Small pump or CO2 pump?

[ChrisV]

Was about to order a small pump for road bike then thought about the world of CO2, of which I have no experience.

Is it a better option?

 

[G3CWI]

Pros and cons to each. I often carry both.

 

[Markymark]

Both. CO2 super quick but pump just in case.

 

[The Brewer]

Small pump for me. I used to have CO2, but only for the gadget, novelty value. Small pump on all my bikes

 

[si_c]

I carry both. In fact my puncture repair setup is 2x inner tube, patch kit with 10 patches, 3xCO2 and a mini pump.

Use the mini pump to partially inflate the tube to help get everything seated properly before using the CO2. It's a time saver rather than a replacement.

 

[Will Spin]

Haven't carried a pump for 3 years now, CO2 only, haven't had a problem so far and I've had to use the injector many times, I'm a puncture magnet! I found that one small pump I used to carry around was completely useless and had to call out the back up team when I needed the pump, so that was the final straw.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

What @si_c said

 

[vickster]

Both. Or just the pump? I think lezyne do a gadget that combines both. Possibly other manufacturers too

Indeed https://www.evanscycles.com/bontrag...esvaid=50080&gclid=CIWP7v70h9ICFVKZGwodxvoIew

Or a bargain version (check reviews)

https://www.cyclesurgery.com/p/spec...gclid=CILt6aD1h9ICFQ06GwodxS4Klg&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[CanucksTraveller]

I'm belt and braces too, I have (and love) the Giant control blast 1 inflator, but there's a mini pump on the bike as well, just in case. I've not had to use it but it's nice to know it's there.

 

[I like Skol]

Always only a pump for me. I'm no technophobe (not that there is anything technical about CO2) but there is something worrying about the finality of running out of CO2 if you have a bad ride, whereas a pump will keep going as long as you have strength in your arms!

 

[jefmcg]

I've rescued two cyclists who were having to walk a mile on road shoes to the nearest station, as they had managed to misfire the CO2 into the air. Both, or just pump I'd say.

 

[ianrauk]

always carry both

 

[cyberknight]

For commuting i used to carry a mini pump and co2 as well. gone back to a road morph pump now as i broke my co2 inflator on that bike .
Weekend bike would be mini pump and c02

 

[I like Skol]

I really don't get carrying both. Personally couldn't bring myself to do this purely due to bulk and weight of the unnecessary duplication. Carry two inner tubes and a patch kit by all means, but two methods of inflating your tyres

 

[TheDoctor]

Road Morph for me.