{"id":1544,"date":"2025-06-13T15:56:03","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T14:56:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/clyg\/?p=1544"},"modified":"2025-06-13T17:21:18","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T16:21:18","slug":"rechargeable-mini-pumps-buyers-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/clyg\/rechargeable-mini-pumps-buyers-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Rechargeable Mini Pumps – Buyers Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
New products and tech come along with incredible regularity and the rechargeable inflator is one of those. This device however, much like Clik Valves from Schwalbe will definitely make life easier for any cyclist. with There are now a large number of rechargeable inflators on the market, your socials feed may be full of adverts from many unknown brands. Here we compare pumps from trusted brands that are easy to buy here online or in store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Buying a branded product gives you the confidence in the build quality and the back up from the retailer and manufacturer should you need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Firstly what are the alternatives?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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C02 inflators are certainly fast but can be tricky to use and are a once only use with the need to buy replacement cannisters<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Mini pumps often have no pressure gauge, too big for your saddle bag and often bend the presta valve. Also require a lot of effort to reach high pressure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Rechargeable mini pump benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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More expensive to buy but once only purchase<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Little or no effort to inflate a tyre<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Check tyre pressures before your ride or on the go<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Inflate to accurate pressures<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Small enough to fit into a saddle bag<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Lets look at the models we are testing.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The things to consider when buying are build quality, price, size, weight, battery size & included accessories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Muc-Off launched the Airmach a few months ago and its been very popular. It’s one of the smallest and lightest of the ones we tested but lacks a pressure gauge and accessories are extra. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Inflates up to 2 tyres on one charge<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Recharge in 25 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Max air pressure: 100psi<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Measuring in at 64mm x 56mm x 28mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Weight 97g without case, 114gr with case<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Compatible with Big Bore, Presta & Schrader valves*<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Universal USB-C Connection<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Adapter available separately for use with plastic valves\/TPU tubes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
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