French bike accessory magnate Zefal sadly and shamefully quit making the HPX frame pump, a rare top-notch bicycle accessory to come out of France. We asked really nicely and got told "no" when we wanted to stock these too, same as Riv. I was lucky to get an HPX just before they vanished, some of my colleagues weren't so fortunate.
So RBW went to the manufacturer of their Mike Plumpatire floor pump, and they still make one every bit as good, and we’re thrilled to have them.
Mike FramePlumper is mostly aluminum, and has the internal magic of the HPX pump—a spring that doesn’t fight you while pumping. Plus a fold-out T-handle, which you shouldn’t need, but it does make pumping easier when your hands are oily. The head works with both popular valves, and the instructions are clear, with only one typo. Three sizes to fit all bikes. Most medium to big bikes can fit either the L or XL, depending on where you put it. Under the top tube, in front of the seat tube, or along the seat stay between the left rear dropout and the seat stray/seat tube joint, behind the left side of the seat tube between the seat tube/chain stay joint and the top tube/seat stay joint. Please measure. Large size weighs about 8 ounces.
This pump was designed for high volume tires, not necessarily high pressure tires. Put a strap around it if you'll be riding somewhere bumpy, trust me on that one.
Compressed (shortest) and at rest (longest) lengths:
- M: 15.5 – 18 inches (39.5 - 45cm)
- L: 18 – 20 inches (45 - 50cm)
- XL: 19.5 – 21.5 inches (49-54.5cm)
