Topeak Road Morph pump?

Martyn

I've had a Road Morph pump for about 4 years now. Its one with th ebuilt in
guage and it works very well. It's toured all round Europe and UK on my
Windcheetah.

There's a little rust on the top of the pump tube, but other than that its
in excellent condition. If I was to replace it I would go for the same
again.

Best regards

Rod King

"Martyn Bolt" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Has anyone any experience with this type of pump?

I have a crank Bros 'power pump' which IMHO could be replaced by a
can of beans.

Looking for a compact pump as the audax bike builder, ( self
proclaimed world's finest wheel and frame builder, based in Liverpool)
forgot to put pump pips on the bike when building it.

Cheers , good riding
Martyn

Martyn Bolt said:

Has anyone any experience with this type of pump?

I have a crank Bros 'power pump' which IMHO could be replaced by a
can of beans.

Looking for a compact pump as the audax bike builder, ( self
proclaimed world's finest wheel and frame builder, based in Liverpool)
forgot to put pump pips on the bike when building it.

Cheers , good riding
Martyn

Blackburn Airstick is OK as far as mini pumps go. I much prefer frame
fit pumps though.

Martyn Bolt said:

Has anyone any experience with this type of pump?

I have a crank Bros 'power pump' which IMHO could be replaced by a
can of beans.

Looking for a compact pump as the audax bike builder, ( self
proclaimed world's finest wheel and frame builder, based in Liverpool)
forgot to put pump pips on the bike when building it.

Or get a plastic band on pump peg and fit a full sizerd pump under the
top tube. Works for me.

Tim

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(') said:

Martyn Bolt said:

Has anyone any experience with this type of pump?

I have a crank Bros 'power pump' which IMHO could be replaced by a
can of beans.

Looking for a compact pump as the audax bike builder, ( self
proclaimed world's finest wheel and frame builder, based in Liverpool)
forgot to put pump pips on the bike when building it.

Blackburn Airstick is OK as far as mini pumps go. I much prefer frame
fit pumps though.

That's what I was going to say. the Road Morph is a good bit of kit and
gets up to 110psi with less work than an Airstick; but an Airstick will
get there and it's a lot less bulky to carry around all the time you're
not using it.

--
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;; So, before proceeding with definitive screwing, choose the
;; position most congenital.
-- instructions for fitting bicycle handlebars

Martyn Bolt said:

Has anyone any experience with this type of pump?

I have a crank Bros 'power pump' which IMHO could be replaced by a
can of beans.

Looking for a compact pump as the audax bike builder, ( self
proclaimed world's finest wheel and frame builder, based in Liverpool)
forgot to put pump pips on the bike when building it.

If it's a new frame, wouldn't it be cheaper to send it back and ask them to
finish the job as specified?

Alternatively, get a pump that fits under the top tube.

Pete

I Use a mountain morph - essentially the same and think they are great!

Mike

"Martyn Bolt" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Has anyone any experience with this type of pump?

I have a crank Bros 'power pump' which IMHO could be replaced by a
can of beans.

Looking for a compact pump as the audax bike builder, ( self
proclaimed world's finest wheel and frame builder, based in Liverpool)
forgot to put pump pips on the bike when building it.

Cheers , good riding
Martyn

Martyn Bolt said:

Looking for a compact pump as the audax bike builder, ( self
proclaimed world's finest wheel and frame builder, based in Liverpool)
forgot to put pump pips on the bike when building it.

Cable tie around head tube - makes a good pip for an HPX. Nothing needed
at other end.

~PB

"Martyn Bolt" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Has anyone any experience with this type of pump?

Very good pump until it got nicked. Rapid inflating to high pressures and
the pump I've got since (Blackburn Mammoth) has bent 3 valve stems which the
Morph doesn't do since it has a flexible hose.

--
Simon Mason
http://www.simonmason.karoo.net

Martyn Bolt said:

Has anyone any experience with this type of pump?

I have a crank Bros 'power pump' which IMHO could be replaced by a
can of beans.

Looking for a compact pump as the audax bike builder, ( self
proclaimed world's finest wheel and frame builder, based in Liverpool)
forgot to put pump pips on the bike when building it.

Cheers , good riding
Martyn

I use the Topeak Mountain Morph, which I think is a bit shorter, though
Topeak's site gives equal dimensions for both. It is excellent, but if I was
replacing it, I'd get the one with the built-in guage, to stop me
over-inflating the tyres.
--

Martin Bulmer

Michael Ormond said:

I Use a mountain morph - essentially the same and think they are great!

Mike

"Martyn Bolt" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

Has anyone any experience with this type of pump?

I have a crank Bros 'power pump' which IMHO could be replaced by a
can of beans.

Looking for a compact pump as the audax bike builder, ( self
proclaimed world's finest wheel and frame builder, based in Liverpool)
forgot to put pump pips on the bike when building it.

Cheers , good riding
Martyn

Hello Martyn,

I also have a Mountain Morph but I find it difficult using it with
Presta valves. Does it work well for you?

Does anyone know of any pumps that come with screw-in adaptors for
presta valves rather than the ones that just pinch the valve?

Thank you
Taka

Taka said:

Michael Ormond said:

I Use a mountain morph - essentially the same and think they are
great!

Mike

"Martyn Bolt" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

Has anyone any experience with this type of pump?

I have a crank Bros 'power pump' which IMHO could be replaced by a
can of beans.

Looking for a compact pump as the audax bike builder, ( self
proclaimed world's finest wheel and frame builder, based in
Liverpool) forgot to put pump pips on the bike when building it.

Cheers , good riding
Martyn

Hello Martyn,

I also have a Mountain Morph but I find it difficult using it with
Presta valves. Does it work well for you?

Does anyone know of any pumps that come with screw-in adaptors for
presta valves rather than the ones that just pinch the valve?

Thank you
Taka

I've had no problem using the mountain morph with prestas. If I remember
rightly, the rubber bit in the thingy that clamps onto the valve has to be
removed, reversed, and returned.
Or, just what you wanted========
http://www.unicycle.uk.com/shop/shopdisplayproduct.asp?catalogid=125
Bear in mind that this is for a unicycle., but at 99p each, you could fit
out a fleet of trikes without breaking the bank.
--

Martin Bulmer

Martin Bulmer said:

Taka said:

Michael Ormond said:

I Use a mountain morph - essentially the same and think they are
great!

Mike

"Martyn Bolt" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...
> Has anyone any experience with this type of pump?
>
> I have a crank Bros 'power pump' which IMHO could be replaced by a
> can of beans.
>
> Looking for a compact pump as the audax bike builder, ( self
> proclaimed world's finest wheel and frame builder, based in
> Liverpool) forgot to put pump pips on the bike when building it.
>
> Cheers , good riding
> Martyn

Hello Martyn,

I also have a Mountain Morph but I find it difficult using it with
Presta valves. Does it work well for you?

Does anyone know of any pumps that come with screw-in adaptors for
presta valves rather than the ones that just pinch the valve?

Thank you
Taka

I've had no problem using the mountain morph with prestas. If I remember
rightly, the rubber bit in the thingy that clamps onto the valve has to be
removed, reversed, and returned.
Or, just what you wanted========
http://www.unicycle.uk.com/shop/shopdisplayproduct.asp?catalogid=125
Bear in mind that this is for a unicycle., but at 99p each, you could fit
out a fleet of trikes without breaking the bank.

Hi Martin,

I did try this but maybe I am doing something wrong. I can't push the
pump adapter onto the valve very far and while I am pumping it
normally leaks air.

Thanks for this link!

Thank you
Taka

Martin Bulmer wrote on Friday 30 December 2005 17:16:

Quoted message said:

I use the Topeak Mountain Morph, which I think is a bit shorter,
though Topeak's site gives equal dimensions for both. It is excellent,
but if I was replacing it, I'd get the one with the built-in guage, to
stop me over-inflating the tyres.

I use a Mountain Morph. It is indeed an excellent pump. I too wish it
had a gauge.
--
Regards
Alex
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in message <[email hidden]>, Martin Bulmer

(') said:

Martyn Bolt said:

Has anyone any experience with this type of pump?

I have a crank Bros 'power pump' which IMHO could be replaced by a
can of beans.

Looking for a compact pump as the audax bike builder, ( self
proclaimed world's finest wheel and frame builder, based in Liverpool)
forgot to put pump pips on the bike when building it.

I use the Topeak Mountain Morph, which I think is a bit shorter, though
Topeak's site gives equal dimensions for both. It is excellent, but if
I was replacing it, I'd get the one with the built-in guage, to stop me
over-inflating the tyres.

Be aware that the Mountain Morph is a lower pressure pump designed for
MTB tyres (typical max pressure 60psi), whereas the Road Morph is
designed for road bike tyres (typical pressure 110psi). You /can/ use a
road pump for a mountain bike, but it will take more work; you /can't/
use a mountain bike pump on a road bike, because it won't achieve the
pressure you need.

--
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bytes. Any opinion or meaning you find in it is your own creation.

Simon Brooke wrote on Friday 30 December 2005 21:28:

Quoted message said:

Be aware that the Mountain Morph is a lower pressure pump designed for
MTB tyres (typical max pressure 60psi), whereas the Road Morph is
designed for road bike tyres (typical pressure 110psi). You /can/ use
a road pump for a mountain bike, but it will take more work; you
/can't/ use a mountain bike pump on a road bike, because it won't
achieve the pressure you need.

Inflates up to 160psi according to
http://www.topeak.com/products/pump_012.html.

The pump body seems very similar in all their Morph models - the
differences appear to be in the hoses and gauges - all are said to
inflate to 160psi.

--
Regards
Alex
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Taka said:

Martin Bulmer said:

I've had no problem using the mountain morph with prestas. If I
remember rightly, the rubber bit in the thingy that clamps onto the
valve has to be removed, reversed, and returned.
Or, just what you wanted========
http://www.unicycle.uk.com/shop/shopdisplayproduct.asp?catalogid=125
Bear in mind that this is for a unicycle., but at 99p each, you
could fit out a fleet of trikes without breaking the bank.

Hi Martin,

I did try this but maybe I am doing something wrong. I can't push the
pump adapter onto the valve very far and while I am pumping it
normally leaks air.

Thanks for this link!

Thank you
Taka

You need the rubber valve seal situated so that the smaller diameter is
visible when you look at the nozzle. I don't know what you do & don't know,
so forgive me if I'm being too obvious, but you have to loosen/unscrew the
small barrel on the valve itself, then briefly press the end of the valve to
"unlock" it. Then press the nozzle down onto the valve end, then lift the
lever on the nozzle. This operates a cam which holds the nozzle in position.
There's a fold-out foot plate on the pump which you rest on the floor, and
the handle folds out through 90 degrees to give you a good grip, then place
your foot on the foot plate & pump. Never fails (unless the seal in the
nozzle is damaged).
--

Martin Bulmer

Alex Potter said:

Martin Bulmer wrote on Friday 30 December 2005 17:16:

Quoted message said:

I use the Topeak Mountain Morph, which I think is a bit shorter,
though Topeak's site gives equal dimensions for both. It is
excellent, but if I was replacing it, I'd get the one with the
built-in guage, to stop me over-inflating the tyres.

I use a Mountain Morph. It is indeed an excellent pump. I too wish it
had a gauge.

Some do. You have to pay extra.
http://www.pedalon.co.uk/acatalog/topeak_morph_turbo_road_pump.html
I know nothing about this shop, so I'm not endorsing it, merely using its
site to point to the pump plus guage. Mine hasn't got a guage, and I'm happy
with it.
--

Martin Bulmer

Simon Brooke said:

in message <[email hidden]>, Martin Bulmer

(') said:

Martyn Bolt said:

Has anyone any experience with this type of pump?

I have a crank Bros 'power pump' which IMHO could be replaced by a
can of beans.

Looking for a compact pump as the audax bike builder, ( self
proclaimed world's finest wheel and frame builder, based in
Liverpool) forgot to put pump pips on the bike when building it.

I use the Topeak Mountain Morph, which I think is a bit shorter,
though Topeak's site gives equal dimensions for both. It is
excellent, but if I was replacing it, I'd get the one with the
built-in guage, to stop me over-inflating the tyres.

Be aware that the Mountain Morph is a lower pressure pump designed for
MTB tyres (typical max pressure 60psi), whereas the Road Morph is
designed for road bike tyres (typical pressure 110psi). You /can/ use
a road pump for a mountain bike, but it will take more work; you
/can't/ use a mountain bike pump on a road bike, because it won't
achieve the pressure you need.

It will. And more.
--

Martin Bulmer

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

I've had no problem using the mountain morph with prestas. If I
remember rightly, the rubber bit in the thingy that clamps onto the
valve has to be removed, reversed, and returned.
Or, just what you wanted========

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

I did try this but maybe I am doing something wrong. I can't push the
pump adapter onto the valve very far and while I am pumping it
normally leaks air.

You have to reverse not just the rubber bit, but the plastic widget underneath
the rubber bit too. Took me a bit to find out, had to visit the shop and find
one with a manual...

I have both road and mountain morph, and the mountain morph is shorter and
fatter than the road. Both pump to 110+ psi (wich is all my tires will
tolerate), but the road is much easier to use, almost as good as a track pump.
Then there's the Sigma Lambda series of morphing pumps; a bit shorter still than
the mountain morph, but more robust (my Topeaks keep getting unscrewed
internally, and the frame mount is a single piece of plastic that I managed to
break twice) and with a clever mounting system. The valve clamping lever is a
bit large, but can easily be trimmed down for use on smaller tires.
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/details.asp?D=P&Cat=PUMPS&Section=PUMM&GenCode=SIGMPUMM0300

If you plan to have a lot of punctures, get the road morph (and some Loctite),
if not the Sigma might be a better choice.

Mark van Gorkom.

P.S.: Quickex makes a mini- pump that stays on the frame http://www.quickex.com/
(click on quicker pro stationary) but it does occupy the downtube bottle bosses
(provided your builder hasn't forgot those too).