Lightweight Pump

**RoadRaven** · 08-12-2006, 11:44 AM

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** · 08-12-2006, 12:44 PM

Originally Posted by 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.

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** · 08-12-2006, 02:09 PM

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** · 08-12-2006, 02:35 PM

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

**Veronica** · 08-12-2006, 02:54 PM

Yep, Thom found it.

Thanks a bunch!

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

V.

**Nanci** · 08-12-2006, 04:02 PM

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** · 08-12-2006, 04:05 PM

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

No name yet.

V.

**DebW** · 08-12-2006, 05:28 PM

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** · 08-14-2006, 11:27 AM

Originally Posted by 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

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** · 08-17-2006, 08:29 AM

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** · 08-17-2006, 09:22 AM

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** · 08-17-2006, 06:34 PM

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** · 08-19-2006, 02:17 PM

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.

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** · 08-19-2006, 02:21 PM

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** · 08-19-2006, 02:32 PM

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

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