mini pump & computer

[ben]

hello all, can anyone recommend a decent mini pump + cycle computer?
I've had mini pumps before that have been a nightmare to use so I want something that will be comfortable to pump and up to the job. It will live in the backpack so size isn't that important really.
For the computer I would prefer wireless, just so it's neater, but i've read quite a few reports of them giving miss readings so not sure. Just want basic speed, distance, average speed etc + i'm a bit of a tightwad so nothing too flash! ;D I've seen that Aldi are doing a cheap one tomorrow but not sure how reliable it would be.

thanks for any recommendations, ben

[martinw]

Hi Ben,

Ive just bought a wireless computer from Wiggle for my road bike, Its a no-frills one and does the basics, see the link below.

www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Cateye_Vectra_Wireless_Cycle_Computer/5360018180/

I was looking at the cheap ones in Lidl and Aldi but figured that Id go for a decent make to be on the safe side. Its pretty accurate too, I think it all depends in the set up, the closer you have the computer itself to the sensor the better for accuracy.

As for pumps, Ive just bought a small crank Bros pump to stick in my waist bag. It has 2 pump settings on it, High pressure and High volume, been told its pretty good but Ive not had the pleasure of using it yet so cant tell you how good it is.

Have a look at the link, see what you think.

www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Crank_Brothers_Power_Pump/5360013735/

You can see the pump in the link below on top of my waist pack, not much bigger than the power gel sachet!

northwalesmtb.proboards85.com/index.cgi?board=kit&action=display&thread=122

[ftasb]

This is what i have -

Topeak Mountain Morph Pump

Cateye Enduro 8 Cycle Computer (It's not cordless but i've had three of these now and i reckon they're really good)

I have once tried one of these - Cateye Micro Wireless Cycle Computer - but found it to be unreliable in the cold.

[sikora]

I have the same Pump as Martin has.
Its had multiple good reviews, but i find it awkward to use, and that was while testing it out at home. God knows how worse it'll be halfway through a trail in the driving rain

[ben]

Thanks for the responses.

The crank brothers one does look well made but thanks sikora I was wondering how comfortable it would be to use. That topeak looks really good though thanks ftasb. I will hunt around for one at a good price.

Still looking at computers, the one that martinw linked to looks to be pretty good for the money.

thanks for the help, ben

[martinw]

Jul 16, 2008 16:50:39 GMT sikora said:

I have the same Pump as Martin has.
Its had multiple good reviews, but i find it awkward to use, and that was while testing it out at home. God knows how worse it'll be halfway through a trail in the driving rain

is it that bad? I might even give it a go later just to see!

[Oggy]

I have a Blackburn pump, Blackburn have been making pumps for a long time and have gained a large following in the pump world ;D

Would recomend them for a long lasting quality bit of kit at not a bad price

[rob]

I've got one of these, got it cheap off ebay.
Seems to be reliable and a handy size, not too big but with all the functions you need.

www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Topeak_V12_Mini_Wireless_Cycle_Computer/5360017394/

[Oggy]

I ride so fast computers carnt keep up ;D

[martinw]

Jul 16, 2008 20:29:35 GMT Oggy said:

I ride so fast computers carnt keep up ;D

No No, you've trashed them all falling off lol ;D

[sikora]

Jul 16, 2008 19:43:24 GMT @martinw said:

Jul 16, 2008 16:50:39 GMT sikora said:

I have the same Pump as Martin has.
Its had multiple good reviews, but i find it awkward to use, and that was while testing it out at home. God knows how worse it'll be halfway through a trail in the driving rain

is it that bad? I might even give it a go later just to see!

I only ever used it on the car type valve tyres on my old bike. Not used it on the other type that is on my 'Hopper. So you might find its ok.

[ben]

Thanks all for the input. I don't think I will have any problems with being too fast for the computer! ;D
I will add the blackburn pumps to the list to have a look at. I will probably pop in to some shops tommorow and see if I can have a play with some to see how they are to use.
I'm tempted to go to aldi and get their £12 wireless computer, if it really is crap then its not too much money to loose, will have a look and see how robust it looks.

Thanks again for the reply's, hopefully tommorow I will be able to get out and get the bike dirty, depends how tired I am after my nightshift tonight though.

[xybadog]

I bought the Aldi wired comp and it's great. Was only £4.99. It's got everything, including temperature.

[ben]

Jul 17, 2008 17:37:07 GMT @xybadog said:

I bought the Aldi wired comp and it's great. Was only £4.99. It's got everything, including temperature.

thanks xbadog, I went to aldi today and got the wireless computer with pulse rate monitor for £12:
www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/58_6598.htm
It works a treat and comes with a 3 year guarantee. I guess time will tell but at that price i'm not complaining. ;D

I also went to halfords and got this topeak pump (£14.39 online) :
www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_217868_langId_-1_CarSelectorCatalogId__CarSelectorGroupId__varient__categoryId_31576_crumb_33980-31270_parentcategoryrn_31576
I was going to wait and get the morph one but thought I better get something now. Just as well because you can guess what happened on a ride tonight....
It took me a while to figure out how to adapt it for presta valves (should have read the distructions before heading out!) but it works fine and didn't take long to get a reasonable pressure in the tyre.

thanks for the replies from everyone I think i've got all the gear I need now to go out for an off road trip.