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    Walter Mitty
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    I need to buy a lightweight frame mounted (water cage bosses) pump. Pump must easily handle
    up to 5 Bar.

    Any suggestions?

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  2. Marty
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    Walter Mitty <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

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    I need to buy a lightweight frame mounted (water cage bosses) pump. Pump must easily handle up
    to 5 Bar.

    Any suggestions?

    I've given up on the double action type pumps because the valve mechanisim is complex and prone to
    failiure when I really need it. The single action ones may be a bit slower but at least they work.

    Marty

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  3. Chris Zacho "Th
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    I haven't really looked into all the brands/models of mini pumps, but I would definitely recommend
    one with dual action pumping (pumps on both the push and pull strokes), especially if you have big
    tires, such as on an MTB. Your arms will thank you.

    "May you have the wind at your back. And a really low gear for the hills!"

    Chris Zacho ~ "Your Friendly Neighborhood Wheelman"

    Chris'Z Corner geocities.comczcorner

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  4. Eric
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    It doesn't mount to the water cage braze-ons, but I've had good luck with the Topeak Road and
    Mountain morph pumps. Makes it very easy to pump up tires without damaging the stem.

    Walter Mitty <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    Quoted message said:

    I need to buy a lightweight frame mounted (water cage bosses) pump. Pump must easily handle up
    to 5 Bar.

    Any suggestions?

    Report
  5. Dan Burkhart
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    [QUOTE]Originally posted by Eric
    [B]It doesn't mount to the water cage braze-ons, but I've had good luck with the Topeak Road and
    Mountain morph pumps. Makes it very easy to pump up tires without damaging the stem.




    Yup. The morph gets my vote. The air hose, flip out base, and tee handle make it the closest thing I have seen to a bike portable floor pump.
    It might be difficult to mount to the frame, but I find it stashes quite nicely in my camelback.
    I also carry it on my recumbent which has 110 psi tires. It achieves that pressure with ease.

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  6. gt76us
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    Walter Mitty <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

    Quoted message said:

    I need to buy a lightweight frame mounted (water cage bosses) pump. Pump must easily handle up
    to 5 Bar.

    Any suggestions?

    i asked the same question as you last year. after extensive research and listening to comments from
    consumers of various bike newsgroups i bought a road morph. i can say i have not regretted my
    decision. best guy

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