Mini pumps any good?
John Durham
>What is your opinion on mini pumps? They look good on the bike but when
it comes to use them, they are usless. Pump for ever and you never seem
to get good pressure in the tyre.
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Michael Chamberlain
John Durham (Jo...@zenn.demon.co.uk) wrote:
: >What is your opinion on mini pumps? They look good on the bike but when
: it comes to use them, they are usless. Pump for ever and you never seem
: to get good pressure in the tyre.
mine works fine...always had...always will...
blackburn mamoth mountain pump...
my weak little arms can't get the psi above fourty five though...
but hey...that is plenty rideable for me...
until i get to a floor pump anyway...
michael
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Brian Nystrom
John Durham wrote:
>
> >What is your opinion on mini pumps? They look good on the bike but when
> it comes to use them, they are usless. Pump for ever and you never seem
> to get good pressure in the tyre.
>
>
> Jon D
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> John Durham
This year, I finally replaced my deteriorating Silca Impero with a Zefal
HPR mini and I love it. I'ts lightweight, compact and pumps to whatever
pressure I desire (though it takes a while to get there). The price
wasn't bad, either.
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On Thu, 25 Sep 1997 19:36:15 +0100, John Durham <Jo...@zenn.demon.co.uk>
wrote:
>>What is your opinion on mini pumps? They look good on the bike but when
>it comes to use them, they are usless. Pump for ever and you never seem
>to get good pressure in the tyre.
I have a Blackburn AS-1 mini-pump on my road bike. So far this year, I
have thrice pumped my tire up to 110psi. Yes, it does take some pumping,
but the pump is able to reach that pressure.
On my mountain bike I have the Blackburn MMP-1 mini-pump. I've pumped
those tires up to 55psi without problems.
I would not be so quick to offer a blanket condemnation of the mini-pumps.
/m
Matt O'Toole
John Durham <Jo...@zenn.demon.co.uk> wrote in article
<h035HDAf...@zenn.demon.co.uk>...
> >What is your opinion on mini pumps? They look good on the bike but
when
> it comes to use them, they are usless. Pump for ever and you never
seem
> to get good pressure in the tyre.
I have a Blackburn Mammoth, and it's excellent. It's almost fast
enough to be my primary pump, and if you can't afford a floor pump
too, this would be the one to get. I've had no trouble pumping
quickly to 65 psi or so, and beyond. I don't think it would be good
for road bike pressures, though.
All the metal bodied Blackburn pumps work well. I can't vouch for
other brands, except to say that you should steer clear of plastic
bodies. They heat up, and then won't hold air pressure. I had a
Zefal Mini Doubleshot that was a useless piece of junk. Stay away
from all pumps of this type.
Another thing is that pumps work better if they're kept clean. Mine
lives inside my Camelback. Strapped on a pack, or kept in a jersey
pocket, is probably next best. If mounted on the bike, the pump will
get very dirty, and may not work the next time you need it. Not only
does dirt get into the barrel and plunger seals, it can clog the head
so that the pump won't hold pressure, or air won't go through.
Matt O.
Stephen David Gravrock
Mini-pumps are great for emergencies. I never ride without them. Generally
you'll want a floor pump at home for the more routine stuff. Saves a lot
of arm work.
As for specifics, I've got a Topeak MMB-2 hanging on my bike now. Most
pumps work well. The only things you -need- to look for are a thumblock,
good seals, and a mud cap to keep the muck out of the head. I think
someone already mentioned that problem.
BIKENY
I've been through three Trek minis and micros. They all seem to work once
and then fall apart. But that one time your mini works is the time that
counts! After that, you can bring it back to the store for a replacement!
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Francois Cau
Chris Phillipo wrote:
>
> I've had my Mt. Zefal Mini Double Shot almost since they came out. It's been
> cliped on the frame of my last 2 mountain bikes and now sits velcroed to my
> CamelBak. I use it all the time to put the pressure back up when I know I'm
> going into a rim bashing downhill. I've only had to unscrew it and dump the
> water out a few times after dunking it in a creek. I never tried the Presta
> valve though, I don't know how well that works.
The presta valve works very well. To keep it clean I prefer to keep mine
in my CamelBak...
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Chris Phillipo
I've had my Mt. Zefal Mini Double Shot almost since they came out. It's been
cliped on the frame of my last 2 mountain bikes and now sits velcroed to my
CamelBak. I use it all the time to put the pressure back up when I know I'm
going into a rim bashing downhill. I've only had to unscrew it and dump the
water out a few times after dunking it in a creek. I never tried the Presta
valve though, I don't know how well that works.
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Hmm... What about the CO2 cartridge pumps? Are they better? How many
times can one use a single cartridge?
Paul
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p...@sfsu.edu wrote:
>
> Hmm... What about the CO2 cartridge pumps? Are they better? How many
> times can one use a single cartridge?
>
> Paul
>
only. They are great if you are in a race and have to fix a flat fast.
And wear gloves or you'll freeze to the cartridge. For
everyday/recreational use get a pump.
Mike
Brandon Miquel
> Hmm... What about the CO2 cartridge pumps? Are they better? How many
> times can one use a single cartridge?
I think they are single-use, which would make them not very economical.
Brandon
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Allen Chong
>I have a Blackburn Mammoth, and it's excellent. It's almost fast
i have thought of getting a mammoth pump b4 but i noted that it did
not have a cap for the hole. the handle body junction is not sealed so
dirt can get in. its funny that blackburn have a great mounting
device for the frame and dont provide such a cap as bulk dirt gets in
a really stuffs things up.
>All the metal bodied Blackburn pumps work well. I can't vouch for
>other brands, except to say that you should steer clear of plastic
>bodies. They heat up, and then won't hold air pressure. I had a
>Zefal Mini Doubleshot that was a useless piece of junk. Stay away
>from all pumps of this type.
i have been using zefals mounted on the frame becase they have a great
cap and are light because of the plastic body. The handle covers the
pump body well and keeps the dirt out. they are good enought to get
you out of trouble. the body does wear and i have had to replace mine
every bout every 18 months.
>Another thing is that pumps work better if they're kept clean. Mine
>lives inside my Camelback. Strapped on a pack, or kept in a jersey
>pocket, is probably next best. If mounted on the bike, the pump will
i too worried bout mounting anything solid to my back. i have already
broken a set of glasses and seen a mobile phone cracked. a pump into
my back will not do me any good. cant see how to fit one inside my
camelbak cause when mine is full there is no extra room inside. also
the cbak wants to bend with the curve of your spine and a pump is
straight; does not add up.
i wish zefal made a double shot al body pump like their road one which
is just the bees knees!
Allen Chong
Perth, Australia
j.delgrosso
In article <61162f$buu$1...@opera.iinet.net.au>,
Allen Chong <ach...@iinet.net.au> wrote:
>i have thought of getting a mammoth pump b4 but i noted that it did
>not have a cap for the hole. the handle body junction is not sealed so
>dirt can get in. its funny that blackburn have a great mounting
>device for the frame and dont provide such a cap as bulk dirt gets in
>a really stuffs things up.
>
But how often do you have a problem with dirt screwing things up? My pump
never gets that dirty. Dusty, maybe, but not really downright *dirty*.
jn
Mike Miller
On Thu, 02 Oct 1997 22:08:11 GMT, ach...@iinet.net.au (Allen Chong) wrote:
>
>>I have a Blackburn Mammoth, and it's excellent. It's almost fast
>
>i have thought of getting a mammoth pump b4 but i noted that it did
>not have a cap for the hole. the handle body junction is not sealed so
>dirt can get in. its funny that blackburn have a great mounting
>device for the frame and dont provide such a cap as bulk dirt gets in
>a really stuffs things up.
My Blackburn Mammoth Mountain Pump (MMP-1) has a cap, as does the Blackburn
AS-1 on my road bike.
/m
Brad Herder
Someone wrote:
> >bodies. They heat up, and then won't hold air pressure. I had a
> >Zefal Mini Doubleshot that was a useless piece of junk. Stay away
> >from all pumps of this type.
>
I use a Zefal Mini Doubleshot with a metal body and I think
it works well. (I'm on my second one - they don't work well
forever). I think the metal body is much better than the
plastic ones.
Brad.
Nicolai Michel
I use a Trek Mini Pump (the longer version) with an aluminum shaft, a
cap and very secure mounting bracket. Works great!
Nicolai Michel
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JOHN COSENTINO
Mini pumps blow. ha . get it . they're good
if you get a flat and no one else is around with a real pump but if you
really want to have one,as i do , then dont try to use it
when your not stuck . get a floor pump for before rides and keep it in
your car. 300 pumps to blow up a tire gets on your nerves after a while
and puts alot of wear on the pump. blackburn mini's rule. scott floor
pumps rip!