Bought the Fanttik last week.,…would not inflate a tire at all. When attached to a the valve, nothing happened and it read the tire pressure as 0.
Promptly returned. Would not recommend.
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The Cycplus AS2Pro is amazing and a big upgrade from the Fumpa. Lighter, smaller, plus the integrated pressure gage.
Forgive my ignorance, but what problem are these solving over a mini pump?
The pump takes the place of BOTH CO2 cartridges and a minipump for most rides. It fits in a saddle bag, so it doesn’t get forgotten or take up room in a pocket.
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Can’t fly with CO2 either, but can fly with this. Also much more environmentally friendly.
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They’re also a lot faster, significantly less work than a mini pump and you’ll be able to inflate back to your desired pressure. I think the user is less likely to damage a valve as well compared to some mini pumps but that depends on the design, some attach about the same way the electric pumps do.
You’re only going to be able to inflate X amount of tires with one before recharging it unlike a mini pump. But OTOH I’m not riding around with a handful of spares either.
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In the market for a mini electric pump for my saddle bag. Tons of choices. It seems like the Cycplus is a decent buy, but AS2 base or Pro model? One CO2 is 61g so defo lighter than two and a valve head. Any other thoughts out there?
I have a pro likely coming today, if that’s their medium size. Seemed the best compromise of weight, size, and features.
The new viair pumped was very appealing, but on back order when I checked and didn’t like the presto valve part that sticks out.
I’ve got the Pro, I’ve been very happy with it. Having the gauge and being able to set it is a nice feature.
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Similar negative experience with the Fanttik pump as well (when they had that fabric-y shell). For what it’s worth, the inflator head threaded onto the presta valve, but the thumbscrews were incredibly stiff to the point where you’d more likely let most of the air out of the tire you just inflated (frustrating when the battery life is only 2-3 tires long). I’d never buy again without a redesigned chuck included.
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Thinking of going w the non-Pro version. The goal is for emergency use in my saddle bag, I just want air in my tire, I doubt if I’d care about the exact pressure - just like w a mini pump or CO2…just guess.
I don’t know what the cost difference is between the models off the top of my head. But the pressure is easy to adjust, it stops automatically wherever you set it, pump is still plenty small enough for a pocket or seat bag. And when traveling you can replace a larger pump with gauge with a tiny basically effortless pump. To each their own but it makes it quite a bit more useful to me. I get your argument for emergency use but you’re not gaining much IMHO by foregoing the gauge of the AS2 Pro other than whatever the price difference is.
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Agree with with @GT7
I have both and the A2 pro is barely any bigger and noticeably better.
If you want the smallest and lightest possible then get the non-pro, but it’s a small difference.
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My Pro arrived today. Seems like a good quality unit. Did a little test run and it was simple and worked like it should. Not nearly as loud as the reviews.
I have a Silca frame pump that I’ll use for day to day and typical activities, but will swap for the electric pump for races where I stick it in my pocket or tail bag.
I have an A2 Pro model that I bought kind of on a whim not really sure if it was going to be truly functional. Were my doubts rapidly put to rest upon the first use. The thing is great. Noisy, yes but set the desired pressure and let it do its thing. Pretty quick as well. Used again on a friends tire and same great experience.
I have, the Cyclami A2S - pressure reading was all over the place going up and down, totally useless. Sent back to Aliexpress. Also tried the Rockbros 150 psi one - that kept dying.
Now ordered the Aerogogo Giga pump which has a 5 year warranty see how that goes, was about £50 and is 108g.
Why do people like these over CO2? I feel I would always be nervous that the battery was drained.
I currently carry 2x20g cartridges and no other frame pump but I am tempted by these.
I understand the waste of cartridges but I only use about 1-2 a year.
Infinitely reusable and more environmentally friendly. Plus the possibility of a gauge.
I’m with you for now though and still carrying CO2, but I think in 3-5 years time we’ll look back on this like concerns about disc brakes, tubeless tires, or electronic shifting. In other words, I think the worry is just about change and relying on something different than what we know.
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For me the possibility of the battery being flat is higher than a co2 cartridge mysteriously being empty when needed. Still, if it’s an important ride it’s not hard to stick it on charge beforehand. Much like co2 I won’t rely solely on it if going far from home, but I have one of the Airbank electric pumps and it’s currently in the place of the co2 I used to carry in the saddle bag. The only concern is re-seating a tubeless tyre, but I have inserts so it’s unlikely I’ll need to do that roadside
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The idea of a flat battery are not without merit. Personally I don’t worry much because it becomes part of the battery group that runs my bike and accessories. Between computer, shifters, derailleurs and lights, adding the pump to the mix is not much of a concern. I also carry a spare AXS battery so there is one thing that needs periodic checking. Yes any of those can be dead at rude time but if so I deal with it but generally not a problem. Part of the process like checking tire pressure.
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