Small enough to forget about. Useful enough that you shouldn’t.

If you’re running tubeless or just don’t enjoy standing on the side of the road for 10 minutes with a hand pump, this does the job quickly and without fuss. It uses a CO2 cartridge to inflate your tyre in seconds, with a trigger valve so you’re not guessing how much air you’re dumping in.

The control is the main thing here. Some CO2 inflators are basically on/off. This one lets you ease it in, which matters more than you’d think—especially if you’re trying not to overcook a tyre mid-ride.

What it does well

Fast inflation when you don’t want to hang around
Trigger control gives you a bit of precision
Compact enough for a pocket or saddle bag
Solid alloy build — not flimsy, not precious

What it’s for

Road riders who want a quick fix and back on the bike
Mountain bikers running tubeless setups
Anyone who values time over a slow pump session

What it’s not

A replacement for a proper floor pump at home
Particularly useful if you forget spare cartridges

Specifications

100% CNC-machined aluminum CO2 inflator
Trigger Valve operation allows for easy and precisely controlled inflation
Presta only Slip-Fit System head presses onto the valve for fast engagement
Threaded CO2 cartridges only
Includes: inflator head, neoprene sleeve, and one 16g CO2 cartridge
Weight: 26g

It’s one of those things you don’t think about much—until you really need it. Then it earns its spot pretty quickly.