Im after a small pump to keep on my ribble for emergencies. It needs to be able to do presta to 110psi, and a guage would be nice. Thing is, Ive read a load of them are shockingly poor. Anyone got any reccomendations?
For the record, the best frame pump there is, is the Zefal hpX. (http://www.nashbar.com/profile_moreimages.cfm?category=106&subcategory=1074&sku=14951&brand=) Not a mini, but muchly recommended. I had one from about 85 to 93. Forgot what happened to it. Just marvelous design.
For a mini, you cannot go wrong with the Topeak Master Blaster. I have this model (http://www.nashbar.com/profile_moreimages.cfm?category=106&subcategory=1076&sku=11811&brand=), but I believe they make one with a gauge as well. Personally, I would not bother with a gauge, as with the minis, you can tell when it is about right as it becomes REALLY hard to pump. :P
Quote from: Some old guyIf you want to go ole skool, then you need a Silca the same color as your frame. :thumbup:
Id agree with Max, with the whole gauge thing - I wouldnt bother. keep the pump smaller and lighter without it.
I only have a mini pump to get me home - I dont use it to get 100+ PSI in the tyres - I have a Joe Blow sitting at home for that, tis proper fast :mrgreen:
My mini pump is a Topeak, not sure which model though but it looks exactly like the one Max posted (so it probably is :P )
Luckily, Ive not had to use it yet! not a single puncture - very impressed with the Continental tyres on my bike.
Ditto to above, its not worth trying to pump up tyres to that sort of pressure using a mini, use it for emergency repair and fill it properly when you get home.