Mini pumps

Sounds like the beginning of a review of the sort that Velocio is looking for, GA2G?

Not really Oliver, but then again, maybe.

I did try to get the review ball rolling with, the Tyre Reviews thread; but it didn't catch on.

Yes, it's been slow to start. I just found the above experience very interesting.

I just picked up one of these:
http://www.lezyne.com/index.php/products/hand-pumps/road-drive.html

Rated to 160psi, nice metal body. Pressure gauge built into valve tube.

Hopefully won't have a use for it, but it's light, strong and looks like it will do the job

someone been to cycle fit recently?

i like the look of this pump http://www.lezyne.com/index.php/products/hand-pumps/micro-floor-drive-hpg.html

however i still stand by the carharrt mini pump that they gave away, easily does 110 psi and can go higher if given elbow grease

james, who made the carhartt pump?

it has the logo 'air supply" which might be an australian manufacturer

http://www.bikepro.com.au/index.php?module=Website&action=ProductDetails&content=1981[URL="http://www.bikepro.com.au/ProductDetails/1991/GIYO-Air-Supply-Mountain-Pump"][/URL]

looks similar but has a pressure guage as well, manufacturer reckons you can get 140 psi out of it, they are clearly more proficient wankers than me

i used someones carhartt mini pump at polo the other night, great pump. similar to a mini morph.

where they being given away?

I just picked up one of these:
http://www.lezyne.com/index.php/products/hand-pumps/road-drive.html

Rated to 160psi, nice metal body. Pressure gauge built into valve tube.

Hopefully won't have a use for it, but it's light, strong and looks like it will do the job

ah yes! I saw those in Condor, they look fantastic, modern and classy, forget the name till you mentioned it, ta!

this is what i am thinking of, the micro floor pump is a beautiful piece of design, especially the little pressure gauge;

woah that is lovely. i want one of those. i dont normally like having pumps attached to my frame, but i might have to get a nicer bike to attach to that pump.

Are these any good? I'm planning to get one tomorrow, £20 is my limit for pumps.

Don't get mini pump, just get a proper track pump, they're a lots easier to pump, like this;

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/LifeLine_High_Pressure_Floor_Pump/5360041893/

Are these any good? I'm planning to get one tomorrow, £20 is my limit for pumps.
NOOOO DONT! get a planetx pump and 10 CO2 cartridges from here there not bad!

Don't get mini pump, just get a proper track pump, they're a lots easier to pump, like this;

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/LifeLine_High_Pressure_Floor_Pump/5360041893/

+1

get a good track pump first, but you'll probably end up buying a mini pump to take with you in the end. it's good to have both.

Well, I was after a minipump to keep in my bags at all times?
Id like to order from wiggle as ordering tyres from there as well.

Whilst a track pump is a VERY worthwhile piece of kit to have, I'd say a mini/frame pump is the one to get first. You're far less likely to puncture at home :/

I've had no shit with the little £13 Topeak jobby that Wiggle have. The one that's 222mm long, and pumps up plenty. I've even carried it sticking out the rear zipped pocket on some 3/4 shorts, and it doesn't interfere with pedalling/fall out.

a bit more than £20, but might be a good compromise.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Lezyne_Micro_Floor_Drive_HP_Mini_Pump/5360040907/

Whilst a track pump is a VERY worthwhile piece of kit to have, I'd say a mini/frame pump is the one to get first. You're far less likely to puncture at home :/

I've had no shit with the little £13 Topeak jobby that Wiggle have. The one that's 222mm long, and pumps up plenty. I've even carried it sticking out the rear zipped pocket on some 3/4 shorts, and it doesn't interfere with pedalling/fall out.

My thoughts exactlllly.

This the one?

Are these any good? I'm planning to get one tomorrow, £20 is my limit for pumps.

That is a good pump yes, but it will take some work for someone of your size to get tyres to 120psi (no offence intended).

I carry this in my bag and love it to bits:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Topeak_Road_Morph_With_Gauge/5360036955/

This is the mini version and is only a few quid more expensive than the one you linked:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Topeak_Mini_Morph_Pump/5360022931/

Equally as good as mine if you get the technique right.

That is a good pump yes, but it will take some work for someone of your size to get tyres to 120psi (no offence intended).

I carry this in my bag and love it to bits:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Topeak_Road_Morph_With_Gauge/5360036955/

This is the mini version and is only a few quid more expensive than the one you linked:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Topeak_Mini_Morph_Pump/5360022931/

Equally as good as mine if you get the technique right.

None taken, you've met me and know what I look like.
The 2nd one, looks good.. hm

None taken, you've met me and know what I look like.
The 2nd one, looks good.. hm

Get it. They are very well designed and rigid as fuck so (probably) won't break in your bag.

i have the topeak one BMMF suggested and it's a good pump, but it does take quite a bit of umpf to get up to 100psi let alone its rated pressure.

i've also used the mini version of the 2nd one maxcrowe mentioned and i find it a bit awkward to use because of the offset handle. but then i've got big hands so there's quite a bit of pressure on the palm.

So would it be alright on very small hands?

Those mini-floor pump things might be the best compromise if you're never going to get a track pump for home use...

... but you are going to get a track pump for home use, aren't you ;)