Which Pump?

[Wilf]

Hi all,
I have been out lately on my road bike and have had a problem with punctures,once i have put a new inner tube in i cannot get enough psi in with these so called mini pumps,i do not expect to use co2 when out on training rides,what sort of pump is good for actually putting the correct pressure in to carry on with my ride opposed to putting enough pressure in to stop the ride and just get me home. What pumps do club cyclists use while training?do they all use the standard pumps attached to the frame? any info would be gratefully appreciated.

wilf

 

[HLaB]

I just carry a get me home pump (a topeak micro pocket rocket) and that works for me on club/training rides and track pump when I get home. Some folk post about the Topeak road morph's and lazynene pumps with gauges and flexible hoses but tbh I don't think I've ever saw one on a fast club ride.

 

[SquareDaff]

+1 to the above. I have a micro pump fitted to the frame. I can get enough pressure in the tyre to continue riding and then top it up to the correct pressure with the track pump at home.

 

[Rob500]

I've found the Topeak Pocket Rocket Master Blaster to be just the ticket when unfortunate enough to have to use it. I was lucky enough to get a lot of practice with it towards the end of last year. Easy enough to get 80+ in a tyre and with a bit of effort I can put 94-95 psi in.

 

[smokeysmoo]

I carry a normal mini pump and a cO2, but when one of the other needs replacing I'll be getting a Topeak Road Morph

 

[cyberknight]

At home i have a track pump, a road morph for the commuter and for a club run i carry a topeak master blaster
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=2907
I have a topeak race rocket but for some reason i have always struggled to use it , could just be me as its a nice pump.
Mt attempts with a co2 pump led me to avoid them , at least with a normal pump i will not run out of gas .......

 

[Scilly Suffolk]

Lezyne Pressure Drive will get 100psi in.

Even those mini-pumps which can actually get there, will require plenty of effort after 80psi or so.

A pump with a hose is a good idea as it takes stress off the valve, but a built-in guage is a waste of money: they measure the pressure between the pump and valve and not in the tube.

Best to practice at home, so you know how many strokes it takes to get to the required pressure.

 

[oliglynn]

+1 on lezyne pressure drive - best pump i've ever owned. The guys I ride with ditch their own pumps and borrow mine!

 

[peelywally]

ive had em all and the only one that met the right balance was co2 ultraflate ,
simplicity itself to use and 120psi effortlessly literally in two presses of trigger .
that said i traded ,
with co2 you waste a small amount semi inflating tyre to find puncture (carry a spare tube )
when you run out of co2 your pushing ,
i carry 3 cartridges one in ultraflate upside down its designed for this ,
if on a tour i wouldnt bother with it and take a decent pump as co2 escapes in about 2 days
but for days cycling its small (fits in a fist ) and easy to use .
i am not on comission btw i just think mini punps are satans idea of a joke , 40mins a thumb red raw holding it over valve and a numb forearm pumping like a texan oil rig to reach 90psi is not my idea of handy or a relaxing days cycling

 

[akb]

I use a Topeak Rocket thing only. It does me for pumping up my commuter tyres until they are 'hard to push'.