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deb wheelerDate Reviewed: May 7, 2012
Strengths: Nice and small and smart lookingWeaknesses: hard to fasten onBottom Line: Fed up with other mini pumps I believed these reviews. After 1 wet weekend and a few power washes it became impossible to push. On pressing really hard it broke completely. Does not easily attach to presta valve unless its in your hand. Not happy. Had high hopes but disappointed.
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ProjectDan35
a Cross Country Rider
from Pascoag, Rhode Island. USADate Reviewed: January 28, 2011
Strengths: Great quality, pumps great, good handle, lock on valve head, presta/ OR shrader, Looks great, lightweight, afforadable with quality!Weaknesses: NONE!Bottom Line: Bottom line? BUY IT! You won't find a better pump for the price out there. This probably beats more expensive pumps anyways! I paid 17 bucks at pricepoint for it. 17! WOW!
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$17.00
Purchased At: Pricepoint.com
Bike Setup: 2010 Rockhopper COMP with many upgrades.
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rafjj1976
a Weekend Warrior
from ModestoDate Reviewed: November 21, 2009
Strengths: High air flow
Durable materials
Ergonomically comfortableWeaknesses: Bit HeavyBottom Line: I bought this pump because it was recommended at the store one year ago. I thought it was over priced but I needed to buy a pump for that weekend trip.
I love this pump because even though it's not the lightest one like my friends have, it does not drain any ENERGY when I get a flat. It pump really fast, and I get the needed air pressure with 50% less strokes than my buddies. Now they ask for my pump when they need it HAHA.
Easy to switch from regular to presta valves, the handle is very comfortable and has a natural feeling to use all your energy.
I totally recommend it if you are not a weight freak.
Favorite Trail: XC-All Mountain
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$29.00
Purchased At: World of Wheels
Similar Products Used: Top Peak pumps
Bike Setup: Custom Gary Fisher Roscoe III
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PEDALman
a Cross Country Rider
from Juarez, Chihuahua, MexicoDate Reviewed: April 22, 2009
Strengths: light,ergonomic,easy valve conversion,durableWeaknesses: noneBottom Line: i just buy this pump but i love it , i see some reviews and say that is the last pump you'll have & i hope that i usully don't need a lot of air but sometimes i get 0psi
Favorite Trail: Mountain trail
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$22.00
Purchased At: Power-Shots
Similar Products Used: zefal mini jet
Bike Setup: Univega alphina ht 500
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thubeav
a Cross Country Rider
from Decatur, GADate Reviewed: December 8, 2008
Strengths: Light and tight and just alright. Doesn't pinch hand with T-handle completely down. Nice. It pushes enough air to reflate 29ers soon enough.
I lost a part for this and called Blackburn and they were able to get me back up and on the trail in no time. How cool is that? I thought I was doomed to discard and buy new. Not even close. Thanks Blackburn.Weaknesses: It's not a floor pump pro but then it would weigh 3kg and stick out like a samurai sword. It could be carbon and have a pressure gauge but then it would be more $$-ing pesos.Bottom Line: This is a great pack pump for big tires. You know you don't have time or patience to carry that little carbon weenie pump or six CO2s.
Favorite Trail: Pinhoti anything
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At: Dunno can't remember
Similar Products Used: a bunch. too many. all gone. except Blackburn.
Bike Setup: Felt SS 29er. W duct tape on the rear tire scuff.
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Steve
a Weekend Warrior
from Shalersville, Ohio, USADate Reviewed: March 22, 2008
Strengths: After 11 years the MMP-1 Mammoth MTN frame mountain pump still preforms flawlessly. Ate the start of each riding season I disassemble the unit and clean the seals and it's good to go for the entire season. Exccellent volume for a frame mounted pump, it will fill a 26X2.1 tube with little effort. Head easily switches between Presta and Schrader
The frame mounted clip with it's velcro strap has never failed to hold the pump in place through even the roughest riding conditions.Weaknesses: The ergonomics of the pump handle are a little clunky (this is an 11 year old pump, the newer models have much better ergonomics)Bottom Line: This is an excellent frame mounted pump that I would not hesitate to recommend to anyone.
Favorite Trail: West Branch Mountainbike/Snowmobile Trails
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Purchased At: Eddy's Bike Shop
Bike Setup: XC
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Steve
a Weekend Warrior
from CaliforniaDate Reviewed: October 17, 2007
Strengths: Head actually works! Hasnt bent a presta yet. Mounds of powerWeaknesses: Handle comes loose from barrel and ends up in the crank arm!Bottom Line: Mount the pump w/ the handle up, then it wont vibrate loose and end up in the crank arm! Too bad it took a buddy telling me this rather than being smart enough to figure that one out on my own.......must have to be smarter than the pump!
Once that was done, never had a problem. Very reliable!
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At: Tour of Nevada City Bike Shop
Similar Products Used: Serfas LS-50, Crank Bros Mini Pump
Bike Setup: Giant Reign
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Rod Munch
a Cross Country Rider
from Wine Country CADate Reviewed: July 9, 2007
Strengths: Unlike many mini pumps, this one can actually be used to pump up tiresWeaknesses: Not as much volume as a full size frame pumpBottom Line: My second Mammoth after a nonfunctional Crank Bros. and a few years of CO2 cartridges. First one was great. Blackburn make some of the best pumps, and most importantly head designs that work. Latest version has a cool, red anodized pump shaft and nice alloy thumblock. My Crank BRos. mini pump would never be able to seal on a presta valve, leading to no end of grief. In three months of spring, I easily spent more on CO2 cartridges than the price of a Mammoth Mtn. pump. Now I'm back to this great unit, and headed to Mammoth Mountain next month to celebrate.
Favorite Trail: Lawndale
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At: Nashbar, Supergo
Similar Products Used: Crank Brothers aluminum
Bike Setup: Hammerhead 100X With Fox front & rear, XT, XTR, Magura Martas, Hugi/Mavic wheels, Race Face bits, Fizik Gobi
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Ed W
a Cross Country Rider
from Helena, MT, USADate Reviewed: March 22, 2007
Strengths: aluminum shaft, great volume, has worked everytime.Weaknesses: Have to switch nozzle around to switch between presta and schrader. Nozzle rubber "clings" to schrader valve threads making it very hard to remove. Had to rebuild once because of dirt/grime buildup from keeping the pump mounted to the frame.Bottom Line: I bought this pump when I first got into mountain biking again around 5 years ago. the LBS guy showed me less expensive pumps, then showed me the Blackburn Mammoth Comp and said "this will be the last frame pump you'll have to buy". Assuming I never lose it, I think this is an accurate statement. I now keep it safely in my camelback to avoid dirt/grime buildup. It is still just a frame pump, so expect some exercise to pump up a tire to pressure. I use a CO2 pump for races, but this pump for every other flat on the trail. Great value, the only real complaint is having to switch the nozzle around for presta and schrader valves.
Favorite Trail: single track
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At: Big Sky Cyclery, Helena
Similar Products Used: typical frame pumps, CO2 pumps
Bike Setup: Specialized FSR
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Kevin
a Cross Country Rider
from Novi, MI, USADate Reviewed: August 13, 2005
Strengths: Works great the first time.Weaknesses: Handle falls off, not waterproof, pump slides down on the rough stuff and into the chainring, o-rings fail etc.Bottom Line: I purchased this pump after the great reviews in a bike mag. This thing is crap. I am embarrased to say that I am on my third one. As parts fell off or broke, I purchased a new one. I figured I would have spare pieces as it wore out. Nice thought, but doesn't help you when it fails you (and it will) deep into a ride. If people think this is a good pump, it is based on looks alone and not on any significant trail use. Look elsewhere.
Favorite Trail: Poto
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At: internet
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Jaggi
a Cross Country Rider
from FinlandDate Reviewed: August 29, 2004
Strengths: It just keeps working!Weaknesses: None!Bottom Line: I havent alot of experience with pumps, cos only one i ever needed to buy, is this one(i also have a floorpump of course!)!
Its always in my Camelpak, and its taken some beating.
It doesnt look like new, but it still works like new!
Six chilis!
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Similar Products Used: Zefal, sigma
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Roland
a Weekend Warrior
from Vacaville CADate Reviewed: July 3, 2004
Strengths: Great looks, self adjusting to presta or schraderWeaknesses: handle will shake loose if placed down on frame, air leak on adjustable connectorBottom Line: The pump works great when new, I used it once on a schrader valve and it never worked again on a presta valve. I would not recommend this pump unless you plan on using it strickly for one type of valve.
Favorite Trail: Rockville Park
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At: local bike shop
Similar Products Used: serfas, performance
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Michael
a Weekend Warrior
from Houston, TX USADate Reviewed: February 19, 2003
Strengths: Very Solid....Gets the job done.Weaknesses: The handle rattles. It is made of plastic and there is nothing to hold it in place while you are riding. Since there is no clamp for the handle it will slide out unless you have it pointed up. Also it doesn't come with a mount that lines the pump up with your frame, only a side mount next to your water bottle. For those of us that use a water pack, and inline mount for your frame is more practical.Bottom Line: I highly recommend the Blackburn Shorty SMP-1 over the Mammoth. It is a lot shorter and has a rubber handle to keep the shaft from sliding out while you are riding. Also the clip that holds it to the frame holds the handle as well. No rattling....
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$11.00
Purchased At: REI Outlet
Similar Products Used: Blackburn Shorty SMP-1
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Mad Muzz
a Cross Country Rider
from Nelson New ZealandDate Reviewed: January 6, 2003
Strengths: reliablity, good solid feel, and Im hoping it has got a good homing becon with it as I lost it last week on a trailWeaknesses: IT FEEL OFF MY BIKE AGHHHHHHH. But really nothing to complain about at all, after all it was six years old. And the lucky bugger that finds it will get another six out of it I'd sayBottom Line: I WANT MY OLD PUMP BACK. Ive got an elite delta force unit out at the moment trying to locate my pump, if they are succesful I'll be a very happy man if not I'll be buying another just the same, as anything that last six years in the mtbing world has got to be a winner
Favorite Trail: any and all single track
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Purchased At: The Quiet Revolution Bike Shop
Similar Products Used: only pump Ive ever owned
Bike Setup: Its worked on everything that Ive owned
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Ellison Smith
a Weekend Warrior
from Greenville, SCDate Reviewed: November 11, 2002
Strengths: Light weight, pumps to a high pressure for a mini pump, easily adjustable from shrader to presta.Weaknesses: seems to collect dirt very easily on the trail, can be a pain to clean.Bottom Line: i would recommend it. Just make sure you take care of it. Dirt will easily get inside of it.
Favorite Trail: About any singletrack
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: Gary fisher paragon
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