Hadn't tried mini-pumps in years, and this is the top rated one. Very disappointed. Takes over 200 strokes to fully inflate a 700x30 road tire to 65 lbs; gets hard to pump towards the end. The chuck doesn't grasp the Presta stem hard enough, so it keeps working itself loose.
I wonder if this isn't now an obsolete technology: I bought a mini electric inflator for about the same price. It fits in my saddle bag. After 3 full inflations, the battery is still at 1/2 full. It weighs less than the pump (or CO2 cartridges w/spares) and is certainly a whole lot easier.
This pump is solid. No gimmicks, just a sturdy week-designed pump that works well. Pop off the cap, pull the hose out, and you are ready to inflate. Switching between presta and Schroeder is easy and straight-forward. The bracket holds the pump tight to the frame. My favorite.
Needed to replace old frame pump after realizing it had blown an O-ring and couldn't pump any air in tire. Old pump was never able to generate more than 60 psi into tire. Enough to get home, but not continue a ride. So when looking for replacement, wanted a pump that would pump air into a tire @ least to 80 psi. The Silca Tattico Mini Pump does this easily. Estimate I can get 90 psi, maybe more, but meets the standard I want for a hand pump when I'm out of CO2 cartridges, or don't want to waste a cartridge just to get home.
My last pump burned out on less than 5 uses and would get warm each time. This one feels much more solid and wasn't even slightly warm after pumping up my 700x45 tire to 60 psi on a hot day. Time will tell, of course, but it seems great.
Great pump for road or gravel use. Typical great Silca quality. Very sturdy build that could also come in handy as a club in case someone tries to steal your gels!
I have used CO2 for years and had no issues until I was on a cold weather ride and got a flat. My fingers do not work as well in the cold so anything I can do to quicken a tube change goes a long way. On this day the seal on my inflator was not good and my CO2 kept leaking out and not into the tube
Following that ride I started to carry a hand pump with me. Then it was a matter of finding out what pumps actually work and then work in a reasonable amount of pumps. The Tatico Pump is a great pump that works. You can easily inflate a tire to a ridable level in a reasonable number of pumps. I now have 2 of these pumps and know that when I get a flat I have the ability to inflate my tires
I�ve used a number of hand pumps over the years and until I became more proficient with CO2 . I dreaded getting a flat and wearing my arm out pumping. This pump is of superb quality in form and function. I think I could inflate a car tire with it. I love having this pump on my bike �just in case�.
Used for flats encountered on daily rides. Pumps to 90 PSI with no problems.
This thing is bulletproof. It just works. It does take a lot of strokes to fill a tire, but it is a great pump nonetheless. They should have just called it "Tactical", rather than using the French term. I say that 'cos i'm a Hick.
Silca pumps are premium pumps - like almost everything else they produce. The Tattico sits at price point that is lower than many of the other Silca pumps but perform as well. It's size and design are both a Pro and a Con:
Size: The pump is larger than most mini pumps - it it a little too long to fit comfortably in a jersey pocket. The larger size means that the pump has many extra features. From Silca, "The hose and valving is hidden inside the inner tube rather than the outer cylinder delivering up to 10% more air per stroke compared to pumps of similar length." This also means that the hose is more stable when you are actually pumping it on a tire valve. You also get a larger volume of air and the pump is noticeably cooler after you pump up a tire. However, the larger size (as noted above) can be a detriment. The included frame mount is okay but the large size of the pump may still rub against over-sized down tubes ( I would extend the frame mount out further in a future update). For my gravel bike, I have my pump inside a top-tube bag that bolts onto my top tube bosses (Cervelo Aspero A40 bag) and it just fits with room to add mask and extra energy chews and food. For my MTB, the Tattico fits on the frame mount without rubbing.
Design: The seal is noticeably plusher than my old MTB pump and feels that it provides more air per pump. The body is entirely made of machined aluminum - a nice, solid feel with less heat production, but also adds a little more weight to your kit. The hose puts less stress on the valve and the connection to the valve is a mini lever like a scaled down version of my track pump - quick connection without potential damage to the valves.
All-in-all, having this pump gives me great flexibility - I carry CO2 inflators but this allows me to change tire pressures when I am riding mixed surfaces. My old tiny road pump was really an emergency tool - not something I would want use regularly on the trails. I would say that this is the perfect size for gravel and MTB use where you want to adjust your tire pressures for the different terrain. It may be a little large for weigh wienies or pure emergency use. For me, I carry my super tiny road pump on my road bike because I have it as a backup to my CO2 kit - I'm unlikely to adjust tire pressure on a road ride. My only note would be the model with a Bluetooth gauge might be worth it but I can adjust well enough by touch,
This is probably the best mini-pump you can get, and this is coming from someone with a distinct preference for frame pumps. With its tactical ("tattico") metal construction, it looks durable, but after using it 20 or 30 times, it appears to develop a malfunction in the one-way valve that feeds the air chamber. About every 3rd stroke, the pump does not absorb outside air, so the handle gets sucked back to the hose section. If you pump slowly, it will still work, but you need 250-300 strokes to get the 700x28mm tire to 70-75 psi, so you could be there for awhile. I have not seen any rebuild kits that would solve this issue, but I would buy another Tattico pump, it's otherwise that good.
I see, now, why Silca has a reputation for ultra premium products. The fit and finish on this pump is superb. It looks and feels like a weapon (and could possibly serve as one). Definitely beefier than the lezyne pump it replaced. The bottle cage mount is plastic and holds the pump securely, with an integral rubber strap for added security. I haven't had to use it roadside yet, but it seems quick and easy to deploy and repack.
So it's a pump, it works and pumps great. It's a large piece of metal, I didn't realize exactly how big this thing would be but it's def heavy in your jersey if you go that route. I previously used a Race Rocket, which is great as well, but half the size, and thus, pumps not as much air per stroke. No big deal either way, horses for courses. I use this pump now in my commuter bag, as I have an actual backpack to tuck this away into.
It is SOLID though, it doesn't slip in your hand, it pumps fast, my highest psi now are my road tires which are around 60psi, so it's not nearly as bad as the old days of 100psi+ for us scrawny climber guys.
Great pump, expensive, but I know it's rebuildable, and will last longer than anything else I've used.
A little heavy for a pocket pump but not an issue from me. I carrier a Bariberi CarbOne pump for 15 years and have become the go to guy for roadside inflation. The plastic pump finally cracked but after literally hundreds of fixes. Knew I needed a proper replacement, Silce Tatico fills the bill.
All minipumps are compromises, and this is a really good minipump, which means it's a really good compromise--but not perfect.
Likes:
* size
* solid construction
* unwimpy hose
* solid pumping action
Dislikes:
* I miss the high volume/hi pressure switch on my old crank bros pump
* the chuck doesn't stay on well all the time
* I generally find it harder to use minipumps with hoses over minipumps with hard-mounted chucks
Carry along for road flats. Connects securely and the flex hose makes it much easier to use. Still a mini pump so takes a lot of pumps to fill the tire but will come up to normal pressure.
Too big and heavy to fit in jersey pockets, attached to my frame, only carry one water bottle anyway, high quality easy to use can get 50 psi in less than 2 minutes pumping. No more Co2 for me!
I bought the Silca Tattico Mini Pump for several reasons: It is far superior in output to the Specialized pump it replaced. It is also small enough to fit into a rear pocket, and it was on sale. Have I needed to use it? No, but it is an "insurance policy" for when I have a flat and am likely not close to home, Btw, it is of the same high quality that other Silca items are known for.
P.S. I carry it in a triangular frame bag where it is always handy and protect from road grit and grime, but it will fit into a jersey pocket.
I can't pretend to have tested that many of the mini pumps out there. I have used this in the past (friends handed it to me during a ride) and it became an object of desire with the first grip. Maybe because I'm a former machinist, but this just exudes quality.
It also does function really well. Although it's a short throw, the pump chamber is wider, so it is a more efficient pump than it might appear. I toyed with getting their latest model, with the built in pressure gauge, but I don't like the idea of needing to have my phone handy, and I also prefer single purpose tools. I
The pump is excellent - light, compact, yet pack a wallop!
