pump question / co2 question

[farrellcollie]

Does anyone have advice on whether a road morph pump can be mounted to the top of the top tube? My frame is so small it does not fit under the top tube or along the seat post part of the bike - especially with water bottle cage which I am loathe to remove as hydration is a happy thing. I have never used co2 cartriges - but may switch as they will fit in saddlebag - but I fear not knowing how much air I have put in resulting in popped tube or under inflation pinch flat. Are these fears unwarranted? Thanks.

[Pedal Wench]

I use the Crank Bros. mini pump - it fits into my seatpost bag.

Also, you should be able to mount your pump along with the waterbottle cage - use the same screws to hold the pump bracket underneath the cage.

[kiwi girl]

The road morph comes with a different kind of attachment standard but I've read elsewhere here that you can get a new mount so it would fit alongside your bottle cage. The problem I had with the mount mine came with was it stuck too far out from the frame. I used the mount of an old pump which was more like a strap system that held the pump tight against the frame. So long as I position it carefully mine fits on the side of my seat tube with just enough room for the cranks to pass.

[CorsairMac]

yes it could - the mounting bracket can go just about anywhere.....what size frame do you have? Mine is a 47 and my road morph fit under the top tube just fine. I've got a side entry water bottle cage on there right now but I may look into switching that out since it didn't hold my water bottle in place (oops). I used to be a Huge fan of CO2 and never had a pump until the day my cartridge gun broke while I was trying to inflate a tire on the side of the trial and I was up the proverbial creek. I had several cartridges and no way to get the CO2 into the tire. I bought myself a road morph the next day and have never looked back.

[Bad JuJu]

Any room behind your seat tube? That's where I mounted mine--but my bike is a touring bike, with a longish wheelbase, so I guess not all frames will have that much clearance between the seat tube and the rear tire. Still, it's worth taking a look.

[farrellcollie]

Thanks for the suggestions - it sticks out too far to put with water cage - i hit it when pedaling. I will look into other suggestions.. I really like the pump although I could switch if I have too - but it is a great pump to use.