bottle cage/road pump thingy

[SadieKate]

I've never seen a cage like that. Usually a clip comes with the pump and you mount the clip and cage with the same bolts. The clips are specific to each pump brand/model.

[JaneE]

I've never seen a cage like that. Usually a clip comes with the pump and you mount the clip and cage with the same bolts. The clips are specific to each pump brand/model.

Yes, the Blackburn Airstik mounts that way. The bracket mounts behind the bottle cage with the same bolts. The pump itself then sits right next to the seat tube and out of the way of the crank (and your leg).

[emily_in_nc]

Is there a pump that mounts to the water bottle braze-ons that works for MTB tires as well? I never use my water bottle cage on my mtb as the bottle gets sandy/dirty when I ride the trails; I use a Camelbak instead. I've got CO2 cartridges in case of a flat but would just as soon carry a pump. I'm relatively new to mtn biking and don't even know if there's a difference between road and mountain pumps, is there? Enlighten me!

Thanks!

[vinbek]

the only difference between pumps is having the right valve size. Check to see if the valves are the same on your tires (mountain vs. road)- Schrader or Presta. MOst pumps today can be used for either - they have dual sides for the size of the valve. I changed out my tires/tubes so I don't have to carry different equipment depending on which bike I ride. Bekki

[SadieKate]

Is there a pump that mounts to the water bottle braze-ons that works for MTB tires as well? I never use my water bottle cage on my mtb as the bottle gets sandy/dirty when I ride the trails; I use a Camelbak instead. I've got CO2 cartridges in case of a flat but would just as soon carry a pump. I'm relatively new to mtn biking and don't even know if there's a difference between road and mountain pumps, is there? Enlighten me!

Thanks!

On our mtn bikes where we are always wearing hydration packs, we have small pumps like a Crank Bros that fits in the hydration pack.

Pumps are different in that some pump to higher pressure than others (good for road), some carry more volume than others (good for mtb), and the diameters of each are different so the water bottle clip from one won't necessarily work with another.

If you choose one of the mini-mini pumps that will fit in your pack, make sure you choose a dual action or you'll be there until the sun rises the next morning.

[emily_in_nc]

On our mtn bikes where we are always wearing hydration packs, we have small pumps like a Crank Bros that fits in the hydration pack.

I use the Camelbak waist pack (FlashFlo, I think it's called), which is quite a bit smaller than the shoulder packs, so I am not sure a mini pump would fit in it; the pocket is pretty small (perfect for a Clif bar and keys but not much else). That's why I thought the idea of a braze-on mounted pump would be great since it's an unused area of my bike. I'll look around.

Also, at the moment, my tubes are mismatched! I have one Presta, one Shraeder valve, so I'd need a pump that could handle both (like my floor pump).

Thanks!