Mini pumps

The dark horse - Quicker Pro

I'd say race rocket. My favourite mini-pump by a country mile.

Did you look at or use the Lezyne for comparison?

1 vote for the Lezyne here. Looked at both and ended up going for the Lezyne Pressure Drive Mini ABS which is the full alloy CNC one rather than the part plastic. Seemed to be much nicer quality than the ~£5-7 cheaper HP Drive and nicer to use than the Topeak.

Nicer to use how? It just felt like a more premium product? The ABS is just used to help remove the pump from a Presta valve, is that right? Is the performance (like the pressures it can reach) the same between the all alloy and part plastic versions?

I've dropped my alloy Lezyne at speed and had it run over by a car and it's still faultless.

Good test! Advantages of not using plastic, I assume.

The dark horse - Quicker Pro

No in built hose, so that's out of the race ¬.¬

I think the Lezyne is looking slightly better than Topeak.

You didn't mention the reason for your preference of an in-built hose on the pump.
Less delicacy required? (for those who love action)

You didn't mention the reason for your preference of an in-built hose on the pump.
Less delicacy required? (for those who love action)

So you save the stress and hassle of trying to not wreck the valve stem as you pump away.

so, like I said

Regardless, my Quicker works for me, no destroyed stems with this pump as yet.

Lezyne is nothing short of brilliant. I think around 110 full strokes gets you well over 100psi, and with the cable attachment you can really muscle it around without fear of valve damage...

One thing I liked about the Lezyne is that you can buy a different hose for one says with a pressure gauge in it;

Pricey thought.

mine came with that hose.

boast post

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I used to have a BB mini pump, which was utter crap, have replaced it with one of these from Specialized. really really good. and nice and small for the jersey pcokets.

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/air-tool-mini-road-pump-ec027074

I am going to get a lezyne pressure drive - small (170mm according to spec). Cheapest place I found for it was Tredz http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Lezyne-CNC-Machined-Aluminium-Pressure-Drive-Bike-Cyclle-Hand-Pump-With-ABS-Flex-Hose_23938.htm

I am wondering, how to people like to carry their pumps... I was looking at saddle bags like SKS tour bag (L or XL), and the length of this one is 15cm. So it looks like it won't fit the pump even though it's quite large. I didn't want to put it on the frame because the frame mount will probably break one day and it's annoying having to take all these parts off like lights and pump when you park it somewhere incase of theft. I could shove it in a pocket maybe or carry it around in a backpack.

How do you carry your mini pumps around?

The mount is made of alu, and they're quite sturdy.

Jersey pocket! or if i'm not in cycling kit, then in a little bag in my backpack.

BTW, the Lezyne Tech Drive HP Small is all alloy, 170mm long. But it's cheaper for some reason. Not sure if I should go for that one instead of the Pressure Drive...

Jersey pocket! or if i'm not in cycling kit, then in a little bag in my backpack.

That's what I was thinking. What jersey do you have? I don't have one. You fit it all in there like a spare tube, tyre levers, some tools or multitool? Cycling (without a backpack especially) feels quite freeing. Even more than a car for me. I want to keep hold of that if I can. With the SKS Tour Bag XL I was thinking about getting, the main compartment can be expanded to 190mm (2L capacity). That should hold a pump and a lot of extras.

But then taking a look at Topeak Aero Wedge... even the small virsion is supposed to be 18cm long (0.66L capacity), medium is 23c, long (1.48-1.97 L capacity). Should fit a pump. Any opinions or other suggestions?

Electrical tape to the top tube...

I just got the Lezyne Pressure drive, small, in blue:

http://www.tredz.co.uk/prodimg/23938_2_SuperSize.jpg

The mount is made of alu, and they're quite sturdy.

The mount that came with mine is made of plastic, not metal. The length is meant to be 170mm, but I measured it at 185mm including the rubber end plugs. The colour isn't the same as in the picture, it's almost turquoise. Weight is 95g without the bracket, not 87g. Pretty poor that it doesn't match it's specification/description.

The quality is absolutely first rate though (apart from the bracket). I haven't used it yet, but I am quite impressed by the quality. I don't regret the choice. I would buy the same pump again in the same colour. I got mine from Tredz for £23.98.

Has anyone tried the Park PMP-3 Pocket Protector Micro Pump? I'm mainly attracted by the price, shape, the few reviews I've found and the fact it's Park.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51uH0nHQyeL._SL1500_.jpg

http://www.parktool.com/product/pocket-protector-micro-pump-pmp-3

After the discussion in the CP thread I'm prang and thinking about getting a mini pump.

I have a 29cm Specialized one I could chuck in my bag so I'm really after a "get-me-home" micro pump to go in the back of my Jersey that can get up to c.80psi.

Wish list in order of importance:

• Cheap (as close to £10 as possible)
  
• as small as possible (to go in a Jersey)
  
• won't break
  
• decent valve locking mechanism
  
• able to pump up to 60-80psi fairly easily (if can can go higher with hard work even better)
  
  

Cheers.

Just spend the extra on the lezyne, they really are that good.

The Lezyne Pressure drive up there ^^^ ?

Yeah, I've had one for a couple of years, never failed me, will actually do 110-120psi too without horrific exertion, I've had quite a few mini pumps in the past and they pale in comparison.

Light, tough, reliable and the hose fitting means much less chance of valve damage and generally just easier to use.

Thought they were pricey at first but I think they're worth it.

hmmmm... I guess I'll have a think. I know it's not a massive cost, but I'm trying hard to tighten my belt and I'm just about to enter birthday season :(

Then again there is one for £23 from here: http://www.freeborn.co.uk/lezyne-pressure-drive-1?gclid=CNXC066tk7kCFY7LtAod0jwAjA

Well if you do order be sure to select the 120psi model, I was surprised there was a none-120psi one, think it is aimed at MTBrs and edscoble.

They do a high pressure/low volume and low pressure high volume/version of the pump.

Yeah, I've had one for a couple of years, never failed me, will actually do 110-120psi too without horrific exertion, I've had quite a few mini pumps in the past and they pale in comparison.

Thought they were pricey at first but I think they're worth it.

A thousand plus one.

Had pump failed on me due to gross misused, (from Specialized to Topeak), but the Lezyne still shine.

Well if you do order be sure to select the 120psi model, I was surprised there was a none-120psi one, think it is aimed at MTBrs and edscoble.

Oddly enough, you just made me realised that I don't have any use for the high pressure model on one of my bicycle, let see if the lower pressure one is smaller and lighter.