Review: Cyclami Pump A2s

Started by otebski, November 22, 2024, 04:17:33 PM

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Matthew

Pump only inflates a 700c road tyre to 50 psi.  Pump was fully charged myself and showed 3 bars.  By the time you get to 50 psi all 3 bars have gone and the pump refuses to inflate past this.  You can turn it back on and get a short period further but then it is totally dead.

As a result these pumps are not fit for purpose.  Either the battery is not 500mah, the max air pressure is not 120 psi as a result.  Battery shows 3 bars after only 10 mins charge yet charge time should be 45 mins.  I can leave on charge for 45 mins and still the issue remains so i have a feeling the battery fitted is too small and not as per description/specification.

I purchased a different pump at same time and that one rated at 450mah and 120 psi max pressure works as expected from a different manufacturer.

Unfortunately cyclami a2s are not worth buying and I will be having to instigate a return and refund.

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Now that I have some more time with the "a3s" pump I bought..... works great, but the battery is total garbage. If left unused for a week the battery will be dead. I'm tempted to crack it open and see if I can replace the battery with a higher quality cell. I bet it is a pretty standard part in there.

I knew it was a gamble when I bought it, and overall it actually works better than expected, but this isn't something you can rely on being ready for action when you need it.

Icyseanfitz

Quote from: Matthew on December 28, 2024, 05:09:40 AM
Pump only inflates a 700c road tyre to 50 psi.  Pump was fully charged myself and showed 3 bars.  By the time you get to 50 psi all 3 bars have gone and the pump refuses to inflate past this.  You can turn it back on and get a short period further but then it is totally dead.

As a result these pumps are not fit for purpose.  Either the battery is not 500mah, the max air pressure is not 120 psi as a result.  Battery shows 3 bars after only 10 mins charge yet charge time should be 45 mins.  I can leave on charge for 45 mins and still the issue remains so i have a feeling the battery fitted is too small and not as per description/specification.

I purchased a different pump at same time and that one rated at 450mah and 120 psi max pressure works as expected from a different manufacturer.

Unfortunately cyclami a2s are not worth buying and I will be having to instigate a return and refund.

What's the other brand you bought?

Matthew