I've met Morris a couple of times when I was in Japan, great guy, and during my last visit in February I met him again in my favourite cafe and he gave me one of the ipump Twist models for free. Been using it since then with no problems.
Wonderful review. If you want to go higher than 70 PSI, or get there faster, you might want to try the iPump Twist (25g) or the iPump Floor (35g). Thanks and keep up the good work. Morris.
Thank you Morris! I try to be honest and truthful in my reviews. If I got any information wrong let me know. 🙂 Also if you have anything you want me to review I’m open to do that. 😁👍🏻 All the best, Reg.
I have the same Topeak mini pump, that you have (slightly different version). Had it over a decade too. Very robust and reliable, saved me a few times over the years, carry it on every ride. I’m not that bothered about spending that extra money to save 100g or so, especially watching you battle with those micro pumps!
Hey Reginald great video. To me the best frame pumps ever made were the Silca Impero frame pumps from the late 60’s and 70’s ,with the Campagnolo head not the lightest but the most dependable. Looking forward to your next video as usual.All the best!
Hi Reginald. Weight wise, perhaps you should factor in the frame bracket for the mini-pump, but for the Topeak micro you could leave the cosmetic carbon sleeve at home. One of my bikes came with a frame pump with the "holdit against the valve with the thumb round the tyre" type. I quickly discarded it because my hands weren't strong enough to hold it on. My mini pump with the clamp (which I still carry on one bike) I bought an old fashioned pump hose to use with it because I did not like the feel of the "rigid" connection to the valve. I have since bought a Lezlyne mini pump which has the disappearing hose like your new one specifically for it and am happy with it. On your new pump, the tiny grip at the Oring end looks like a reciept for pinched skin, Ouch. Just as well your strenght limits the pressure so there is not the risk of too high and bang because they do not have a gauge.
Generally I put all my pumps in my pocket so no need for a frame clip of any kind. I’m too weight conscious for that. 😂 Well the handle is quite uncomfortable but thankfully it’s got a good gap behind it, so no risk of trapping my skin unlike the other pump. 😁👍🏻
For weight saving it’s far better to empty your bladder and bowels before a ride and use a nice full length high displacement pump. A big sturdy frame fit pump from decades ago can also be deployed to fend off dogs. I use a track pump at home
Out of curiosity I weighed my Barbieri nano pump, it's 38 g, similar construction to the Topeak one. For someone who doesn't care about weight it's a much better deal at around 8 bucks. Also, I think the ringy part you hold onto could be engineered better on the iPump. On the other hand I started carrying RideNow TPUs as spares for my tubeless setup, I have yet to get a puncture big enough that I need to put in a tube, but now I'm a bit afraid whether I can avoid breaking off the valve with the Barbieri :D.
@@reginaldscot165 Yeah I'm thinking of putting together a second saddle bag with with a puncture kit for my commuter bike (I always accidentally leave the current one on the bike I last used and forget to bring with me :D). I think I'll order 2-3 of them just in case, but so far that one I have has been great for about a year-year and a half. Also there's a lighter carbon version of that too (website says 29g, that's almost as light as the iPump - although it does not have a hose and these are not telescopic).
@@HUNHali Have you used the Barbieri nano? Does it work ok to get 60 psi in the tire to get you home? Would love some feedback, because there is not a whole lot on the internet about this model.
@@nugginusslover476 Yes I've used it a couple of times. 60 psi is a bit of a stretch, I'd say more like 50, that is enough for me to get home on 28s wide tyres. Recently I've tried it with ridenow tubes with the flimsy plastic valve stem, I had to be a bit more careful when pumping not to snap the valve, but it worked. I'd say it's worth giving it a try for less than 10 USD. It's a good compromise of subpar but just enough pumping power, low price and easy fit into any saddlebag.
I've got a heavier Topeak one with a pressure gauge. It's very hard to judge how hard your tyres are with just a thumb press. I do long solo rides 30 miles from anywhere, and really don't want to cycle with too flat tyres and risk a pinch puncture. My one does attach straight to the valve without a hose .... which I don't like. I'm on the lookout for a lightweight one with hose and gauge.
you really loved making that opener didnt you!!! sadly a LOT of these pumps are completely overhyped, poor quality crap, ive had soooo many fail on me over the years ive gone back to C02. If anyone could recommend a sub 100g mini pump that absolutely, genuinely works (I only need a measly 72psi!!!!!) then lay it on me!!! the ipump twist actually looks worth investigating!
I did. It worked out ok. 🙂 Believe it or not the 2 portable pumps I showed in this video are the only 2 I have ever bought in the 20+ years I have been riding. So I’d say the carbon one is very reliable and at 55g perfectly fine. I also honestly don’t think the iPump will be any less reliable, there seems very little to go wrong and even if something did (a cap came off?) you could just glue it back together, it’s just a tube… 🤷🏻♂️ Good luck!
@@reginaldscot165 it was a cinematic masterpiece! I'm tempted to give the ipump twist a go, that little handle looks like a big help, i've suffered too many times on the side of the road here in northern UK, especially in winter, trying to pump up a tyre with frozen mitts...nightmare!! Really don't want to continue with single use C02 canisters either....just feels so wasteful.
Damn that’s so expensive. How long does it fill up an rb tire to 100psi? And how hard or easy is it to pump? I like my Lezyne Pressure Drive coz it’s light and got a hose, can’t believe it’s 5x heavier than that ipump.
What's the hype? It's a lightweight pump because it's small, has small capacity and will take ages to pump up a tyre. Another story was if they made a pump of the same capacity of the others, but lighter.
No hype. This works, and by that I mean it works for TPU plastic valve stems that lack threads, it has a hose that is basically bombproof and will take the non-axial forces away from the valve stem as well as creating a secure lock on the valve while pumping. In addition, the sense of quality is very high, and it is light and small. Yes, I have one myself.
No thanks. Holdning the pump with two fingers is inconvenient. Sometimes small is too small. Reminds me of those super-compact "survival kits". These never actually getting any use in the field, but their owners can go on for hours how nicely they can fit a knife, a piece of paper, a saw, a flint, a medical kit, a paracord and a mini compass with the map inside the Zippo case and how it all weighs just 30 grams and how easy it is to hike a K2 with it.
Like I say he makes one that has a bigger handle (26g) ($85) and that can also pump to 90psi as a result. I just went for this because… well, I have a mental problem. 😂
My take that no one asked: If you need 6 minutes of pumping at a side road, sweaty, near speeding cars and trucks, you being a pure climber with flimsy arms and possibly a female looking at your red sweaty face... then it's 21 grams of embarrassment. I use that same Xiaomi electric pump since last year and it has saved my skin and my mates countless times. Also, I can lend it to some fellow cyclist in need and actually get up to 100psi or more.
An electric pump is definitely an idea, my main issue with them is the small ones tend to not have much battery life. You can get maybe one or two tires out of them at best. The larger ones (that I have) would basically be impossible to carry as they are too large and heavy to fit in my jersey. But I will take a look at the pump you suggested and see if it meets my requirements. 😁 PS. I’m guessing somebody who doesn’t use their arms (e-pump) would have more embarrassing arms than someone that has to use a micro pump. 🤔😄
I think it’s quite unlikely to happen with the ride now tubes, the cores are very well stuck in and the pump head is so small it doesn’t impart much toque on the valve. But I will keep you updated. 👍🏻🙂
Goodbye Lezyne(98g). Hello iPump. Thanks for the review.
Very welcome Sir 🙂👍🏻
I've met Morris a couple of times when I was in Japan, great guy, and during my last visit in February I met him again in my favourite cafe and he gave me one of the ipump Twist models for free. Been using it since then with no problems.
Wow how wonderful! Yes he seems like a nice and very interesting fellow. All the best! 🙏🏻🙂
Wonderful review. If you want to go higher than 70 PSI, or get there faster, you might want to try the iPump Twist (25g) or the iPump Floor (35g). Thanks and keep up the good work. Morris.
Thank you Morris!
I try to be honest and truthful in my reviews. If I got any information wrong let me know. 🙂
Also if you have anything you want me to review I’m open to do that. 😁👍🏻
All the best,
Reg.
I have the same Topeak mini pump, that you have (slightly different version). Had it over a decade too. Very robust and reliable, saved me a few times over the years, carry it on every ride. I’m not that bothered about spending that extra money to save 100g or so, especially watching you battle with those micro pumps!
And that’s quite sensible. ☺️
I'm going to try the iPump Twist, based on your excellent review
Awesome! I’m sure it’s a more logical choice. 😁
Hey Reginald great video.
To me the best frame pumps ever made were the Silca Impero frame pumps from the late 60’s and 70’s ,with the Campagnolo head not the lightest but the most dependable.
Looking forward to your next video as usual.All the best!
Thank you! I appreciate it! 🙂🙏🏻
Happy (belated) birthday, Reginald!
Thank you Kindly! 🙏🏻
Hi Reginald. Weight wise, perhaps you should factor in the frame bracket for the mini-pump, but for the Topeak micro you could leave the cosmetic carbon sleeve at home.
One of my bikes came with a frame pump with the "holdit against the valve with the thumb round the tyre" type. I quickly discarded it because my hands weren't strong enough to hold it on. My mini pump with the clamp (which I still carry on one bike) I bought an old fashioned pump hose to use with it because I did not like the feel of the "rigid" connection to the valve. I have since bought a Lezlyne mini pump which has the disappearing hose like your new one specifically for it and am happy with it.
On your new pump, the tiny grip at the Oring end looks like a reciept for pinched skin, Ouch.
Just as well your strenght limits the pressure so there is not the risk of too high and bang because they do not have a gauge.
Generally I put all my pumps in my pocket so no need for a frame clip of any kind. I’m too weight conscious for that. 😂 Well the handle is quite uncomfortable but thankfully it’s got a good gap behind it, so no risk of trapping my skin unlike the other pump. 😁👍🏻
@@reginaldscot165 Happy pumping.
For weight saving it’s far better to empty your bladder and bowels before a ride and use a nice full length high displacement pump. A big sturdy frame fit pump from decades ago can also be deployed to fend off dogs.
I use a track pump at home
Believe it or not, I also go poop before a ride and I fill up my tyres with a floor pump… so all being well I should have a much lighter ride. 😁👍🏻
Out of curiosity I weighed my Barbieri nano pump, it's 38 g, similar construction to the Topeak one. For someone who doesn't care about weight it's a much better deal at around 8 bucks. Also, I think the ringy part you hold onto could be engineered better on the iPump. On the other hand I started carrying RideNow TPUs as spares for my tubeless setup, I have yet to get a puncture big enough that I need to put in a tube, but now I'm a bit afraid whether I can avoid breaking off the valve with the Barbieri :D.
38g and only $8? That’s amazing! 😍
Update: I looked for it online and found it for less than $7! 😱
@@reginaldscot165 Yeah I'm thinking of putting together a second saddle bag with with a puncture kit for my commuter bike (I always accidentally leave the current one on the bike I last used and forget to bring with me :D). I think I'll order 2-3 of them just in case, but so far that one I have has been great for about a year-year and a half.
Also there's a lighter carbon version of that too (website says 29g, that's almost as light as the iPump - although it does not have a hose and these are not telescopic).
@@HUNHali Have you used the Barbieri nano? Does it work ok to get 60 psi in the tire to get you home? Would love some feedback, because there is not a whole lot on the internet about this model.
@@nugginusslover476 Yes I've used it a couple of times. 60 psi is a bit of a stretch, I'd say more like 50, that is enough for me to get home on 28s wide tyres. Recently I've tried it with ridenow tubes with the flimsy plastic valve stem, I had to be a bit more careful when pumping not to snap the valve, but it worked. I'd say it's worth giving it a try for less than 10 USD.
It's a good compromise of subpar but just enough pumping power, low price and easy fit into any saddlebag.
Loved the intro Reginald!
Thank you! I’m glad it worked. 😂
Awesome review. Thanks for the video, it answered all my questions.
That’s wonderful! Thank you! Like and share! ❤️🙏🏻🙂
What is this? A submersible to go see the Titanic for ants?!
Ha ha ha 😂 you are right! It’s literally the same design! 😱
I guess I am not the only one who got his hand bitten by a mini pump .
Sorry to hear that. 😱
Lezyne micro pump is quite good n has the hose as well
Cool 👌🏻 🙂
I've got a heavier Topeak one with a pressure gauge. It's very hard to judge how hard your tyres are with just a thumb press. I do long solo rides 30 miles from anywhere, and really don't want to cycle with too flat tyres and risk a pinch puncture. My one does attach straight to the valve without a hose .... which I don't like. I'm on the lookout for a lightweight one with hose and gauge.
That’s a practical option 👍🏻🙂
Love this ❤
Thank you! What part do you like? 😁
All of it. Was like the world’s greatest infomercial.
you really loved making that opener didnt you!!!
sadly a LOT of these pumps are completely overhyped, poor quality crap, ive had soooo many fail on me over the years ive gone back to C02.
If anyone could recommend a sub 100g mini pump that absolutely, genuinely works (I only need a measly 72psi!!!!!) then lay it on me!!! the ipump twist actually looks worth investigating!
I did. It worked out ok. 🙂
Believe it or not the 2 portable pumps I showed in this video are the only 2 I have ever bought in the 20+ years I have been riding. So I’d say the carbon one is very reliable and at 55g perfectly fine. I also honestly don’t think the iPump will be any less reliable, there seems very little to go wrong and even if something did (a cap came off?) you could just glue it back together, it’s just a tube… 🤷🏻♂️
Good luck!
@@reginaldscot165 it was a cinematic masterpiece!
I'm tempted to give the ipump twist a go, that little handle looks like a big help, i've suffered too many times on the side of the road here in northern UK, especially in winter, trying to pump up a tyre with frozen mitts...nightmare!! Really don't want to continue with single use C02 canisters either....just feels so wasteful.
You'll unscrew the valve core when removing the pump head. Just like Lezyne pumps.
Hopefully not, I have tried to remove the cores in the Ride now tubes are they are very well stuck in, I believe they use a glue as well. 🙂👍🏻
Why not use gloves? Do you not cycle with gloves/mitts?
I do. But it shows what would happen if you don’t use gloves. 😁
I still can't give up my park tool pmp 4.2
Very similar to the BBB easyair 🙂
Damn that’s so expensive. How long does it fill up an rb tire to 100psi? And how hard or easy is it to pump? I like my Lezyne Pressure Drive coz it’s light and got a hose, can’t believe it’s 5x heavier than that ipump.
Your answers are in the video. 😁👍🏻
Yes it’s amazing. 😉
What's the hype? It's a lightweight pump because it's small, has small capacity and will take ages to pump up a tyre. Another story was if they made a pump of the same capacity of the others, but lighter.
The hype is it’s the lightest pump in the world and it works. 😅👍🏻 That’s all. 😉
No hype. This works, and by that I mean it works for TPU plastic valve stems that lack threads, it has a hose that is basically bombproof and will take the non-axial forces away from the valve stem as well as creating a secure lock on the valve while pumping. In addition, the sense of quality is very high, and it is light and small. Yes, I have one myself.
No thanks. Holdning the pump with two fingers is inconvenient. Sometimes small is too small. Reminds me of those super-compact "survival kits". These never actually getting any use in the field, but their owners can go on for hours how nicely they can fit a knife, a piece of paper, a saw, a flint, a medical kit, a paracord and a mini compass with the map inside the Zippo case and how it all weighs just 30 grams and how easy it is to hike a K2 with it.
Like I say he makes one that has a bigger handle (26g) ($85) and that can also pump to 90psi as a result. I just went for this because… well, I have a mental problem. 😂
@@reginaldscot165 90 psi is insufficient for my height and weight.
@@tweed0929But probably enough to get you home.
My take that no one asked:
If you need 6 minutes of pumping at a side road, sweaty, near speeding cars and trucks, you being a pure climber with flimsy arms and possibly a female looking at your red sweaty face... then it's 21 grams of embarrassment.
I use that same Xiaomi electric pump since last year and it has saved my skin and my mates countless times. Also, I can lend it to some fellow cyclist in need and actually get up to 100psi or more.
An electric pump is definitely an idea, my main issue with them is the small ones tend to not have much battery life. You can get maybe one or two tires out of them at best. The larger ones (that I have) would basically be impossible to carry as they are too large and heavy to fit in my jersey.
But I will take a look at the pump you suggested and see if it meets my requirements. 😁
PS. I’m guessing somebody who doesn’t use their arms (e-pump) would have more embarrassing arms than someone that has to use a micro pump. 🤔😄
In my experience, females always enjoy seeing me exerting myself with my pump. It does a more thorough job than the electric things, too.
Why not use CO2 pump?
I did mention my reasons in the video. 😁
No thanks. I don’t fancy unscrewing a valve core by the roadside.
I think it’s quite unlikely to happen with the ride now tubes, the cores are very well stuck in and the pump head is so small it doesn’t impart much toque on the valve. But I will keep you updated. 👍🏻🙂
@@reginaldscot165 yeah I’m thinking more Conti tubes which are very common in the UK and tend to have loose valves.
@mrichards55 You could always put locktite on your valve cores.