[jacksonpt]

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]

Topeak's RoadMorph.

 

[jacksonpt]

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]

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]

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]

oh, FYI, I can get my tires up to 130psi with the roadmorph.

 

[G-Cracker]

hehehhheh... you said "shaft"

 

[MtnbikeMike]

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]

Topeak's RoadMorph.

 

[Wumpus]

CO[size=-3]2[/size]??

 

[Pau11y]

CO[size=-3]2[/size]??

 

[ricebowls]

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]

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]

...it's easy to accidentally rip the valve off the tube.

I hate that more than STDs!

 

[splat]

CO[size=-3]2[/size]??

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]

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.