Hi OBs :) I'm just a girl and need a 'proper' bicycle pump with a gauge I am told. Help me find a good one, that you have personally had experience using, for a decent price please. TIA :)
Help Me Find a Good Bicycle Pump with Gauge
barbarella on 05/07/2018 - 16:25
Comments
Are you after a floor model or one that is compact and portable?
What tyres do you have? 700c? 26 x ?
You can't beat a decent track pump - the metal ones are better but I've got a plastic one that's lasted a few years.
I have a similar one (different colour) https://www.cyclingdeal.com.au/buy/giyo-alloy-high-pressure-…
It's been going for years. got it from torpedo 7 a few years ago. highly recommended. i'd suggest a metal base as it will last longer. i had a plastic one before i got the giyo.
if you're willing to spend up to $100 there are amazing pumps in bike shops. they feel so much easier to pump, but obviously costs 2-3x more.
Got the same one and can't fault it.
I also carry a mini pump for flats. Annoying to use but it weighs almost nothing. If you only cycle in built up urban areas you are probably better off hobbling over to the nearest servo if you get a flat away from home.
If you are after a bike mounted one. I recently purchased the crank brothers klic hv. Very solid construction. However measure it against your bike as the photos are deceptive. It is a fat one.
I got a joeblow from wiggle for like $20-30 it's pretty good. can seal tubeless tyres no problem.
Me too; I have lots of track pumps (in cars etc), and the joe blow is the best. I think I bought mine from chain reaction in the uk. They have free delivery if you go over $100. But only use the gauge to get your approx pressure, then use a good gauge for accuracy. The gauge kind of measures the pressure in the hose - they are never that accurate (10 lb or more out)
Try this only 10 $ at bunnings
https://www.bunnings.com.au/craftright-double-foot-pump_p610…
I use this. Since you pump with the foot its lot more easier to pump air. Going steady for over 2 years now.A good ‘track pump’ is better for bicycles.
I've seen a different kind of pump, may work. Doesn't typically come with a gauge and you may have to adapt the long cylindrical glass connector.
A seperate gauge is best IMHO.
The clear plastic is subject to damage from the sun which affects the pumps longevity given that a pump you may buy today which has the appearance of easily available spares, might not have that availability in a year or so's time.
This was the lesson I learnt the hard way with my http://www.wiggle.com.au/lezyne-micro-floor-drive-hv-abs-pum…
When I bought it you could easily buy all the hoses, o-rings and gauge.
The gauge plastic became sun damaged, brittle and cracked and suddenly there was no gauge available.
I then chose to replace it with a non gauge version and no problems.
I also got a seperate gauge which is a lot more accurate than the pump gauge ever was.
Your mileage may vary, so good luck with your purchase decision.
Lots of good pumps, but you won't get an accurate integrated gauge. I think it's because of the hose. It will give a ball park figure, then use a good gauge directly to get accurate measurement.
The ones you can get from Aldi are pretty good. Around $15-20. I’ve had one for years.
You don’t really need a accurate guard for a bike. Near enough is fine for most riders unless you are a racer, in which case I suspect you’d be spending up a bit on bike parts and should be able to work out which pump is right for you without asking on a bargain website.
** accurate gauge for a bike. Stupid autocorrect, even stupider poster for not checking better.
It depends - with mtb, tyre pressure is part of the suspension, traction and braking systems. Generally, people try to run the lowest pressure without getting a pinch flat. I adjust my tyres (even motorbike and cars) to the lb.
Which is why I clarified my comment. The more you spend on your bikes, the more accurate you’ll want your pressure. Accurate pressures only make significant different when you are to riding on the limits of traction etc. For everyday riding, near enough is good enough. I do adjust mine fairly accurately for MTB, but cruisers and the kids bikes etc are all by feel.
I'd get one with the gauge closer to the floor. Last pump had one at the top and it copped the brunt of a few to many drops over the year. I've got a Giant Control Tower atm, which I bought for $80 half a year back from a local bike shop.
Solid, ground-level gauge is easy to read, and the same model used in my office's end of the trip facility (it holds up to a ton of daily and rough use there)
I appreciate all the replies and advice….thanks :)
You don’t really ‘need’ a gauge on a pump, but it helps when you are first starting out so you can get a feel for the tyres pressures using the good old squeeze test.
I use a pump with a gauge mostly( the Aldi one), but I only use the pump when my finger-squeeze-on-the-tyres-gauge says they need more air which is mostly when I haven’t ridden that bike for a while. When fixing a puncture roadside using a pump with out a gauge means I need to keep pumping until the finger squeeze says the tyre is pumped close enough.
Which one did you buy ?Did it work well?
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/product-news/grouptest-tr…
https://www.99bikes.com.au/accessories/pumps?q=&idx=99bikes_…