Cyclaire

dennisn

Anyone out there ever used one of their pull cord tire pumps? Did it work well?
Don't see them here in the states.

Dennis Noward

cougie

I think they work well, but they're so bulky compared to normal pumps,

buddha

I have the original (grey) one. Here's my thoughts:

+ points:
1) there's a gauge which is reasonably accurate,
2) generally well built (except for pull cord)

- points:
1) it's bulky. the frame mounted carry case flaps around a bit so mine's in the saddle bag
2) the pull cord is wearing through (after 1 yr)
3) pumping to a high pressure is a bit of an effort (which kind of defeats the main selling point)
4) noisy as hell !

TBH I prefer my Zefal classic pump.

aracer

http://www.sleepmonsters.co.uk/gear.php?article_id=57

alfablue

The Cyclaire Plus model pumps faster than the regular model, its a couple of quid more. I have a Cyclaire and a Topeak Road Morph - both are excelent IMHO, both easily achieve high pressures. As for the bulk, the actual volume of the cyclaire is little different from the Topeak, just a different shape. Yes it is noisy, but not really a problem.

itsaghostcar

I second all the comments above. It certainly does pump up to high pressures, but it is bulky and weighty. ... and the noise - well (before I bought a track pump) I couldn't pump the tyres near my house early in the morning for fear of waking the neighbours. I'd ride the bike down the road to the local park and then top up the tyres there.

Also, don't expect that pumping will be that much easier. It's a different action, and you can stand up without bending over or crouching next to the tyre, but don't think you won't raise a sweat by the end. It's fine to begin with, but when you get towards the higher pressure range, it does get quite difficult.

taffyscouser

Had one but the return failed on it after only a few uses. Cord looked like it was suffering from friction damage at the edge after a very short time. Get a track pump.

itsaghostcar

taffyscouser wrote:

Had one but the return failed on it after only a few uses. Cord looked like it was suffering from friction damage at the edge after a very short time. Get a track pump.

To be fair, the Cyclaire isn't trying to compete with or replace a track pump. It's supposed to be something you carry with you on a ride.

Eurostar

A Morph requires less effort than a Cyclaire to get to high pressure. With a bit of practice it becomes almost as effortless as a track pump - i.e. you can use your quads instead of your arms.

The Cyclaire is a noisy embarrassment. And the vibes in your hands are most unpleasant too.

And the Morph can clip on a frame tube. The Cyclaire has to go in a bag.