Pump recommendation for a women

[LandCruiserPhil]

I need some suggestions for a back up air pump for my wife. She has been doing more frequent solo mountain bike trips lately and was looking for a pump easy for her to operate. She always carries a spare tube and a patch kit but pumping with my pump is difficult for her to operate. What is a good pump for a women? I though about CO2 but once you are out you are out. I would feel more comfortable fitting her with a manual pump even with CO2.

We are located in the AZ desert and this time of year flats are popular.

 

[Pedro]

http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_523669_-1_200545__202561

I have the old version blackburn mountain pump. I bought it new in 1996. I have replaced the seals once in that time (easy job). and that was only because I munched the valve seal.

It has saved my hide a few times when being chased by dogs and ALWAYS worked when needed (even when the seals were junk).

 

[FurthurOnTheFly]

I'm curious to know what kind of pump you have and why she can't operate it....buying a female-specific pump is something that never really crossed my mind...so I'm perplexed.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

I'm curious to know what kind of pump you have and why she can't operate it....buying a female-specific pump is something that never really crossed my mind...so I'm perplexed.

Let me clarifiy...She can operate any pump. I'm looking for an easy efficient version for my new purchase. My pump is some low cost "it will work pump" and even for me to get 45PSI its a lot of work.

 

[Christophe Noel]

I like Lezyne pumps. The little extender hose on their pumps makes it easy to pump up a tire and not put too much stress on the valve.

I've been using the Alloy Drive CFH lately. It is the best of both worlds. The pump will pump up my 29er tires...eventually...but the extended hose doubles as a Co2 inflator. Win, win.

 

[FreeManDan]

the kind where you can pump against the ground are the best, or co2, i can ride 13 miles over some sick terrain in under an hour, but I'm just to lazy to be pumping on tires

 

[xkid]

Carry 2 or 3 tubes.

 

[adrenaline503]

How about she goes to a bike shop, tries some out and gets what she wants. I am sure Scotsdale has plenty of bike shops.

 

[FurthurOnTheFly]

I recently picked up one of those Topeak Morphs. It also has the extender hose like Christophe mentioned for no stress on the valve. It also has a little piece that folds out on the bottom so you can ground it with your foot if you want....like a mini floor pump. It's not the smallest or lightest but I've been impressed with it so far.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

I recently picked up one of those Topeak Morphs. It also has the extender hose like Christophe mentioned for no stress on the valve. It also has a little piece that folds out on the bottom so you can ground it with your foot if you want....like a mini floor pump. It's not the smallest or lightest but I've been impressed with it so far.

Topeak Morphs site shows several models. What model was your choice?

 

[Pedro]

How about she goes to a bike shop, tries some out and gets what she wants. I am sure Scotsdale has plenty of bike shops.

Not all frame pumps are something i would carry out in the wild and rely on. If it was an in-town commuter, then sure anything would work because you can always catch a bus to work in a pinch.

 

[adrenaline503]

Not all frame pumps are something i would carry out in the wild and rely on. If it was an in-town commuter, then sure anything would work because you can always catch a bus to work in a pinch.

Pretty much any decent pump will work fine. I've had the most basic Topeak model for about 10 years and it works just as well as it did the day I found it along side the road. The key is to go to a store, put your hands on it, see how the functions work and go from there. Some have t-handles, some are single cylinder pumps, some are single action, some are dual action. They are made from every material at every price point. If you want simple, get a CO2 system. Just carry a few cylinders and practice before you hit the trail.

Now if your taking this thing around the world then maybe there is the need for debate on what particular attributes are worthy of mention. Some can be rebuilt, some have brass vs. plastic internals. But, if you want a frame pump you'll be using now and then, operator preferences are what count.

 

[Gooseberry]

my wife likes my Lezyne mini floor pump . its lite and does not take forever to pump up a tire.

I like Lezyne pumps. The little extender hose on their pumps makes it easy to pump up a tire and not put too much stress on the valve

I've been using the Alloy Drive CFH lately. It is the best of both worlds. The pump will pump up my 29er tires...eventually...but the extended hose doubles as a Co2 inflator. Win, win.