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Topeak Road Morph G Bike Pump with Gauge | 
| Brand: Topeak
Category: Sports
List Price: $39.99
Buy New: $27.99
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Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  126 reviews
Sales Rank: 276
Color: null
Size: L x W x H ¿35 x 5.7 x 2.8 cm / 13.8¿ x 2.2¿ x 1.1¿
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 1.6 x 4.1 x 17.5
MPN: TRP-3G
Model: 61101785
UPC: 768661116989
EAN: 0431880000000
ASIN: B000FI6YOS
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| Features:
| • | Portable on-the-go bike pump with padded T-handle | | • | Foldout footpad stabilizes the pump against the ground | | • | Flexible air hose works with awkward or tight valve placements | | • | Extra-long barrel; inline gauge and secure mounting bracket | | • | Presta/Schrader head with plastic thumb lock; weighs 0.49 pounds |
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Product Description
Topeak Morph Frame Pumps feature a T-handle and a flexible hose with fold-down foot pad.
Amazon.com Product Description
Every dedicated cyclist needs a good portable pump for his or her training rides. However, many on-the-go pumps are somewhat clunky and not all that easy to use. Enter the Topeak Road Morph G, which packs floor pump efficiency and ease of use into a compact, portable design you can bring along for the ride. The Road Morph G boasts a clever foldout footpad that stabilizes the pump against the ground rather than your hand, creating a comfortable, efficient pumping motion. Plus, the pump's flexible air hose makes it easy to work with awkward or tight valve placements while also helping prevent valve stem damage. Other features include an extra-long barrel, an inline gauge, a secure mounting bracket, a Presta/Schrader head, and a plastic thumb lock. The Road Morph G measures 2.2 by 13.8 by 1.1 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 0.49 pounds.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 126
 Topeak Bike Tire Pump August 28, 2010
Bob5330
Nice. It was just the right size and I could press it against the ground for easier filling.
Love the features of this pump! August 25, 2010
Martina A Akeson
I got my first flat on my new bike today - I've changed many tires and always wished my pump had a tube, a gauge, and a way to use the ground for resistance while pumping. This pump is amazing. It took no time at all to figure out how to use it, get the tire pumped back to 120psi, and get back on the road. My only reasons for giving it 4 stars is the bracket can't be mounted along-side a water bottle cage, so I took the bracket from my other Topeak pump which doesn't really fit perfectly, but it does OK for now - my bike doesn't have a round top tube, so I can't use the zip ties to mount it under the top tube, and if I didn't mount it along side the bottle cage, I'd have to sacrifice a bottle cage. It's also a very long pump - just something to keep in mind.
Addendum 8/29/2010: I called Topeak and asked if they made a side-mount bracket for the pump. They DO make one, but it costs an extra $6 plus shipping. I mentioned my displeasure to the person on the phone and he took off the shipping charge. The pump itself is still a great piece of gear, so the pump gets 5 stars, but the bracket system gets a poor review.
Love this pump!!!! August 24, 2010
Calvin L. Hart (Washington, DC)
Pros: lightweight, easy installation on bike both bolt on and soft clamp, pump to 120psi without even trying.
Con: None
Not perfect but close to it August 10, 2010
K. Hou (Philadelphia, PA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I've had this product for 5 months now, and after using it on a weekly basis, I feel I can give an informed review.
As far as looks and feel, the pump feels fairly light in my hand but solid and well-built at the same time. The machined barrel is very smooth with no rough spots. I think the metal barrel is made from aluminum. The pump is fairly sleek looking when mounted on my bike, so no complaints there.
The really cool feature of this pump is that several portions of the pump are movable (morph-able), making it more convenient for emergency pumping on-the-go. The handle, which is held in place by turning the handle until it clicks into the barrel, snaps outwards (pivots) 90 degrees, allowing the user to use his/her body weight to pump when the pump is held against the floor. This is advantageous because it allows more force to be generated, less arm strength be used, and less energy be expended by the user when pumping tires. The foot pedal, as I call it, snaps outward (pivots) 90 degrees from the base, allowing the user to hold the pump in place using his/her foot while pumping. After unhooking the head of the hose from the hook, the head can actually be pulled out, exposing about ~3 inches more of rubber hose, allowing the user better reach the valves on the tires. The pump head adapters can also fit both shrader and presta valves by flipping the two rubber/plastic adapters.
To pump your tires, fit the head over the valve, pull the lever out to lock it in place (so it forms a "T" shape), and commence pumping. When I pump my road bike tires (Continental Gatorskins 28x700C) up to 100 psi, it takes a considerable amount of effort, but much less than other hand pumps that I've used. When I reach about 80 psi, I really have to use my body weight as leverage to pump it up to 100 psi(about 25 pumps more). Additionally, the pressure gauge works pretty well. After pumping, the base of the aluminum will get fairly warm, thanks to the gas relation, Gay-Lussac's Law. It doesn't get hot by any means, but it will get pretty warm. It should be noted that the pump only pumps air when you compress the pump, i.e. the pump does not pump air when you pull and push -- only when you push. My previous "Topeak Mini G MasterBlaster Bike Pump with Gauge" pumped both ways, but it required more effort to use.
As far as mounting goes, you can either secure the bracket to your bike using large zip ties (provided) while putting the included rubber pieces between the bracket and bike frame to prevent movement, or you can secure it to your bike using the included screws. At first I tried using the zip ties, but after tightening the ties and trimming the plastic down, the sharp corners of the trimmed zip ties were scratching my legs/clothing so I switched to the screws (replaced my water bottle cage with the mounting bracket).
There is a little bit of play (wiggles around) when the hose head is snugly underneath the hook. Sometimes I fear that the hose will pop out and accidentally get caught in my chain (It's mounted to my down tube.), but it hasn't happened -- yet. When mounting to your bike, I would snap the pump into the mounting bracket and pull the velcro over *both* the barrel and the rubber hose to hold both in place.
What I really like about this pump is that this pump is pretty much like a miniature floor pump. The rubber hose ensures flexibility while pumping so the user does not accidentally tear a hole around the tire's valve from too much strain; this is very important and is a common problem with mini pumps without hoses. I also like the gauge, which is pretty accurate, at least when I use my "Planet Bike 1002-3 ALX Floor Pump with Love Handle" to check the pressure anyway. What I don't like is how the foot pedal takes a considerable amount of effort to open (unsnap). Don't use your nail, for you might accidentally injure yourself when prying it open. Use the tips of your thumb and middle finger, and squeeze along the sides until it comes apart; this is the best method for me, at least.
Overall, this is a terrific pump for when you don't have access to a full-sized floor pump. It certainly feels solid and is much better than the other mini pumps out there that don't have flexible hoses, but it's not meant to replace a floor pump by any means! It only takes me about 5 pumps to reach 100 psi from 80 psi using my dedicated floor pump and nearly 5 times as many pumps to do the same using this pump.
Topeak Road Morph G Bike pump July 11, 2010
F. Jimenez Jr. (PRINCETON, NJ, US)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Excellent item, gets the job done quickly and effortlessly. For the price it's a very well made pump.
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