Can anyone recommend a small hand pump that will work on a bike?

Craig321

Craig321

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I'm after one to take with me to Scotland as I have a stupidly slowly puncture (0.5 psi per day, if that), so want to be able to top it up a few times.

I do have a tiny bicycle one, but the hole is on the side, whereas my bike has a right angle valve, so it won't fit. Ideally it needs to be one with an extension, so it'll fit on the bike without getting in the way.

Thanks
 
Something like this? https://www.evanscycles.com/topeak-mini-morph-pump-00104719

That has an extension but the head is still quite large, so depends how much room there is around the valve. I own this exact pump, have had it for years, it'll do 120-130psi in skinny cycle tyres easily but will take a while to move enough air for large volume tyres, shouldn't be an issue if you're just topping up though.
 
I think that's pretty much what I have for my bicycle, but because my valves are right angle, it's a bit of a pain - the wheel gets in the way :(
 
Suppose a couple of co2 canisters would be too much hassle for long term?

Theres a company that makes ultra compact 12v compressors.

Tourman or soemthing like that
 
Can't you use some of the self sealing stuff?

I've used it when on the continent before. It was white so I could see where the hole was. Took the bike up to decent speeds no problem.

Holts Tyreweld or something like that.
 
englishpremier said:
Can't you use some of the self sealing stuff?

I've used it when on the continent before. It was white so I could see where the hole was. Took the bike up to decent speeds no problem.

Holts Tyreweld or something like that.
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Maybe something like this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Goop-Tyre...le-/182089482296?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368

I've seen Delboy uses it.



If it was me I'd just get it repaired. Had my rear done already, had a screw lodge itself just off centre after fitting my PR3 tyres 2 years ago.
 
ttaskmaster said:
Huh?
My local guys all do repairs... unless yours is in a specific section of the tyre?


Slime must have upped their game since whenever this was, as loads of the riders round here are raving about theirs...
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Can't find the link now, but over a certain speed rating they're legally not supposed to repair, so my local shops don't do it.
 
I had mine plugged a few days ago,z rated tyre

Also had some done on the zx10r, I don't think it's illegal its just some places flat refuse to plug them
 
ttaskmaster said:
It must be higher than 160mph, then...!! :confused:
My locals can't/won't guarantee the repaired tyre, but they quite publicly announce that they do it!!
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Yeah, mine are rated 168mph, W tyres.

ttaskmaster said:
http://www.etyres.co.uk/punctures/can-my-puncture-be-repaired/

And the BS Standard:
http://www.btmauk.com/wp-content/up...airs-to-passenger-car-and-light-van-tyres.pdf
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I think that's car standards? Someone on here linked a site the other day, there's definitely something that says they can't or at least shouldn't (not sure if it's one of those legal grey areas) repair high speed tyres.
 
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