Topeak Mini G MasterBlaster Bike Pump with Gauge
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Description of Topeak Mini G MasterBlaster Bike Pump with Gauge
Compact dual-action pump with inline gauge. 120psi. Thumb lock pump head ensures airtight seal. Converts quickly between Presta and Schraeder valves.Sports reviews of Topeak Mini G MasterBlaster Bike Pump with Gauge
Customer Review: Great pump, low weight, sturdy build,but very vague gauge.
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
**I would rate this 4.5 if I could, (-0.5) simply because of the gauge**
I don't complain much about it, because few lightweight pumps have gauges, but the little gauge this comes with (some reviewers said it didn't come with it, mine did), is difficult to read. I think mine is numbered 30psi...a few notches, then 80psi. At least the distinction between the atm and psi side would be nice, and some sort of bar that more clearly distinguishes where the gauge is at.
**That Aside**
This is a great bicycle pump. I'm at college, and use it as my only bike bump. I don't know what detail to go into [it's simple], except that it's successfully pumped the bike tires multiple times, and once from flat [I was replacing my tube]. No problems at all, it was very easy.
The mounting mechanism is *not* suitable for non-round bike frames (i have a very irregular rectangular tube bike, citizenbikes gotham2 [great bike, recommended]). It consists of a rounded plastic piece that follows the contour of a round pipe, the other side is where the pump snaps on, and it seems very suitable for round pipe frames. I don't know how useful mounting the pump is anyway, since there's no way to lock it. I just grab it with me when I go for any longer bike ride and throw it in my bag/milk crate.
Customer Review: Great dual-function pump for the price
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I'm a road cyclist with a ~$1700 bike, and have high expectations of everything I use. I had an older version of this pump before, which eventually failed (the seal didn't work anymore, and gas would leak rather than pump the bike. still, the pump worked for a few years, so no complaints). This review is based on the old version, and I'm expecting that this new pump will work the same.
It's dual action, which I really like (pumps faster, good arm workout). Also, it's interchangeable for schrader and presta valve, but I keep mine at presta. The gauge I had is quite accurate, and overall good enough for my purposes. Grip on the pump isn't all wonderful, but works well enough, and keeps it slim (unlike the Topeak Harpoon, etc). Overall, I'm happy with the pump. It's my only pump, and pumps with reasonable effort up to ~120 psi. Good balance of size, such that it doesn't take too long to pump up a road tire. Small enough to carry.
Lastly, note that Amazon sells the new version of this pump. The picture is in accurate. For an up-to-date picture, look up visit Topeak's website.
Customer Review: You'll need a pump when you get a flat.
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I had not had a flat in years, mostly because I had not been cycling in all that time, so when I got back on my bike two months ago, I no longer had a frame pump. I knew that I'd better get one before I got stranded miles from home. I picked the Topeak Mini G because of the price and size. I was not expecting it to do more than help me fix a flat on the side of the road, and I was not disappointed.
Last week I ran over something that created a flat on the side of the road. I attempted to patch the tube and re-inflate it. The pump did it's job, the patch didn't, and a mile later, I was on a flat again. I changed the tube, a few more pumps, and off I went again. I considered carrying compressed air cartridges, but having to inflate multiple times would get expensive - fast.
I was able to get up to about 100psi without much difficulty - just shy off the 110psi I usually run. I could have kept pumping, but let's face it, you just need to get home to your trusty floor pump to top it off.
Customer Review: It's a no-brainer, folks...
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
This pump is made and designed well. The only thing is the gauge should have been put on the back of the pump so it is visible as you pump the the tire. Other than that, it is terrific. Pumps a good volume of air. It is not an expensive 100 psi pump. The mount is strong and simple and designed correctly. How some people have no clue as to what to do with a pump or get baffled by two mounting screws is beyond me.. and a bit scary... they vote! Anyway, this is a good choice for a roadside emergency pump. If you want to pay more for a pump with a hose (easier to use), go ahead. The star rating on this pump is much lower than it should be, due to some people who don't read the box instructions, or are just not the sharpest pencils in the box. This is a ***** pump.Customer Review: Work great for the price, not too hard to use
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I got this bike pump to use with an old mountain bike I had not ridden in years. Maybe serious bikers wouldn't like it, but it works great for me (though I have not attached it to the bike, so I can't comment on those issues mentioned by other reviewers). I don't know if the gauge really works. It may, but I did not really look at it while using the pump. I found that my tried-and-true method of feeling the tires and then testing them out worked perfectly well. It may be a bit more difficult to use than the type you put on the ground and pump up and down, but for anyone healthy enough to ride a bike it should not be a problem. Also, I love that it is so small and compact!