The good:
- It's small. Easy to toss into a backpack without taking up room.
- AutoHead is good for Presta and Schraeder. Convenient!
The bad:
- It takes a LONG time to inflate a high pressure road tire. I realize this is somewhat obvious as the pump is so small, therefore less air can be pushed in per stroke, but I'd pump and pump and pump and pump, and it barely did anything. The high pressure lockout part also took forever, eventually causing me to give up in frustration and ride home on a half-inflated tire.
- The high pressure lockout never really worked. I didn't notice any significant increase in tire pressure using it.
- The lock ring for the high pressure part broke on me the third time I used it. The pump is now useless.
- The T-handle is clumsy, awkward to use, and doesn't lock, so it flops around when you're applying pressure.
All in all, I wouldn't recommend this. |
| The right tire pressure makes for a great ride, and the dual-stage MicroMite pump from Planet Bike will get you pumped up fast and back in the saddle in no time. The pump features a telescoping dual-stage barrel with a lock-out for high-pressure inflation, along with a locking T-handle that delivers maximum pumping efficiency. The autohead, meanwhile, fits both Presta and Schrader valves (without conversion), so you needn't choose between the two when buying a pump. Best of all, the MicroMite's ultra-compact design fits into many seat packs and jersey pockets. The pump, which includes a mounting bracket, is backed by a limited lifetime warranty. About Planet Bike
In November of 1996, Planet Bike was founded in Madison, Wisconsin. In many ways, Planet Bike began as a social experiment that dedicated itself to doing business in a different way. Instead of being just another company that develops and sells products with profit as its end goal, Planet Bike wanted to help bring about positive change for people, their communities, and the environment. Despite being a simple machine, the people at Planet Bike have always believed that the bicycle has great potential to help improve the world and the lives of the people in it. From the start, they have embraced an alternative corporate purpose which seeks to help get more people on bicycles by making communities friendlier places for the self-propelled. By donating 25% of company profits to causes that promote and facilitate bicycle usage, Planet Bike hopes to make an impact. Social experiments aside, Planet Bike was born from the heart of a cyclist with a goal of making innovative, high quality, and practical bicycle accessories. Simply put, they strive to design and develop the best bicycle products in the world. In the company's short ten year history, they have made important product innovations within the bicycle industry. Advancements include the 4-line computer which is now a standard in the industry and the world's first self-contained HID light. Not bad for a company that ten years ago started as a one man operation. Today, while still a small company, Planet Bike continues to evolve and improve their product line with the goal of always striving to build accessories that make it easier for people to ride their bikes. Since 1996, Planet Bike's financial support of the grassroots bicycle movement has totaled $500,000. By 2010, they have made a goal to donate $1 million to organizations that are dedicated to making America a friendlier place for cyclists. |
