What pump do you take out with you?

[Andy.M]

Had a double puncture on my tubeless rear today. Farting about trying to get the Stans sealant to do it job with much pumping and ended up having to plug one hole but nearly gave myself a heart attack trying to pump the bloody thing back up.
Any recommends for a good pump to carry on the bike?

 

[irie]

Had a double puncture on my tubeless rear today. Farting about trying to get the Stans sealant to do it job with much pumping and ended up having to plug one hole but nearly gave myself a heart attack trying to pump the bloody thing back up.
Any recommends for a good pump to carry on the bike?

All small pumps are shite. Had the same with UK South Downs flint puncturing tyres so now fit Maxxis DD or Schwalbe Super Gravity tyres. Touch wood, no more punctures.

 

[theremotejuggernaut]

Lezyne Micro Drive HV here. Been carrying it for years and it's never let me down.

Not sure it would seat a bead if it came off trail side but then I'm not sure any small pump would.

They actually do a higher volume version too. Think it's the XL. Designed for fat tyres really but I reckon it would do fine on typical MTB tyres.

 

[steve_sordy]

Mine is also a Lezyne, does Presta and Schrader valves. I've had it so long that all identifying features have worn off, other than the brand embossed into the handle.

Whichever pump you buy, wrap two metres of gaffer tape around it. Maybe in two sections, so it's not so thick. You can thank me later. Gaffer tape can fix most things or at least fix it for long enough.

 

[Montana St Alum]

20 gram CO2 and inflator with thick (and thin) bacon strips.
The inflator screws onto the presta valve and then you can use part or all of the cartridge.
On really extended rides or alone, I also bring a tube, but in 20+ years of riding tubeless, I've never had a flat.

 

[Mikerb]

CO2 and a daptor plus a tube. Only ever had to use the Co2 once so far in several years and it was not because of a puncture! It was because of a presta valve not seating properly because it was gummed up with sealant....................I also carry 2 presta valve inserts just for that eventuality!!

 

[Streddaz]

I have a OneUp 100cc pump with the inbuilt multi tool and the storage tube with tyre plug spike and bacon strips. The pump has a CO2 adapter built into it and you can store the canister in the pump, instead of the storage tube. It's a really good high volume pump and you can buy a rebuild kit for it if the seals wear out.

 

[RustyIron]

nearly gave myself a heart attack trying to pump the bloody thing back up.

I use a OneUp EDC 70cc pump. I stash tools and parts inside the hollow body. That's the answer to your question, but there's more to the story.

When you're pumping up the tire, you're forcing all that air through the minute opening of the Presta valve. That's why you have to work so hard and you're panting like a dog on a hot day. One solution to that problem is Fillmore Valves. The area for the airflow is dramatically larger, so you can easily pump without so much resistance. The difference is HUGE. It's even noticeable with a floor pump. When I'm helping out a friend pump up their tires, it takes about five seconds for me to notice the difference and hate their bike.

Install some Fillmore's, and you might find that you like your pump.

 

[Andy.M]

All small pumps are shite. Had the same with UK South Downs flint puncturing tyres so now fit Maxxis DD or Schwalbe Super Gravity tyres. Touch wood, no more punctures.

Snap I was traveling a little faster than I wanted to down a stepped very flinty track.

 

[Andy.M]

Thanks for reply’s guys.
Not sure what pump it was but it wasn’t a tinpot one like mine!
Will have a browse at your suggestions thanks.
It’s still up this morning so the plug worked and my heart is still working and my right arm has stopped aching!!

 

[militantmandy]

Like some others, I just bring a CO2 inflator as I am generally not far from the car. If I was on an epic somewhere I would bring a small pump and a tube as well.

 

[Dave 80]

Mine is also a Lezyne, does Presta or Schrader valves. I've had it so long that all identifying features have worn off, other than the brand embossed into the handle.

Whichever pump you buy, wrap two metres of gaffer tape around it. Maybe in two sections, so it's not so thick. You can thank me later. Gaffer tape can fix most things or at least fix it for long enough.

Here. Here !

 

[Sander23]

I use dynaplug air repair set. By far the best and easiest tubeless repair kit available. It pumps and repairs the hole in 1. Have a small and a mega plug tip Dynaplug® Air

 

[big_scot_nanny]

The 100cc One up pump is excellent - I have used more than once trailside, and it is pretty fool proof with a great volume for actually pumping a 29er tire up to pressure.

I have it with the tools of course, but also with the stabber and chainlink pliers. all of those also used in anger successfully. 2x25grm CO2 carried if a big ride, and the way these thread into the head of the pump is excellent. Again, also used successfully.

To those suggesting Leyzene, YMMV etc etc but the only things that have truly failed me at critical times are Leyzene pumps (twice, different pumps) and Crank Brothers multitools (also twice, different tools, both times the chain tool cross threaded itself). Both brands can get in the f'ing sea!

 

[Bndit]

Oneup pump ia superb and it can take EDC tool inside.

 

[Ridgeway Rider]

Had a double puncture on my tubeless rear today. Farting about trying to get the Stans sealant to do it job with much pumping and ended up having to plug one hole but nearly gave myself a heart attack trying to pump the bloody thing back up.
Any recommends for a good pump to carry on the bike?

Can't beat the OneUp 100 cc pump. Good volume and you can keep it on the bottle mount.

 

[Doomanic]

@Dax what pump do you carry for me?

 

[Dax]

@Dax what pump do you carry for me?

Lezyne floor drive. Welcome mate.

 

[TommyC]

I’ve got a truflo miniMTN for the rucksack and truflo supertrax for at home. The mini had a little retractable hose on it which is handy. I actually bought it when I had my ktm and used it many time to pump up dirt bike tyres. We’d all take it in turns!

 

[Gavalar]

Had a double puncture on my tubeless rear today. Farting about trying to get the Stans sealant to do it job with much pumping and ended up having to plug one hole but nearly gave myself a heart attack trying to pump the bloody thing back up.
Any recommends for a good pump to carry on the bike?

Oneup EDC 100 is a superb high volume pump, as is the Topeak 2 stage Digital pump which also doubles as a shock pump.

 

[jeanmarc]

Plus one for the OneUp EDC 70cc pump with enclosed toolkit great addition to your downtube!

 

[irie]

Had a double puncture on my tubeless rear today. Farting about trying to get the Stans sealant to do it job with much pumping and ended up having to plug one hole but nearly gave myself a heart attack trying to pump the bloody thing back up.
Any recommends for a good pump to carry on the bike?

Have a very small Lezyne pump cable tied onto my water bottle cage. Haven't needed to use it after switching to Maxxis DD/Schwalbe Super Gravity tyres because not had any punctures.

 

[msruby64]

I'm a fan of the Topeak Mountain Morph pump. Yes, it's on the large size to carry in my pack, but it operates like a mini floor pump, so it's easy to use. I also use a Topeak Mini Morph pump on my road bike. Same ideas as the Mountain Morph but smaller.

 

[Rubinstein]

Another shout for oneup 100cc with edc, but at 150, it’s opulent

 

[Streddaz]

This is equipment for my backpack and for home

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Umm, that's a shock pump. You aren't going to want to pump your tyres up with that.

 

[Andy.M]

Thanks everyone for the input. I went for the Oneup 100cc with the EDC tool as well. Seems to push a lot of air so hopefully will work well on th trail. I've also added the Stans Dart tool to my pack. Seems to work well in conjunction with Stans sealant which I already use.