Mini electric bike pump. Cycplus Cube against Fumpa Nano. head to head test.

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9 ай бұрын

Rechargeable electric mini bike pumps, test and comparative review of Australian Fumpa Nano pump against Chinese Cycplus Cube.
Cycplus cube own site: www.cycplus.com/cube
Cycplus cube: amzn.to/45MwUtq (Amazon)
Fumpa Nano: www.fumpapumps.co.uk/products...
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@alwaysanotheradventure
@alwaysanotheradventure 9 ай бұрын
I questioned the whole reason for electric bike pumps in this full test of Fumpa pumps kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hbJoqNJ_mMnPZGg.html I'm not convinced of their value for most cyclists.
@NeilLavitt
@NeilLavitt 29 күн бұрын
Value for cyclist has to be about function. Punctures are high value to be mitigated, anything that makes this less painful has to be worthwhile. Given many will spend thousands to lose a Kg or weight or a group set that is 200 g lighter, a cheap but highly functional pump that takes the edge off a puncture is most welcome.
@mikesmithchchnz
@mikesmithchchnz 8 ай бұрын
Ive got the fumpa mini pump, brought it for the novelty factor and to see if it is as good as advertised. Was pleasantly surprised how good it is for road bike tyres, to test it out i pumped up 3 23mm road bike tyres to 100psi and it still had battery life left. Touch wood i havent needed it on a ride yet. It fits nicely in my saddle bag with a tube and tyre levers, and at 180 grams is only slightly heavier than my old CO2 set up.
@lifeincycling
@lifeincycling 9 ай бұрын
Useful video, nobody seemed to remember Fumpa when Cycplus first came out.
@stevenmcgregor5217
@stevenmcgregor5217 9 ай бұрын
Having had failed co2 cartridges I don't really trust them either. I'd be more inclined to use this instead of co2 but I've always got a mini pump on the bottle cage.
@NeilLavitt
@NeilLavitt 29 күн бұрын
On group rides I’m happy to carry the Fumpa Mini (I live in Australia so supporting Australian companies makes sense). On solo rides I back it up with a mini pump. So far the Fumpa Mini has never let me down. I do make sure it is fully charged before rides in case. I also carry a valve converter around with me in case I can get some air from a garage to top up.
@lancecrawley9542
@lancecrawley9542 9 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@rothaicc
@rothaicc Ай бұрын
What a cracking video Simon, thank you !
@alwaysanotheradventure
@alwaysanotheradventure Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@ianccrook8899
@ianccrook8899 9 ай бұрын
In a word, they’re handy and convenient. And for tubeless, a pump may be better than co2 inflation - I’ve heard that the cold co2 affects the sealant. This may be a topic for another video? Putting it all together, my decision was to buy a high volume/ low pressure pump. So I now carry the excellent 100cc pump from One Up Components. Gets my 45mm gravel tyres up to 35psi in no time. And I always have 25g co2 and tyre plugs anyway … 😁😁🚴🚴
@keithmaclure9101
@keithmaclure9101 9 ай бұрын
CO2 can affect some sealants, but you can get some (loads now) that are "CO2- proof". It's not always the cold either - sometimes it's a chemical reaction, so even turning the valve to the top (away from the sealant puddle at the bottom of the tyre) would not save you! Reading the label on the sealant bottle is essential 👍
@normanjohnston3648
@normanjohnston3648 9 ай бұрын
I asked MucOff about this very thing and they confirmed CO2 is fine with their sealant and wanted to know where I saw the thread that said it wasn’t
@LasseBuck
@LasseBuck 8 ай бұрын
"This is not a cube, okay?!" 😂
@TeamGrumpy
@TeamGrumpy 9 ай бұрын
For me, these electric pumps are not something to rely on when out on a ride - I would always take a 'real' pump, even a mini pump. That said, the Fumpa nano fits neatly into the top tube bag of my TT bike along with a tube and a pair of tyre levers (I have the angled extender which makes the nano fit the top tube and my aero wheels better . This is a bit of an edge case, really, but one where it (and probably the Cycplus, but I've not tried it) is quite useful. From your video review, I wouldn't say there's much difference between these two devices!
@biohayzer
@biohayzer 3 ай бұрын
Just had an absolute nightmare puncture scenario Monday gone in the pitch dark morning and lashing rain. Tubeless mountain bike tyre…lost so much air it came off the bead…had to put a tube in and I was hand pumping for more than 10 minutes just so it was rideable. Seriously considering one of these👍🏻
@alwaysanotheradventure
@alwaysanotheradventure 3 ай бұрын
I can see a good use for one of the larger ones there, but... how often does that happen? Is it worth carrying every time on the off-chance? The force of the blow from one of these doesn't seem enough (to me) to re-seat a tubeless set-up, but I know that's not what you're talking about here. I'd seriously look at - NOT one of the really small pumps (like the Nano) but one of the Fumpa Mini pumps. Of the three I had to test, I raffled two to my channel members and kept the mini.
@biohayzer
@biohayzer 3 ай бұрын
Maybe you could do a test on a tubeless setup even on a gravel bike and do a test with valve core installed and removed👍🏻
@JamesFryerCreative
@JamesFryerCreative 9 ай бұрын
Most mini pumps are a real pain to use, but the Topeak Mini Morph has a fold out foot peg and the valve is on a short flexible hose so it’s the closest thing to a floor pump you can strap to a bike. Makes filling the tube easy and it’s been dead reliable for me.
@Hermod_Hermit
@Hermod_Hermit 3 ай бұрын
Agree, that is the mini pump to buy. Really good, for what it is.
@NeilLavitt
@NeilLavitt 29 күн бұрын
Definitely the best mini pump
@714SNF
@714SNF 2 ай бұрын
thx for the video! what are your thoughts on the rockbros pump?
@alwaysanotheradventure
@alwaysanotheradventure 2 ай бұрын
I’ve not tried or tested them - sorry.
@BrianRPaterson
@BrianRPaterson 9 ай бұрын
80 quid for a pump? I'm happy with a mini pump for the main job, and a co2 cylinder to get the tyre a bit harder if needed.
@alwaysanotheradventure
@alwaysanotheradventure 9 ай бұрын
I couldn’t agree more!
@goldiekeeper
@goldiekeeper 9 ай бұрын
What make was the gauge you were using to check the tyre pressure?
@alwaysanotheradventure
@alwaysanotheradventure 9 ай бұрын
My mistake sorry. I mentioned it in the review of all the Fumpa pumps here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hbJoqNJ_mMnPZGg.html but not this one. It's Fumpa and it's pretty good.
@richardspoors220
@richardspoors220 9 ай бұрын
Due to my arthritis, I can’t grip a bike pump tightly enough , so I brought a fumpa Haven’t used it in anger yet , but in back garden trials….. very easy
@alwaysanotheradventure
@alwaysanotheradventure 9 ай бұрын
I did a test of the whole range recently. Friend who uses an off-road wheelchair finds the big pump very useful
@craiggruber3024
@craiggruber3024 2 ай бұрын
I have the cycplus as2 pro, similar size but can pump up 4 road tyres and you can set the pressure.
@davidrowe8747
@davidrowe8747 9 ай бұрын
So, if you get two flat tyres in one ride, these pumps are no use to man nor beast, by the sounds of it. Can you recharge them from a USB power pack battery thingy?
@alwaysanotheradventure
@alwaysanotheradventure 9 ай бұрын
They’ll do the first puncture but as I said in my review of the Fumpa I’d still want a backup pump. It’s like going out with one CO2 canister. I haven’t tried but see no reason a USB powerbank wouldn’t recharge them - but that’s carrying yet more weight!
@rjmcgovs
@rjmcgovs 3 ай бұрын
I think you missed three important points benefits of using a rechargeable bike pump. I've had two flats in recent months and was grateful to have the battery powered pump. 1) Time to repair: I ride during the winter with temps down to -10° C. The rechargeable pump gets me pack on the road after 90 seconds during the inflation step, versus an hour using a hand pump, 2) The ability to partially inflate: I previously used C02 cartridges, which don't allow the ability to partially inflate the inner tube to give it shape. Adding shape to the tube greatly reduces the risk of a pinch during the inflation step. The battery pump enables you to easily put 2 to 5 pounds of pressure in the tube, and 3) You get more than one chance. The problem with C02 cartridges is you might only have one shot at inflating the tube. I once had two flats on a ride and only had one cartridge. . With the rechargeable I inflate to about 60 pounds in 700/25 tires, which gives the me the ability to inflate two more times if I get another flat. If you use TPU tubes, the compact nature enables you to easily carry two or three tubes. PS: Just a correction: the C02 cartridges do not add carbon to the atmosphere. The C02 in the cartridge was captured out of the atmosphere; thus, it's only returning it back to where it came from. Burning wood or oil releases carbon that was trapped in the substance. Conversely, C02 cartridges are filled by sucking C02 out of the air. Keep up the good work, your channel is great.
@alwaysanotheradventure
@alwaysanotheradventure 3 ай бұрын
Thank you SO much for this. Really useful to know and I'll pin the comment for others to see. (If it can work out how!) Eit - seems I can only pin my own, sorry)
@tonyb9735
@tonyb9735 8 күн бұрын
"an hour using a hand pump" Unless you are in some way disabled, the idea that it would take an hour pump up a tyre with a mini pump is absurd.
@TotallyNormal88
@TotallyNormal88 4 ай бұрын
If you’re willing to deal with a little extra weight, there’s some really good ones about like the oddly named Woowind BP188. Great for an e-bike where you don’t have to worry about the extra 400g weight.
@anderue
@anderue 9 ай бұрын
It looked like the cycplus battery died after one tyre. How many gravel tyres can the fumpa nano inflate before the battery is flat?
@alwaysanotheradventure
@alwaysanotheradventure 9 ай бұрын
One. Full review of the Fumpa range here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hbJoqNJ_mMnPZGg.html
@Giggler.
@Giggler. 7 ай бұрын
How many recharges will it handle before the battery dies? Can the battery be replaced?
@alwaysanotheradventure
@alwaysanotheradventure 7 ай бұрын
Sorry, I don’t know the answers to either.
@whynotme9843
@whynotme9843 9 ай бұрын
How long does it stay charged, or do you have to charge it every ride???
@alwaysanotheradventure
@alwaysanotheradventure 9 ай бұрын
Like any battery it will loose charge over time. So the longer between rides, and the older the pump, the more it will need topping up.
@marcofoa5042
@marcofoa5042 5 ай бұрын
about two weeks then they need recharging@@alwaysanotheradventure
@user-if5gc1xd3h
@user-if5gc1xd3h 3 ай бұрын
do you think it would suite enduro motorcycle use?
@alwaysanotheradventure
@alwaysanotheradventure 3 ай бұрын
Hmm not sure of the pressures involved there. best check with Fumpa
@seltunkoko
@seltunkoko 9 ай бұрын
This is not a cube 😂 As always ❤
@Demonanimator
@Demonanimator 5 ай бұрын
I plan on getting one of these mini inflators to use in an older air powered Nerf blaster rather than for a bicycle.
@alwaysanotheradventure
@alwaysanotheradventure 5 ай бұрын
Good luck. Expensive and not that powerful.
@ThegearlockerNet
@ThegearlockerNet 7 ай бұрын
What digital guage is that?
@alwaysanotheradventure
@alwaysanotheradventure 7 ай бұрын
It's the Fumpa - mentioned in the review of all their kit kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hbJoqNJ_mMnPZGg.htmlsi=J-d01WdndHlagJJp
@suisinghoraceho2403
@suisinghoraceho2403 17 күн бұрын
Are these accurate in their pressure readings?
@alwaysanotheradventure
@alwaysanotheradventure 17 күн бұрын
I didn’t assess them against any norm reference standard of pressure when I made the video last year. That degree of precision didn’t seem necessary.
@suisinghoraceho2403
@suisinghoraceho2403 17 күн бұрын
@@alwaysanotheradventureTrue, absolute precision is not needed. But it wouldn’t hurt if it’s actually in the ball park (like not leaving you scratching your head and going “that pressure reading can’t be right”).
@jameshardy6277
@jameshardy6277 6 ай бұрын
Do they have a motorcycle version of this?
@alwaysanotheradventure
@alwaysanotheradventure 6 ай бұрын
I don’t know. Best ask the companies that make this.
@johnscarlett5497
@johnscarlett5497 2 ай бұрын
Problem is road side punctures often require several attempts for successful inflation-/the cause of the puncture often remains invisible and will puncture the tube again.After a couple of attempts with these electric ones you are f……d. Unless you are by a handy mains socket in the middle of nowhere
@philtomlinson8220
@philtomlinson8220 9 ай бұрын
From your test, I find it hard to see the point of these pumps. I reckon most people could easily inflate a 25mm road tyre in less than 3 mins. The effort would help to warm you up too if it was a chilly day!
@alwaysanotheradventure
@alwaysanotheradventure 9 ай бұрын
Yep - that’s why the pinned Comment is there.
@philtomlinson8220
@philtomlinson8220 9 ай бұрын
@@alwaysanotheradventure I really need to make sure I read everything before commenting 😅 As the old saying goes, it's better to remain silent and appear stupid, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt 😅
@alwaysanotheradventure
@alwaysanotheradventure 9 ай бұрын
@@philtomlinson8220 🤣 Love it!
@grahamhaines9931
@grahamhaines9931 9 ай бұрын
From a bikepacking perspective carrying an electric pump is another item that will need recharging whilst you’re out in the sticks, therefore I think I’ll stick with my hand pump and CO2 inflator. Thanks for sharing.
@alwaysanotheradventure
@alwaysanotheradventure 9 ай бұрын
Me too Graham. I made this and the other video (linked in Pinned comment) to try to understand why people like and use these.
@VictorElGreco
@VictorElGreco 7 ай бұрын
How many flats *does* one get, anyway? 🤔 I put 5000+ miles per year in total on 10 different bikes and get about 1 flat per year. Is this really a significant step up from hand-pumps and CO2?
@alwaysanotheradventure
@alwaysanotheradventure 7 ай бұрын
I don’t think so, no. That’s why I did the video before this one trying to work out why people buy these things. My conclusion was if you’re a group leader off-road, or had some physical impatiemment they might be worth it. My friend who uses a tramper wheelchair finds them great.
@NothingtoSay9817
@NothingtoSay9817 4 ай бұрын
Depends where you live. I live in a country where the roads are shocking. There is no bike shop in the country and you have to have a supply of all your own spares. You are only allowed to carry 3 Co2 cartridges on the plane with you (once you get written permission.) This little device is perfect for me.
@leslie7922
@leslie7922 4 ай бұрын
I had three flats on one ride so I'd be fkd using the cube :(
@Morpheus0000
@Morpheus0000 9 ай бұрын
Let's see: Electric: one tyre, inflates in 3 minutes CO2: one tyre, inflates instantly Mini Pump: infinity tyres, inflates in 1-2 minutes Seems like electric loses on all counts.
@alwaysanotheradventure
@alwaysanotheradventure 9 ай бұрын
Yep. I'm not a fan either.
@NothingtoSay9817
@NothingtoSay9817 4 ай бұрын
Why do multiple other reviews show they can pump 2 road tyres and part of a third one from the one charge???? @@alwaysanotheradventure
@zxzs328
@zxzs328 5 ай бұрын
$80+. LOL!
@MrBerry67
@MrBerry67 5 ай бұрын
Think I would avoid them both- and most certainly I always avoid Chinese products whenever possible - for the same reason I avoid Russian products
@davidgeiger8620
@davidgeiger8620 3 ай бұрын
Sorry.The same bull.... as other electrical parts on bikes😂
@alwaysanotheradventure
@alwaysanotheradventure 3 ай бұрын
If your hands don’t work well, or your shoulders, or you’re in a wheelchair needing to inflate those tyres, then it’s not bull…. There are use cases for the pump but personally, not for me. Or it seems for you either David.
@orviskid
@orviskid 4 ай бұрын
These are useless for high pressure tires
@alwaysanotheradventure
@alwaysanotheradventure 4 ай бұрын
If you say so
@henryporter5466
@henryporter5466 9 ай бұрын
I enjoy the channel, but stop trying to sell me stuff, Chinese or otherwise.
@alwaysanotheradventure
@alwaysanotheradventure 9 ай бұрын
Hi Henry - why do you think I'm trying to sell you stuff? I wouldn't buy these. I thought that was clear. Sorry if it's not.
@henryporter5466
@henryporter5466 9 ай бұрын
Thank you for the reply. Why take them on? Just say no to them, and why, if you are not interested in selling to me, are they on your channel? Review them in private, and carry on with cycling videos which, you are very good at. Henry.
@alwaysanotheradventure
@alwaysanotheradventure 9 ай бұрын
I don't mean to be argumentative, but reviews are one of the things the channel does. It offers tips and advice for new and returning cyclists; documents cycling adventures; reviews kit and other items. The videos are divided up into playlists (the reviews have green borders) and some people find them helpful - I'm sorry if you don't. I absolutely never try to flog stuff ever.
@TeamGrumpy
@TeamGrumpy 9 ай бұрын
@@alwaysanotheradventure Keep doing the reviews, they are useful. As I commented above, my use of Fumpa pumps is quite specific to a narrow need, and for road riding I carry a pump, and where possible a full length frame fitting pump. The two reviews of electric pumps were clear about their limitations, and I cannot see how that can be taken as trying to sell stuff.
@henryporter5466
@henryporter5466 9 ай бұрын
Not argumentative at all, dear boy. I hope you think the same of me. I don't adhere to your point of view, but that is what opinion is about. Take care.
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