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Topeak Road Morph G Bike Pump with Gauge
Equipment DetailsManufacturer: Topeak Brand: Topeak Model: 61101785 Color: null Product features: - Portable on-the-go bike pump with padded T-handle
- Foldout footpad stabilizes the pump against the ground
- Flexible air hose works with awkward or tight valve placements
- Extra-long barrel; inline gauge and secure mounting bracket
- Presta/Schrader head with plastic thumb lock; weighs 0.49 pounds
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Sports reviews of Topeak Road Morph G Bike Pump with GaugeCustomer Review: A 'let's keep going harder' pump Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I've tried a few frame pumps in the past, ranging from $20 - $50 and one of them from Topeak too. The magic of this pump lies in its ability to connect to the tire while leveling this on the ground to use your whole body weight. I was very skeptical when I read this could reach 100+ psi, because on the box/label of all the past hand/frame pumps I've tried it said the same. "Capable of reaching 120 PSI..." something to that effect, keyword there is capable.
When I first got the Road Morph G (g stands for gauge, took me a while to figure it out b/c no where on Topeak's site does it differentiate), I tested it out on my 700x23 road tire by deflating it and pumping it back up. After about 50-60 pumps or so, as it doesn't get very hard until it reaches 70psi on the little gauge, I can tell this pump is different. I consider myself above average strength for my weight, but it really shouldn't matter if you use your one arm and bending your knees properly to use your body weight to push down. As other testers have said, the flip out foot stand feels very flimsy and I wouldn't be surprised if that broke one day, however, it works very well so far. It does get considerably harder after it hits 90psi according to the hose gauge, and I kept going 'til it was between 100 and 120 on the reading, skeptical of the reading I plugged in my floor pump and it read 105psi. Wow, I was impressed.
I didn't find the lack of instructions a set back, mainly b/c I have prior exposure to it. I can see how it would confuse most beginners, especially the part about switching b/t presta and schradder valves, seasoned veterans need not worry as it's no different from any other pump. The mounting brackets was not as flexible as Topeak's other pumps, as it does not offer a mount with your bottle cage (your bottle cage and the pump takes one mount, so you still get 2 bottle storage). I just used the velcro straps and mounted it on the top tube, so far, so good.
The first time I had to use this, I was about 10 miles in on a Saturday morning ride, and had a leak in my front tire. Other times before, the pumps were only good as a 'get me home' pump, with the Topeak Morph, it's in a class of its own, it's a 'let's keep going harder' pump. This will be on the frame of all future road bikes I own, when I go mountain, you can count on that the mountain morph will be the top choice. Hope this helps!
Description of Topeak Road Morph G Bike Pump with GaugeThe Road Morph features an extra long barrel that offers huge performance, and includes an in-line gauge. - Morph technology in a road pump
- Head: Presta/Schrader
- High efficiency Single Action pump with thumblock lever
- Flexible hose for easy filling and fold-down foot pads for easy pumping
- Plastic/Kraton T-handle
- Barrel: Butted Aluminum
- Mounting Bracket Included
- Capacity 160 PSI/ 11 bar
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| Color | Silver/Black | | Weight | 220g | | PSI | 160PSI | | Length | 350mm |
Every dedicated cyclist needs a good portable pump for his or her training rides. However, many on-the-go pumps are somewhat clunky and not all that easy to use. Enter the Topeak Road Morph G, which packs floor pump efficiency and ease of use into a compact, portable design you can bring along for the ride. The Road Morph G boasts a clever foldout footpad that stabilizes the pump against the ground rather than your hand, creating a comfortable, efficient pumping motion. Plus, the pump's flexible air hose makes it easy to work with awkward or tight valve placements while also helping prevent valve stem damage. Other features include an extra-long barrel, an inline gauge, a secure mounting bracket, a Presta/Schrader head, and a plastic thumb lock. The Road Morph G measures 2.2 by 13.8 by 1.1 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 0.49 pounds.
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