Airtool hp Bluetooth#

On the right are the key details of all pumps tested. Left, an overview comparing size and pumping efficiency. It’s the perfect example where a pump with higher volume (and requiring fewer strokes) can still be more tiring to use. However, the Dual-Action design means you’re pushing and pulling with resistance, which makes it extremely tiring to use. The most efficient on test was Topeak’s Mountain DA.

It’d be nice to see an external seal added to the head, but otherwise, it does what it needs to. It is, however, quite a large pumpįor absolute simplicity and low cost, the Park Tool PMP-4.2 will always put air where it needs to go. After the Topeak Mountain TT, this is the second-best at higher pressures (above 45psi). Zefal’s Z Cross XL has a polarizing (cheap) appearance but is extremely comfortable to hold and its telescoping design makes it efficient in use (equal to the Lezyne Alloy Drive, but with less force required). Its sealing and build quality are certainly up to off-road us, too.

Airtool hp Bluetooth#

While Silca’s Tattico Bluetooth is far from efficient for higher volume tires, the Bluetooth pressure gauge is perfect if you want to fine-tune your exact pressure (accurate to 1psi) when out on the trail. The chunky shape and similarly efficient volume to the RaceRocket MT is why this pump didn’t make the top ranks. The Topeak Mountain TT is one of the easiest high-volume pumps to use at higher pressures. And despite all of that, it’s rattle-free – something many simpler pumps fail at. This 100cc version offers space for a multi-tool, chain breaker, tire lever, chain master link and CO2 canister. Instead, you can store the customisable tools inside your pump barrel. OneUp has designed its pumps to work with its EDC tool system (US$59) that are best known for stashing inside a fork steerer. That Presta-only head can also be removed and used as a CO2 head.īut that’s hardly the only trick here. The Presta-only press-fit head is no-fuss, and the pump will fill a tire before you start wishing it had a hose. The machined aluminum construction gives it a quality feel and plenty of grip in hand. It’s the only pump on test that goes beyond traditional inflation needs, and yet, it’s one of the best pumps, too. * Extra features: Pump head doubles as CO2 inflator, bottle cage mount, can store OneUp's EDC tool (US$59) inside barrel. An even longer, original, version of this article, which covers high-pressure pumps for road-use, is published on. First, it’s the winners, followed by information on selection criteria, testing protocol and features to seek. And while I’m still yet to find perfection after having tested over 20 well-respected high volume mini pumps, I’ll happily settle for a few of the better options. And a select few, by comparison, were almost a joy to use. Some were a fiddle, while others simply rattled consistently when not in use. This is the most physically painful test I’ve done to date, and while the majority of mini pumps tested put the desired amount of air into the tire, some took a significant and tiring effort to do so.

For that, I wanted to know which ones were worth carrying, and which should be avoided. However, almost every time I’ve used a mini pump I’m left painfully aware of how inadequate some of them are. Will it work as intended? Have you accidentally pinched that tube you’re about to fill? Are you about to give yourself a freeze burn? And what if you flat again? A pump saves panic. However, if you’re not racing, CO2 is wasteful and carries an element of risk. For years I’ve carried just CO2 on my rides and hoped for the best, or cheekily relied on others for a pump on more remote adventures. When it comes to putting things on my bike or in my pockets, I’m a minimalist.