Painted Frame Pumps

[Lovetoclimb]

Would really like to see what everyone has had custom painted to match their bikes. I personally use a Zefal HPX and think it is one of the best functioning pumps (frame or otherwise) out there. But it is not the prettiest bell at the ball. And it does not look like it would lend to being powdercoated very well either. So let me see what you all have!

Thanks!

[Peter P.]

I wrap the body of my pumps with contrasting reflective tape. Usually it matches the color scheme of the bike. I think it comes out nice. I've seen Zefals painted to match a frame and generally speaking, they look good. But if you're not planning on sending the pump out with the frame, then consider trying to spray paint it a close match, complementary, or contrasting color. I've done waterbottle cages and spray paint is pretty durable.

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2869/10618677815_b33f593d8f_c.jpg

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2764/4504553415_fdec6cabae_z.jpg

This last one is a Zefal with white reflective tape.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3253/3028727548_7581198f31_z.jpg?zz=1

[gone]

But here it is before I built it up. My Columbus Max Landshark.

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p170/ghsmith54/My%20Fleet%20of%20Bikes/f0_3_zps63a15a83.jpg (http://s128.photobucket.com/user/ghsmith54/media/My%20Fleet%20of%20Bikes/f0_3_zps63a15a83.jpg.html)

[Aaron O]

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/aolk67/Marnati/null_zps14dd33e2.jpg

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/aolk67/Marnati/D3F41DAF-AD6F-47B2-A1C5-1F25AEB3EF70-2270-000002E71EF1D214_zps81c049c8.jpg

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/aolk67/Sachs%20Road/AE06CFC9-5AB6-4E2D-B716-7D415EB446E7-2270-0000027418463F54_zps5af92b91.jpg

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/aolk67/IMG_0904.jpg

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/aolk67/photofromvia.jpg

[Louis]

My $0.02: About two years ago I made the switch to a Lezyne mini-pump with integral hose in a jersey pocket, and I have looked back. You don't even notice that it's there.

[pdmtong]

Sacha painted this topeak to match.

other shots here (http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=101347)

http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=90938&stc=1&d=1329452001

[pdmtong]

Forgot I also had this silca with matched splatter.

How about that mountain cycles suspended 2" fork with cable actuated hydraulic disc? 1988 for you....

Evidently my driveway crack has gotten wider too. Damn cedar roots 25' away...

[martl]

Not custom painted, the color just happened to match.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8453/8071394709_0a982d9a12_c.jpg

[FlashUNC]

Silca, has since been given a proper and decent Campy head.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8417/8914981944_1aa3276c1d_b.jpg

[tbassak]

Here's mine:http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=117462

[Ahneida Ride]

My $0.02: About two years ago I made the switch to a Lezyne mini-pump with integral hose in a jersey pocket, and I have looked back. You don't even notice that it's there.

Same here ....I could never get my Z HP to work correctly.

[Columbus SLX]

But here it is before I built it up. My Columbus Max Landshark.

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p170/ghsmith54/My%20Fleet%20of%20Bikes/f0_3_zps63a15a83.jpg (http://s128.photobucket.com/user/ghsmith54/media/My%20Fleet%20of%20Bikes/f0_3_zps63a15a83.jpg.html)

SO hot.

[bobswire]

This Silca pump was a match made in heaven without even trying found at the Bike Nook in San Francisco.
http://i43.tinypic.com/leagj.jpg

Even though it's not painted to match I like the newer Zefal HP as is I use on the Merckx.

http://i43.tinypic.com/24awiu8.jpg

Then there is the old standby, original Zefal HP. I keep debating whether to paint it or not. I have some paint the matches well......

http://i43.tinypic.com/21oo977.jpg

[pdmtong]

Same here ....I could never get my Z HP to work correctly.

I've actually never used the Topeak. Upon receipt I wrapped it up and put it away in a box. I find a mini-pump to stage the tube and CO2 works much better.

[T.J.]

Sacha painted this topeak to match.

other shots here (http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=101347)

http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=90938&stc=1&d=1329452001

I still sooo covet that bike

[merlinmurph]

When I bought my very red Colorado TG in the early 90's, the LBS asked if I wanted the matching frame pump. He said it was pricey @ $50, but if I saw it, I would definitely want one. He was right.

[palincss]

Would really like to see what everyone has had custom painted to match their bikes. I personally use a Zefal HPX and think it is one of the best functioning pumps (frame or otherwise) out there. But it is not the prettiest bell at the ball. And it does not look like it would lend to being powdercoated very well either.



Maybe not, but the HPX looks great if you sand off the black paint and polish the underlying aluminum.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3074/2668211917_180dd09961_z.jpg

[PaMtbRider]

Co-Motion painted a Blackburn HP1 to match my Nor'Wester

[choke]

My $0.02: About two years ago I made the switch to a Lezyne mini-pump with integral hose in a jersey pocket, and I have looked back. You don't even notice that it's there.I've always used a Silca but I have to admit the Lezynes work really well.

And it can always be painted to match. :)

[gomango]

One of my three Chris Kvales.

Silca with Campy metal head.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7179/6858946337_45003eff77_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7177/6858947889_014b1daec6_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7047/6858947327_d0f1352ff6_b.jpg