[Yak] portable pumps

[Andrejs Ozolins]

Topeak makes so many models, I had to look at mine to remind myself what 
it's called; it's the "Morph Turbo Master Blaster" with gauge. Older 
models had a gauge in a little transparent tube in line with the hose -- 
a bit awkward. This model has a round gauge near the top of the pump 
body; the gauge folds up to the body when not in use. I like the 
constantly moving design that Topeak does; it's not just foolish change 
but actually develops a better product as they go.

Threading the pump head onto the valve doesn't sound that good to me. I 
think there are some presta valves that have no threading on them, 
aren't there? And one of the oldest, best pump-heads you can find has no 
threading or tightening mech of any kind, so clearly threading on isn't 
necessary.

Anyhow, I'm not arguing this is better than the Lezyne, which I haven't 
even seen; just that it's a good product from a company that turns out a 
lot of affordable, well designed stuff and I think is worth considering. 
I found it a bit of a pain attaching it to the Bike Friday (PRP), but 
not impossible.

Andrejs

On .....
> If I didn't already have a floor pump at home, I wouldn't bother getting one
> >>  because the Topeak can easily fill the bill.