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

I questioned the whole reason for electric bike pumps in this full test of Fumpa pumps ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OL8uoN3ck44.html I'm not convinced of their value for most cyclists.

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.

Useful video, nobody seemed to remember Fumpa when Cycplus first came out.

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.

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 … 😁😁🚴🚴

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.

"This is not a cube, okay?!" 😂

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.

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👍🏻

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!

I use the large Fumpa and I find it useful. I can change tire pressure during the ride when my route changes from smooth tarmac to rough gravel and back to smooth. I like to ride a low pressure like 29 psi front and 31psi rear on rough gravel but this is too low for tarmac. The large Fumpa increases the pressure to 50 psi on my gravel tires which increases the quality of my ride.

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

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.

It's great that fact that it's very small and can easily be placed in a small bag. But there is a big problem batteries can run, very fast, I'd opt on for a mini manual bike pump instead, more reliable. What if in situations where your in middle of a forest, cant get back home.

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.

They're good for topping off your tires My Fat Tire e-bike only holds 20 lb but after so many weeks it loses pressure

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.

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.

thx for the video! what are your thoughts on the rockbros pump?

What a cracking video Simon, thank you !

I have the cycplus as2 pro, similar size but can pump up 4 road tyres and you can set the pressure.

What make was the gauge you were using to check the tyre pressure?

Thanks!

How long does it stay charged, or do you have to charge it every ride???

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!

This is not a cube 😂 As always ❤

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?

It looked like the cycplus battery died after one tyre. How many gravel tyres can the fumpa nano inflate before the battery is flat?

How many recharges will it handle before the battery dies? Can the battery be replaced?

I plan on getting one of these mini inflators to use in an older air powered Nerf blaster rather than for a bicycle.

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

do you think it would suite enduro motorcycle use?

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?

Are these accurate in their pressure readings?

Do they have a motorcycle version of this?

What digital guage is that?

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.

I had three flats on one ride so I'd be fkd using the cube :(

Think I would avoid them both- and most certainly I always avoid Chinese products whenever possible - for the same reason I avoid Russian products

$80+. LOL!

Sorry.The same bull.... as other electrical parts on bikes😂

These are useless for high pressure tires

I enjoy the channel, but stop trying to sell me stuff, Chinese or otherwise.