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A few things that would make the pump better: 1) Make the handle a little wider in it's horizontal position, 2) Make the gauge more precise and easier to read. As a result, I am grateful for the nice secure mounting bracket with velcro strip for added insurance. My last pump got run over by a car after coming loose from it's tension-mount on a busy road. The pump is nice and small, but pumps a lot of air with a lot less effort than other pumps I've used. All in all, the best pump I've seen for my needs and at a good price too. I like the hose that prevents putting pressure on the valve while pumping.
My tire valves were Presta so I was set to go. I emailed the company and they said there should be three removable pieces not just two. I really didn't think, from the size of the pump, it can do a good psi, but that is just from the feel of it. Using a pump should not be this hard. The company offered to send me the missing piece but instead I opted to send the pump back.
The pump allegedly comes in the Presta valve setting and you can change the pump head to accommodate other valves. However I was not, for the pump head would not fit on the valve at all. All you are given is a stupid diagram on the back of the box showing you the anatomy of the pump head. I figured a piece was missing so I took the head apart and only two pieces were removable.
Pros: comes with an air gaugeCons: too bulky for my road bikeI bought this pump after I was out on a long ride and experienced two tube failures. I returned it and bought a lower profile pump without the gauge. I only carry two CO2 cartridges and soon found myself with less than manageable inflation due to a failure of the CO2 cartridge head. I liked the idea of an integrated gauge on the Topeak, so I bought it.When I tried to mount it to my Specialized Grand Sequoia road bike, I found I did not like the mounting options and the seeming bulk of this pump.
Pumping is easy because the hose allows you to put the pump on the ground and push down; no broken valve stems or anything like you get with mini pumps. I have it strapped to my frame all the time, and the attachment is sturdy. The pump is small enough to put in my messenger bag too, so it doesn't have to be exclusively a frame pump. I never used one before though, so accuracy isn't a big deal for me. This pump is awesome because it truly offers floor pump ease of use, but frame pump portability. I can easily fill my mountain bike tires to 65psi, but I believe the reviews that say they achieve 100+psi. Buy it. The gauge is nice, but probably not the most accurate as it seems to "click" every 5psi.
This pump works really well and the gauge on it is accurate as well. Changing from different valves is really simple as well.
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