What is the best Bike Pump to puchased.

Lee747

I have this old plastic pump that take so long to pump up a 26" tyre that the fittings become very hot and actually broke the valve off my old Slime inner tube. Ive just purchased a Cannondale 2012 Trial SL5 and I want a decent pump. Ive looked at the Crank Brothers micro which produces 100psi/7bar so I presume needs less of an effort to inflate my inner tube. Any feedback will be greatfully be appreciated.

Uli

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/article/b ... mps-33412/

tc3nitro

I have just purchased a Lezyne Pressure Drive pump.
Its a mini pump and will easily slide in your camelbak. Only had it a couple of weeks but used it about 5 times now and it pumps up to 120psi and with a lot less effort than my old pump. Its really well made as well.

YeehaaMcgee

Since he's looking at a micro pump, I doubt he's after a track pump. (although I'd recommend you get one for your home workshop).
I've been happy with a Serfas pump I've had for ages. It automatically adjusts to fit either presta or schraeder valves, and comfortably fits inside a camelbak.
Lezyne always come well recommended as well, and my father has had a couple of Blackburn pumps that worked well.

cooldad

My Blackburn has a red anodized shaft to pump quicker. Obviously preferred by older, wiser people.

warpcow

I've had a Blackburn Mammoth for years. It's not exactly small, but it fits in a pack and takes no time to inflate a tube. I think they've updated it with a smaller model now.

jairaj

Lezyne pumps tend to get good reviews across the board. Both my mini pump and track pump are Lezyne and am very happy with them and would recommend them to you.

Although used my mates mini pumps from time to time. Used Blackburn and Topeak ones and they seemed to do the job fine too. I think you'll be fine with anything by the big brands. and try to get the largest size that you can easily carry. They weight a tiny bit more than the smaller sizes but you really notice the extra air shifting power.

YeehaaMcgee

Yes, biggest pump you can carry is a good call, with I've caveat - if you also ride a road bike, then a high volume pump will make it almost impossible to reach 100+psi.
The one"big make" to avoid is specialised. I've used a few over the years and they have all been absolutely terrible.

cooldad

Get two. A track pump with a gauge - a basic Beto one will work fine, and a mini pump to carry.

Giraffoto

cooldad wrote:

Get two. A track pump with a gauge - a basic Beto one will work fine, and a mini pump to carry.

What he said there ^

The track pump is the one you'll use all the time. The one you carry about with you is only for emergencies, in which case a little bit of compromise is acceptable as long as it's light and easy to carry.

allthegearnoidea

yup, deffo get the 2 option!!
ive a blackburn mammoth now due to my mountain air popping the end cap off when locked on due to plastic/plastic interface, the mammoth has a metal/plastic one and is much better for an extra few quid, they are close to 1psi per Pump too which is handy for quick inflation!! sub £20 too
a couple of our guys have the lezyne ones, the micro floor drive, its a great little unit, Light weight, mini track pump floppy hose, really nicely made too!!!
ive also the blackburn airtower 1 for home use and have to say, blimmen brilliant and for anyone with more than one bike its almost essential! so much easier to pop on and check,

DanDax1990

cooldad wrote:

Get two. A track pump with a gauge - a basic Beto one will work fine, and a mini pump to carry.

I have a Hero track pump and although it works fine the 'build quality' isn't right cracking. Mines the tripod one and one of the legs has broken.

jndb72

I have one of these http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/tools/cycling-tools/frame-fit-pumps/product/review-topeak-mountain-morph-pump-16417 works really well and easily fit's inside the camelback.

Cheers

stubs

Anything by Blackburn I have had 2 over the last 20 years and both are still going fine. You can get spares for them and are completely rebuildable.

bartimaeus

jndb72 wrote:

I have one of these http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/tools/cycling-tools/frame-fit-pumps/product/review-topeak-mountain-morph-pump-16417 works really well and easily fit's inside the camelback.
Cheers

I have to agree with the 'get two' approach (track pump at home an a mini-pump to carry). And if you are carrying a pump then I'd go for a Topeak 'morph' of some sort (I have the mini-morph) as they work like a mini track pump, which makes life just that bit easier.