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MTB volumes and pressures and hose connection.

Looking at the Topeak morph mini with the gauge but not sure if it's worth it based on previous experiences of gauges on pumps.


 
Posted : 14/06/2016 11:32 am
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I've swapped my backpack pump for a co2 one - you could always throw in a stand alone pressure gauge or shock pump if you wanted?


 
Posted : 14/06/2016 11:35 am
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I've been pretty impressed with my [url= http://www.lezyne.com/product-hpumps-hv-microfldrhvg.php#.V1_eQCgrKHs ]Lezyne HVG[/url], very light and well made. I've had no issues pumping up to over 50psi (it has a claimed max. of 90psi) and the gauge seems pretty accurate too.


 
Posted : 14/06/2016 11:41 am
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I have the same as PJay. I have has several in the past, this is far better than any others I have tried.
It has a fold out 'foot hold' so it can be used like a mini floor pump.


 
Posted : 14/06/2016 12:56 pm
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I've used both the topeak and the lezyne, both good but nowadays I use a digital pressure gauge and a separate pump


 
Posted : 14/06/2016 1:10 pm
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Truflo Minitrack is very good IMO- feels a wee bit plasticky but more durable than a Morph ime and shifts more air than any other portable pump I've used. It has a fairly shit gauge mind but it doesn't cause any bother being there.

Screw on valve isn't for everyone but it doesn't unscrew valves unlike some (well, it will if the valve is loose, but that's forgivable I think)

The Lezyne is really nicely made but just less good at pumping basically.


 
Posted : 14/06/2016 1:17 pm
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I was looking at the lezyne purely for bling factor but wasnt sure about the build quality or the valve unscrewing tubeless cores.

Digital gauge - have a nice topeak one but I wont take it on a ride partly due to keeping stuff a to a minimum but also it's one less thing to lose.

Might be time for a bulk pump order from CRC/Wiggle and see what feels nicest, the Truflo does look a bit plastic fantastic but might be worth a look, looks like it folds up well.


 
Posted : 14/06/2016 4:03 pm
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I have had an issue with the Lezyne unscrewing valve cores on inner tubes, but I do seem to have a bad batch of Continental inner tubes where the cores aren't screwed in properly (just unscrewing the dust cap has taken them out). I've no idea how it'd be with tubeless.

Equally though I've had problems with standard style pumps breaking free during pumping and bending the frail ends of Presta values; IMHO the flexible tube and screw on head is much better. All in all the Lezyne is by far the best pump I've used (although it is the only mini-track pump style one I've had).

Build quality is great and I think that the heads and hoses are available as aftermarket spares. It is a little pricey for a pump but not overly so compared to other mini-track pump styles; available with or without a gauge.


 
Posted : 14/06/2016 4:24 pm
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I have had an issue with the Lezyne unscrewing valve cores on inner tubes, but I do seem to have a bad batch of Continental inner tubes where the cores aren't screwed in properly

Nah, it's just a thing they do. They keep redesigning the valves to fix it but it keeps happening. Pro tip- if you don't have a valve screwer thinger, then you can use a spoke key- one of the main sizes is the exact same shape and size. So if it happens on the trail, most multitools can be used to gorilla them back up, lezyneproofly.


 
Posted : 14/06/2016 4:31 pm
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If got a topeak mountain morph, about ten years old and has a gauge , which I could take or leave, but it still goes well and pumps up a tyre quickly.

Bit longer than your average mini pump, however if you use a rucksack etc they fit in.


 
Posted : 14/06/2016 7:25 pm
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I have had an issue with the Lezyne unscrewing valve cores on inner tubes, but I do seem to have a bad batch of Continental inner tubes where the cores aren't screwed in properly (just unscrewing the dust cap has taken them out). I've no idea how it'd be with tubeless.

Great pump. To make sure the above doesn't happen get a stans core tool to tighten it up properly.


 
Posted : 14/06/2016 8:14 pm