Any recommendations for a USB-rechargeable tyre pump?
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I recently bought this Ring RTC2000 one off Amazon £34. Seems to work well when I tested it setting pressure. Haven’t had to use it in anger yet. Fingers crossed! It’s about the size of two coffee cups in diameter and height. They do versions with different size batteries/cost. Has a light, a storage bag and adaptors, I would recommend getting a cheap screw fit to clip fit valve adapter for ease of use. I carry it in a pannier when touring but it’s a bit to bulky to fit under the seat.
Fire stick control for scale.
Fire stick control for scale.
I did say it was there for scale. 
In the PH tradition of suggesting something completely different to what the OP asked for...
Do you have space to fit a cigarette lighter socket on the bike somewhere? If so you could can a much smaller 12v compressor, and charge your phone from the bike battery rather than needing to carry a compressor with it's own battery.
Do you have space to fit a cigarette lighter socket on the bike somewhere? If so you could can a much smaller 12v compressor, and charge your phone from the bike battery rather than needing to carry a compressor with it's own battery.
RizzoTheRat said:
In the PH tradition of suggesting something completely different to what the OP asked for...
Do you have space to fit a cigarette lighter socket on the bike somewhere? If so you could can a much smaller 12v compressor, and charge your phone from the bike battery rather than needing to carry a compressor with it's own battery.
Disagree: I have a Ring pump as advertised above. Perfect for checking my bike tyres prior to a decent Sunday rideout. I also have a very accurate Michelin compressor that plugs into my car's fag lighter socket. Way too bulky for a bike though.Do you have space to fit a cigarette lighter socket on the bike somewhere? If so you could can a much smaller 12v compressor, and charge your phone from the bike battery rather than needing to carry a compressor with it's own battery.
You could easily put the Ring into a rucksack/tail pack, along with puncture repair kit.
Slightly off topic, but I have a Slime puncture repair kit in my car. I haven't needed to use it yet, but they come with highly rated reviews....
Only because your Michelin one isn't designed to be compact. Don't get me wrong, that Ring one is a very well designed bit of kit, but it needs it's own battery, which increases its size, although a fag lighter socket and cable can be a bit bulky so maybe there's not much in it.
A mate has a 12v compressor that fits under his seat, can't remember the brand though. I just keep some CO2 cylinders under the seat for emergencies.
A mate has a 12v compressor that fits under his seat, can't remember the brand though. I just keep some CO2 cylinders under the seat for emergencies.
These always seem to crop up on my Facebook feed adverts - no personal experience though -
https://www.bosch-diy.com/gb/en/p/easypump-0603947...
https://www.bosch-diy.com/gb/en/p/easypump-0603947...
I've carried one of these with me for years on the Adv bike. Plugs into the power outlet or has croc clips for attaching to the battery. On my previous 1190 I fitted an Optimate connector so I could plug he pump into the Optimate battery tender connector just under the side fairing and not have to faff around if I had anything in the ciggy socket... Very light and powerful, ideal for on the go adjustments.
On the Superbike, I'll carry a gas cannister kit as it's a smaller fit for the tail pack
On the Superbike, I'll carry a gas cannister kit as it's a smaller fit for the tail pack
Thanks for all the suggestions.
Also considering the 12v option - there's a socket kit for my bike - but I don't know if I can be bothered to fit it when there's already a USB charging port.
CO2 cartridges are OK, but if I need to make a repair, and if I stuff it up or otherwise end up with a slow leak, a pump might at least get me to civilization.
Also considering the 12v option - there's a socket kit for my bike - but I don't know if I can be bothered to fit it when there's already a USB charging port.
CO2 cartridges are OK, but if I need to make a repair, and if I stuff it up or otherwise end up with a slow leak, a pump might at least get me to civilization.
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