{"id":41890,"date":"2019-11-22T13:02:19","date_gmt":"2019-11-22T04:02:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/?p=41890"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:45:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:45:12","slug":"easy-air-pump-lightweight-compact-electric-compressor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/20191122\/everyday-things\/easy-air-pump-lightweight-compact-electric-compressor","title":{"rendered":"Easy way to pump air into your bike. Effortless air inflation with a lightweight, compact electric compressor. Perfect for touring?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"\u3010\u6a5f\u68b0\u30fb\u5de5\u5177\u3011\u624b\u8efd\u306b\u30d0\u30a4\u30af\u306b\u7a7a\u6c17\u3092\u5165\u308c\u305f\u3044\u3002\u8efd\u91cf\u30b3\u30f3\u30d1\u30af\u30c8\u96fb\u52d5\u30b3\u30f3\u30d7\u30ec\u30c3\u30b5\u30fc\u3067\u697d\u3005\u7a7a\u6c17\u5165\u308c\u3002\u30c4\u30fc\u30ea\u30f3\u30b0\u306b\u3082\u6700\u9069\uff1f\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZKZLlZiFySk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;ve had to pick up non-running bikes a few times. <br>I bring along a bicycle pump and inflate the tires, but&#8230; <br><br>It&#8217;s like &#8220;pump! pump! pump!&#8221; over and over. Pretty exhausting. <br><br>When I try to use the air pump at a gas station, the nozzle basically points straight ahead, <br><br>making it really hard\u2014or sometimes impossible\u2014to get it onto a motorcycle tire. I&#8217;d like an easy way to pump air at home too. <br>So I went looking for some handy gadgets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/DSC_0924.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41885\"\/><figcaption><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I spent several days patrolling and comparing prices and performance, and I found something that seemed reasonably priced <br>on Amazon. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2XDvHTq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">*I really spent a lot of time on this. <\/a><br>Plus there&#8217;s the risk of getting a dud&#8230; <br><br><br>This one comes in red or black. I went with black so dirt wouldn&#8217;t show. <br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2XDvHTq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Don&#8217;t you find that Amazon <\/a>has tons of products that look the same but have different names? <br><br>Basically, products that make me go &#8220;huh?&#8221; tend to be Chinese-made with confusing descriptions and sketchy vibes, but they&#8217;re cheap. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2XDvHTq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon&#8217;s got dreams, I guess. <\/a><br><br>Here are the standout features of this product: <br>\u2022 Air gauge included <br>\u2022 Air chuck (90-degree angle) with lock (hands-free) <br>\u2022 Four unit options: PSI, BAR, KPA, KG\/CM\u00b2 <br>\u2022 Auto-stop at set pressure <br>\u2022 Attachments for other uses <br>\u2022 Lightweight\u2014about the size of a charger <br>\u2022 Sound is pure compressor <br><br>Honestly, it&#8217;s pretty basic. At 3,360 yen, what do you expect? <br>All you really need is something that pumps air. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1894\" height=\"828\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/38c4e3d0d344451281f64116027cc7f5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/38c4e3d0d344451281f64116027cc7f5.jpg 1894w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/38c4e3d0d344451281f64116027cc7f5-1536x671.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1894px) 100vw, 1894px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3lqs1PV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Auto-stop electric air compressor with digital display, car air pump, adjustable pressure, quiet operation, compact DC 12V electric air pump with LED light and Japanese instruction manual (Black) <\/a> 3,360 yen. Even if it fails, I won&#8217;t regret it\u2014but it&#8217;s actually really convenient. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1885\" height=\"697\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/a64db7d4a3201a249377dd3195d1bbd5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/a64db7d4a3201a249377dd3195d1bbd5.jpg 1885w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/a64db7d4a3201a249377dd3195d1bbd5-1536x568.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1885px) 100vw, 1885px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2rZLwb0\">BAL (Ohashi Sangyo) Socket, Battery Direct Connection Type 1761 <\/a><br><br>When using it on a motorcycle, you&#8217;ll want: <br>\u2022 Small size <br>\u2022 Thin tip <br>\u2022 Insulated all the way to the tip <br>This one is 552 yen. <br>I think you&#8217;ll need this too. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1893\" height=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/89fabbe743dc4f1a4fa76ee7eb4d00ab.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/89fabbe743dc4f1a4fa76ee7eb4d00ab.jpg 1893w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/89fabbe743dc4f1a4fa76ee7eb4d00ab-1536x544.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1893px) 100vw, 1893px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2IkQHes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jump starter, 20,000 mAh large capacity, 12V car engine starter, portable charger, max 400A, LED emergency light, smartphone fast charging, mobile battery <\/a><br><br>You should definitely have a jump starter like this. <br>It charges your phone too, and it has a light. <br><br>It becomes a backup item if your battery ever dies. <br>It&#8217;s lightweight and compact, so carrying it when you go out gives you real peace of mind. <br><br>When the cold season hits and the battery starts acting up, it&#8217;s reassuring to have. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1884\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/34d6ff9cf5f4d2457f2df4223a7c1343.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/34d6ff9cf5f4d2457f2df4223a7c1343.jpg 1884w, https:\/\/www.decoboco.info\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/34d6ff9cf5f4d2457f2df4223a7c1343-1536x577.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1884px) 100vw, 1884px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2QIJnuK\">Cigarette lighter socket USB port, 12V car female adapter cord, USB cigarette socket converter, car charger, 30 cm <\/a><br><br>I bought this one too on a whim. <br> <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2IkQHes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jump starter, 20,000 mAh large capacity, 12V car engine starter, portable charger, max 400A, LED emergency light, smartphone fast charging, mobile battery <\/a> <br>I thought combining them might work, but&#8230; it didn&#8217;t. Failed. <br><br>I really think you should have a jump starter. <br>An electric compressor doesn&#8217;t cost much either, so it&#8217;s great to keep in your car. <br><br>It pumps air into motorcycle tires too (and car tires, of course). When something goes wrong&#8230; <br>you think, &#8220;Oh, I wish I&#8217;d bought that back then.&#8221; <br><br>Hope this helps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"\u624b\u8efd\u306b\u30d0\u30a4\u30af\u306b\u7a7a\u6c17\u3092\u5165\u308c\u305f\u3044\u3002\u8efd\u91cf\u30b3\u30f3\u30d1\u30af\u30c8\u96fb\u52d5\u30b3\u30f3\u30d7\u30ec\u30c3\u30b5\u30fc\u3067\u697d\u3005\u7a7a\u6c17\u5165\u308c\u3002\u30c4\u30fc\u30ea\u30f3\u30b0\u306b\u3082\u6700\u9069\uff1f\u7528\u30b1\u30fc\u30b9\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/027XeRkznXM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2OzhYIT\">Ring Star R-34s Clear <\/a> I found just the right case. <br>Keeping everything in a box makes storage and transport so much easier. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I&#8217;ve had to pick up non-running bikes a few times. I bring along a bicycle pump and inflate the tires, but&#8230; It&#8217;s like &#8220;pump! pump! pump!&#8221; over and over. Pretty exhausting. When I try to use the air pump at a gas station, the nozzle basically points straight ahead, making it really hard\u2014or sometimes impossible\u2014to get it onto a motorcycle tire. I&#8217;d like an easy way to pump air at home too. 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