Is This The End For Co2? Flextail Mini Bike Pump Review
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- Опубліковано 3 чер 2024
- How good is this tiny electric bike pump? Can you ditch your Co2 cartridges or your mini pump? How long does it take to inflate my MTB tires, gravel tires, or old-school road bike tires? Can I take it bikepacking or bicycle touring? Learn the ins and outs of this powerful yet tiny electric bike pump from Flextail. Is the Flextail Mini Bike pump right for you? RIP Co2!
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:20 About the Flextail Mini Bike Pump
02:48 Inflating a gravel bike tire
04:37Inflating a mountain bike tire
05:45 Inflating an old-school road bike tire
06:34 So, WILL IT replace Co2?
08:03 Wishlist and Headscratcher
09:00 Conclusion
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Editing Error - I managed to edit out the fact that I pumped up my gravel tire (700x38) and then pumped up my MTB tire twice (29x2.4). The second inflation of my MTB tire was cut out of the video accidentally. But good to know that it can pump up three tires on one charge at realistic tire volumes and pressures.
Hi Troy thanks for posting this video. I am curious if you recently got the Panaracer Aliso tire or had it from some time ago. I design for Panaracer (Aliso is one of my designs) and so I was stoked to see it. We had some production issues during COVID and the tires were not available for some time. Keep up the good work.
@@donscrilla1 Awesome. I love that tire. Well done. I've been running them for a little over a year. They're great for the Pacific Northwest.
It's good to see this thing can do a couple of 2.4 MTB tires, but I don't think I'd bother taking it on a bikepacking trip. I'd be afraid to not take a manual pump so then the Flextail is just extra weight.
Pretty cool that it plays music while it pumps up your tire.
LOL. That would be awesome!
Elevator music.
I've been using a Flextail pump for sleeping pads on backpacks and they're AMAZING. I'm excited to see them making a bike pump, they know how to make small battery operated pumps.
Agreed. I've been using their mini pump for my sleeping pad and recently upgraded to the Zero pump. I have a video on that too. ua-cam.com/video/b2G6fZ1AebQ/v-deo.htmlsi=EDPMUDfppqAwOxLf
A few weeks ago I picked up a EausAir Mini Pump (on Kickstarter) for a similar price. I think it was $80. It does have a display and target pressure, after which it shuts off - much preferable to the Flextail. It is a bit bigger/heavier, but still fits in my seatbag. I've only topped tires off a couple of times, not pumped up from scratch. I am taking it on a 1300 mile tour in June/July so I'll report back if it meets expectations. I am still bringing a mini-pump and some Co2 because technology has let me down before, and the middle of nowhere is a lousy place to get let down.
Nice. I'd skip the co2 but definitely bring the hand pump.
I've switched to a rechargeable pump (I have the Rockbros version, which looks identical) and will never go back to the old way (a pocket pump or C02 cartridges). One of the big advantages is you can partially inflate the tube to give it shape before the install. You can't do this with a C02 cartridge, with the risk the tube won't be positioned correctly before the surge of air. I also like having the ability to inflate multiple tires, given the risk of a second flat during a long ride. Lastly, speed is a big advantage over a traditional pocket pump. It takes one or two minutes to inflate, which is much appreciate when it's cold and you want a short stop. I paid $60 for mine and after two on-the-road flats can attest to it being worth every penny.
Exactly. Those who get it get it.
Get a CO2 cartridge adapter with a decent modulator valve - partial inflation is no problem
@@Llanchlo Exactly. Practice - you will feel more confident with the CO2. Its just a matter of how much weight you want to carry. This mini-inflator has a limitation people dont consider, battery life. Lithium is better, but the number of recharges are finite. And you dont know how much charge you have in it if you havent used it in a year or so. Right? so do you recharge before a ride? how often. Also, what if you have tubless tires and you need to inflate to reseat the tire to the wheel. you are out of luck. you need super high pressure, which you get with a CO2.
I'm always looking for kit to make rides as bombproof as possible. Good video, thanks.
I'm loving it.
Good work Troy
Thank you so much.
Thanks Troy.
You are very welcome
I use Fumpa, excellent pump, been using it for years. They have four different models now, two have psi display but are larger units. Also if you have a TPU tube, you buy an elbow nozzle attachment to ensure heat is not transferred to the plastic valve step I have the mini fumpa and put it in my saddle bag. Their web site claims 0 to 100 psi in 50 seconds on a 700 by 25mm tyre. If I have a flat, after new inner tube fitted, pump the tyre up to it is pretty hard and ride on. If you have hookless tyres, you need a pressure gauge absolutely. For mountain biking, I just take my normal pump, I can get into isolated areas and can use the pump indefinitely.
I only found heat to be an issue when going to high pressures. My normal gravel and MTB pressures didn't generate enough heat to be an issue for TPU tubes.
I also have a Fumpa. They make a larger version that has a gauge. I find myself using the larger one at the garage for all the family bikes. And comes with us for family trips. Great addition for sure. I have been carrying the smaller one on all my rides and I agree, a pressure gauge would be nice, but would add weight and size most likely.
I haven't used a C02 cartridge for pumping a tire in twenty years. Back when I lived in Denver we had goat head thorns and it seemed like I had to use about two of them Everytime I went for a ride.
I moved back to Wisconsin and have had like two flat tires in twenty years. I just went back to using a pump.
With tubeless flats are very rare for me. But topping off a tire is a very common scenario.
I hate battery operated devices that are used rarely. They always seem to be depleted when you need them most. I will keep my co2 thank you😊
@@led1002 it's almost like you could simply check the battery and recharge every so often...
A good pump and a willing pumper are key to any kit!
Ha. I'm an unwilling pumper. I hate using a mini pump. 😜
Very nice video, appreciate your time and effort. As far as the pump is concerned, I wish you could read the tire pressure directly on it while pumping so you know when to stop. Having to carry around another device to read the pressure seems less than ideal.
Agreed. But to be fair, in the field I worry less about accurate ture pressures. It's more about getting rolling again. I hope the next version has a pressure gauge.
LOL years ago when I was all-in these tech gadgets I tried a few... and returned them all. Problem was 1. It's very very slow, 2. It can't pump up road tyres to high pressure. However it seems the later problem has been resolved, which was the dealbreaker for me back then. Interesting product, glad to finally see some "tech" that has a real-world usage.
I'm all in on tubeless and larger volume tires so high pressure isn't something I need anymore. It definitely does better with lower pressures but still gets the job done at higher pressures.
cool stuff Troy, thanks for the video
Thanks for watching!
This is good to know, as this gadget is promising. It's still too expensive for me to consider, but it's not crazy for some people. One downside is that it needs charging, and remembering to keep it charged is at least as hard as remembering to keep your tires pumped. My mini pump is annoying to use, and I'm thinking of getting a 1970s style frame pump like the Zefal HPX I had years ago. Mini pumps and frame pumps are always ready if annoying to use.
I agree on the price. I wish it was considerably cheaper. That's a lot of money for something you hope you don't have to use.
This. I now have to make sure my HR monitor, power meter, shifters, Garmin computer and rear radar all have battery power. So not exactly excited about adding one more thing to the list.
Most of my local lumpy gravel rides are mixed surface. I got one of these to top-up whenever I was going to switch to a long stretch of smooth pavement, mid-ride. It's just a quicker way to keep things moving than pumping, and less waste ($$$) than CO2 cartridges - - at least for this use case. I still ride with CO2 and a pump for road rides.
Nice use case. It’s definitely handy. Thanks.
I couldn't agree more. It really needs a gauge with plenty of other products out there that do offer it. Even if the gauges aren't perfectly accurate, it would be nice to have some kind of estimate.
Exactly. The gauge just has to be consistent.
Really cool. Thankfully, I hardly ever flat on my road bike. When i do, I use a #16 co2. I know when the cannister is empty, my tire is full. I dont have to keep stopping, and checking the psi with a gauge.
Nice.
30 years from now I’ll be dead but my Silca pump will still be going strong. The electric pump will be in a landfill within a few years. Thanks for a good review though.
Fun, if morbid, analogy. Silca pumps are pretty solid so I hear.
Could well be! My Silca pump still in use after about 33 years. I did have to replace the internal washer once.
the most amazing thing is it plays music when you pumps. LOL
Endless entertainment value. :)
I carry a slightly bigger USB Rechargeable air pump. It is programmable for tire pressure. I really like it. One that small is kinda small.
Nice.
It’s a bummer they didn’t integrate a pressure gauge on it, other than that, agree with you, looks like a great solution.
Indeed. However, this has sent me down a rabbit hole. I have some interesting stuff coming. Hmm. #teaser
You need the Co2 fast pressure boost if you have a tubeless tire that deflated..in order to pressurize in again and trap the air after plugging a puncture.. faster than converting it to innertube as last resort
I've found when things get that bad, a tube is the way to go.
Awesome video . any links to get the Digital tyre gauge ?
Thanks. This is the tire gauge I use. It is fantastic! amzn.to/4afHDOU
You can charge these kind of gadgets with USB-C out by having some kind of converter / adapter in-between. I have a tiny USB-C male to USB-A female adapter. Use this and the cable you get with the pump and you are good to go. I have quite a few Chinese things with a USB-C charging socket, but they are all really ordinary USB with a USB-C socket 😬.
Yup. They're are also USB-C cables missing the wire to negotiate with the charger for this exact purpose.
I was in NZ touring a long grade kept seeing deplete co2 cans left on the road then at the tops in a turn out, about 50 of them just dumped there. I used a good pump i always get home leave nothing behind.
Those are likely from airsoft guns. I’ve seen big dumps of co2 like that before. 😢
Or kids inhaling NO2 - a few places here in the UK have that problem. I did have an evil thought of replacing one of their very low pressure NO2 canisters with my high pressure CO2! It would be evolution in work … !
That’s kiwis for you - they do anything to get High…
There many brands with a built in gauge and some also allow you to set a pressure target
Will have to check them out.
Cool! So now, before going for a ride, I charge my Garmin, my DI2, my smart helmet, my phone, my watch, my pedals, my Varia radar, my front light, my back light …. and my pump.
At this point, what's one more device?
i carry the large size cycle plus unit in my panniers .
i'm on an e bike so the extra weight is not an issue for me .
Yeah. Too big for me.
very handy tool
Agreed. More handy than I expected.
if you are racing or weather is miserable i get the CO2 cartridge (I am an average rider and I carry one as i am just to lazy to use a hand pump). But for the average rider I can see this as a much better option. just make sure is charged before each ride. Will have a look to pick one up i think.
Yup. Hand pumps are too much work.
I want one 😊
Make it so.
Nice review. I’m going to look into to this! What tire gauge is that?
It's a Topeak tire gauge. I love it.
Great video! Where can I get one of those NASA cycling caps?
Ha. I don't remember where I got it. But a quick search for NASA cycling cap returned some similar caps.
Just picked up the CYCPLUS digital one (which has the digital readout/limiter). One side effect just discovered...it puts out heat. So if the valve stem is plastic, it will melt it (think tubolito) and cause a major issue out in the wild. Basically ruined another person's ride :-(
I've heard of that with TPU tubes, but other than the tire I pumped up to 100 PSI, the valve never got hot enough to cause damage. I pumped up three tires and didn't even realize it but I was touching the valve when I was done.
thanks for the warning. I'll be careful with mine.
Thanks for review...how much do they cost?
$85 U.S. Certainly not cheep. There's a link in the description if you want to get one.
Thank you for showing this powerful little buddy! May be worth a consideration for weight weenies 😊
Personally I would not rely on it for two reasons: (1) battery operated requires frequent recharging even without using it, plus the battery has a limited lifetime and cannot be exchanged by the user, and (2) all these things are made in China 🇨🇳 and will probably not last very long. Taking all this into account, these do look way too expensive and not very sustainable to me. I keep my hand pump😊 which is probably also made in China 😅 but at least doesn‘t cost as much and has less environmental impact upon purchase and replacement
I view it as a bonus in addition to my hand pump.
"the battery has a limited lifetime and cannot be exchanged by the user". The first is true, but it probably has a longer life than most people's drivetrains.
The second may be true, or may not be; often manufacturers use off-the-shelf battery packs. Someone will need to open one of these up to check. But FWIW my "non-replaceable" battery in my Garmin satnav took less than two minutes to replace, with a suitable off-the-shelf replacement.
@@ViscountCharles I hear ya, but that's a lot of guessing.
There is a much better version on Amazon that's half the price and comes with a digital display. You set the pressure then let it go. I've been using it for my fat bike. It's a game changer.
Is it the Cycplus Cube or something else?
Which one did you get?
Link pls
What model is it?
The amazon versions are cheap and too big to bring on a ride in your pack.
GETTIN' IT TODAY!!!
Nice. Welcome to the future.
I really want to ditch my CO2, but could this pump survive a cross-country tour? (I have small solar panels to charge things.) I will always carry my hand pump and use it for flats until the pumping gets hard, then top off with something like this. If it fails, no biggie ... just sore arms :) Thanks for the review!
My next big tour isn't until July but yeah. I think this will be my primary pump. I'll have a mini hand pump just in case but I think I'll leave the Co2 at home.
I tour, have cameras to charge up, its a real pain finding a place to charge your devices. When touring, I would never leave home without a spare tire and tube, patch kit and most of all my 120 psi pump.
Cool but why didn't they include a lcd screen that you can set the psi with auto shut off ????
Stay tuned. I think I may have found an option with a pressure gauge. Will be testing it soon.
would be cool if you can set the PSI and it stops when it gets there - i'd buy one if it did that
I couldn't agree more. Stay tuned as I'm trying out a few things.
Fanttik does a great job with this, Macky recommended them and cheaper
The concept of a small battery powered pump is great, but current tech requiring the use of a USB-A charger and not having a PSI readout is ridiculous. I’ll use a hand pump until that is standard.
I have plenty USB-A ports. But yeah, the pressure gauge is a bummer.
@@TroyOnTrails I do too, at the moment, but most devices I have now are usb-c (as is even the pump 😂) so holding on to them is becoming less necessary and hopefully I would have a pump for a while. They should fix that 😉.
Agreed. Only real cyclests use hand pumps. All this tech crap. Why check your pressure with a guage? That's totally f#*cked up. Who cares if it is exactly a specific pressure. Just use your thumb. Irritates me actually.
I'd be curious to know how long the battery stays charged. I get a flat about once a year, so if I charge it in April, and get a flat in August...is it still going to have enough battery to pump up my tire??
Good question. Maybe I'll do a longer-term test and let it sit for a while.
Thanks for this information. So I know, that this device will never find it's way in my toolbag.
It's not for everyone. But I sure enjoy having it.
Clearly, seeing as the sticks and stones on your toolbag needs space.
Excellent, thank you. Never knew this was a concept, but I really like it, and I don't like much of anything made in this crap filled bike world. Because I can't depend on anything anymore, crap again, I now carry two tubes and two pumps, plus the tools. This little thing is faster than a micropump and I won't have to take my frame pump (a good old Zephal) any more, doesn't fit on the frame and sticks out of my trunk bag. Finally a great bike product comes out amongst the thousands of crap.
Awesome. You get it for sure.
Manual pump: Pro: Unlimited inflations Cons: Slow and high effort
CO2: Pros: Low effort, fast Cons: Single use per cartridge, CO2 should be released and replaced with air when you get home
Electric: Pro: Low effort Cons: Slow, 2-3 inflations per charge
I'm lucky in that I only average about 1 flat per year, so I just carry a couple of tubes, a small mini-pump and a CO2 pump. Usually the CO2 is all I need, but if I mess up or get another flat, I have the manual pump as backup. Overkill, probably. Carryover from my single days - now if I get a flat I usually just call my wife and ask her to come get me! I suppose that if I could remember to keep the electric pump charged, it would be more than sufficient for me.
Disadvantage of CO2 as mentioned above is that you really shouldn't leave it in your tires. The CO2 molecules are smaller than N2 and so the tire tends to lose the CO2 pretty quickly. Also, some have said that tire sealant doesn't play well with CO2, so if you are running tubeless, you probably should also deflate and reinflate with air once you get home. I think this rechargeable electric pump is an excellent replacement for CO2! But I'd still pack a mini-pump.
I used to pack a mini pump and Co2. Now I pack a mini pump and the Flextail pump. The big difference is I reach for the electric pump first and the hand pump is my emergency backup.
How about a 4 inch fat tire eBike tire?
I don't have a fat tire to test but it should work fine since it can do three 29x2.4 tires.
Try Cycplus pump with air pressure screen
Yes. I will have to try it.
@@TroyOnTrails first had model without pressure screen and after they add it pump became perfect. It stopes when reach pressure you want. And very small!
How do you ensure you do not over-inflate, say a 80 psi, Hybrid trye ?
Stay tuned. I am testing out an option that should solve this.
I use a mechanical pump, have done so for decades. Minimal design thus low maintenance, and good brands\models have replacement parts.
I would never waste money on over-priced CO2 systems or these new battery powered pumps.
I'm confident there's plenty of folks who are easily convinced by manufacturer's marketing hype, and will buy these low-powered over-priced "must have" gadgets, just like they did wih CO2 systems.
Different strokes for different folks.
For all the negative comments - you do know we are keeping kids in jobs mining for the precious metals that make up the batteries that we all use !
Sadly, not entirely untrue, I'm sure.
Will it reseat a bead on a tubeless wheel
Only if it's a very easy tire. There is no blast of air like a compressor.
7:40 Oh look, a squirrel!
There were squirrels running around making lots of noise behind me. I wish I could include a video clip with a comment because I had to stop for a bit. They were driving me nuts.
My CO2 inflator uses cartridges for air guns from Walmart. Like $6 for a box of 20.
Yup. Pretty cheap. But the one use disposable bit has always bothered me.
I love bike lights and other gadgets that use usb C ! Ride safe everyone.
USB-C is how USB should have always been.
How does this compare to rock brothers mini electric pump?
Don't bother with either...
Get a small manual pump.
I haven't used the Rock Bros pump. But I suspect they are very similar.
why except for mountain biking? or do you mean except for races? at 7:50 ???
Yes. I think Co2 still has a place in mountain bike races and gravel races where time is a critical factor. When I have flatted in a mountain bike race, I've just used Co2 to see if the tire will seal and hold enough air to get me to the finish.
Can be used for pellets air guns?
Ok. So there is still a use for Co2. They're also good for whip cream dispensers. :)
Does any one have any experiece with tubeless sealant gumming up the pump?
I've used it exclusively on tubeless tires (except the 100PSI test in the video). No issues so far. Because the pump should be running before you put it on the valve, I don't think it is possible for sealant to gum it up.
As long as it doesn't start smoking.
No smoke so far.
Who tops off tires during a ride? OCD perhaps?
Some of my rides are a month long. But I oftentimes have a low tire that I didn’t notice before I left home.
Get a better one with auto pressure shut off and actually reads pressure. Can't believe you have to check via another device.
Based on some suggestions. I have a few other options I'll be trying soon. Stay tuned.
@@TroyOnTrails The Cycplus AS2 Pro is pretty good.
Co2 is fast and cheap and doesn’t need recharging. What could be better?
Not a fan of putting Co2 canisters in the landfill after a single use.
@@TroyOnTrails
Then put them in the recycle like I do.
I like this. Way better than a hand pump and reusable
I couldn't agree more.
Hmmm interesting, but no gauge is a no go for me. Anyone knows if a pump like this exists with a pressure gauge and also which can fill a flat 2,5x29 mtb tire ? 😁
Cycplus has one that's a little bigger but has a gauge. Fumpa has one much bigger with a gauge as well.
Hmm, but a co2 cartridge won't go flat on you if you leave it in the saddle bag for a year :)
Likely not. I've been using it regularly to top off my tires so it's unlikely to go neglected for a year.
Not sure I want to think about another thing being charged
I hear you. But I think it's worth it.
Yes
Ah, the simplicity of "yes" - short and sweet!
@@TroyOnTrailssome things in life are simple, we tend to over complicate
👍
Water proof?
Definitely not. The air intake is the USB port which means water can get to the electronics. I'd have no problem using it in the rain but it should be kept dry when carrying it.
Glad you comment on the three tires pumped up. But seems to me that most of us ride on high pressure tires, your 40 miles out, it rains a bit, you get a flat, then with the roads still wet, 2nt flat no where to charge the pump. Tire needs 100 psi you walk. Nice video but that thing won't work for me. Not on my touring bikes, road, gravel, not even my Quatrevelo 20" inch 60 psi tires. So if i understood that you pumped up three tires each at 50 psi = 150 psi for three tires. Or 1 tire up to 100 psi 2nt tire up to 50 psi. Basically your saying if your riding a 105 psi tire you ready have one pump up, two flats you walk. Thank you you save some money.
I still Cary a pump. This just replaces Co2 and becomes my first choice when I need air. All my bikes are tubeless with 38MM being my smallest tire. Thus the lower pressures.
Any chance it could set a bead?
Yes. But it depends on the tire. It won't replace the sudden burst of air you can get from an air compressor but any tire you can seat with a floor pump should work.
cant seat the beed for your tire that just popped of the rim like Co2
Very true unless it's an easy tire.
My knees hurt just from watching this video... my good man, next time do the inflation test at a workbench while seated....
LOL. By the end squatting was definitely getting more difficult.
How much is that in grams?
I can't remember. But it's on the bottom right of the screen when I talk about weight.
$79
What, it’s getting hot? Guess you shouldn’t have thrown away the silicon sleeve!
Truth. If I had tires I needed to Inflate to 100psi still, I would want the sleeve.
seems really loud?
It's not quiet. But only really noticeable in a quiet forest.
3 minutes to do what I can do with my hand pump in the same time? All that heat and battery to end up in the landfill?
That's not progress. It's a new toy that will be forgotten about not long after the battery dies.
As with many gadgets, it's a matter of convenience. I really appreciate the convenience.
@@TroyOnTrails fair enough
For me I'm a glider pilot and perhaps I focus a little too much on weight but all these batteries we carry add up. Not to mention unnecessary fire hazards.
I think the hand pumps are all the more impressive when all things are taken into consideration. Thank you for the review.
They sell these pumps here in the UK, they were originally for pumping camping air beds and they cost £25GBP. They modified it to fit presta and shrader valves for cycling and now charge £70. Tells you everything you need to know about the bike industry. I'll stick to Co2.
It's a totally different pump mechanism for sleeping pads. The pumps for pads are more of a targeted fan than an actual pump. I have both.
I'll stick to my classic pumps. I wouldn't want arms so skinny people thought I was suffering from a serious illness.
@@peterwillson1355lol. I get it, but most people don't want to carry a pump on their bike.
Camping mats are high volume and very low pressure. Maybe 2 or 3 psi. The pumps that can quickly inflate a camping mat would not even come close to being able to inflate a tyre. Can you inflate a tyre with your mouth?
Price please?
$85 U.S. amzn.to/4dfFy80
Airlines can make you give up CO2 cartridges. Stupidly attached to life jacket they are OK!
So true.
Assuming this wouldn’t stand a chance at reseating a tubeless tyre
Not unless it’s a super easy tire.
Both options are tiny, carry them BOTH!
I now carry this and a small hand pump. Co2 is handy if you need a blast of air, but not sure it will ever make my kit again. Time will tell. :)
@@TroyOnTrails Small pump likely even better choice than CO2!
Point being that options can be very useful if a certain option fails!
@@TroyOnTrails FWIW: I installed solid rubber Tannus tires (unridden yet) on my Hase Lepus. Limited-mobility, no-balance, wheelchair senior handicapper here.
wish they come with pressure gauge
Yup. As you saw in the video, I routinely thought the tire was at the right pressure only to realize I was well short. A gauge would be amazingly helpful.
Cycplus AS2 Pro and AS2 Pro Max come with LCD pressure display - you can set the pressure and it will shut off once it is reached.
I like my CO2 pump. I rarely have to use it. When I have, it always worked. In 20k miles on my bike, I've used it about seven times.
I'm careful with bike maintenance and have liners in all of my tires both road and mountain bike. I don't want anything more to have to charge.
Thanks for sharing
This. I just used my mtb co2 after it sat in my tool pouch for years. All good. If this had been in my pouch for years it would be flat. Yes, I could pull it out and charge it now and then but I don’t see the point.
cycplus cube plus
I need to try that.
It's neat but, for bikepacking, electric power is a luxury. I'll stay with my mini hand pump.
True. But I hate hand pumps enough that it's justified for me.
Do you make cartoons voices too?
🤔
I’m just looking for enough pressure to get home in the middle of nowhere
This will definitely do that.
Carry a pump. Battery will maybe do two tyres.
How many tires do you have? 😜 but yeah. I carry a pump for emergencies. But reach for the electric pump first every time.
Ever had a double flat? After that you’d be out of luck. Pump always works.
Ah… so it pumps … great. What it won’t do is seat a tuneless tyre which a gas cylinder often will. That’s the difference. Also the gas takes a few seconds
True. Not something I've ever needed to do (knock on wood). But very true.
Cheer up! Why so bloody negative 😅 🙈 This device will assist a lot of people! Especially if they don't ride a tricycle 😂
It'll actually do three tires if the pressures aren't too high. 😜
Squirrel!
Where?!
@@TroyOnTrails On the tree behind your left arm at 2.38 - sits down, looks at you then runs up the branch
@@alanbrown3786 Funny. I had to stop for a bit because there were two squirrels fighting/playing in the tree making all kinds of noises.
You're bikepacking. Can a solar array charge the pump before the hungry bear eats you?
A solar array can't charge anything. I'm not a fan of solar on a bike.
I bought for 50 bucks, just a little more than my lezyn
That's a good price.
Just don’t turn it on during rutting season
LOL. You win comment of the day! Love it.
But if you forget to recharge it its going to be a 40 mile walk 😂
Nope. I bring a mini hand pump as a backup. This gives me the luxury of bringing a crazy small hand pump as it will no longer be my primary option.
@@TroyOnTrails just bring the bike pump mate 😝
You're not going to seat a tubeless tire with that
It'll seat easy tires that you could do with a floor pump but that's it.
XIAOMI Portable Electric Air Compressor 2 , better and cheaper 😎
It definitely looks nice. But it's too big for me to carry regularly. (I'm a bit of a weight weenie)
To bad its rechargeable total garbage when the batterie craps the bed. Also the child labor involved in mining the cobalt in the DRC to make the batterie
It looks like it's held together with a few screws so I'm planning to crack it open to see how replaceable the battery is. I'll publish a short or community post when I know more.