small pump or Co2 pump/cylinder?

andy46
andy46 Posts: 1,666
edited July 2011 in Road beginners
Hi guys, I'm getting a bit tired of having a bag on my back when out on my bike so I was just wondering what you put in your jersey pockets.

Do you use a mini pump or Co2 cylinders?

Any reccomendations would be greatly appreciated :D
2019 Ribble CGR SL

2015 Specialized Roubaix Sport sl4

2014 Specialized Allez Sport

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  • Aggieboy
    Aggieboy Posts: 3,996
    I have one of these, 2 cartridges, spare tube, ltyre evers, small repair kit and allen keys in a small bag under the saddle. Mobile for Mrs Aggie taxi's in case :wink:

    Hope this helps.
    "There's a shortage of perfect breasts in this world, t'would be a pity to damage yours."
  • fludey
    fludey Posts: 384
    The same as above seems to keep me out of trouble, the only addition is an emergency £10'r.
    Felt AR4
    Planet X Pro Carbon 105
    MTB Kona Kikapu Deluxe with a few upgrades!!
  • thecryof
    thecryof Posts: 31
    I have a mini pump from BBB which includes a small bracket which is held to the frame via the same screws as the front water bottle cage. It just sits beside the bottle until I need it. I'd rather have one of these which I can re-use freely.
    2011 Giant Defy 3
  • andy46
    andy46 Posts: 1,666
    One question I have on the Co2 cylinders, will one cylinder inflate a tyre fully to 100psi or do you need to top up with a track pump when you get home?
    2019 Ribble CGR SL

    2015 Specialized Roubaix Sport sl4

    2014 Specialized Allez Sport
  • Aggieboy
    Aggieboy Posts: 3,996
    andy46 wrote:
    One question I have on the Co2 cylinders, will one cylinder inflate a tyre fully to 100psi or do you need to top up with a track pump when you get home?

    A small cartridge will easily inflate a road bike tyre. With my inflator you can regulate/stop the flow so as not to overinflate. Once inflated, you can top up if necessary enroute home. It doesn't stay in the opened cartridge indefinately though.
    "There's a shortage of perfect breasts in this world, t'would be a pity to damage yours."
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    You missed a bit out Aggie. No mini pumps on frame. Ever. 8)
  • Aggieboy
    Aggieboy Posts: 3,996
    dmclite wrote:
    You missed a bit out Aggie. No mini pumps on frame. Ever. 8)

    I took that as a given. This is Road Beginners' though. Good point, well presented. :lol:
    "There's a shortage of perfect breasts in this world, t'would be a pity to damage yours."
  • SYLVIANRUNNING
    SYLVIANRUNNING Posts: 52
    I used CO2 until I had 3 flats in one outing last Winter. Ran out of CO2, had no pump for back-up and was stuck - freezing cold in the middle of nowhere. Bought a little airstick straight after - no more worries
  • pdsalmon
    pdsalmon Posts: 55
    Airbone - can get up to 100ish psi with a bit of patience, but easy to get enough pressure to ge tyou home fine

    Its a tiny pump....very impresive

    http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/produc ... ?&id=14175
    http://veloviewer.com/SigImage.php?a=32 ... lz&z=a.gif
  • andysol
    andysol Posts: 125
    Both, ultra mini specialised pump for starters and emergency and a co2 canister for time saving inflation. But never the pump on the frame.

    http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/air-tool-mini-road-pump-ec027074

    Its a sin. :)

    Andy
    Evidently i mostly have a FCN of 1. I'm now a lady!
  • andy46
    andy46 Posts: 1,666
    Thanks for all the replies, I have a Blackburn Mammoth that I take on my mtb which goes in my camelbak but I don't really want to keep carrying that with me on the road bike... and don't worry I won't mount it on the frame :wink:

    I think I'll go with a mini pump like this one

    http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/produc ... ?&id=14175

    as I'll be near leisure lakes this weekend, I may also get a Co2 inflator in the near future too.

    Thanks again for all the advice, very helpful :D
    2019 Ribble CGR SL

    2015 Specialized Roubaix Sport sl4

    2014 Specialized Allez Sport
  • Butterd2
    Butterd2 Posts: 937
    andy46 wrote:
    One question I have on the Co2 cylinders, will one cylinder inflate a tyre fully to 100psi or do you need to top up with a track pump when you get home?

    You will easily get a 23mm tyre up to 100+ PSI. However when you get home let the tyre down completely and use a track pump to refill with air. CO2 molecules are smaller than air and the tire will go down pretty quickly over a few days if you leave the CO2 in it.

    Also look on line for cannisters, they are much cheaper than from a bike shop. tyreinflators.co.uk or similar they are c. 50p each.
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  • andy46
    andy46 Posts: 1,666
    Thanks for the tip, I wouldn't have known about the tyre going down :)
    2019 Ribble CGR SL

    2015 Specialized Roubaix Sport sl4

    2014 Specialized Allez Sport
  • yeachan153
    yeachan153 Posts: 401
    I use:
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0024SU ... 04&sr=8-12

    Works well, takes 12g non threaded also a mini pump :-)
  • yeachan153
    yeachan153 Posts: 401
    Butterd2 wrote:
    andy46 wrote:
    One question I have on the Co2 cylinders, will one cylinder inflate a tyre fully to 100psi or do you need to top up with a track pump when you get home?

    You will easily get a 23mm tyre up to 100+ PSI. However when you get home let the tyre down completely and use a track pump to refill with air. CO2 molecules are smaller than air and the tire will go down pretty quickly over a few days if you leave the CO2 in it.

    Also look on line for cannisters, they are much cheaper than from a bike shop. tyreinflators.co.uk or similar they are c. 50p each.
    Very good deals on thos cartridges-

    Have you parted cash with the company? Would like to purchase if they a trustworthy!
  • fallingoff
    fallingoff Posts: 332
    This...
    IMHO great,either C02 or manual,or both :roll: ,well made and light...
  • mog1404
    mog1404 Posts: 60
    i like the look of the topeak race rocket hp has anyone got one?
  • niblue
    niblue Posts: 1,387
    Each of my road bikes has a small pump attached beside the bottle cage so that I can't forget (and a seatpack with tubes and tools). If I raced I'd consider the CO2 option but for general riding I think a pump makes more sense.
  • kenniff
    kenniff Posts: 207
    Aggieboy wrote:
    I have one of these, 2 cartridges, spare tube, ltyre evers, small repair kit and allen keys in a small bag under the saddle. Mobile for Mrs Aggie taxi's in case :wink:

    Hope this helps.


    Likewise,but i ring my mrs normaly....lol
    Easy life
  • sungod
    sungod Posts: 17,348
    co2 is no use for a slow puncture on a long ride, and if you carry multiple cartridges it's heavier than a minipump

    only justification for co2 is saving a bit of time in a race, otherwise it's minipump every time
    my bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny
  • Butterd2
    Butterd2 Posts: 937
    yeachan153 wrote:
    Butterd2 wrote:
    andy46 wrote:
    One question I have on the Co2 cylinders, will one cylinder inflate a tyre fully to 100psi or do you need to top up with a track pump when you get home?

    You will easily get a 23mm tyre up to 100+ PSI. However when you get home let the tyre down completely and use a track pump to refill with air. CO2 molecules are smaller than air and the tire will go down pretty quickly over a few days if you leave the CO2 in it.

    Also look on line for cannisters, they are much cheaper than from a bike shop. tyreinflators.co.uk or similar they are c. 50p each.
    Very good deals on thos cartridges-

    Have you parted cash with the company? Would like to purchase if they a trustworthy!

    Yes I have and the service was excellent.
    Scott CR-1 (FCN 4)
    Pace RC200 FG Conversion (FCN 5)
    Giant Trance X

    My collection of Cols
  • Butterd2
    Butterd2 Posts: 937
    sungod wrote:
    co2 is no use for a slow puncture on a long ride, and if you carry multiple cartridges it's heavier than a minipump

    only justification for co2 is saving a bit of time in a race, otherwise it's minipump every time

    You must have a better mini pump than I then, I can never get over 100 PSI with one and even getting close requires more effort than cycling up the tourmalet so a 2 sec squirt of CO2 wins every time for me.
    Scott CR-1 (FCN 4)
    Pace RC200 FG Conversion (FCN 5)
    Giant Trance X

    My collection of Cols
  • grantus
    grantus Posts: 690
    lezyne pressure drive mini pump for me. Has the flexible hose adaptor which saves breaking valves which I was prone to do with the usual type of mini pump where the pump head locks straight onto the valve.

    Claims to reach 120psi. I got it up to around 80 psi but it gets there quickly and is enough to get home to fill up with the track pump.
    www.westlothianclarion.co.uk

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