Lightweight Pump

[Veronica]

Any suggestions on a light pump that I can out fit my new bike with?

V.

[CycleTherapy]

Veronica,
here's a light weight pump..... :D

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1249&stc=1&d=1155393968

[Veronica]

Cute, but I think those heels would lead to more flats.

V.

[snapdragen]

On the "other" board, they've been talking about a mini pump by Crank Bros., or the Topek Road Morph. Also CO2 cartridges in conjunction with a mini pump.

[divingbiker]

Love love love my Topeak Road Morph.

http://www.rei.com/product/4684369.htm

It turns into a floor pump with a foot thing and a gauge, so you can push into the ground instead of hanging on to the pump and trying to use only upper body strength to fill the tire. I'm somewhat of an expert at fixing flats on the road, since I've had at least a dozen this season. I can fill a tire to 100 lb with the Road Morph, and I was lucky to get 50 with my other pumps. Also helps avoid breaking off valve stems, since it's got a flexible tube that connects to the valve.

[Trekhawk]

Hey V - yep heard lots of good things about the Road Morph also Barbieri Carb One Mini Pump. Blackburn also makes a frame pump thats pretty light (sorry cant remember its name).

Good luck with the pump hunt and let us know what you end up with.

[Bikingmomof3]

The frame pump I have and works well is Blackburn Airstick One:

http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=&subcategory=&brand=1110&sku=1931&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=

[snapdragen]

I went to the Topeak site - they've got some new, smaller pumps. The mini morph and the micro rocket look interesting.

Pumps (http://www.topeak.com/2006/products/minipumps/minimain.php)

[Veronica]

Wow - that Micro Rocket looks cool.

No frame pumps. Yes they work great. It's what I have now. But the new light bike is getting outfitted with a new light tool kit. But I'm paranoid enough that I'd rather have a pump than CO2.

V.

[Nanci]

Topeak Road Morph, Topeak Road Morph!!! (The guy that borrowed mine twice at the July 200k now has his own...) I like that it has a pressure gauge.

I had that Crank Brothers mini, and, while cool to look at, never could get it to work, and neither could anyone else that had contact with it...Maybe it's defective!

Road Morph is cool because it transforms from this tiny thing into a pump with a foot deal to stand on (just miniaturized) and it even had a gauge, _and_ it is simple to figure out even if you haven't messed around with it for months and months.

Nanci

[snapdragen]

Yeah, I like my Road Morph, but the mini morph is intriguing.

[Veronica]

I think I'm going to get the Micro Rocket. It's only 55 grams. I'll get it from REI so if it doesn't work well I can take it back. I have a Mountain Morph - like it. But it weighs 250 grams. Road morph weighs 260 grams.

V.

[snapdragen]

And it looks cool too....:cool:

[jobob]

Have you checked the weight weenies (http://weightweenies.starbike.com/) site?

[snapdragen]

Weight Weenies/Riv Rider. Hmmmm, they just don't go together.....:D :D

[RoadRaven]

Very funny Bliss...


I add my vote to the CO2 cartridges, easy to use and light

However, conceviably an ongoing expense.

I'm interested in that Road Morph... thanks for the recommendations in here... I might look into that :)

[Trekhawk]

I think I'm going to get the Micro Rocket. It's only 55 grams. I'll get it from REI so if it doesn't work well I can take it back. I have a Mountain Morph - like it. But it weighs 250 grams. Road morph weighs 260 grams.

V.

Hey V - if you get one of these let us know how it works out. Im looking for another pump and I like the look of this one.:)

[Veronica]

Weight weenies doesn't do tools unfortunately.

On the Mount Tam ride my bike weighed 32 pounds all up! Tools, food , water, clothes, etc. That's a lot of weight to lug up those climbs. The LegolasT should come in under 20 pounds. It makes sense to try to lighten up the other stuff as well.


Tried to get one today. Neither REI nor Performance had them in stock. So I'll be ordering.

V.

[jobob]

There were some discussions on pumps in the weight weenies forum.

[Veronica]

Yep, Thom found it. :) Thanks a bunch!

I'll give you all a review when I get the new pump.

V.

[Nanci]

So the new guy got named LegolasT for sure? Seeing it spelled out, I'd be calling him Mr. T for short. I had a box turtle named that once! He was a very good turtle...

Nanci

[Veronica]

No, it won't be LegolasT. I was just wondering if anyone would notice...

No name yet.

V.

[DebW]

The Silca frame fit pump is a good one if you can find it. Very classic. I have two, both still working after 25+ years. And you can get full pressure with them with only a moderate workout. Plastic barrel, very light. I recommend the metal 2-prong head over the oval plastic head though.

http://www.yellowjersey.org/silca.html

[CorsairMac]

Very funny Bliss...


I add my vote to the CO2 cartridges, easy to use and light

However, conceviably an ongoing expense.

I'm interested in that Road Morph... thanks for the recommendations in here... I might look into that :)


I used to be a Huge fan of CO2 cartridges until my CO2 gun blew an o-ring while I was trying to fix a flat on the side of the path. There I was, 2 full cartridges, a flat tire and no way to get air in them.
I bought the Topeak Road Morph the next day and haven't looked back. It fits perfect on my 47 cm frame and has a presta and a schrader valve so I can fix any flat.
It was exactly the right pump to convert this dyed-in-the-wool CO2 user.

[mlove]

I just ordered the Mini Morph. With the step-through frame on my Trek, I don't have a lot of places to put things.

[DeniseGoldberg]

I've been using a Topeak Road Morph for what seems like years now. That's an awesome pump. It might be worth trying the new mini road morph from a size perspective though. I wouldn't go back to a "regular" frame pump for any reason.

--- Denise

[Triskeliongirl]

Topeak Road Morph. Its not the lightest pump out there, but is the lightest I know that gets the job done. Its cool cuz it has this thingie that flips down like on a floor pump, so I can easily inflate to 100 psi. I use CO2 if hubby is out riding too, but if I am alone the road morph is the only pump I'll trust, and I am a weight weenie too!

[melissam]

I flatted today, and I had to cut my ride short because I couldn't get enough pressure in the tire with my Crank Brother's pump. Actually, I patched the tube, but killed the valve stem when airing up with the pump. So on went the spare tube, and I was a bit paranoid about killing its valve stem. Not only that, but when I went to you my tire pressure gauge to see just how low the pressure was, the guage's battery was dead. Oh, and using it let out some of the hard won air, which probably lowered the tire pressure that much more. :mad:

Low pressure, a great way to get another flat. Fortunately I was able to "limp" back to the car without further problems.

I did a search on TE for pump recommendations and found this thread. The Road Morph sounds like it will fit the bill. Love the inline guage. Love the fact that you get a foot lever. Love the fact that mere mortals like us can get a decent amount of pressure in a decent amount of time.

Thanks, everyone, for sharing your wealth of info on this pump.

-- Melissa

[bikerz]

Melissa, I heartily endorse the Road Morph - last week I felt like the AAA truck - we pumped up all 6 tires of my three riding buddies to 110 psi, then stopped and helped a guy with a slow leak get his tire up to 100 so he could get home - it works like a champ!

[melissam]

Hey Ann,

How's it going?

Thanks for another vote of confidence on this pump! My only question is if I should just go to REI and buy one (so I'll have it for tomorrow's ride), or if I should save $10 and get it online.

Decisions, decisions....

Oh who am I kidding? I've already been to REI, bought the Road Morph, and have it mounted on my road bike.

-- Melissa

[ReneeLynne]

Hi, Ladies using the Road Morph,

Does it have a way to attach to your frame other than by removing a bottle cage and replacing with the pump mounting bracket??? I bought a new mini pump for riding the other day, an inexpensive Schwinn, only to find that I would have to take off one of my bottle cages to mount it!!! I need those cages for long rides, so I'm going without a portable pump at the moment....

[mtbdarby]

Renee,
I had the same problem. I have 2 cages on my bike and with the road morph mounted on the top tube - well, lets just say they didn't all fit! So I rotated it to the top of my tube versus the underside. I use the large water bottles though, wondering if I had the smaller ones if it would fit under the top tube ok? Anyway - LOVE my road morph and for 200 grams more than V's compact pump I'll take it. I'll take this to my grave: I am the heaviest component on my bike. If a few hundred grams or pounds is too much weight, guess I need to eat a few less cookies:D

[ReneeLynne]

I am the heaviest component on my bike. If a few hundred grams or pounds is too much weight, guess I need to eat a few less cookies:D

Ain't that the truth for all of us......:p

[CorsairMac]

Renee: Don't know what type of frame you have but my road morph fits right under my slanted top tube. I ride a 47 cm frame and I mounted a second water bottle cage (and they said it couldn't be done pffft!) and both water bottles and the road morph all fit in the frame. I do use the smaller, fatter water bottles tho - which btw hold the same amount of water as the tall narrow ones: 20 oz.

[Xrayted]

May want to see if this would work for your bike/pump style...
I took my pump and mounted it with my bottle cage. I just took the mounting bolts into my local hardware store and they gave me longer bolts with the same thread size. ($.40) ***Thread size is important, it needs to match. Also, another thing to watch is the head of the bolt should be an allen wrench or screwdriver type so you can tighten it on the road if need be.
I lined everything up like I wanted it and marked 2 spots for holes on the pump holder and drilled them. (I suggest making the holes slightly bigger than the bolt diameter so you have room to adjust it all when putting them together.) I put the pump holder on first then the bottle holder on top of that and bolted them both through the same set of holes.
My pump now hangs on the side of my up tube and the bottle rides on top. (I also made sure my foot, pedal, etc... would easily clear the pump before doing any of the above steps.) I was able to keep both of my bottles mounted.
Hope this helps!! :)
-X.