Best frame pump
08-25-10, 02:32 PM
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Best frame pump
I need to get a new pump to go with me on rides and, of course, there's a plethora of them out there. I do have a CO2 pump but want a manual one to supplement it. I have had more than one flat on a single ride and used up 2 CO2 cartridges requiring a borrow of someone else's pump. So, I'm looking to get my own that can either attach to the seat tube braze-ons or in my seatbag or jersey pocket (in that order). Presta valve too. Are there any that I should absolutely stay away from? Any that are highly recommended?
I defer to the experience of my fellow forum members.
TIm
I defer to the experience of my fellow forum members.
TIm
08-25-10, 02:37 PM
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Topeak Road Morph G, hands down in my book. Great pump - easy to get to 120 psi, sturdy, reasonably light. A little bigger than the usual, but it fits on the top tube easily. Here's a pic of mine on the bike:
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Topeak Road Morph and just about any of the Lezyne road bike pumps get a lot of love 'round these parts (I have a Lezyne Pressure Drive that I've had to use too often - I think that it's fantastic).
08-25-10, 03:43 PM
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Topeak Road Morph G, hands down in my book. Great pump - easy to get to 120 psi, sturdy, reasonably light. A little bigger than the usual, but it fits on the top tube easily. Here's a pic of mine on the bike:
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08-25-10, 03:56 PM
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see some Lezyne pumps on the Nashbar website. The Flow Drive states it's for high pressure, low volume road tires. It's also $20. I wonder
if it would be a good pump at that price (seems low to me). It is a full aluminum body and about 7" long. They don't have the Pressure Drive pump.
I would like one that fits in my seatbag or in a jersey pocket. Last resort is bottle cage braze-on.
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08-25-10, 03:58 PM
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Topeak Road Morph G, hands down in my book. Great pump - easy to get to 120 psi, sturdy, reasonably light. A little bigger than the usual, but it fits on the top tube easily. Here's a pic of mine on the bike:
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Topeak Road Morph G, hands down in my book. Great pump - easy to get to 120 psi, sturdy, reasonably light. A little bigger than the usual, but it fits on the top tube easily. Here's a pic of mine on the bike:
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08-25-10, 04:39 PM
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any of those dinky frame pumps looks awful, just get a real frame pump, a topeak road masterblaster or a blackburn
08-25-10, 05:21 PM
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Unless my eyes deceive me, nobody has mentioned the Topeak Road Morph Mini. It's MUCH smaller than the Road Morph, or the Road Morph G. And in case there's any doubt as to whether the Mini Morph can achieve 120psi, the answer is yes, fairly easily. In fact I once overfilled a tire to 140psi with the thing, and only realized when I got home and checked.
08-25-10, 09:31 PM
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I like the Park adjustable because it can fit multiple bikes of different sizes and has a reversible valve head. Useful for me for switching between road & mtn bikes and family rides.
The Blackburn would be first choice if dedicated to a single bike.
The Blackburn would be first choice if dedicated to a single bike.
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08-25-10, 09:39 PM
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I' let someone use my frame pump a few weeks ago and he couldn't believe how fast and easy it inflated the tire. Plus it fits snugly under the top tube or on the seat stay, unlike the Road Morph which looks like a hanging turd.
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I'm in the market too, but I'm just looking for a pump to work as a back up to my CO2's. So, I want it to be pretty much invisible.
On my list either a micro pump <7" that I can fit under my saddle and rig it to be affixed to the rails somehow or a frame mounted pump.
Right now, I'm leaning towards this set-up (would appreciate any feedback if anybody is using):
On my list either a micro pump <7" that I can fit under my saddle and rig it to be affixed to the rails somehow or a frame mounted pump.
Right now, I'm leaning towards this set-up (would appreciate any feedback if anybody is using):
08-26-10, 09:10 AM
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I own a Topeak Road Morph w/gauge and a Lezyne Pressure Drive (medium). The Topeak is on the bike for every ride. The Lezyne is in the garage... somewhere. I find the Lezyne a bit too fiddly in comparison to the Topeak. And there's no way I'm going to pay an extra $22 to buy the pressure gauge that should come standard with the pump...
08-26-10, 01:11 PM
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I predict the next question will be.... "Where do people mount the road morph?"
I mount it on the top tube, I've seen several other places for mounting as well.
I mount it on the top tube, I've seen several other places for mounting as well.
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Topeak Micro Rocket AL. and easily fits into a jersey pocket.
08-26-10, 05:17 PM
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I find the pressure gauge a more useful tool if I get a flat in the beginning or middle portions of a ride. I prefer to get to a "standard" pressure if I have 30, 40, etc. miles to go. If I'm in the latter portion of a ride or just cruising home at the end of a ride, pressure isn't a big deal to me. I will just pump it up enough to get home.