I was shown this and ordered one on the spot. It’s actually designed for e-bikes/cycles. Designed to do away with carrying bombs, obviously in case of puncture. It’ll do several cycle tyres in one charge but it does have a USB charge port so I figure it may well be able to do a motorbike tyre. Even without USB it’ll probably have enough grunt to get you out of trouble. They’re sold by a South African company but I couldn’t find any on the tinterweb in the UK at the moment. In fact they’ve been such a success here in ZA they’re like hens teeth here. You just plug it onto your valve and press the button. Goes up to 120psi! comes with various adapters so it will do a motorbike tyre. It’s going straight into my touring spares kit that’s for sure. In fact I was wondering what to do about puncture repair kit for my next trip but more of that later. I’ll test it out on a motorbike tyre when I get back and post again.
These are popping up on a lot of cycling forums. They look good, quick and easy to get up to pressure compared to a mini manual pump. I'd rather see these in use compared to those wasteful canisters.
Something similar from Australia, https://www.fumpapumps.co.uk/produc...kYgbS4_qdIYf54rx3DVrmSp8vXt8bod8aAjsFEALw_wcB, https://www.fumpapumps.co.uk/produc...8oWS9F37spAC4yPvY3de_vnq5kb3fFmYaAnzyEALw_wcB. Andy
i was looking at something similar the other day https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/16675968...uid=xV7lQVDuTVu&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Yeah, similar but this one was about £48. £80-100 is pretty salty. I’ll test it out and find out when more will be available. I was going to buy more as presents but I could only get hold of one.
found this version, order it later https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/40548105...=2047675&ssuid=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Yup. It seems most carry an actual pump as well, just incase satan's canisters fail on them. I also hate gels and all they stand for....
These canisters you all seem to hate, do you mean the tyre repair / puncture ones that are so popular nowadays ? I was thinking of getting a couple for our Ducato van .
I think that they're referring to the Sparklets type single use little bottles of gas. You need several to get a rideable amount of inflation to get you to a garage where you can then get proper pressure into the tyre.
If your Ducato is anything like my Ducato then it is 3.5t and 65psi. Mine needs a heavy duty 12V car pump. A gas cannister suitable for a motorbike will not do the same job on a Ducato.
Both Nelson and I are the Devils own spawn and cycle for leisure so we’re referencing them in cycling terms. Well at least I am, I would imagine there would be quite a considerable amount of canisters required even for a scooter tyre?
It is yes. All i'm wanting is a canister of that tyre fix stuff so i can get home and fix it properly . We only use it for MX transport
Doesnt say if it does the "other" type...just the high pressure from what i can see..? unless im missing something... Edit: great find by the way...never knew these existed...!
I went looking...got one of these in the end.... https://www.aliexpress.com/item/100...der_detail.order_detail_item.4.6b47f19cdkL31g Ordered lots of stuff from AE before...not had an issue....
Sam, First great write up of you tour, hope you enjoyed it. Second did you ever use the pump i.e. did you try it out on the flat Motorbike tyre. Cheers GAz
Michelin make a mini pump that's available from Halfords for £57. It's slightly larger than the one the OP has bought. A video showing it performing inflating a football, bike tyre and 10"" scooter tyre from flat states "top up" when it comes to caar and motorcycle tyres. I suspect that there is a good chance of burning the motor out or running out of charge before the tyre is fully inflated. I have gas cannisters and miniature high pressure hand pump to finish off. All of which fits under the seat of a 748 with the puncture repair kit (and it works with not too much effort)
