Mini Pump CO2 Backup

[Dan Le foot]

I need to carry a small mini pump as a backup for Co2. It needs to fit into my back jersey pocket as my frame won't allow for a pump. My LBS recommended the Crank Bros mini power pump but the reviews online haven't been that good. Any recommendations?

[cadence90]

I'm not a fan of CO2, but I think (I have used both) that the Innovations Ultraflate is better (and smaller) than the CB.

[pdmtong]

all of these mini-pumps start to gas out at 70psi. I use mine to start the tube and then finish it with CO2. don't like to have both, but ^%^& happens

mine's mounted under the ST cage

[93legendti]

What about a cage mounted pump?

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=25344&subcategory_ID=4361

[fierte_poser]

2-in-1

http://www.genuineinnovations.com/bikeprods.aspx?prodid=1092

also available in carbon for more $$$

[bagochips3]

I carry a Crank Bros pump for just this reason. Ironically, I bought it because I read good reviews of it. I don't know the specific model, but it supports presta and schrader and 2 setting: high volume and high pressure. It works quite well (with the caveat that I don't use it too often; only when I'm out of CO2). High volume to start, then high pressure when the pumping gets hard. I don't know what psi I can get out of it because I never measured, but enough to get me home or to the next gas station.

[dshaner]

I have very much enjoyed using this pump. It's small and light, pumps high pressure, and the fit and finish make it an absolute joy to use. Nifty flexible tube tip is stored inside the pump and very easily extracted. This will fit in your jersey pocket, or you can attach to the water bottle cage mounts.

http://www.lezyne.com/AlloyDrive.htm

[Steve in SLO]

I have very much enjoyed using this pump. It's small and light, pumps high pressure, and the fit and finish make it an absolute joy to use. Nifty flexible tube tip is stored inside the pump and very easily extracted. This will fit in your jersey pocket, or you can attach to the water bottle cage mounts.

http://www.lezyne.com/AlloyDrive.htm

+1 on the Lezyne, but try this one for your road bike--goes to 120psi:

http://www.lezyne.com/Year2/PressureDrive.htm

[dvancleve]

For a teeny tiny pump, I think the basic CB works pretty well. I weigh over 200lbs. and the few times I haven't had a CO2 cartridge offered I have gotten enough pressure to ride home in a reasonable manner without killing myself pumping...

YMMV, Doug

I need to carry a small mini pump as a backup for Co2. It needs to fit into my back jersey pocket as my frame won't allow for a pump. My LBS recommended the Crank Bros mini power pump but the reviews online haven't been that good. Any recommendations?

[dekindy]

Mountain or Road?

I have seen good reviews for the Lezyne already mentioned.

Any of the Topeak pumps are good.

http://www.amazon.com/Quicker-Mini-Pro-Road-Pump/dp/B000TH3HY0/ref=sr_1_245?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1231593078&sr=1-245
I purchased this one based upon reviews. It would meet your requirements but the reviews were exaggerated. Don't get me wrong, it is a good pump for it's size, just overhyped. I really don't carry mine because I decided easier pumping was more important than lighter weight. The Blackburn full size frame pump gets good ratings and everybody I ride with knows I have it and asks to borrow it if I am along when they have a flat. I have only used it myself a couple of times but it has gotten a lot of use.

If you decide you want to try the Quicker I will ship you mine for $20 total. I only carried it a few times and it looks brand new.

[Dan Le foot]

THANKS EVERYONE.
WE'RE GOING TO TRY THE LEZYNE. Has received great reviews.
And the retractable hose feature is a good idea. Hard not to tweak the stem with the teeny pumps.
We have tried most of them with so so at best results. The latest was the Innovations two in one that imploded on Michelle yesterday. I had to drive 35 miles to pick her up. :crap:
BTW The pump is for Michelle and her Parlee. You can't mount the pump at the cage because the bolt that was designed in the seat tube is too short for anything more than the water baottle cage. Strange design.
I'll report back on our experience with the Lezyne.
Dan

[93legendti]

Dan, you could use a strap:

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=25046&subcategory_ID=4363

Cateye makes a nice one as well.

[RPS]

It needs to fit into my back jersey pocket as my frame won't allow for a pump. ....snipped..... Any recommendations?I started carrying a Torelli mini pump about ten years ago (now on my second one, with another brand that didn’t work in between) because at about 6-inches in length it fits in most of my saddle bags. Being paranoid about safety I don’t like anything hard in my jersey pockets; particularly in the middle one.

My only "recommendation" is that you consider what could happen if you (or your wife) fall and land hard on your back with a hard tube between your spine and the pavement. As I said, I’m paranoid; particularly about back injuries. ;)

[scrooge]

I'd put in (another?) word for the Topeak road morph. Not exactly what you asked for, but you can leave your CO2 at home. This will get you to a 100 psi without any difficulty

[jbrainin]

For that matter, the Topeak Morph Mini works almost as well as the Road Morph, is smaller and easy to carry in a jersey pocket. It only lacks a pressure gauge.