Is This The End For Co2? Flextail Mini Bike Pump Review

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  • čas přidán 2. 06. 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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Komentáře • 286

  • @TroyOnTrails
    @TroyOnTrails  Před měsícem +43

    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.

    • @donscrilla1
      @donscrilla1 Před měsícem

      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.

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před měsícem

      @@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.

    • @aceshelman
      @aceshelman Před 24 dny

      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.

  • @doernerrr
    @doernerrr Před měsícem +67

    Pretty cool that it plays music while it pumps up your tire.

  • @johnshellenberg1383
    @johnshellenberg1383 Před měsícem +10

    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.

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před měsícem +1

      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. czcams.com/video/b2G6fZ1AebQ/video.htmlsi=EDPMUDfppqAwOxLf

  • @rjmcgovs
    @rjmcgovs Před měsícem +16

    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.

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před měsícem

      Exactly. Those who get it get it.

    • @Llanchlo
      @Llanchlo Před 10 dny +4

      Get a CO2 cartridge adapter with a decent modulator valve - partial inflation is no problem

  • @jmaydelotte
    @jmaydelotte Před měsícem +7

    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.

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před měsícem +1

      Nice. I'd skip the co2 but definitely bring the hand pump.

  • @strongwithraj
    @strongwithraj Před 25 dny +2

    Good work Troy

  • @jeffreyrule8143
    @jeffreyrule8143 Před měsícem

    Thanks Troy.

  • @stewheelie7874
    @stewheelie7874 Před měsícem +5

    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.

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před měsícem +1

      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.

    • @alonsomh
      @alonsomh Před 26 dny +1

      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.

  • @gregsettle9725
    @gregsettle9725 Před měsícem +1

    I'm always looking for kit to make rides as bombproof as possible. Good video, thanks.

  • @madtownangler
    @madtownangler Před měsícem +3

    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.

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před měsícem +2

      With tubeless flats are very rare for me. But topping off a tire is a very common scenario.

    • @led1002
      @led1002 Před 17 dny +2

      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😊

    • @andygolborne5747
      @andygolborne5747 Před 13 dny +1

      @@led1002 it's almost like you could simply check the battery and recharge every so often...

  • @lindajesse8250
    @lindajesse8250 Před 18 dny +1

    A good pump and a willing pumper are key to any kit!

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před 18 dny

      Ha. I'm an unwilling pumper. I hate using a mini pump. 😜

  • @samelgore7575
    @samelgore7575 Před měsícem +1

    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.

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před měsícem

      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.

  • @billmaidment
    @billmaidment Před 16 dny +3

    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.

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před 15 dny +1

      Fun, if morbid, analogy. Silca pumps are pretty solid so I hear.

    • @john-r-edge
      @john-r-edge Před 9 dny

      Could well be! My Silca pump still in use after about 33 years. I did have to replace the internal washer once.

  • @nikcname
    @nikcname Před měsícem +2

    the most amazing thing is it plays music when you pumps. LOL

  • @tomreingold4024
    @tomreingold4024 Před měsícem +1

    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.

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před měsícem +1

      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.

    • @mikew466
      @mikew466 Před měsícem

      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.

  • @xuchenglin6256
    @xuchenglin6256 Před měsícem

    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.

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před měsícem

      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.

  • @DEAR7340
    @DEAR7340 Před 14 dny

    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.

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před 14 dny

      Nice use case. It’s definitely handy. Thanks.

  • @bootynatorr450
    @bootynatorr450 Před měsícem

    cool stuff Troy, thanks for the video

  • @eddieluvski4499
    @eddieluvski4499 Před 17 dny

    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.

  • @Rocketrecliner
    @Rocketrecliner Před 17 dny

    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.

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před 17 dny

      Exactly. The gauge just has to be consistent.

  • @user-xh6ge6vj1v
    @user-xh6ge6vj1v Před měsícem +3

    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.

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před měsícem +1

      Those are likely from airsoft guns. I’ve seen big dumps of co2 like that before. 😢

    • @PixelVibe42
      @PixelVibe42 Před měsícem +2

      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 … !

    • @markturner977
      @markturner977 Před měsícem

      That’s kiwis for you - they do anything to get High…

  • @longrider42
    @longrider42 Před měsícem

    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.

  • @renatomercado8192
    @renatomercado8192 Před 16 dny

    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

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před 16 dny

      I've found when things get that bad, a tube is the way to go.

  • @siriosstar4789
    @siriosstar4789 Před měsícem

    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 .

  • @MikeBaloga
    @MikeBaloga Před 16 dny

    It’s a bummer they didn’t integrate a pressure gauge on it, other than that, agree with you, looks like a great solution.

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před 16 dny +1

      Indeed. However, this has sent me down a rabbit hole. I have some interesting stuff coming. Hmm. #teaser

  • @Toser28
    @Toser28 Před 28 dny

    Awesome video . any links to get the Digital tyre gauge ?

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před 28 dny

      Thanks. This is the tire gauge I use. It is fantastic! amzn.to/4afHDOU

  • @benboruff
    @benboruff Před měsícem

    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!

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před měsícem +1

      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.

    • @user-xh6ge6vj1v
      @user-xh6ge6vj1v Před měsícem

      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.

  • @adairmd
    @adairmd Před 5 dny

    Nice review. I’m going to look into to this! What tire gauge is that?

  • @davidtydeman1434
    @davidtydeman1434 Před měsícem +1

    There many brands with a built in gauge and some also allow you to set a pressure target

  • @KeithRobertson57
    @KeithRobertson57 Před měsícem

    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 😬.

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před měsícem

      Yup. They're are also USB-C cables missing the wire to negotiate with the charger for this exact purpose.

  • @BlacqueJacqueShellacque_

    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??

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před 28 dny

      Good question. Maybe I'll do a longer-term test and let it sit for a while.

  • @timheuer
    @timheuer Před měsícem +2

    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 :-(

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před měsícem +1

      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.

    • @stevenr5149
      @stevenr5149 Před měsícem

      thanks for the warning. I'll be careful with mine.

  • @RegisDesrosiers
    @RegisDesrosiers Před 28 dny

    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.

  • @timoe2469
    @timoe2469 Před měsícem +6

    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

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před měsícem

      I view it as a bonus in addition to my hand pump.

    • @ViscountCharles
      @ViscountCharles Před měsícem

      "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.

    • @gregchamberlain7554
      @gregchamberlain7554 Před měsícem

      @@ViscountCharles I hear ya, but that's a lot of guessing.

  • @jimbo4203
    @jimbo4203 Před měsícem +2

    I want one 😊

  • @jigglypuff4227
    @jigglypuff4227 Před 15 dny

    very handy tool

  • @harrycaul2494
    @harrycaul2494 Před 20 dny

    Thanks for review...how much do they cost?

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před 20 dny

      $85 U.S. Certainly not cheep. There's a link in the description if you want to get one.

  • @RABooth82
    @RABooth82 Před 10 dny

    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.

  • @dperreno
    @dperreno Před měsícem +1

    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.

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před měsícem +1

      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.

  • @andycdgreen
    @andycdgreen Před měsícem

    Great video! Where can I get one of those NASA cycling caps?

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před měsícem +1

      Ha. I don't remember where I got it. But a quick search for NASA cycling cap returned some similar caps.

  • @Bertie..
    @Bertie.. Před měsícem +10

    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.

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před měsícem +1

      Is it the Cycplus Cube or something else?

    • @mtbohana
      @mtbohana Před měsícem +1

      Which one did you get?

    • @Adam6224x
      @Adam6224x Před měsícem +1

      Link pls

    • @00yomismo
      @00yomismo Před měsícem

      What model is it?

    • @6b796c65
      @6b796c65 Před 29 dny +1

      The amazon versions are cheap and too big to bring on a ride in your pack.

  • @RickyD1968
    @RickyD1968 Před 8 dny

    Cool but why didn't they include a lcd screen that you can set the psi with auto shut off ????

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před 8 dny

      Stay tuned. I think I may have found an option with a pressure gauge. Will be testing it soon.

  • @toadlguy
    @toadlguy Před měsícem +9

    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.

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před měsícem

      I have plenty USB-A ports. But yeah, the pressure gauge is a bummer.

    • @toadlguy
      @toadlguy Před měsícem

      @@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 😉.

    • @mtblover
      @mtblover Před 12 dny

      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.

  • @TrueBlade-1889
    @TrueBlade-1889 Před 7 dny

    How do you ensure you do not over-inflate, say a 80 psi, Hybrid trye ?

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před 7 dny

      Stay tuned. I am testing out an option that should solve this.

  • @Older_Mountain-goat_1984
    @Older_Mountain-goat_1984 Před měsícem +1

    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.

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před měsícem +1

      Different strokes for different folks.

  • @glendahunt8013
    @glendahunt8013 Před měsícem

    GETTIN' IT TODAY!!!

  • @sk7262
    @sk7262 Před 12 dny

    would be cool if you can set the PSI and it stops when it gets there - i'd buy one if it did that

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před 11 dny

      I couldn't agree more. Stay tuned as I'm trying out a few things.

    • @alintech1704
      @alintech1704 Před 2 dny

      Fanttik does a great job with this, Macky recommended them and cheaper

  • @JohnPhan1
    @JohnPhan1 Před měsícem

    why except for mountain biking? or do you mean except for races? at 7:50 ???

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před měsícem +1

      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.

  • @3dprintingandairguns668
    @3dprintingandairguns668 Před měsícem +1

    How about a 4 inch fat tire eBike tire?

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před měsícem

      I don't have a fat tire to test but it should work fine since it can do three 29x2.4 tires.

  • @haraldschallerl2973
    @haraldschallerl2973 Před měsícem +3

    Thanks for this information. So I know, that this device will never find it's way in my toolbag.

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před měsícem

      It's not for everyone. But I sure enjoy having it.

    • @87togabito
      @87togabito Před měsícem +2

      Clearly, seeing as the sticks and stones on your toolbag needs space.

  • @markturner977
    @markturner977 Před měsícem

    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 !

  • @anadventure6693
    @anadventure6693 Před 16 dny

    Will it reseat a bead on a tubeless wheel

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před 15 dny

      Only if it's a very easy tire. There is no blast of air like a compressor.

  • @WildernessMusic_GentleSerene
    @WildernessMusic_GentleSerene Před měsícem +1

    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.

  • @918swimbikerun
    @918swimbikerun Před 7 dny

    How does this compare to rock brothers mini electric pump?

    • @ickebins6948
      @ickebins6948 Před 7 dny

      Don't bother with either...
      Get a small manual pump.

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před 7 dny

      I haven't used the Rock Bros pump. But I suspect they are very similar.

  • @emont
    @emont Před 13 dny

    Can be used for pellets air guns?

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před 13 dny

      Ok. So there is still a use for Co2. They're also good for whip cream dispensers. :)

  • @henrylubinski2728
    @henrylubinski2728 Před měsícem

    Who tops off tires during a ride? OCD perhaps?

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před měsícem

      Some of my rides are a month long. But I oftentimes have a low tire that I didn’t notice before I left home.

  • @billw6903
    @billw6903 Před 28 dny

    Does any one have any experiece with tubeless sealant gumming up the pump?

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před 28 dny

      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.

  • @SylvainProov
    @SylvainProov Před 28 dny

    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 ? 😁

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před 28 dny

      Cycplus has one that's a little bigger but has a gauge. Fumpa has one much bigger with a gauge as well.

  • @michaelmappin4425
    @michaelmappin4425 Před měsícem

    My CO2 inflator uses cartridges for air guns from Walmart. Like $6 for a box of 20.

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před měsícem +2

      Yup. Pretty cheap. But the one use disposable bit has always bothered me.

  • @VitaliiHolikov
    @VitaliiHolikov Před měsícem

    Try Cycplus pump with air pressure screen

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před měsícem

      Yes. I will have to try it.

    • @VitaliiHolikov
      @VitaliiHolikov Před měsícem

      ​@@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!

  • @adammackenzie
    @adammackenzie Před měsícem

    I love bike lights and other gadgets that use usb C ! Ride safe everyone.

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před měsícem

      USB-C is how USB should have always been.

  • @mecoollearoyd
    @mecoollearoyd Před měsícem

    7:40 Oh look, a squirrel!

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před měsícem

      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.

  • @MaxHeadspace9mm
    @MaxHeadspace9mm Před měsícem

    Co2 is fast and cheap and doesn’t need recharging. What could be better?

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před měsícem

      Not a fan of putting Co2 canisters in the landfill after a single use.

    • @MaxHeadspace9mm
      @MaxHeadspace9mm Před měsícem +1

      @@TroyOnTrails
      Then put them in the recycle like I do.

  • @wtfiswiththosehandles

    Hmm, but a co2 cartridge won't go flat on you if you leave it in the saddle bag for a year :)

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před dnem

      Likely not. I've been using it regularly to top off my tires so it's unlikely to go neglected for a year.

  • @gerard7829
    @gerard7829 Před měsícem +1

    Any chance it could set a bead?

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před měsícem +3

      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.

  • @ThunderWindz
    @ThunderWindz Před 12 dny

    cant seat the beed for your tire that just popped of the rim like Co2

  • @eriksteele9280
    @eriksteele9280 Před 11 dny

    Water proof?

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před 10 dny +1

      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.

  • @vashon100
    @vashon100 Před 5 dny

    Get a better one with auto pressure shut off and actually reads pressure. Can't believe you have to check via another device.

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před 5 dny

      Based on some suggestions. I have a few other options I'll be trying soon. Stay tuned.

    • @vashon100
      @vashon100 Před 5 dny +1

      @@TroyOnTrails The Cycplus AS2 Pro is pretty good.

  • @Eric_Tennant
    @Eric_Tennant Před měsícem

    As long as it doesn't start smoking.

  • @TrickyTree84
    @TrickyTree84 Před měsícem

    Not sure I want to think about another thing being charged

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před měsícem

      I hear you. But I think it's worth it.

  • @JFomo
    @JFomo Před měsícem

    How much is that in grams?

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před měsícem

      I can't remember. But it's on the bottom right of the screen when I talk about weight.

    • @mtbohana
      @mtbohana Před měsícem

      $79

  • @banalpedant41
    @banalpedant41 Před 8 dny

    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.

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před 8 dny

      As with many gadgets, it's a matter of convenience. I really appreciate the convenience.

    • @banalpedant41
      @banalpedant41 Před 8 dny

      @@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.

  • @zome59
    @zome59 Před 9 dny

    seems really loud?

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před 9 dny

      It's not quiet. But only really noticeable in a quiet forest.

  • @johnsimon2152
    @johnsimon2152 Před měsícem

    What, it’s getting hot? Guess you shouldn’t have thrown away the silicon sleeve!

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před měsícem

      Truth. If I had tires I needed to Inflate to 100psi still, I would want the sleeve.

  • @bruceperry1408
    @bruceperry1408 Před 28 dny

    Airlines can make you give up CO2 cartridges. Stupidly attached to life jacket they are OK!

  • @Aboutaweekago1787
    @Aboutaweekago1787 Před měsícem +35

    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.

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před měsícem +7

      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.

    • @peterwillson1355
      @peterwillson1355 Před 13 dny +1

      I'll stick to my classic pumps. I wouldn't want arms so skinny people thought I was suffering from a serious illness.

    • @richr161
      @richr161 Před 12 dny +1

      ​@@peterwillson1355lol. I get it, but most people don't want to carry a pump on their bike.

    • @thebubaloomonkey
      @thebubaloomonkey Před 5 dny +1

      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?

  • @simongrant4593
    @simongrant4593 Před 14 dny

    Assuming this wouldn’t stand a chance at reseating a tubeless tyre

  • @garyseckel295
    @garyseckel295 Před 12 dny

    Both options are tiny, carry them BOTH!

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před 12 dny +1

      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. :)

    • @garyseckel295
      @garyseckel295 Před 12 dny

      @@TroyOnTrails Small pump likely even better choice than CO2!
      Point being that options can be very useful if a certain option fails!

    • @garyseckel295
      @garyseckel295 Před 11 dny

      @@TroyOnTrails FWIW: I installed solid rubber Tannus tires (unridden yet) on my Hase Lepus. Limited-mobility, no-balance, wheelchair senior handicapper here.

  • @bikebudha01
    @bikebudha01 Před měsícem

    My knees hurt just from watching this video... my good man, next time do the inflation test at a workbench while seated....

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před měsícem +1

      LOL. By the end squatting was definitely getting more difficult.

  • @MrCyclist
    @MrCyclist Před měsícem

    Price please?

  • @chrismccannIRL
    @chrismccannIRL Před 11 dny

    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

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před 11 dny

      True. Not something I've ever needed to do (knock on wood). But very true.

  • @user-kb7ij6ye8u
    @user-kb7ij6ye8u Před 29 dny +1

    I like this. Way better than a hand pump and reusable

  • @pksteffen
    @pksteffen Před 15 dny

    Carry a pump. Battery will maybe do two tyres.

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před 15 dny

      How many tires do you have? 😜 but yeah. I carry a pump for emergencies. But reach for the electric pump first every time.

    • @pksteffen
      @pksteffen Před 14 dny

      Ever had a double flat? After that you’d be out of luck. Pump always works.

  • @JoeMooney
    @JoeMooney Před měsícem

    It's neat but, for bikepacking, electric power is a luxury. I'll stay with my mini hand pump.

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před měsícem

      True. But I hate hand pumps enough that it's justified for me.

  • @notpablo8369
    @notpablo8369 Před měsícem +2

    wish they come with pressure gauge

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před měsícem

      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.

    • @dperreno
      @dperreno Před měsícem

      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.

  • @timjacob991
    @timjacob991 Před měsícem

    Yes

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před měsícem

      Ah, the simplicity of "yes" - short and sweet!

    • @timjacob991
      @timjacob991 Před měsícem

      @@TroyOnTrailssome things in life are simple, we tend to over complicate
      👍

  • @billw6903
    @billw6903 Před 28 dny

    I bought for 50 bucks, just a little more than my lezyn

  • @ScottLive1
    @ScottLive1 Před měsícem

    I’m just looking for enough pressure to get home in the middle of nowhere

  • @user-xh6ge6vj1v
    @user-xh6ge6vj1v Před měsícem

    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.

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před měsícem

      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.

  • @ceroego
    @ceroego Před 11 dny

    Do you make cartoons voices too?

  • @wendelljeong4734
    @wendelljeong4734 Před měsícem +1

    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.

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před měsícem

      Thanks for sharing

    • @hasbeenracing
      @hasbeenracing Před měsícem +1

      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.

  • @simonpage2941
    @simonpage2941 Před měsícem

    Cheer up! Why so bloody negative 😅 🙈 This device will assist a lot of people! Especially if they don't ride a tricycle 😂

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před měsícem

      It'll actually do three tires if the pressures aren't too high. 😜

  • @KickTurner
    @KickTurner Před měsícem

    cycplus cube plus

  • @sativagirl1885
    @sativagirl1885 Před 12 dny

    You're bikepacking. Can a solar array charge the pump before the hungry bear eats you?

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před 12 dny

      A solar array can't charge anything. I'm not a fan of solar on a bike.

  • @chrisashton1082
    @chrisashton1082 Před 25 dny +1

    Just don’t turn it on during rutting season

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před 25 dny +1

      LOL. You win comment of the day! Love it.

  • @randy3907
    @randy3907 Před měsícem

    You're not going to seat a tubeless tire with that

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před měsícem +1

      It'll seat easy tires that you could do with a floor pump but that's it.

  • @mrmadmogli7
    @mrmadmogli7 Před 25 dny +1

    XIAOMI Portable Electric Air Compressor 2 , better and cheaper 😎

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před 25 dny +1

      It definitely looks nice. But it's too big for me to carry regularly. (I'm a bit of a weight weenie)

  • @alanbrown3786
    @alanbrown3786 Před měsícem

    Squirrel!

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před měsícem

      Where?!

    • @alanbrown3786
      @alanbrown3786 Před měsícem

      @@TroyOnTrails On the tree behind your left arm at 2.38 - sits down, looks at you then runs up the branch

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před měsícem

      @@alanbrown3786 Funny. I had to stop for a bit because there were two squirrels fighting/playing in the tree making all kinds of noises.

  • @championssportsbar
    @championssportsbar Před 12 dny

    expensive with no gauge!

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před 12 dny

      Yup. The lack of a gauge is unfortunate. Stay tuned. I’m checking out some other options.

  • @timetrialist
    @timetrialist Před 19 dny

    But if you forget to recharge it its going to be a 40 mile walk 😂

    • @TroyOnTrails
      @TroyOnTrails  Před 18 dny +1

      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.

    • @timetrialist
      @timetrialist Před 18 dny

      @@TroyOnTrails just bring the bike pump mate 😝