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Title	:	How To Choose A Bike Pump \| GCN Tech Monday Maintenance
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Being older I remember decades ago that frame pumps were made for road bikes, or mtn bikes The mtn bike pumps were a lil larger diameter becuz they required more air at lower pressure The road pumps were slimmer like that silver one he showed in the video Although their intended purpose was specifically for mtn or road, either would work on either bike
Comment from : John Hammond

I cant get my new yes brand new tires and tubes above 40 to 60psi Im stumped Im using a Blackburn foot pump with gauge
Comment from : Adifah S

Useful!
Comment from : SteMir ReViews

Is CO² cartridge refillable?
Comment from : Hussain Shihabdeen

3:15 - Women seething
Comment from : Siberius

This guy has never used co2 First off, you only need the small 12g for road bikes 16g for mtb 26ers, 20g for 275, and 25g for 29er and 275+ And you can not continue to use them once the seal is broken They will leak out in a few days So just buy the small 12g canisters and carry 2 on your MTB, and one on your road bike The small 12g canisters are super cheap If you have to use co2 on the road, as soon as you get home let it all out and replace with air co2 leaks through the rubber quickly
Comment from : One Issue Voter

Good info, thanks Alex
Comment from : Jo-Anne Yuskin

Alex's Word of the Day: effectively!
Comment from : JulianAllen13

Hello I got a hopefully quick question I have a few mountain bicycles and was hoping to swap out the part of the tire that holds air but there is I think a width difference where it says 24 x 195 and the other has 24 x 210 would the air tubes still work from the 210 fitting into the 195?
Comment from : Callemtheone

Many years of riding and thousands of flat tires has taught me which pump to carry I now have a frame pump that rests under the top tube I'm not a weight wennie anymore and I carry what works so I never get stranded and left walking As far as road tubeless goes IMO it's shyte
Comment from : I Blow SnotRockets Mofoki

I still have and use my Silca track pump I purchased by in 1980 and 40+ years later it still works as well as the day I bought it
Comment from : Richard Yamin

My favorite pump was shown The roadmorph I have 3 Durable, light, reasonably fast, and you can get high pressure Plus it mounts on the frame Perhaps not to good for mountain bike tires but road tires up to 35,, it is great
Comment from : Ralph Durham

#askgcntech I‘ve heard that it‘s a bad idea to inflate tubeless tires with CO2 cartridges due to the CO2 compromising the sealant Is there any truth to this? Perhaps it‘s only with certain types of sealants? I‘m sure Ollie will have fun researching this!
Comment from : sanktjohanser

Isn't that plug a tad too big for roadie? #askgcntech how to plug road tubeless tyre?
Comment from : Wahyudi Widodo

#askgcntech Hello to whomever is on this week I want to upgrade to aero bars but I'm not sure what to pick or what's important Could we get one of those sweet GCN videos on Aero bars(not tribars) You've done almost every other part there is even regular bars, but not aero Considering some of yourguys love for aero it's a bit of surprise Thanks in advance
Comment from : John Robinson

Alex effectively explains how pumps work very effectively in an effective way!
Comment from : Ian Jones

After years and years of using a traditional floor pump for inflating my tires at home, I bought a Makita DMP180ZX 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Inflator Best decision I could have made It's much smaller than a manual floor pump, which is nice when I go on vacation with my bike The rechargable lithium battery is the same used in all Mikata's power tools, so I only needed to buy the pump with no battery as I already had several It takes LITERALLY seconds to pump up my 700C, 25mm tires It can be used on presta and schrader valves so I also use it to pump up other tires such as my wheel barrow and garden cart It has a built-in digital meter with auto shut off that I have confirmed is very accurate And it has an LED light to help get things up and running if it's dark
Comment from : Mr Luigi

I've used a road morph for years Great pump to tour with There is a minimorph if you want it to fit in your pocket
Comment from : Gareth Blake

#askgcntechbrWhat validity does HRV have in measuring fitness and performance? brHow about a GCN does science on this topic?brThanks!!
Comment from : Shelly Palumbo

You should have included MI portable pump Trust me It's Very handy
Comment from : Karan Chandel

For on the bike I have a Topeak Ninja Perfect as long as you have a round seat post Fits in there, you can never forget it and never get it stolen Lightweight and still gets plenty of pressure Perfect!
Comment from : Andy Charlton

No idea why people prefer compressors at home I use a Lezyne floor pump Perfect seal every time, takes only a few punps to get the correct pressure I have a compressor pump but don't use it A good regular pump is more convenient and quicker
Comment from : Ben Finesilver

I use an Xlab Stealth 400 frame bag Costs 025w, but can fit mini pump with detachable hose, tire levers, mini tool, tubless plug and tool, keys and waffles stuffed inbrbrI don't use on frame bottles (cosys 10+ watts aero) Instead use a behind the seat bottle holder and a drink in a pocket Tge other pocket holds my phone, tube and some more wafflesbrbrCarry more this way and save 9+ watts in aero watts
Comment from : Ben Finesilver

I've been using co2 cartridges since started cycling Borrowed my mates mini pumps when in need 🤪 Recently switched to electronic pump Probably GCN could do a review on e-pumps out there?
Comment from : Nicholas Yoong

Specialized Airtool MTB, honestly the best portable/small(er)pumps that you can fit in a back pocket of your jersey I've found in almost 40 years of riding It's big for a pocket but it does stay in place and not too bulky/long it'll fall out Comes with a rock solid and incredibly secure clamp that affixes under the bottle cage (secured by the bolts) and projects slightly to the side Has better capacity than the 'road' specific variantbrWhilst the Lezeyne Micro Floor is a fantastic bit of kit it's significantly bulkier, I'd only take it for fully loaded touring as a luxury as the Spesh is just brilliant
Comment from : ynotnilknarf39

What about electric compressors /pumps brbrPlease provide info about this category
Comment from : Jai Vora

Thanks so much Alex! I could never quite find a comfortable track pump to strap on my back on longer rides I wish someone had told me they're better to leave at the shop and there are smaller pumps and CO₂ cartridges for use out on the road!
Comment from : Mike Stevens

Thank you GCN for the marketing in-service
Comment from : Marlon Mejia

I’ll go with CO2 cylinders
Comment from : Jamalama 55

I've had great luck with a different type of pump It is about as big as a deck of cards, and contains a motor that sucks in ambient air The entire apparatus fits in a Jersey pocket All you do once it's connected is to press a finger to a designated spot on the pump and in seconds your tire is filled (Carry a gauge, though) There are a few companies that offer such a pump, the one I have is a Fumpa (Australian company) but marketed to the US through Amazon There are several styles; the mini-pump is for road bike tires and other models will fill an e-bike tires Details on Amazon under "Fumpa Mini Portable Battery Powered Bicycle Pump"
Comment from : allenshulman

I have been using a Silca Impero frame fit pump with a Campy head for close to forty-five years now Still riding the Motobecane bike that I bought the pump for Both the pump and bike work like new Can't say that about myself though
Comment from : Scott Bullock

I go for my air compressor pump, at least 6hp or get 15hp with 30 gallon tank so run those air tools
Comment from : Bernard K

I have a Topeak Joe Blow I don't know how old it is but it will hit 120 PSI (9 Bar) without issues I have an older Lyzene pump which has Presta/Slip fittings It has got me home when the sealant wasn't enough to fix a mesquite thorn hole in my gravel tires (that took a plug at the LBS) One key Alex mentioned and I can't stress enough is to check your pump often for loose parts The pin "walks" out on the older model Topeaks
Comment from : James McKenzie

I carry a Prista to Schrader valve adaptor if I'm near a service station they have air pumps for cars and cars use Schrader valves
Comment from : Ken Smith

Foot pump, to not use my " strong" arms on pump, eletrical pump to road and mini pump only on emergencies if eletrical one was with no charge
Comment from : Marcos Lustosa

I had to use my Lyzene road drive pump this last weekend out on a ride and was fairly happy with it Pumped the tire up enough that I was comfortable riding on it for another 20 miles or so Got home and found that the tire had just under 90 psi
Comment from : BoloGrubb

I've had a Topeak Micro Rocket for years
Comment from : Jeffery Davis

Good one Simple, informative, and to the point Personally, I prefer when GCN presenters do not use unnecessary comic way of communicating Well done
Comment from : Mohamad Jamil

Hey Alex, you forgot one of the most important aspects of a pump "Capacity" as this is related to the Max pressure pump design This is very important as per title "How To Choose A Bike Pump"
Comment from : J Pieschacon

I use the Topeak Mini-morph which is about half way between the medium and small pumps shown here, in the same style as the medium but without the guage Fits in my jersey pocket and works well
Comment from : Adrian Wells

My favorite on the ride pump is the one I never have to use
Comment from : Dpw

Just a note here Many of the sealants used in the tubeless setups really lose their effectiveness if it freezes Something which will most likely happen when you use a co2 cartridge to re-inflate the tire So a good tip would be to change out your sealant when you get back home after suffering a flat and having to use a cartridge The c02 will rapidly cool everything around it so would also recommend wearing gloves while using the cartridge
Comment from : andrifsig

How about a small rechargeable portable mini pump so there is no need to manually pump, specially when u r tired Works well in home also, fill up ur motocycle or car tyre too like this one--brbr youtube/l9q9vdFQxoE
Comment from : Prince Sirohi

I wonder which brand sponsored this video
Comment from : Benno Sattler

I'm not a small guy, and I can't get past 60psi with my mini pump 😑
Comment from : Not-A-Raccoon

You shouldn't really be advertising pumps that are not available on the market
Comment from : Oleg Janas

At home a compressor does the job On the bikes I keep a mini pump on every bike My favorite is the Crankbrothers Klic with gauge
Comment from : jirdesteva

A practical test would be a good video… show what real world PsI you can get into a road tyre and how long it takes Mini pumps take forever and you cant get full pressure
Comment from : Petyr Kowalski

got a flat out on a ride yesterday and realized my "super old mini pump" doesn't do the pumping part good timing
Comment from : Daniel Moore

I use a small compressor at home and a minipump or CO2 on rides
Comment from : Murgoh

You didn't mention a Fumpa, the best and most convenient electric pump on the market Why wasn't it mentioned? You don't have them in the UK?
Comment from : Francis Higgins

You forgot the battery operated pump
Comment from : RestingSouls18

What's the best mini pump?
Comment from : DanTuber

Mini pump is one type, in my experience, where I feel cheap brands are equally good and lasted long enough For example, I seriously didn't see any value of buying Topeak over Giyo pumps, which is one fourth of Topeak price
Comment from : Debanjan De

Use a lenzyne micro pump as main pump when I am away from home & a battery compressor I got on eBay which is a gem, easy to recharge just plug in to a usb power pack Lenzyne pump is also magic
Comment from : Mike Linehan

At home, my preference is 100 my air compressor I've got a fairly nice inflator head that can go on both presta and schrader valves It's got a built-in gauge, so no guesswork involved Plus, since it's run off the compressor, setting tubeless tires is an absolute breeze, zero effort involvedbrbrOn the road, I have a dual action Lezyne mini pump that has a flexible hose attachment It's a very solid best of all worlds option IMO
Comment from : JThelen0410

Thanks AlexPeace
Comment from : C B

I use my compressor in my garage or me mini compressor in my merc jeep when mobile and a topeak dual mini on the bike trying to get 85psi in with a mini pump is not a good time 😁😂
Comment from : JDM n Euro Mossy

£20 track pump from Halfords- job done!
Comment from : Thomas Speer

How about electric pump?
Comment from : Rizki Aditya

just get POGACAR to blow them for you he got big lungs or get one with a disc brake attached, to be on the safe side
Comment from : djkhmor

You guys should do a GCN does science and figure out how many strokes it takes to reach 70 psi on a 28mm tire for each pump
Comment from : Yassen Gregorvich

I've carried a Topeak Micro Rocket for the longest time Was a real pain in the ass 400-500 strokes for 5bar Nowadays i use a Specialized Air tool Still not as big as a regular frame pump but good volume and easy to use
Comment from : MoColombo

Go tubeless You won't need to bring a pump at all
Comment from : NJM

I like Topeak pumps I have two they are well made and good to use
Comment from : Richard Maguire

At home sometimes I’ll use a car tire compressor when I’m in a pinch for time I have one that comes with a presta adaptor and actually goes up to 100+ psi
Comment from : TheMonstermandude

I washed my bike and forgot to reattach my mini pump to the bottle holders The ONE time I did that was the only time I'd gotten a flat Thankfully there was a trail head only a mile down the road with a pump I could use
Comment from : Kingjay814

Having been caught out by a multiple site puncture using all my co2 canisters, I now always carry a pump It feels too big to be stable in my pocket, even though it was considered mini when I bought it, so it’s mounted on the water bottle bosses It does set off my Ollie activated ‘that’s not aero’ alarm whenever I want to press on though! Without GCN, I’d still be riding in blissful, aerodynamics of a brick, ignorance!
Comment from : Rich Crompton

Do not use mini pump on tubeless tires The valve moves and tears apart rim tape causing slow leak
Comment from : Amar Mangaonkar

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Comment from : fadzil rahman

I have heard that co2 can freeze/destroy your tubeless milk, is this true tho?
Comment from : Joren Vandaele

My two pennorth:brPrevention is better than cure Do what you can to avoid punctures in the first place Buy and fit good quality puncture resistant tyres They really are worth the time not spent at the side of the roadbrI used a mini-pump for 10 years Last year I started using canisters I'd say learn how to use them and they're much better The main benefit is the immediate inflation which is borderline magic first time you see it :-) I take two canisters, but still have the mini-pump as a very last resortbrPS Learn how to set up the mini pump to fit your valves The pump very likely has two settings Presta and Schrader If your tubes are Presta and the pump is delivered set up for Schrader you don't want to be figuring out how to convert at the roadside
Comment from : Guest Informant

Frame pump can damage the frame or hold water residue or be stolen I'm a Zefal man from day one I have a simple Zefal track pump, feels cheap and light but works well My on the road pump is a little baby Zefal In general it's rare I puncture, I use Schwalbe
Comment from : ON8EI, John

Second and I use my lezene mini - gets me up to 70psi on road and a digital lezene track at home pre ride etc - not a fan of co2 and get increasingly p**sed at amount of dead cartridges on roadside
Comment from : David Pinnington