What tire pumps do you use and why?

[Unicorn]

I use three tools to inflate tires: a floor pump, a hand pump, and a CO2 charger.

LEZYNE Minipumpe CNC Micro Floor: aluminum high volume w/guage hand pump equipped with ABS (Air Bleed System), Flip-Thread Chuck to fit Presta and Schrader valves, and Stainless Steel Foot-Peg - 90 lbs max


LEZYNE aluminum Trigger Drive CO2: Compact design, pull trigger, durable, fits Presta and Schrader valves.


TOPEAK JoeBlow Booster pump: Half air compressor – Half pump: Pump has integrated aluminum air chamber that stores an air charge of one liter, up to 160psi / 11 bar, to quickly fill your tire and ensure the proper installation on a tubeless rim, just like a shop compressor. When the selector is turned from “CHARGE” to “INFLATE” mode, air bypasses the chamber and flows directly into your tire like a standard pump.


Unfortunately, I have used them all many times. All three will inflate either Presta or Schrader valves. The 1st two are easy to carry on the bike, well made, will handle more than the 70 lbs. pressure I require, and are inexpensive. The Topeak is well-made, repairable, high-pressure, and will fill my neighbor's fat tires.

 

[major masingil]

I have this on my bike:

GIYO Small Bike tire Pump... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFPPJ45R?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share


I use something like this at home. The model i have is no longer listed:

https://a.co/d/aOtoF6k

 

[Unicorn]

I have this on my bike:...

That Giyo pump must be fun to use on a high-pressure tire. Wholly crap, that's tiny!

Stay safe.

 

[major masingil]

That Giyo pump must be fun to use on a high-pressure tire. Wholly crap, that's tiny!

Stay safe.

Lol. Using it to go from 0 to 30 psi would be like a gym day. It works better than most though. Thankfully never needed to use it starting from 0 psi yet.

 

[Unicorn]

...Thankfully never needed to use it starting from 0 psi yet.

I f-ing bet it is, man. You've never needed to fix a flat while riding?!?!

 

[major masingil]

I f-ing bet it is, man. You've never needed to fix a flat while riding?!?!

the only time I did, the whole rim collapsed, so it wouldn't have mattered anyway. I've been pretty lucky in that department given the miles. I use rim strips. Most of my riding is on seasonal access highways, logging roads, and trails off of logging roads.

 

[Unicorn]

...Most of my riding is on seasonal access highways, logging roads, and trails off of logging roads.

I bet 90% of my flats have been on hard surfaces. The closer I am to other humans, the worse it gets.

Stay safe.

 

[major masingil]

I bet 90% of my flats have been on hard surfaces. The closer I am to other humans, the worse it gets.

Stay safe.

100% city streets are way more hazardous in all aspects of riding except proximity to others.

 

[BiggKidd]

Thanks to another member here I use this one. No need to worry about the battery being dead since I just plug it in to my bike. 48-72V

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0986MWSFX?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1

 

[Unicorn]

100% city streets are way more hazardous in all aspects of riding except proximity to others.

Yeah, they are, but I'm talking about debris puncturing a tire. I never get a flat on single-track or gravel.

Check this out at 2:14, you can hear me drive a 4" screw through the rear tire, and both sides of the tube into the rim liner and then pound it in 25 times. I couldn't pull it out with my fingers. That was bad.

()

Stay safe.

 

[Chuy]

I have an assortment of floor and frame pumps, but the pump I use the most is the Makita DMP180ZX. It uses the same battery as my Makita power tools. The Chinese knock-offs are a third the price, so may get one as a backup.

https://a.co/d/8LHzSpv

On my eBike I carry a Knulksen cordless inflator. On my non eBikes, I have small frame pumps.

 

[JerryB]

I use the compressor in my shop. Never had a flat out on the road....if I did.....I'd call my wife....ask her to bring the truck.....take my bike home and fix the tire. Life is good!

 

[Unicorn]

...I'd call my wife....ask her to bring the truck.....take my bike home and fix the tire...

I'm guessing from the reply that you don't ride far from your home. If I sat and waited for someone to save me from a flat tire, I'd wait far longer than it takes to fix a flat, ride home, and inconvenience someone. But I do agree that life is good.

Stay safe.

 

[Unicorn]

On my eBike I carry a Knulksen cordless inflator....

9.5" X 2" X 2" and 1.2 lbs? And it needs to be charged? The only advantage I can see is that it could be used as a battery bank. I try not to rely on batteries and electronics as much as possible. God knows I have too much already. But, if it works for you...

Stay safe.

 

[Chuy]

My eBike’s riding weight, minus a filled up water bottle, but including an extra chain and a chain bike lock is 68 lbs - it can handle the extra weight .

 

[Smaug]

I have an old PlanetBike floor pump. Works OK, but the chuck is not staying attached to valves very well any more. It barely holds onto Presta at 70 psi. It needs replacing.

I also have a Lezyne micro pump that is carried next to a bottle cage on my gravel bike and a Park Tool micro pump that rides along with my Domane.

Then, I have a Snap-on CTINF9010 18 V inflator for the garage for Schrader valves and sports balls. (it's a prototype from before we released it)

 

[Unicorn]

My eBike’s riding weight, minus a filled up water bottle, but including an extra chain and a chain bike lock is 68 lbs - it can handle the extra weight .

Yeah, but that's not what I'm talking about.

Stay safe.

 

[any name you wish]

I use a Topeak road Morph G https://www.topeak.com/us/en/products/344-Morph-Pumps it's small A little over a foot long and can get a high pressure tire filled up in a relatively short time.

 

[rightfromtheart]

Saw this one being used by an ebike purchaser doing his bike assembly.

So I ordered one and it is Outstanding!

Used it multiple times, from soccer balls, to car tires, even my 80 lb air horn canister, its a beast!

And is is small and portable!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D8438BB6?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1

 

[JerryB]

I'm guessing from the reply that you don't ride far from your home. If I sat and waited for someone to save me from a flat tire, I'd wait far longer than it takes to fix a flat, ride home, and inconvenience someone. But I do agree that life is good.

Stay safe.

Yea....never more than 7 or 8 miles.....if ya get further than that.....it's too far from the frig where I keep the cold beer....and....heck....who wants that kinda emergency??? Life is good! LOL!