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Title: Review: Cyclami Pump A2s
Post by: otebski on November 22, 2024, 04:17:33 PM
I have bought 2 of of those Cyclami minipumps A2S. Advertised as up to 120 PSI.

Well quick review: one of them has enough battery life to pump a single 28x622 tyre to 80 PSI, but sometimes malfunctions displaying EO code. Needs to be recharged to reboot. The other does not pump over 50 PSI at all. In both units pressure display is wonky and unless you hold it absolutely perfect perpendicular to a rim in a vice like grip it shows random numbers. I have tried pumping 2.5 inch MTB tyre - well... no go.

Title: Re: Review: Cyclami Pump A2s
Post by: Crash217 on November 22, 2024, 09:06:14 PM
Thank you for the heads up.

My AirBank mini pum has been solid. It’s pretty much replaced my air compressor at this point. It’s seated mtb and gravel bike tire too.

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mOtCQu3
Title: Re: Review: Cyclami Pump A2s
Post by: carbonazza on November 23, 2024, 04:21:46 AM
Thank you for the heads up.

My AirBank mini pum has been solid. It’s pretty much replaced my air compressor at this point. It’s seated mtb and gravel bike tire too.

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mOtCQu3

The airflow is sufficient to seat tubeless tires ?
Well nowadays tires improved dimensions and can be seated with a foot-pump, but interesting to know.
Title: Re: Review: Cyclami Pump A2s
Post by: Unsworn5836 on November 23, 2024, 05:10:24 AM
The airflow is sufficient to seat tubeless tires ?
Well nowadays tires improved dimensions and can be seated with a foot-pump, but interesting to know.
If it was seated before, maybe.
Initial seating, no chance. The "big" xiaomi does not work, as its just small bursts with now volume

My A2s is on delivery for Monday, your review does not sound too good.

Update: Arrived today.
Well battery indicator is random. After 1 tyre it's indicating empty. I can't imagine it works up to 100psi. It was struggeling with 60psi already.
After plugging it to the charger it says full after 5 minutes.
Title: Re: Review: Cyclami Pump A2s
Post by: otebski on November 24, 2024, 04:38:20 PM
Quote


Update: Arrived today.
Well battery indicator is random. After 1 tyre it's indicating empty. I can't imagine it works up to 100psi. It was struggeling with 60psi already.
After plugging it to the charger it says full after 5 minutes.

So it seems my 2 units were a representative sample. Too bad. It would be a really nice gadget if it worked
Title: Re: Review: Cyclami Pump A2s
Post by: Eskae on November 25, 2024, 10:52:37 AM
i've had bad luck thus far with electric AliEx pumps.  Tried a no-name, followed by a Cyclami A3, and both have a tendency to overheat and shut down after taking a 700c tire to 80 psi.  I got a Rockbros one next and hoping it works better.
Title: Re: Review: Cyclami Pump A2s
Post by: rockerplates.de on November 26, 2024, 12:53:48 AM
we have tried many of the pumps and in our case, we are only selling cycplus pumps.
https://www.rockerplates.de/?a=6690&lang=eng&srsltid=AfmBOoo3hfvNdmuk142C7cRh2VgNPwVAAHqrAWkG7E2KP1SMDUjlLP0o

Almost no defectives, very small and light and ideal for discwheels, as it comes with a little adaptor for reaching the valve in tiny areas..

Title: Re: Review: Cyclami Pump A2s
Post by: Ultramic on November 26, 2024, 04:48:06 AM
I recently purchased the A2S and so far it's been good. I have no issues pumping up a completely flat tyre but cannot use the pump to top up a partially filled tyre. The instructions say to start the pump and let it run for a few seconds and then press against the valve but it just cuts out - it seems like the air pressure escaping is too much against the pump and it just shuts down. Anyone have any suggestions ?
Title: Re: Review: Cyclami Pump A2s
Post by: Fatbonzo on November 26, 2024, 09:21:39 AM
We have identified a potential non-compliance issue with a recent product you have purchased.
Product Name:"150 PSI Real-time Data Display Portable Pocket Bike Air Electric Pump CYCLAMI Rechargeable AUTO Tire Inflator For Bicycle Car"
Cause for the potential problem:Intellectual Property Infringements

For me the Cyclami worked so far. Battery showed low charge in very cold temperature after short usage, but that's a common issue. After warming up, it showed the real charge
Title: Re: Review: Cyclami Pump A2s
Post by: Unsworn5836 on December 07, 2024, 11:17:47 AM
Battery indicator does not work at all.
Even within the apartment it drops from 3 to blink 1 within 1 tyre at 50 psi.
Title: Re: Review: Cyclami Pump A2s
Post by: mcs5280 on December 07, 2024, 08:05:27 PM
We have identified a potential non-compliance issue with a recent product you have purchased.
Product Name:"150 PSI Real-time Data Display Portable Pocket Bike Air Electric Pump CYCLAMI Rechargeable AUTO Tire Inflator For Bicycle Car"
Cause for the potential problem:Intellectual Property Infringements

For me the Cyclami worked so far. Battery showed low charge in very cold temperature after short usage, but that's a common issue. After warming up, it showed the real charge

I'm curious, what do they want you to do with the product if its flagged for IP infringement?
Title: Re: Review: Cyclami Pump A2s
Post by: pushpush on December 07, 2024, 08:43:11 PM
I bought an a3s and it has been pretty great so far. I wish it was a little smaller but it inflates fast and so far I haven't run the battery dead. I used it for the first time on a ride a few days ago and was pleased with the result and pleased to not deal with a co2 cartridge.

Given the number of variations of the same product, I'm sure it is luck of the draw about which ones are good and which ones suck.
Title: Re: Review: Cyclami Pump A2s
Post by: womble73 on December 11, 2024, 07:14:18 PM
Just wondering on a verdict. Seems super hit an miss on the cyclami. The cycplus looks a little big for my needs is there any others people have tried or recommended.
Title: Re: Review: Cyclami Pump A2s
Post by: KaiDeus on December 12, 2024, 03:27:51 AM
My a2s works for up to two tyres, but the battery indicator is whacky, it goes down after just two bars and recharging it climbs way to fast to full...
I would personally avoid it and just buy the proper cycplus model.
Title: Re: Review: Cyclami Pump A2s
Post by: hsaus on December 12, 2024, 04:10:19 AM
I recently purchased this "Offbondage" branded one. I've only used it a few times, but so far so good. Haven't pushed it past 80 PSI yet.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007456269880.html
Title: Re: Review: Cyclami Pump A2s
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Review: Cyclami Pump A2s
Post by: pushpush on January 02, 2025, 09:20:48 PM
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.
Title: Re: Review: Cyclami Pump A2s
Post by: Icyseanfitz on January 03, 2025, 10:32:47 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?
Title: Re: Review: Cyclami Pump A2s
Post by: Matthew on January 12, 2025, 02:41:55 AM
Sorry only just seen this.  This one was bought at same time and works as it should

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007274254758.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.57fd1802L1raYf