CYCLAMI E1-Team

The CYCLAMI E1-Team is an inexpensive electric mini pump that performs adequately initially but suffers from poor reliability, failing after only nine test cycles due to a seal failure and jammed piston. It is identical to the PrestaCycle Presta Flo to Go, which is sold at a much higher price, raising questions about value and review integrity.

Pros

Significantly cheaper than PrestaCycle version ($59.49 vs $189).1
Initial performance competitive: ranked 9th of 18, reached 70 PSI in 67 s, output 6.27 g/min.2
Gauge accuracy good: +2 PSI at 70 PSI indicated.2
Includes hose for Presta and Schrader valves, ball inflation adapter, and waterproof pouch.2
Air pumped on one charge: 33.9 g, enough for 4.84 inflations of a 28c tire.2
Performance factor (6.92 PSI/s/g ×1000) ranked 9th, indicating decent efficiency.2

Cons

Poor reliability: failed after only 9 test cycles due to seal failure and jammed piston.2 1
Performance degraded over life: air per charge dropped 33.6% from 33.9 g to 22.5 g by cycle 9; inflation time increased from 67 s to 89 s.2
No temperature protection, leading to overheating (59 °C after round 3).2
No spare parts or serviceability; no silicone cover included.2
Cannot be recharged from a phone; requires separate charger.2
No auto shutoff at target pressure; only 3-minute auto time-out.2
Temperature sensitivity: performance loss at +2 °C (0.25 PSI/cycle) and −4 °C (0.5 PSI/cycle).2
Lifespan-adjusted score low (4.22 out of 76) and cost per performance point high (1.27 AUD).2

Key Facts

Identical to PrestaCycle Presta Flo to Go in external and internal components.1 2
Price: $59.49 (CYCLAMI) vs $189 (PrestaCycle).1
Weight: 151 g; dimensions: 7.73×49.8×30.2 cm; packed volume: 115.4 cm³.2
Battery: 5.5 Wh; charge time: 1 hr 15 mins; run time: 5 mins 45 secs.2
Maximum pressure: 120 PSI; starts against 119 PSI.2
Time to 70 PSI: 67 s (round 1), 89 s (round 3).2
Survived 9 test cycles before dying from seal failure and jammed piston.2 1
No temperature protection; reached 59 °C after round 3.2

Sources

1
Zero Friction CyclingPrestacycle & Cyclami - Is this a scam?
2 Zero Friction CyclingElectric Mini Pump Testing

Reviews & Ratings

Zero Friction Cycling

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Prestacycle & Cyclami - Is this a scam?

The reviewer compares the CYCLAMI E1-Team electric mini pump to the PrestaCycle Presta Flo to Go, finding them to be identical in appearance, internal components, and performance. The CYCLAMI E1-Team costs $59.49, while the PrestaCycle version costs $189. Both pumps performed similarly in initial tests but failed after a similar number of test cycles (8 for PrestaCycle, 9 for CYCLAMI), with the same failure mode. The reviewer criticizes the high markup on the PrestaCycle version and questions the positive reviews it received from BikeRadar and road.cc, suggesting that the CYCLAMI version would not have received such ratings if tested under its own brand.

July 03, 2026Watch on YouTube

Lab test by Zero Friction Cycling#9 of 18

Electric Mini Pump Testing

The CYCLAMI E1-Team ranked #9 of 18 units tested, with a total performance score of 46.92 out of 76. It survived only 9 test cycles before dying from a seal failure and jammed piston, matching the failure of the Prestacycle Prestaflater GO, which it appears to be a rebadge of. Despite decent initial performance (70 PSI in 67 s, 6.27 g/min output), its short lifespan and lack of temperature protection make it a poor choice for real-world use.

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Test data: Zero Friction Cycling · Electric Mini Pump Testing · v9 · July 2026

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