Electric Transition Pump Recommendations

Triathlon Forum
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I am probably about to buy a little USB rechargeable pump for travel races. The two I have seen are the Fumpa and Cycplus. There really are not many threads here, and the ones I found are a couple years old. Does anyone have either of these, or something else they love. The Cycplus is $50, and the Fumpa is $200. I am not opposed to the Fumpa if it is really awesome and worth 4x more than the Cycplus. But, it seems like that Cycplus perfectly checks all the boxes for a transition pump.

These are my requirements:
Must work with disc wheels. It looks like the Fumpa does, but I am unsure about the Cycplus.Must work with removable core valve extenders. I saw one comment that the Cycplus does not work with “tube type” extenders. Not sure what that means, but I think I am OK with removable core extenders.Must have a reasonably precise pressure gauge. I am not looking for perfection, and precision is more important than accuracy. I have a very accurate external gauge I can use to validate the readings, if I need to.Must be able to fully inflate the night before check-in.Only needs to top-off the morning of the race
The two I am interested in:
https://www.amazon.com/CYCPLUS-Portable-Compressor-motorcycle-Inflatables/dp/B0798RZMHJ
https://www.fumpapumps.com/shop/fumpa/

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So Cycplus has a new version of that pump out and it is here. I do have the one you have listed and it would be a totally suitable pump for transition with one caveat. That caveat is that I use it with the SILCA Hiro head or another head, but I have Silca and I like it. I gave the Cycplus the feedback that they should have a separate hose for Presta valves as I don’t like messing around with adapters. But it is actually nice for anyone that travels with your bike and don’t want to lug around a pump.

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I have this one and I’m happy with it: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MBFYVVW/ref=sspa_dk_detail_4?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07MBFYVVW&pd_rd_w=21snx&pf_rd_p=8a8f3917-7900-4ce8-ad90-adf0d53c0985&pd_rd_wg=6Bh1o&pf_rd_r=JPRSFPPKEQQSW3Q3Q2M3&pd_rd_r=ba2dd283-2f06-4a58-b69b-331a52853025&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzUENWNEVZMlVEVjFZJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTE3NTMzMzhTUk5YWUFIOEFKViZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNzQyNzY3MTZVTjhRVFZNMVowNyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2RldGFpbCZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

It’s powerful with a decent battery capacity and has an accurate gauge when compared to a known accurate analog gauge.

I also have this smaller one for traveling to races: https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Compressor-Aiskki-Inflator-Handheld/dp/B07MJFKPT1/ref=pd_cp_263_2?pd_rd_w=1gJSp&pf_rd_p=ef4dc990-a9ca-4945-ae0b-f8d549198ed6&pf_rd_r=VBBT2KXXPQ74E7EJ74XJ&pd_rd_r=d38fab8a-98f7-4ec1-9d97-881e1fa767b7&pd_rd_wg=YnKfW&pd_rd_i=B07MJFKPT1&psc=1&refRID=VBBT2KXXPQ74E7EJ74XJ

It too has an accurate gauge. However, it only has half the battery capacity as the aforementioned one above and thus the battery doesn’t last very long, maybe 6-7 top-offs for latex tubes.

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interesting, and nice price.

Any input on how it does towards the high end of pressure? (says the max is 150) Enough power to get it done on two tires?

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So Cycplus has a new version of that pump out and it is here. I do have the one you have listed and it would be a totally suitable pump for transition with one caveat. That caveat is that I use it with the SILCA Hiro headThanks a ton. I actually just saw your review on Amazon too… I have the Hiro also and absolutely love that.

Your link doesn’t work, so I could not tell what that new version is. The only one I found is what I linked above, and Cycplus’ website didn’t seem to have anything else either. If I get that one, I may try to find a short hose that just has a threaded end that would accept the Hiro head directly.

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interesting, and nice price.

Any input on how it does towards the high end of pressure? (says the max is 150) Enough power to get it done on two tires?

I haven’t tested max pressure. What are your pumping? I only took to about 100 psi. It can handle a couple 25mm tires at that for sure and the unit did get a bit warm in the process.

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So Cycplus has a new version of that pump out and it is here. I do have the one you have listed and it would be a totally suitable pump for transition with one caveat. That caveat is that I use it with the SILCA Hiro headThanks a ton. I actually just saw your review on Amazon too… I have the Hiro also and absolutely love that.

Your link doesn’t work, so I could not tell what that new version is. The only one I found is what I linked above, and Cycplus’ website didn’t seem to have anything else either. If I get that one, I may try to find a short hose that just has a threaded end that would accept the Hiro head directly.

Sorry about that. I fixed the link above. It is also here.

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I’ll 2nd the use of the Silva Hiro Head with an electronic pump.

I went with the Autder 3000 mAmp.

Great for traveling (easier to pack when traveling) … but good to check the gauge.

Used it in transition at IMMT and seemed to take longer to reach pressure - not sure if it was due to humidity.

Not great at reaching high pressure … but I’m pressurizing to ~90 PSI typically and it works well for that. I’ve only had it for about 2 weeks … so still weighing whether or not it will be my regular travel pump.

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That caveat is that I use it with the SILCA Hiro head or another head, but I have Silca and I like it…

Thomas, is changing the head a simple task? As in just inserting the new head into the hose like it is when using a regular track pump?

Cheers!

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would fit conveniently in a track bag if it would reach some high"ish" pressures. Most outdoor tracks don’t need above 100 or so, but would be nice if it’d get to 140-50 if needed for indoor.

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I have the Fumpa and like it a lot. Everything works perfectly for me with the exception of the price.

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  • 1 for the Cyplus. I have the original version from early 2018, and it is still running great. I have taken it to over a dozen races, and use it as my go to travel pump.

What I like-

  • very accurate gauge. I tested it several times with my Topeak manual gauge and it always was within 1 PSI
  • you can preset to whatever pressure you want to inflate to- it pumps to that and shuts itself off
  • it is bigger than the fumpa (I also have one of these), but much easier to use, and still plenty small. It fits very nicely in a bottle cage
  • it is MUCH quieter than the fumpa
  • it can pump much longer than a fumpa, and does not get anywhere nearly as hot
  • it has proven to be very durable
  • great price
    What I don’t like
  • As Thomas noted, it would be nice if they provided a hose for direct connection to presta, however their adapter works very well, and I only use extenders that work with removable valve cores anyway, as they make life so much easier.
  • A lot of people in T1 want to use it! I have to put it away quickly or I will never get ready for MY race :slight_smile:
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Thanks for the tips. I bought a Cycplus pump, tested it with my setup (including HIRO head), and it worked great. PSI was a little high, but I don’t care because I have an external gauge anyway. I ordered a hose also, thinking I might be able to do a direct connection to my HIRO, but no joy. The thread in the pump is not the same as a typical fine-threaded pump hose.

Now, if I can only figure out what that pump thread is and then find a hose that could work as a direct connection to the HIRO…

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Can you just put the Silca tread-on schrader valve on the end of the existing hose?

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The Schrader head is permanently attached to the hose, so there is no way to unscrew it and thread on a HIRO or other attachment. But, you can use the HIRO clamped into the Schrader head as an adapter. That works fine, it is just not as elegant.

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Just cut off the existing schrader head and replace it with the Silca thread on one. I think that is how the Silca pumps come. The only trick would be to find a nice looking clamp for the Silca schrader head.

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I’ve had two of the Cycplus, neither were accurate in pressure readings, they were always ~10psi off… I, personally, would not take them to a race.

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I’ve had two of the Cycplus, neither were accurate in pressure readings, they were always ~10psi off… I, personally, would not take them to a race.

Were they consistently off by the same amount? Or was it random?

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I’ve had two of the Cycplus, neither were accurate in pressure readings, they were always ~10psi off… I, personally, would not take them to a race.What would you take instead? The criteria are air travel to the race and I do not want to pack a floor pump.

I had no illusion that the pressure gauge would be accurate; I only care if it is directionally correct. My first test, it was about 8 PSI high. I will test again with a lower set point and see how close I get to my target pressure. I will confirm pressure anyway with my external gauge, so as long as the pump can reach my target pressure, I am happy.

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They both were between 10-15psi low pretty regularly… I still use them whenever inflating to “close enough” is satisfactory, but I normally have a floor pump near by in those cases… But I won’t use them on race morning, it makes me too nervous not knowing what the exact psi I’ve inflated the tires.