hand held pump quality
07-29-12, 08:07 PM
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hand held pump quality
I went to walmart to buy a hand held pump primarily because I was planning to ride 36 miles the next day, and it was my first time commuting that distance, so I wanted to be prepared. When I tried out the pump, I noticed that it started to leak slowly but steadily at 40 psi, and you have to pump decently hard at 60 psi. I know this stupid thing is from walmart and is total crap. I was planning to get one of those topeak pumps because they appear to be at least decent quality. But just to get an idea, what kind of quality should I expect out of these hand held pumps?
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07-29-12, 08:49 PM
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I love my Zefal HpX pump. It's the second one I've had. The first one got run over by a truck after 20 years service. I also have a Road Morph. It has an air gauge, but I like the Zefal better, it's bigger and easier to pump.
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07-29-12, 09:20 PM
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Many of the better known hand helds are pretty good. Road and Mountain Morphs work well as do second wind and my favorite Lezyne has the option to use a CO-2 much like my Second wind. The air doesn't excape unless you have a bad O ring.
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Zephals have been good to me too. Blackburn frame pumps suck. The plunger dries out after a while, so if you forget to oil it every 6 months, all the air bleeds past the cheap o-ring. They sent me a replacement, so now I have 2 useless pumps.
I also have the Park adjustable size frame pump which is handy if you want to swap it between different bikes, such as your road bike & mtn bike, that might need different sized pumps.
I also have the Park adjustable size frame pump which is handy if you want to swap it between different bikes, such as your road bike & mtn bike, that might need different sized pumps.
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Topeak Road Morph and Lezyne Pressure Drive seem to be the top two for frame pumps. Worth the money since you are on the road and don't have anyone to call to pick up up.
07-29-12, 11:38 PM
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I think that the genuine innovations second wind pump is great. You can pump up your tires by hand using it as a hand pump but can also screw in a co2 cartridge and fill it that way without the hassle of handpumping it.
07-30-12, 04:29 AM
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I use the Topeak Road Morph and have heard nothing but good reviews on Leyzyne pumps. I used Zefal HPx frame pumps for years and had no problems with them.
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07-30-12, 09:36 AM
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Bruce Gordon makes a frame fit pump out of Titanium, for $300.
costs more than OP's Wally -World bike of course.
costs more than OP's Wally -World bike of course.
07-30-12, 12:26 PM
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For the most part you'll get what you pay for.
Just make sure, if you buy anything under the top of the line, you buy it from a local shop that will stand behind the pump and repair/replace it under warranty. I've read of people going through three pumps from a mail-order place with stores -- it was fine for them because they lived half a mile from the store, but it'd have been a nightmare for me with shipping.
Just make sure, if you buy anything under the top of the line, you buy it from a local shop that will stand behind the pump and repair/replace it under warranty. I've read of people going through three pumps from a mail-order place with stores -- it was fine for them because they lived half a mile from the store, but it'd have been a nightmare for me with shipping.
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You must look for a pump with a gauge, a flexible hose, t-handle and a foot stand. Mine as all of those, is very light and you can pump a 700x23 at 120 psi in less than a minute. Im used it twice already
https://www.louisgarneau.com/ca-fr/pr...PE_TWO_STEPS-G
https://www.louisgarneau.com/ca-fr/pr...PE_TWO_STEPS-G
07-30-12, 07:54 PM
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I have the Topeak Road Morph, Mountain Morph and the Lezene Pressure Drive. Each one does it's job very well. For me, the feature I look for is a flexible hose that saves accidents regarding the valve. Each is approximately $40.00 (Topeaks go on sale occasionally). Peace of mind and knowing the pump will be dependable makes my rides more enjoyable.
07-31-12, 06:07 AM
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I'm sure that pump works fine for a kids bike with low tire pressures. At what pressure is the pump is rated? I love the CO2 inflater I got from Genuine Innovations because after changing a tube the last thing I want to do is sit around and pump. It does get expensive depending on how often you get flats. They go for about $3.50 each at my LBS. But they fill the tire to 110 psi in seconds and the coolness of a used cartridge feels great on a hot summer day.
