Small sized 12v compressor?
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Small sized 12v compressor?
Back on the old place someone had a nifty little 12v compressor. It was a vey neat, small size that you could secrete away under the seat type-of-thing? Anyone got anything small sized but capable of getting up to 40ish psi now?
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Re: Small sized 12v compressor?
wonder if the MTB versions would work for you?Taipan wrote: Mon Feb 16, 2026 1:00 pm Back on the old place someone had a nifty little 12v compressor. It was a vey neat, small size that you could secrete away under the seat type-of-thing? Anyone got anything small sized but capable of getting up to 40ish psi now?
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Re: Small sized 12v compressor?
Yes, i think they would. If I did get (yet another bastard) puncture, its just got to get enough air into the now plugged tyre to get me to a garage or home. They look bang on in terms of size and my kids are pressing me for a birthday prezzie idea, so thsi will fit the bill I reckon. Cheers.weeksy wrote: Mon Feb 16, 2026 1:05 pmwonder if the MTB versions would work for you?Taipan wrote: Mon Feb 16, 2026 1:00 pm Back on the old place someone had a nifty little 12v compressor. It was a vey neat, small size that you could secrete away under the seat type-of-thing? Anyone got anything small sized but capable of getting up to 40ish psi now?
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Re: Small sized 12v compressor?
I've got a couple of no name rechargeable ones from the rain forest, neither have let me down, both will do 40psi easily bit I've no idea if they go to 60.
But I do see that Noco now dabble in the compressor market, and they're a decent brand.
But I do see that Noco now dabble in the compressor market, and they're a decent brand.
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Re: Small sized 12v compressor?
This one seems to have the best capacity, which I reckon would suit a motorbike tyre best?
https://www.teamcycles.com/tools-mainte ... 186741281f
https://www.teamcycles.com/tools-mainte ... 186741281f
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Re: Small sized 12v compressor?
Don't forget to work out if that fixed 'hose' will snake behind your brake discs and get onto the valve..
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Re: Small sized 12v compressor?
Good call. Fortunately its got side exit valves, so it shouldn't be a problem.MrLongbeard wrote: Mon Feb 16, 2026 2:01 pm Don't forget to work out if that fixed 'hose' will snake behind your brake discs and get onto the valve..
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Re: Small sized 12v compressor?
The Harley is a shit for it, I took a pair of 90 degree stems to the tyre shop when it had new rubber fitted, but totally forgot about them so in my spares drawer they sit.
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Re: Small sized 12v compressor?
I got one of these of Alibay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/326720051795 ... R47rme-MZw
They're not as small as the bike pumps but it did inflate a himalayan rear tyre from flat to 30psi on half a charge.
They're not as small as the bike pumps but it did inflate a himalayan rear tyre from flat to 30psi on half a charge.
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Re: Small sized 12v compressor?
I could be (and probably am) wrong, but I'm not so sure it will do a motorcycle tyre, at least from flat. The pressure is lower but the volume is a lot more.Taipan wrote: Mon Feb 16, 2026 1:59 pm This one seems to have the best capacity, which I reckon would suit a motorbike tyre best?
https://www.teamcycles.com/tools-mainte ... 186741281f
Similar reason a compressor for a car tyre won't pump my padddleboard up to 20psi.
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Re: Small sized 12v compressor?
That was my concern too, hence going for the bigger capacity one...wheelnut wrote: Mon Feb 16, 2026 3:10 pmI could be (and probably am) wrong, but I'm not so sure it will do a motorcycle tyre, at least from flat. The pressure is lower but the volume is a lot more.Taipan wrote: Mon Feb 16, 2026 1:59 pm This one seems to have the best capacity, which I reckon would suit a motorbike tyre best?
https://www.teamcycles.com/tools-mainte ... 186741281f
Similar reason a compressor for a car tyre won't pump my padddleboard up to 20psi.
Fast Inflation: Inflate up to four 29" MTB tyres or three 700x28mm road tyres in seconds on a single charge.
High Pressure Capability: Delivers a maximum pressure of 120 PSI (8 bar), suitable for a wide range of bikes.
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Re: Small sized 12v compressor?
I think the neatest one I've had (and it worked really well) came supplied with an MX5. They're a silly price if you do buy a branded Mazda one but I notice someone selling the whole kit in the original bag, including gloop etc for £25 on eBay. (Mazda want over £100 for one!
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Re: Small sized 12v compressor?
Kids gave me one for my birthday. I should let my tyre down and see how far towards 42psi it can get at some point...


