Long enough frame pump for Appaloosa

[Nick Payne]

I'm putting together a 57cm Appaloosa, and even the XL size Topeak Road Masterblaster or Zefal size 4 that I use on my other frames, which have top tubes around 59cm C-C, are not really long enough to be a secure fit along the top tube of the Appaloosa, which has a 62.5cm top tube. The pumps only have to be compressed a couple of millimetres to fit, which I don't think provides enough spring compression to keep the them in place over bumpy terrain.

I see that there is the Silca Impero, which appears to come in a long enough version, but the price is a bit staggering. Anything else available?

Nick

[Edwin W]

I have a Topeka road master blaster on my 59 Appaloosa and it fits snug and fine. Probably the XL.
Edwin

[velomann]

Bite the bullet and get the Silca. You can leave it to your children in your will. Last pump you’ll ever buy.

Mike M

[Bones]

I’ve been using a Zefal HPX 4 on my 62 Appaloosa for over a year and it has never budged. I believe the top tubes are the same length. Maybe it’s the second top tube that makes it feel more secure, but I never worry about it.

Bones

[John Casteen]

We may have different Zefal pumps (I can't remember the size number of mine), but it fits well in my 58 cm Appaloosa. I just went with the sizing by measurement and Riv recommendation and have bounced it all over the place without incident. It may seem less secure than it actually is. On the other hand, I would have to agree with the poster who recommended the Silca, if you end up needing to buy something new...

[Bill F]

The size 4 Zefal HPX was a little too short for my 60 cm Appaloosa so I use the Zefal Doodad Plus velcro straps to hold it in place.

[Andrew Letton]



On my 60cm 2TT Bombadil, I used a short (1"?) section of rubber tubing, split lengthwise and slipped over the inner shaft, adjacent to the handle, to cause more spring compression when mounting it in the frame. It takes seconds to remove the tubing before pumping.

I hope the photos clarify the above...

cheers,

Andrew

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