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: Works well but takes work for high pressure.
Sport shop rating: 4 Stars
I picked up this pump because I was in a jam and needed a frame mount pump on short notice. I would have preferred the Road Morph and I ended up paying Road Morph price for this little thing. But alas.....
I've used it twice now on my commute. Once on my rear when I noticed I had a slow leak when I got to the office and once on the road when my buddy's tire took a goat head. The pump has worked great and the gauge works just fine. I can't verify the accuracy of the gauge, but ballpark is good enough for me. The dual pump action is a nice touch, but the result is after about 60 psi it takes more effort to push and pull the handle. After about 80 psi, I resort to using my whole body weight to push the handle in until I get up to 110 - 120 range. I only weight 130, so it definitely takes using my body and not just arm strength.
The switchable thing inside the head is pretty standard for little pumps, but I try to leave my mine setup for Presta. Another option for Presta users is Presta/Schrader adapters. In fact, it's smart to have some of those on hand as most gas station hoses are setup for Schrader.
I also carry around a little Schrader hose when I'm on the mtb and that gives some room for pumping on the trail when the ground might not be even.
Overall, the pump has done what it's supposed to do and done it well given its size.
Even if you don't get this pump, get a quality pump and not the crap they sell at x-mart. Those x-mart pumps can maybe do 40 psi if you get the "nice" one. That's enough for balls, kids bikes, and enough to limp a mtb home but isn't enough to even limp by on high pressure road tires.
The Road Morph and Mountain Morph are better and only a few dollars more. I would spend the extra money for either of those. The caveat being those are longer pumps. So if you need something smaller, the Mini Blaster G will suffice but will require some effort at higher psi.
Customer Review: Good pump for the price
Sport shop rating: 4 Stars
First off:
Amazon's description is NOT accurate: There is NO fold-down foot rest, NO T-handle, and NO hose. They must be describing some other pump as this one has none of those features.
That said, it's an excellent little pump for when you're on the go. I keep mine in my backpack for emergency flat repair. It's small and light and very easy to carry. It comes with a frame mount bracket if you want to carry it that way.
It can pump Scrader or presta valves, but to do so you have to remove the little rubber insert and flip it over to make it fit. This would be annoying if you had do do it on a regular basis. I have just prestas so it stays in that setting.
If you have a large stable of bikes with different valve types you'll be happier with a floor pump that automatically adjusts to your valve type, but for on the go pumping this is a sweet little pump to have around.
Customer Review: Good value, not perfect.
Sport shop rating: 4 Stars
I wanteded two mini-pumps, so I purchased both the Mini-DXG as well as the Mini-G models. The DXG is a little shorter, with slightly improved frame mounting, but general performance is the same. Both have a built-in pressure gage that works, but I don't expect it to be very accurate. Both pump air during IN and OUT strokes, which was much more difficult than a floor pump, but I plan to use these for emergencies only. Both frame-mounts will position the pump next to the bottle cage, using the same screws for the bottle cage. This was OK except when I bike with casual long pants, my pant cuffs would catch on the pump lever if mounted on the left side, and if mounted on the right side, it's too close to the bike chain. This is not a big deal because I just carry these in my bike bag, but I would've liked it much more if it would've just velcro-mounted to my top bar.Customer Review: A pretty good little pump.
Sport shop rating: 4 Stars
I've dinged this pump one star for a couple of reasons. One is the useless plastic flap that is supposed to protect the valve. In the picture for this product you can see the plastic cap flipped up. This is the position that it will always be in because there is not enough 'grasp' for it to stay covered over the valve. Also, you will get a pretty good workout trying to inflate a tire. It does the job, but takes a good while to get your tire fully inflated. On the plus side, it is a small, light pump that won't burden your ride and the included hardware to attach it to your bike works fine with a pre-existing water bottle set-up (the pump sits off to the side of the bottle).Customer Review: Great little pump
Sport shop rating: 4 Stars
As a big-time sports family, we constantly carry a pump with us to ensure the soccer ball, football, basketball, etc., are always ready for action. My husband has been saying how much he would love to find a mini pump with a gauge so he could properly inflate the balls. We searched for ages until I finally came upon this and bought it. Although it's a wonderful little pump, the gauge is specifically designed for tires rather than balls. The increments on it are too wide to determine smaller numbers. It still works, but does not show the lbs. for ball inflation. That said, it's fabulous for use on our bikes and I'm still very happy I bought it.