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jacksonpt
10-03-2005, 09:10 AM
What do you all recommend for a frame pump? I've been using my Topeak pump that I got a while back for my mtb - it works, but once you start aproaching 100psi, it gets very hard to pump. Will a better pump be easier... perhaps one designed for higher PSI ratings?

I'd like one with a gauge on it if possible.
LordOpie
10-03-2005, 01:53 PM
Topeak's RoadMorph.
jacksonpt
10-03-2005, 02:29 PM
That's one of the two my LBS recommended (the other was a blackburn). Does the foot lever thing actually work/hold up?
G-Cracker
10-03-2005, 02:46 PM
This is good to know, as I want to get a frame pump as well. I've been using my small mtb pump, and last time I flatted on the road, I could only get the tube up to about 80psi. Trying to get a bit more air in there, I ended up snapping the valve stem in half.... on my only spare tube. D'oh!
LordOpie
10-03-2005, 03:03 PM
Does the foot lever thing actually work/hold up?
Yes.

If you get someone to hold the shaft while you pump, it works very easy and you can generate a lot of pressure.
LordOpie
10-03-2005, 03:03 PM
oh, FYI, I can get my tires up to 130psi with the roadmorph.
G-Cracker
10-03-2005, 03:25 PM
hehehhheh... you said "shaft"
MtnbikeMike
10-06-2005, 01:22 AM
Crank Bros has a nice lineup of pumps, dual head and the ability to switch between high pressure or high volume. They also have a lifetime warranty.
chicodude
10-06-2005, 01:45 AM
Topeak's RoadMorph.

:stupid:
Wumpus
10-06-2005, 08:22 AM
CO2??
Pau11y
10-06-2005, 04:33 PM
CO2??
:stupid:
ricebowls
10-06-2005, 04:45 PM
If you get someone to hold the shaft while you pump


awsome!

Since i never know if anyone is going to hold my shaft I use CO2. But a frame pump is always a good thing to carry as well for backup.
igxqrrl
10-06-2005, 05:02 PM
I agree with the roadmorph. I don't know that the footpeg is all that useful, but having a flexible connector for the valve is a life-saver. Without this, particularly at higher pressures, it's easy to accidentally rip the valve off the tube.

The roadmorph also has a pressure gauge. I won't vouch for its accuracy, but at least you can tell if you're nowhere near full yet.
LordOpie
10-06-2005, 05:38 PM
...it's easy to accidentally rip the valve off the tube.
I hate that more than STDs!
splat
10-06-2005, 10:12 PM
CO2??

even if you are planning on CO2 I still think a Pump is a must.

personally I'm partial to the Zefal XP ( do they still ven make that one ? )
DBR X6 RIDER
10-07-2005, 02:44 AM
I'm a roadmorph believer...been using (mostly my riding buddies) it for a few years now. I (nor my buddies) have no issues with the foot-hold feature. It's basically like a portable floor pump, IMHO.