Pumps & RST

[Joatamon]

Hi Swislon

The rack is a Topeak Super Tourist.  I think there are a number of Topeak bags that slide along the rail and clip on - I like the way I can release the bag in a second.

[Swislon]

Thanks Joatamon, I'm using a Blackburn Mtn rack at the moment, but I like the look of yours and also like Topeak bags.

[Relayer]

Resurrecting an old thread, I too lament the lack of a peg to put a Zefal HpX pump on the frame of my RST.

I have used a Blackburn mini-pump for some time which inflates tyres well enough, but being so short and with the direct-fit to the valve it seems harder to hold it steady while pumping (compared to a full size HpX) therefore I suspect it puts undue stress on the valve and could potentially damage the valve connection on the tube if due care isn't applied to the process.

So, about a year or so ago I saw this review:-

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/tools/cycling-tools/mini-pump/product/review-lezyne-micro-floor-drive-hp-pump11-45235

I was impressed by the notion that the tube eliminates pressure on the valve and bought the version with the built-in gauge.  While it may be a tad large to affix to a bottle cage mount it sits fine in my saddle bag.  This is the first and as yet only Lezyne (Engineered Design!) product I have ever owned and it is indeed an impressive piece of kit,  It worked well when I tested it, I haven't used it in anger yet and hopefully I won't have to use it much in future.

I note from this thread that Julian beat me to the mini track pump route by a few years, it's a pity I hadn't spotted that sooner.

[jags]

I have the Turbo Morph Mountain version which has a top mounted gauge, but otherwise looks the same as the Road version. It fits in a pannier or on the supplied frame mounted clip (bolton or ziptie). It is an excellent pump and handles just like a small track pump - you have to bend lower than with a normal pump to keep the footrest at floor level. Recommended.

Julk where did you buy that pump.

[Paul S]

I also Have the Turbo Morph.
I got mine from SJS.

Cheers,

Paul.

[jags]

thanks paul.

[julk]

jags,
me too, bought from SJS with my first Thorn bike,
seem to get most of my cycling goodies from them…
julian.

[jags]

thanks  julk yeah me too but chainreactions does have some great deals at times and free postage