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Crank Brothers Alloy Power Pump
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Crank Brothers Alloy Power Pump

Item # 669011

$38.00

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Compact yet powerful, this pump utilizes dual-piston technology for maximum efficiency.

  • Air switch allows you to choose between large volume or high pressure pumping
  • Carry bracket mounts nearly anywhere, keeps out dirt and holds glueless patch kit (included)
  • Twin head easily fits both Presta and Schrader valves; simple twist locks the pump onto valve
  • Easy to read while pumping, the analog pressure gauge ensures proper pressure for your road or mountain tire
  • Completely serviceable

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Item 669011

Crank Brothers Alloy Power Pump Specs

Specification

Description

Average weight173 grams
Dimensions9.3 x 1.1 inches
Maximum pressure112 pounds per square inch
Integrated gaugeYes
Suggested useRoad/mountain

Crank Brothers Alloy Power Pump Customer Reviews

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Crank Brothers Alloy Power Pump
 
2.7

(based on 11 reviews)

50%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Rugged (6)
  • Easy to pump (3)
  • Good handle (3)
  • Precise (3)

Cons

  • Hard to pump (6)

Best Uses

  • Mountain bikes (7)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Avid cyclist (8), Casual adventurer (3)

Reviewed by 11 customers

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Jul

11

2008

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

Not Bad, But Not Great

By LongGone

from Arlington, VA

About Me Avid Cyclist

Site Member

Pros

  • Good Handle
  • Precise
  • Rugged

Cons

  • Could Not Achieve 90psi

Best Uses

  • City Bikes
  • Mountain Bikes

Comments about Crank Brothers Alloy Power Pump:

I recently went out and purchased 8 different mini and frame pumps from 4 different manufacturers, including the:

1) Topeak Micro Rocket CB
2) Topeak Mini Morph
3) Topeak Pocket Rocket DX MasterBlaster*
4) Crank Brothers Pump Alloy*
5) Crank Brothers Pump Pro*
6) Zefal HPX ASV Frame Fit Pump
7) Blackburn AS-1 Air Stick
8) Topeak Turbo Morph G

* Purchased at REI

While I love the fact that the Crank Bros. pumps come with a built-in gauge and have a decently sized barrel to grip while you pump, I could not achieve pressures above 90psi on the Pump Alloy (and not above 80psi on the smaller Pump Pro) -- I am a 5'10", 170 lb, 45 yo considered by most to be in well above average physical condition. The Crank Bros. pumps are very rugged, and, with dual valve attachments, should not wear out washers from inflating both the wider Schraeder and narrower Presta valves.

A couple of remarks regarding previous reviews:

1) You do NOT have to screw the pump head to the valve stem. This person must not have noticed that the Crank Bros. Pump Alloy and Pump Pro come with both a Schraeder and a Presta valve head (switchable with a twist), or must have been reviewing a different pump.

2) The reviewer who could not inflate their mountain bike tires must not have noticed that the Pump Alloy and Pump Pro have two air flow settings: 1) high pressure (road bikes), and 2) high volume (for mountain bikes). All it takes is a twist of the barrel cap to switch settings. I experience no problems using this pump to inflate mountain bike tires.

For those looking for a good mini/frame pump that will fit reasonably well in a jersey pocket, deliver pressures approaching 100psi/8bar, and have a pressure gauge, I recommend the Topeak Turbo or Road Morph G. The Crank Bros. Pump Alloy would be my third choice. If you do not need/want the gauge, go with the Topeak Mini, Mountain or Road Morph. If you are a roadie and want really small and lightweight, go with a CO2 cartridge system and the Topeak Micro Rocket CB.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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Sep

2

2007

(3 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

BAD DESIGN

By medolor

from Pittsburg, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Site Member

Pros

  • Good for self defense

Cons

  • Break your valve stems
  • Hard to Pump

Best Uses

  • Light weight batton

Comments about Crank Brothers Alloy Power Pump:

Light maneuverable sturdy for a short fighting stick.

WAIT i bought a pump...

IT is difficult to secure to your valve. YOU have to screw the pump to the valve!!!! The spokes get in the way!!!! I think i lost as much air as i tried to put in trying to remove the pump. This thing is light and tough well designed except where it counts. If it had a redesigned valve coupling would recommend it over other pumps of the size.

It obviously was not field tested. In the field my tires would still be flat because i would have ripped off my valve stem using this pump.

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

(3 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

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Sep

12

2007

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

Excellent pump.

By Scott on a Bike

from San Diego, CA

About Me Avid Cyclist, Competitive Cyclist

Site Member

Pros

  • Easy to Pump
  • Precise
  • Rugged
  • Stable

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Mountain Bikes
    • Road Bikes

    Comments about Crank Brothers Alloy Power Pump:

    First, you do NOT need to screw the pump to your valve stems as suggested by another reviewer. This is a great pump. I'm a fan of having a pump vice just a CO2 inflator when mountain biking in the middle of nowhere or when not road racing. The Crank Bros pump is a excellent pump--you do need to understand that it is a mini-pump: you won't win any speed contests in re-inflating your tube with it after a flat, but you can inflate reasonably quickly AND get it to the pressure you want, even if over 100 psi...

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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    Jul

    19

    2008

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    3.0

    Hoping for more than I got

    By gniksidog

    from Escondido, california

    About Me Avid Cyclist

    Pros

    • Looks Good

    Cons

    • Broke easily
    • Hard to Pump

    Best Uses

    • Aesthetic

    Comments about Crank Brothers Alloy Power Pump:

    I bought this at REI because I had read good reviews. Unfortunately I got to use it like 5 times before the alloy part would come off the plastic head. The threads or something went bad. The two parts separated when pumping. I found myself angry when pumping. Not worth getting mad on a nice bike ride. [...]

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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    Jun

    14

    2008

    (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    1.0

    I'd rather use my lips

    By mick z

    from North Carolina

    About Me Avid Cyclist

    Pros

    • Nothing

    Cons

    • Hard to Pump
    • Tube Too Short

    Best Uses

    • Beach balls

    Comments about Crank Brothers Alloy Power Pump:

    This pump is not for high pressure. Will not go over 50 lbs! And I lift weights! Returned to store.

    (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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    Sep

    22

    2007

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Don't leave home without it

    By spidey

    from San Francisco

    About Me Avid Cyclist

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Easy to Pump
    • Good Handle
    • Precise
    • Rugged

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Mountain Bikes

      Comments about Crank Brothers Alloy Power Pump:

      This pump IS well designed. It's very light, sturdy, and has a pressure gauge (a must-have feature for me). It's one of my must-carry tools in my Camelbak. I also use it before every ride to ensure my tires are properly inflated to avoid getting a pinch flat.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      10

      2009

       
      1.0

      Best used for self defense

      By Nonameperro

      from Mountain View, CA

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Pros

        Cons

        • Hard to Pump
        • Inaccurate Dial
        • Leaks

        Best Uses

          Comments about Crank Brothers Alloy Power Pump:

          This was a great pump (on paper) until I actually needed it. It would not seal well, it leaked, could not do more than round out a tube to seat tire. It seems quality is really hit or miss with this pump after looking at other reviews on the net. [...]

          • Gift:
          • No

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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          Oct

          9

          2009

           
          4.0

          How to use the Cank Bros Properly

          By Cadence

          from San Francisco, CA

          About Me Avid Cyclist

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Compact
          • Dual pressure
          • Rugged

          Cons

          • It takes getting used to

          Best Uses

          • City Bikes
          • Mountain Bikes
          • Road Bikes

          Comments about Crank Brothers Alloy Power Pump:

          To inflate efficiently & fast... I first set it to "High Volume" mode until it becomes too hard to pump, and then twist the dial to the "High Pressure" mode. And I'm able to pump with in about 5~10minutes. Because it so compact I never leave home without it.
          *Don't get me wrong the floor pump is still the best for pumping tires at home.

          • Gift:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Aug

          21

          2009

           
          1.0

          First C. B. product I was unhappy with.

          By wylief150

          from DFW, Tx

          About Me Avid Cyclist

          Pros

          • Easy to Pump
          • Good Handle
          • Lightweight

          Cons

          • Build quality

          Best Uses

          • Mountain Bikes

          Comments about Crank Brothers Alloy Power Pump:

          Tested before hitting the trail. The dual piston technology sounded good. It did not pump well on either setting. The cap that holds the guts on the schrader side (plastic) kept falling off. The threads were no holding. Never had a problem with C.B. products before. I returned this pump and got a differnt one.

          • Gift:
          • No

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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          Apr

          21

          2009

           
          4.0

          Gets the job done.

          By Vegasblahman

          from Las Vegas

          About Me Avid Cyclist

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Rugged

          Cons

          • Hard to Pump

          Best Uses

          • Mountain Bikes

          Comments about Crank Brothers Alloy Power Pump:

          This pump looks nice, very light weight and built to take a beating. While it can be a bit difficult to pump make sure you have the right presure setting and it does help (high presure, high volume) no matter what presure you use it still takes a million pumps to inflate your tire but it is a mini pump and thats to be expected. It can leak air but thats due to user error...just recheck or re adjust the seal and you will be fine. If you want a pump thats fast and easy get a full sized one but if you want something that works when you need it to and is super light weight this solid mini pump is for you.

          • Gift:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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