Measuring 12.8 centimetres long and tipping the scales at 130g, the larger diameter barrel and stocky old school pump make a nice change from the plug on T handle type. For best results pop (thread) the attachment onto the valve first so as to prevent the pump unravelling at the crucial pump and inflate as normal. This equates to a slight loss in efficiency and detracts from the pump’s rigidity but on the flip side can be more reliable especially if you’re prone to breaking integrated ends at the crucial moment. The resin bracket holds the barrel very securely; good news for crossers or those positioning pumps on saddle mounted bottle carriers while the beefy barrel shrugs at the inevitable day to day careless better than expected.
At a steady pace inflating a 700X25 to 95psi takes 155 strokes and about two minutes whereas 80 in a 26x2 took five minutes and nigh on 700-slow but still infinitely preferable to the long walk home strokes. Not bad considering that this isn't designed as a high volume pump. Reversible ends might lack the convenience of Smart heads but means you won’t be high and dry should you be unlucky enough to flat on both the main bike and trailer/tag-along. Similarly, dust caps keep water, grit and muck thrown up by the wheels firmly at bay.
Twenty quid is about right, rather than remarkable for this level of performance but the Lezyne makes a nice package for those who puncture infrequently yet need dependable inflation.
Stylish, and effective mini pump that'll get you home if not to the highest pressures
road.cc test report
Make and model: Lezyne HP Drive M mini pump
Tell us what the product is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about it?
The Lezyne is a general use, lightweight mini pump designed for "High pressure low volume applications" say Lezyne, with some very nice detailing but racers and/or those running really high pressures will need to look elsewhere. The "HP" stands for high pressure Lezyne also do an HV equivalent for high volume tyres such as those on mountain bikes.
Tell us some more about the technical aspects of the product?
CNC machined alloy construction,12.8cm long, 130g including nylon bracket, dual end (presta/schrader)threaded valve.
Rate the product for quality of construction:
7/10
Rate the product for performance:
7/10
Rate the product for durability:
7/10
Rate the product for weight, if applicable:
8/10
Rate the product for comfort, if applicable:
7/10
Rate the product for value:
7/10
Tell us how the product performed overall when used for its designed purpose
The Lezyne is remarkably rigid given the weight with a surprisingly smooth action. However, delivering higher pressures is laborious with the barrel feindishly hot to touch after a few minutes continuous use.
Tell us what you particularly liked about the product
Low weight, visually very attractive and surprisingly comfortable to use.
Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product
Can't manage the really high pressures demanded of some race tyres.
Did you enjoy using the product? Yes
Would you consider buying the product? Possibly
Would you recommend the product to a friend? Possibly
Age: 36 Height: 1m 81 Weight: 70 kilos
I usually ride: Rough Stuff Tourer Based around 4130 Univega mtb Frameset My best bike is: 1955 Holdsworth Road Path and several others including cross & traditional road
I've been riding for: Over 20 years I ride: Most days I would class myself as: Experienced
I regularly do the following types of riding: cyclo cross, commuting, touring, fixed/singlespeed, mtb,
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