Topeak pocket rocket micro pump review

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Written By Chris Shirley MA FRGS

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Cost ★★★★☆

Performance ★★★★★

Overall ★★★★☆

Verdict: A small, lightweight, yet powerful micro-pump that’s both affordable and great for bikepacking expeditions.


To ensure I can inflate the tyres if I get a puncture, I pack a Topeak Pocket Rocket Micro Pump - a compact and lightweight pump designed for lightness in case you need extra inflation when you’re on a ride.

 

The most notable things I like about it, aside from the price (c.£15), are:

 

1.     Size: It can fit easily a small saddlebag, or through the frame bag attachments (see the photo below).

 

2.     Weight: Only 109 g (3.84 oz), making it one of the lightest pumps on the market.

 

3.     Design: The pump is made using a durable aluminium body with a thumb-lock lever for easy pumping on high pressure valves.

 

4.     Capacity: The pump can inflate bike tires up to 160 psi, which makes it suitable for road, gravel, and mountain bikes.

 

5.     Compatibility: The pump is compatible with both Presta and Schrader valves, which means it can be used on a wide range of bike tires.

 

The pump also comes with a mounting bracket that can be attached to water bottle mounts on the bike frame, making it easy to carry on the bike, however I prefer to stow it away or secure it to the elasticated hooks so I know where to find it in an emergency.

Chris Shirley MA FRGS

About the Author: A former Royal Marines officer and advisor to the BBC, Chris has travelled in over 60 countries, is a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, a Guinness World Record holder for rowing over 3500 miles across the Atlantic Ocean, a Marathon des Sables finisher, and is the founder of ‘Haus of Hiatus’, a website design and branding studio that designs and amplifies start-ups, scale-ups and special projects around the world.

He has worked with Hollywood actors, world–renowned musical artists and TV personalities, and is delighted to have had his work featured by the United Nations, Red Bull, BBC, and even seen at the South Pole!

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