, the charge status light system isn't great and it seems to lose charge sitting in the saddlebag not in use. So don't really use it, I am not confident enough with it as my only emergency repair option.

I then bought the next size up, the smallest they do with a pressure gauge (HW125). And that is night and day a better experience. The main reason I bought it was for travelling with my bike - it effectively replaces a track pump. But it's only a fraction bigger than the other one, so easily fits in a jersey pocket. The battery is rated to do 4 tyres, and it has a proper charge status. I use it not just as an emergency pump but also to top the tyres up before the ride - I set to the desired PSI, pump up, chuck it in the back pocket, knowing it still has enough juice to repair three punctures.

So my experience would be... don't get the tiny size ones, and it is well worth getting one with a gauge.

 

[Airnimal]

Lad on recent bikepacking trip had a topeak one and used it to pump his alpkit aeronaut 2 airbeam tent up. Was really surprised as we expected it to run out of charge before it was pumped up. Worked a treat.

I have one as well and it really does work well. The Toepeak is a touch heavier than some of the others, but not enough to worry about. I got mine when I converted to Schwalbe Clic valves from Prestas.

 

[Gillstay]

Has your frame mounted pump broken then ?

 

[YMFB]

I have a garage compressor, stand pump, both bicycles carry mini pumps and co2. Last year I bought a Michelin rechargeable tyre inflator for my motorcycle. For Hadrians wall c2c I put it in the wife’s car and checked and topped up three bikes each morning i havent used anything else since.

 

[carbontrekker]

Has your frame mounted pump broken then ?

No not broken but seems a bit shite....it's a specialised pump but seems to dry out and be difficult to pump .
Inner shaft is dry so just not great too use.
It hasn't been used much.

 

[carbontrekker]

I ordered the cyclami from Ali express.the hw125
Thanks

I've got two, both Cyclami from AliExpress.

I bought the smallest size for emergency on the road repairs (A2S). That should do two tyres on a charge. However I don't trust the battery, the charge status light system isn't great and it seems to lose charge sitting in the saddlebag not in use. So don't really use it, I am not confident enough with it as my only emergency repair option.

I then bought the next size up, the smallest they do with a pressure gauge (HW125). And that is night and day a better experience. The main reason I bought it was for travelling with my bike - it effectively replaces a track pump. But it's only a fraction bigger than the other one, so easily fits in a jersey pocket. The battery is rated to do 4 tyres, and it has a proper charge status. I use it not just as an emergency pump but also to top the tyres up before the ride - I set to the desired PSI, pump up, chuck it in the back pocket, knowing it still has enough juice to repair three punctures.

So my experience would be... don't get the tiny size ones, and it is well worth getting one with a gauge.