Which Pump?

bowden769
bowden769 Posts: 143
edited July 2012 in MTB buying advice
Hi Guys

I need to buy my first pump for going out on rides , i need on that is robust and will fit in a rucksack.

My budget is around £40 or less

Comments

  • Clank
    Clank Posts: 2,323
    Lezyne Micro Floor Drive

    Lezyne make (IMO) the best pumps, and this one is portable (300mm long) and very capable.
    How would I write my own epitaph? With a crayon - I'm not allowed anything I can sharpen to a sustainable point.

    Disclaimer: Opinions expressed herein are worth exactly what you paid for them.
  • 70\ʹspenguin
    70\ʹspenguin Posts: 957
    This would be my choice, in "pump faster red" http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=24665
  • bowden769
    bowden769 Posts: 143
    70\'sPenguin wrote:
    This would be my choice, in "pump faster red" http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=24665

    i like that one do you know the size differences between medium and small.

    i like the gold one and the red one they look sleek - dont they
  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    Yep, smaller one will take more pumps to get to the required psi
  • 70\ʹspenguin
    70\ʹspenguin Posts: 957
    bowden769 wrote:
    70\'sPenguin wrote:
    This would be my choice, in "pump faster red" http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=24665

    i like that one do you know the size differences between medium and small.

    i like the gold one and the red one they look sleek - dont they

    SMALL:170mm | 112g
    MEDIUM:216mm | 128g
    MAX:90psi | 6.2bar
  • 70\ʹspenguin
    70\ʹspenguin Posts: 957
    I posted the wrong details. corrected above now for the alloy version.
  • Clank
    Clank Posts: 2,323
    70\'sPenguin wrote:
    This would be my choice, in "pump faster red" http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=24665

    I have one of those in the Camelbak. Brilliant little thing.
    How would I write my own epitaph? With a crayon - I'm not allowed anything I can sharpen to a sustainable point.

    Disclaimer: Opinions expressed herein are worth exactly what you paid for them.
  • bowden769
    bowden769 Posts: 143
    i am liking the lezyne one -

    just had a thought .... do i need to have a gauge on my pumps
  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    If you care what psi you run, yes. To get you home, no.
  • bowden769
    bowden769 Posts: 143
    lol i suppose the question is - should i care. if i dont what damage could i been doing........
  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    Not reaally about too much, it's about maxing grip from deformation.
  • 70\ʹspenguin
    70\ʹspenguin Posts: 957
    bowden769 wrote:
    lol i suppose the question is - should i care. if i dont what damage could i been doing........


    Apply some common sense and all will be good.
  • bowden769
    bowden769 Posts: 143
    cool,

    going to go with the lezyne on then

    thanks for all you help guys
  • chrisw333
    chrisw333 Posts: 695
    Get yourself a track pump for at home with a gauge on. Use that for setting up your bike, changing tyres etc. You can then experiment with what pressures suit you etc and tweak as appropriate. A hand pump for on trail repairs.

    Lezyne are excellent, you wont be disappointed.
  • bowden769
    bowden769 Posts: 143
    Should be arriving tomorrow !! Along with a cat eye computer!

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