Review Options:
Sorted by Latest Review | Sort by Best Rating |
|
Reviews 1 - 15 (26 Reviews Total)
|
| Next 15 |
User Reviews
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
kickback2
a Weekend Warrior
from Los AngelesDate Reviewed: March 11, 2011
Strengths: Sturdy built, copmes with its harness to strap to the bike. feels good in hand not made cheap.Weaknesses: Takes alot of effort to pump up a tire. ( but its called mini for a reason) Really none thing other then that.Bottom Line: I think its a great little pump. For this flat tires. Its my first pump that I owned on my bike. I seen bad reveiws, but luckly I havent had any problems with it so far.
Favorite Trail: JPL
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At: Vans Cycle bikes
Similar Products Used: Never had a pump on my bike before.
Bike Setup: Raleigh Talus 8.0 2010
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
KI
from Denver, CODate Reviewed: March 5, 2007
Strengths: None, perhaps its priceWeaknesses: UnusableBottom Line: Before it broke it was hard to get accurate readings on the pump, it lost pressure when disconnected, and was generally not easy to use.
The SID adapter that came with it broke off in the valve, rendering the shock useless. It is prety hard to get a replacement valve for an 8 year old shock, so I had to get a new one. Maybe the pump did me a favor.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
rdb kab
a Cross Country Rider
from wvDate Reviewed: October 31, 2006
Strengths: SmallWeaknesses: has a different type of valve removal/attaching than the rest. loses 5 or so lbs of air on super high SPV type chambers. Didn't lose any on main chambers(more volumn).Bottom Line: I almost took this pump back to REI untill I took another look at the directions. Found that I wasn't using the metal valve correctly.(used to just winding them on - pumping to pressure - and twisting the valve off).
This one utilizes a dual stage valve. Sort of a zero loss type of set up built into the end of the pump.
Seems to work fine now. Although seems like over engineering.
Favorite Trail: any
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At: REI
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
Ed
from Bucks Cty, PA, USDate Reviewed: September 28, 2005
Strengths: HeavyWeaknesses: Loses air. Hose flimsy. Tough to set dial (presta/Schrader). Heavy.Bottom Line: Though very pretty and cool design, I think the weight, and loss of air on use (and inaccurate gauge) may cause more harm than good. I tried a lighter, shock-specific pump from a colleague (that too leaked 50psi on unscrew) and may need to re-evaluate front shock nipple. Topeak makes a Pressure-Rite 90 degree schrader/shock adaptor that is supposed to prevent such airloss (why its not included...). I paid $40+ s/h
Someone needs to re-evaluate that as a Combo-pump, its a great idea. But indesign, its heavy and unreliable. I can't afford that on a 20 mile ride...
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Purchased At: campmor
Similar Products Used: First Air Shock Pump. (I like their Joe Blow pump stand..but that is for tires...)
Bike Setup: Cannondale 06 Scalpel 2000...yes..first one.
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
Jim Holmes
a Cross Country Rider
from London, UKDate Reviewed: March 15, 2005
Strengths: Comfortable to use, accurate gauge.Weaknesses: Loss of air when removing valve.Bottom Line: I brought the pump then read the reviews and expected to have all sorts of problems with this pump. However, I found it to be very good. Perhaps Topeak have made some changes after such poor reviews in the past. I found that the shock loses about 10 bar of pressure as you remove the pump, so I just over inflated by 10 bar. Im a fairly heavy rider (about 14 stone) and found that the pump could easily inflate to the pressure I needed. Ive only used it a few times so cant yet comment on its longevity. At the moment it gets 4 chillis (not 5 because of the loss of air when removing the pump)
Favorite Trail: Maibee Forest
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At: Wiggle.co.uk
Similar Products Used: None
Bike Setup: Turner Burner, Swinger 3-way
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
Nick
from Laurel, MDDate Reviewed: April 15, 2004
Strengths: metal. . . nothing really worth mentioning since it doesn't workWeaknesses: leaks air when you remove it from the shock (at least 5lbs, but not a predictable amount). The gauge is also a joke. It slides inconsistently, and a few times it wouldn't even register when I pumped up the shock.Bottom Line: Don't waste your money on this pump. The gauge is very imprecise and doesn't always work, the hose bleeds air of the shock when you remove it, and the threads to attach it to the valves seem like they'll break pretty easily (i'm not going to wait to find out). I bought this thing yesterday, and I'm returning it tomorrow. If you're really desperate for a pump (like I was) and this is your only choice, at least buy it from REI so you can return it after you realize how crappy it is
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At: REI
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: 2002 Marin Hawk Hill, Noleen Mega Air Fork
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
Chris
a Cross Country Rider
from Richmond, VADate Reviewed: July 16, 2003
Strengths: NONE!Weaknesses: EVERYTHING! SID adapter broke off in my shock cusing me to have buy a new fork cap. Screwed the pump onto my rear shock and it pissed all the air out of it. IT LEAKED AND WOULD NOT PUMP AIR. Does not register less than 60 psi.Bottom Line: Do not under any circumstances buy this product. It is the biggest P.O.S I have ever seen. It's too bad I can't give this pump 0 chilis.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At: Local Shop
Similar Products Used: FOX
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
Bryson Rast
a Weekend Warrior
from Mystic, CTDate Reviewed: May 15, 2003
Strengths: Cool box.. =)Weaknesses: Leaks a lot of air when removing the fitting. Like all of it..Bottom Line: I wish I had read the reviews here first, but was handed this pump at a bike shop instead. I could not figure out how to keep air in the shock after using this pump. I have replaced it with the shock pump Manitou makes, and it works perfectly. I lose maybe a couple psi removing the new pump, where I'd lose 50-120 psi with the Topeak POS. You should not have to monkey with it to keep in the pressure.
Favorite Trail: Old Flowers, CO
Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At: Rose City Cycles
Similar Products Used: Manitou Shock pump
Bike Setup: '96 M2 Stumpjumper, Manitou Super Air 120/100
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
Christopher Pouliot
a Weekend Warrior
from BostonDate Reviewed: April 14, 2003
Strengths: easily read gauge, compact design, retractable hoseWeaknesses: leaks a lot if you screw it on all the wayBottom Line: This is a follow up to my first post.
The Topeak rep suggested that I not screw the fitting on all the way. So this year I tried not extending the hose and only screwing the fitting on until the guage reads, and voila, it works great! hardly looses any air, I read my Manitou 4 times starting at 150psi and each time the guage indicated about 5psi lost. Same deal with a Fox Float at 120psi. Went out riding and checked the shocks afterwards. The pump read the same pressure as before, so I have to apologize to Topeak for my first review, this pump is a great value.
Favorite Trail: Massebesic, Manchester NH
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$29.00
Purchased At: Paramount, Somerville
Bike Setup: Manitou Mars Elite, also used on Fox Float
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
J. D. Ortega
from Valencia, CB, VenezuelaDate Reviewed: March 11, 2003
Strengths: Well machined aluminium, clean design, light wheight.Weaknesses: Is tricky to use.Bottom Line: I read the review after I bought the pump. I can managed to used it without a problem. The trick is just twist the skrew fast after you have the desired press. I try a few times and using it just fine.
Favorite Trail: Raiz de Agua. Mérida
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At: Bike Lab.
Bike Setup: Merida xc Mission Speed. XT v-brakes, Michelin Wildgripper s-comp. Rest as packed.
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
Jordan
from Toronto, Ontario, CanadaDate Reviewed: December 26, 2002
Strengths: none! I never even had a chance to actually use the product before it broke.Weaknesses: everything! I got this pump for a christmas present. As I was fitting the pump to my shock, the damn end peice snapped off.Bottom Line: This pump is worthless. spend the extra money and get a decent pump.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
Mike Rajewski
a Weekend Warrior
from Macomb Twp, MIDate Reviewed: September 9, 2002
Strengths: ummmm.......it looks cool?
Weaknesses: air loss when unscrewingBottom Line: I actually thought there was something wrong with my brand new Cane Creek shock because this pump is so crappy. When I first bought it I'd maybe lose 10 lbs when unscrewing. Now, it's more like 40-60. DO NOT BUY.
Please let me know if there IS a decent shock pump out there. thx
Favorite Trail: Pontiac Lake -n- Stoney Creek
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: none.....yet... HELP :)
Bike Setup: C-dale SuperV, Race Face, XTR, etc etc
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
Christopher Pouliot
a Weekend Warrior
from BostonDate Reviewed: August 1, 2002
Strengths: mount attaches to braze-onsWeaknesses: There's a button that supposedly allows control of the air released, but as far as I can tell, this button is meant to obfuscate the fact that this pump releases 40PSI on release from a shraeder valve.
M shock, a Manitou Mars Elite operates between 100 and 140PSI the manual warns not to go over 140PSI, so this pump is absolutely useless for my shock.Bottom Line: At least I can say I've used a shock pump now.
I'm going to take this pump back and see what the guy has to say.
Favorite Trail: Mt Major, NH
Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$29.00
Purchased At: Paramount, Somerville
Similar Products Used: none yet
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
Darren
a Cross Country Rider
from Southampton, UKDate Reviewed: June 27, 2002
Strengths: Solid construction, well made. Reliable gauge. Better than having no shock pump at all.Weaknesses: Impossible to pump shock up to any predetermined pressure as unscrewing the hose always lets out a large (but random) amount of air.Bottom Line: Every bike shop I've been into in the past couple of years stocks these pumps. I have no idea why. The primary function of a shock pump is to pressurise a shock to a certain level with a reasonable degree of accuracy - something that is impossible to achieve with the Topeak due to its random air-letting upon removal. What a waste of time.
To be fair to Topeak, any shock pump with a screw-on schraeder valve fitting on a hose that isn't detachable will always let out air on removal, so any pump that operates on similar principles will be just as useless. Maybe it works OK on non-schraeder valves.
Hold on - why am I being fair to Topeak? They sold me an arseways pump and condemned me to dodgy suspension setups for the past year. They must have known it just doesn't work as it should. Flapwads.
Favorite Trail: River Plym valley, Dartmoor
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$48.00
Purchased At: Shop
Similar Products Used: None yet, but I'm in the market for an SKS maybe...
Bike Setup: Marin Attack Trail, air shocks front and rear / schraeder valves.
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
David
a Cross Country Rider
from Lancs. EnglandDate Reviewed: June 20, 2002
Strengths: Looks NiceWeaknesses: Flimsy designBottom Line: Very poorly made although it looks pretty. Pumping action is sticky and the screw thread would not screw down enough on my Rock Shox SIDXC to make a seal at the rubbler o ring. Also the thread is quite weak alloy and easily damaged. I was not impressed with this at all and the budget made shock pump supasses it by a long way!!
Favorite Trail: Anywhere
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: Online Store
Similar Products Used: Budget Shock Pump
Bike Setup: Scott USA Strike 30
|
Reviews 1 - 15 (26 Reviews Total)
|
| Next 15 |
Review Options:
Sorted by Latest Review | Sort by Best Rating |