Review: Silca Tattico (Best bicycle mini pump?!?!)

In this vid, I review the Silca Tattico mini pump. A little on the pricey side, but could be my favorite mini pump ever. Find out why!

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[trickshottim_pool]

I've had my Tattico for a couple years now. I haven't had any problems with the rubber cap, but I recently had the locking lever break when I tried to attach the pump to my valve. So I had to kind of press the pump head on and hold the top of the pump with one hand while trying to pump with the other. Got enough air in to get home. But the super plus side is Silca has a lifetime warranty so I sent them a picture of the broken lever and they sent me a replacement pump for free!

[cb]

Thanks bud...I just bought this and it was $ 70.00. Everything I hear and by the feel of it, it's worth it !

[davidide]

I believe Lezyne solved the pv core removal problem by adding a bleed valve button. I haven’t removed a core since they added this. All the other problems explained about Lezyne I agree with . Good videos, I have subscribed . Thanks.

[michaelchin]

Love my Silca pump. Had it for over 10 years and never had any issues. Lost my pump (probably forgot) it after using it last. Just ordered another one for replacement.

[ilovephotography]

A new pump is here to challenge the champ, the Silca Gravelero Mini-Pump... I look forward to your review.

[greedyman]

Thanks! Just bought my second one yesterday! Never had to use yet, but great to have!

[SmuggiNOLA]

Buddy has the screw on pump you compared to (or something similar) and I have a specialized that locks on to the valve. I liked my own more because of what you described, accidentally unscrewing the valve after a couple of hundred pumps (29x3.0 tires). Don’t like my pump because you have to pump against where it connects with the valve making for an awkward position while pumping. When we go on bikepacking trips, we share gear so we get stuck with one of these problems.

This seems to be a nice putting together of the best features of our too pumps!! Excellent review!

[jeffreyastjohn]

I have the Tattico and it’s hands-down the best. It’s the first mini pump I’ve ever owned that I feel is worth carrying. Most mini pumps take so long you’re not even sure they’re working

This moves air quickly enough that it’s not a pain. I’ve stopped carrying co2 and using this instead.

[DavidPulsipher]

I like the Road/mountainMorph a lot. That is what I use, and I like them a lot more than versions of pumps where I have to hold the pump in one hand (in the air) and pump with the other. With the Topeak you can push against the ground. Allows you to get higher PSI and it has a pressure gauge. Also - for the "non racing" audience, seems like weight is still a big topic of discussion.

[jimkodet]

I got burned yesterday by the LEZYNE Alloy Drive Bicycle Tire Hand Pump out on the trail. It did pump up my 30 PSI 29x3(s) pretty fast. However, when I unscrewed it out came my removable core and I lost the bead seal on my tubeless tire. Ended up walking seven miles back to my car. I'm torn between the Silca Tattico and the Mountain Morph. I learned the hard way about screw on hand pumps.

[WanderABit]

Good review, thank you! Maybe you missed it, but Lezyne come in two versions -- HP and HV (high volume) and you are supposed to pick the pump according to the tires you use (I use HV). And while I like the lock system on Silca I also like the fact I actually have two separate parts in Lezyne (since I use it rarely screwing the hose onto the pump is not a problem) because I control the bending point of the hose, there is no hidden part there when pumping (less chance of the damage).

[DominiqueB]

Re the Lezyne unscrewing the valve core when you take it off... I just learned that if you depress the pressure relief button on the head, it only releases the pressure in the hose, and greatly reduces the risk of unscrewing the core. I tried it on the old pump i had retired out of frustration with that exact problem, it worked -- not conclusive, it could have been that the core was tight enough, but worth a try.

[amadeusb]

I wish the Tattico was available when I got the Road Drive. I would have happily paid more $$$. I use the Lezyne as an emergency backup pump and carry a CO2 cartridge inflator by PDW, Shiny Object, in my seat bag for the initial flat.

[ingguidesmedia]

Great review brother. You helped me make a purchase decision. Much obliged.

[nu_Ken]

Excellent review. I’m thinking about getting one now

[oscars]

Topeak Morph for life- 5years running and still working.

[vnjsynj]

2:45 this happened to me… what shud i do to prevent the valve core gettng off like that?
Do i need valve core remover - use it to tighten valve core?
Pls let me know…

[ze_ep]

As soon as you said you're comparing it with the lezyne I knew how this review would go! Lezyne has been reliable but it's just no good with tubeless and removable cores.

[htravisu]

Hose to side of pump head allows head to placed on ground. Much less effort over many strokes to push vertically against the ground than laterally against your other hand supporting the pump head.

[cleavel]

Russ, just the review I wanted. I've been using the Lezyne Carbon Road Drive pump for years (since it first came out) and I've been satisfied with the Lezyne. I agree with the issues of screwing on the pump head. The pump is not working as well as in the past and the carbon body is starting to deteriorate. Started looking at the Silca Tattico and found your review. I'm going to buy the Silca and hope that it isn't too bad in my jersey pocket.