Floor pumps are definitely better suited than the wee frame pumps.

For on-road fixes, I carry CO2 cartridges with the corresponding adapters. Very useful.
I've used them once so far and I would hate to see myself having to inflate a road tire with a hand pump. They have enough life in them for about 2 tires, I'd guess, but I'd always have a fresh one on hand as well.

The adapter sets that we get here can even be used to go and inflate a bike tire at a gas station. They separate into different parts so you can use any type of valve and pump it up using the compressors they have at gas stations.


*pump up the jam, pump it up....*


p.s. Does anyone recommend that goo stuff that came in my saddle bag, for fixing punctures?