I have had a bunch of mini pumps, and most of them are mediocre bordering on bad. I needed a new pump so we picked up this Specialized Air Tool Mini.
It is 7.5″ long x .5″ wide when closed. It locks closed with a small tab.
The head switches from presta to schrader easily. I have pumped up a dozen tires with it so far. It is no worse for wear. To pump a road tire up to 80 psi takes a lot of strokes/pumps, but it gets there.
The best thing about this pump is the handle. It has a cap that unscrews.
Inside is storage for glueless patches, in fact it includes 2.
I did not even know it had that little stash spot. After getting back from my LBS I noticed it was missing the cap. I emailed specialized support and they had sent me a new cap that day. Which is great, most companies would want you to send back your pump, then they’d throw it out, and send you a new pump. Specialized is good people in my book!
I would recommend this to anyone who wants a small light pump capable of pumping up a road tire.
Specialized says:
With a locking head and aluminum construction, the Air Tool Mini?s size does not compromise its performance for those who prefer a more minimalist approach.
- Aluminum shaft, handle and chamber for durable performance
- Mini length body is easy to store on the bike or in a jersey pocket
- Locking head converts to Shrader or Presta for easy use by all cyclists
- Plunger locks to main body chamber with a simple twist
- End cap unscrews to reveal storage chamber in the handle for patches, etc.
- Glueless patches included in handle
- Water bottle boss mounted bracket included