{"id":2083669,"date":"2026-08-07T10:25:16","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T07:25:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2083669"},"modified":"2026-08-07T10:25:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T07:25:16","slug":"best-bike-floor-pump-2026-workshop-stalwart-or-just-nostalgia-i-tested-10-pumps-that-dont-require-a-usb-c-to-inflate-your-tyres","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2083669","title":{"rendered":"Best bike floor pump 2026: workshop stalwart, or just nostalgia? I tested 10 pumps that don&#8217;t require a USB-C to inflate your tyres"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7h4NpVMtWixAV2x7YLmRiC-2560-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nnews-article article\n\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"widgetArea4\" class=\"widget-area grid grid-cols-1 page-widget-area-4\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero widget-hero widget-hero-fter-news\">\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<header class=\"header\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nGroup Tests\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1 class=\"header__title \">Best bike floor pump 2026: workshop stalwart, or just nostalgia? I tested 10 pumps that don&#8217;t require a USB-C to inflate your tyres<\/h1>\n<p class=\"header__strapline\">10 of the latest floor pumps tested for efficiency, usability, build quality\u2014and most importantly, accuracy! <\/p>\n<div class=\"vds-byline-block flex flex-row flex-nowrap items-start text-left my-4 gap-2 justify-center mx-auto max-sm:justify-start max-sm:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Article:BylineBlock\">\n<div class=\"vds-byline-with-avatar\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-row items-start gap-2 text-left vds-byline-with-avatar__container flex-nowrap\">\n<div class=\"my-auto vds-byline-with-avatar__author text-center max-sm:text-left\"><span class=\"inline-block vds-author\"><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nMatt Ischt-Barnard <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"vds-byline-with-avatar__meta flex gap-1 justify-center max-sm:justify-start\"><span class=\"vds-date block font-normal tracking-normal normal-case text-sm\"><br \/>\nPublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-08-07T10:25:16Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n7 August 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><span class=\"vds-byline-with-avatar__breadcrumb text-current aligned\"><br \/>\nIn<br \/>\nBuying Guides<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 flex items-center mx-0 my-5 p-0 justify-center text-center max-sm:justify-start max-sm:text-left\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\">\n<p class=\"text-[color:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit)] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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Best overall<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>2. Best budget<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>3. Most accurate<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>4. Best value<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>5. Most secure<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>6. Best for tubeless<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Also tested&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>How I tested<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Meet the expert<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Testing results<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Verdict<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Glossary<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article__topcontainer\">\n<div class=\"article__container article__container-sidebar\">\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\"article__body \">\n<div data-analytics-id=\"utility-bar\" id=\"utility-bar\" class=\"font-ui-heading flex justify-between items-center py-2 border-t border-b border-gray-300 border-solid mb-5 mx-auto\" data-component-name=\"UtilityBar\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"utility-bar\">\n<div class=\"flex gap-2 text-[#333] subcontainer\">\n<div class=\"relative tooltip-container\" role=\"tooltip\">\n<div data-component-name=\"Social:Dropdown\" role=\"menu\" id=\"utilitybar__dropdown--share\" aria-labelledby=\"utilitybar__button--share\" class=\"absolute left-0 top-full w-44 bg-white rounded-md shadow-md border border-neutral-200 z-[9996] list-none m-0 py-2 px-3 border-solid\">\n<ul class=\"m-0!\">\n<li class=\"!p-0 !m-0 list-none border-b border-gray-200 border-solid\">\n<li class=\"!p-0 !m-0 list-none border-b border-gray-200 border-solid\">\n<p>Facebook<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"!p-0 !m-0 list-none border-b border-gray-200 border-solid\">\n<p>X<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"!p-0 !m-0 list-none border-b border-gray-200 border-solid sm:hidden\">\n<p>Whatsapp<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"!p-0 !m-0 list-none border-b border-gray-200 border-solid\">\n<p>Pinterest<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"font-ui-heading max-sm:hidden tooltip absolute left-1\/2 bg-gray-900 text-white text-xs leading-none px-3 py-1.5 rounded-md z-[10001] whitespace-nowrap\" id=\"tooltip-share-this-article\" role=\"tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\nShare this article\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"relative tooltip-container\" role=\"tooltip\">\n<div class=\"font-ui-heading max-sm:hidden tooltip absolute left-1\/2 bg-gray-900 text-white text-xs leading-none px-3 py-1.5 rounded-md z-[10001] whitespace-nowrap\" id=\"tooltip-join-the-conversation\" role=\"tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\nJoin the conversation\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex gap-2 text-[#333] subcontainer\">\n<div class=\"relative tooltip-container\" role=\"tooltip\">\n<p>Follow us<\/p>\n<div class=\"font-ui-heading max-sm:hidden tooltip absolute left-1\/2 bg-gray-900 text-white text-xs leading-none px-3 py-1.5 rounded-md z-[10001] whitespace-nowrap\" id=\"tooltip-add-us-as-a-preferred-source-on-google\" role=\"tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\nAdd us as a preferred source on Google\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"relative tooltip-container\" role=\"tooltip\">\n<div class=\"font-ui-heading max-sm:hidden tooltip absolute left-1\/2 bg-gray-900 text-white text-xs leading-none px-3 py-1.5 rounded-md z-[10001] whitespace-nowrap\" id=\"tooltip-subscribe-to-our-newsletter\" role=\"tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\nSubscribe to our newsletter\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside data-article-category=\"group-tests\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-hawk-json=\"{&quot;buyingGuideBlocksData&quot;:[{&quot;modelName&quot;:&quot;Blackburn Core 3 floor pump&quot;,&quot;navigationLink&quot;:&quot;#section-best-overall-floor-pump&quot;,&quot;starRating&quot;:90,&quot;productName&quot;:&quot;1. Blackburn Core 3 Floor Pump&quot;,&quot;productHeader&quot;:&quot;Best overall&quot;,&quot;pros&quot;:[&quot;Very stable - could prop up an oil rig&quot;,&quot;Lots of neat design touches that make it simple and intuitive&quot;,&quot;Head is very secure&quot;,&quot;Smooth action&quot;,&quot;One of the most efficient on test&quot;],&quot;cons&quot;:[&quot;Hard to read and slightly sloppy gauge&quot;,&quot;Accuracy could be better&quot;],&quot;reviewText&quot;:&quot;The first thing you notice about the Blackburn Core 3 floor pump is that it could prop up an oil rig; it&apos;s the kind of stability that would have it standing strong even in the fiercest of Atlantic hurricanes. This is thanks to a broad base and a rubberised base. Combine this with an incredibly smooth action throughout the stroke, and you have one very efficient pump.&quot;,&quot;specs&quot;:[{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Hose length&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;1.3m\/52u201d&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 40 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;20&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 72 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;26&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Pump Accuracy&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;35 psi at 40, 68 at 72psi&quot;}],&quot;reviewId&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkText&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;imageUrl&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V8JuVdDywQTh5qZih8QrLP.jpg&quot;},{&quot;modelName&quot;:&quot;SKS Germany AIR-X-PRESS 8.0 FLOOR PUMP&quot;,&quot;navigationLink&quot;:&quot;#section-best-budget-floor-pump&quot;,&quot;starRating&quot;:90,&quot;productName&quot;:&quot;2. SKS Air-X-Press 8.0&quot;,&quot;productHeader&quot;:&quot;Best budget&quot;,&quot;pros&quot;:[&quot;High level of accuracy&quot;,&quot;Decent value&quot;,&quot;Nice comfy handle&quot;,&quot;Good stability&quot;],&quot;cons&quot;:[&quot;Poor gauge readability undermines accuracy&quot;,&quot;Stiff inflexible hose&quot;],&quot;reviewText&quot;:&quot;Just like its SKS Air-X-Plorer sibling, the Air-X-Press is incredibly accurate, being only one psi out from the target of 40, and two psi out at 72, which is remarkable given it&apos;s by far the cheapest on test. But just like its more expensive sibling, the accuracy is undermined by a tiny, unreadable gauge. If SKS could improve its gauges, both pumps could easily score five stars.   &quot;,&quot;specs&quot;:[{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Hose length&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;82cm\/32u201d&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 40 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;22&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 72 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;24&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Pump Accuracy&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;39 psi at 40, 70 at 72psi&quot;}],&quot;reviewId&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkText&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;imageUrl&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW.jpg&quot;},{&quot;modelName&quot;:&quot;SKS Air-X-Plorer 10.0&quot;,&quot;navigationLink&quot;:&quot;#section-most-accurate-floor-pump&quot;,&quot;starRating&quot;:90,&quot;productName&quot;:&quot;3. SKS Air-X-Plorer 10.0&quot;,&quot;productHeader&quot;:&quot;Most accurate&quot;,&quot;pros&quot;:[&quot;High level of accuracy&quot;,&quot;Decent value&quot;,&quot;Nice comfy handle&quot;,&quot;Good stability&quot;],&quot;cons&quot;:[&quot;Poor gauge readability undermines accuracy&quot;,&quot;Stiff inflexible hose&quot;],&quot;reviewText&quot;:&quot;The SKS X-Plorer 10.0 was by far the most accurate on test, just a single psi out at 40 and two at 72; though it could be even more accurate with a better gauge. SKS, bizarrely, only prints 20psi increments on the gauge, with no guide for the 10psi increments in between, meaning you constantly have to count in increments of five. This made the 40psi target easy to gauge, but 72 nigh on impossible, especially when standing.&quot;,&quot;specs&quot;:[{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Hose length&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;1.23m\/48u201d&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 40 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;21&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 72 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;23&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Pump Accuracy&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;39 psi at 40, 70 at 72psi&quot;}],&quot;reviewId&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkText&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;imageUrl&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xYg8dTT3sLAWvYSrKBBYMa.jpg&quot;},{&quot;modelName&quot;:&quot;Topeak JoeBlow Sport III&quot;,&quot;navigationLink&quot;:&quot;#section-best-value-floor-pump&quot;,&quot;starRating&quot;:90,&quot;productName&quot;:&quot;4. Topeak JoeBlow Sport III&quot;,&quot;productHeader&quot;:&quot;Best value&quot;,&quot;pros&quot;:[&quot;Flexible hose positions for floor and work stand use&quot;,&quot;Smooth action&quot;,&quot;Comfortable handle&quot;,&quot;Reasonable stability&quot;],&quot;cons&quot;:[&quot;Hard going towards higher pressures&quot;,&quot;Dual-head design is not the most secure&quot;,&quot;Price creep means it is no longer the best budget option&quot;],&quot;reviewText&quot;:&quot;The Joeblow has long been lauded as the best budget floor pump; however, a price creep means itu2019s now nearly u00a350\/$70. While the JoeBlow still offers excellent performance, itu2019s starting to represent decent value rather than outright affordability. Especially when you consider the performance of the SKS Air-X-Press 8.0, which, for less than half the price, offers comparable performance, just not with the same level of finish and materials.&quot;,&quot;specs&quot;:[{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Hose length&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;77cm\/30u201d (hose mounted half way up pump shaft)&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 40 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;16&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 72 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;27&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Pump Accuracy&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;36 psi at 40, 68 at 72psi&quot;}],&quot;reviewId&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkText&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;imageUrl&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa.jpg&quot;},{&quot;modelName&quot;:&quot;Lezyne Steel Floor Drive 3.5&quot;,&quot;navigationLink&quot;:&quot;#section-most-secure-valve-chuck&quot;,&quot;starRating&quot;:80,&quot;productName&quot;:&quot;5. Lezyne Steel Floor Drive 3.5&quot;,&quot;productHeader&quot;:&quot;Most secure&quot;,&quot;pros&quot;:[&quot;Excellent stability&quot;,&quot;Smooth and efficient action&quot;,&quot;Classic styling&quot;],&quot;cons&quot;:[&quot;Threaded valve head is secure but unnecessarily fiddly&quot;,&quot;A lot of top-out, making it quite noisy&quot;,&quot;Gauge inaccurate&quot;],&quot;reviewText&quot;:&quot;The Lezyne Steel Floor Drive is the only pump here with a threaded valve head, which complicates things and adds time to the pumping process. The trouble with the Lezyne ABS-1 Pro Chuck design is that the thread is so fine and the seal so tight that you regularly lose air in the process. &quot;,&quot;specs&quot;:[{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Hose length&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;1.23m\/48u201d&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 40 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;22&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 72 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;30&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Pump Accuracy&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;32 psi at 40, 68 at 72psi&quot;}],&quot;reviewId&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkText&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;imageUrl&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a.jpg&quot;},{&quot;modelName&quot;:&quot;Trek Dual Charger Floor Pump&quot;,&quot;navigationLink&quot;:&quot;#section-best-for-tubeless&quot;,&quot;starRating&quot;:80,&quot;productName&quot;:&quot;6. Trek Dual Charger Floor Pump&quot;,&quot;productHeader&quot;:&quot;Best for tubeless&quot;,&quot;pros&quot;:[&quot;Gauge reads like an HD screen&quot;,&quot;Option for both high volume &amp; high pressure at the flick of a switch&quot;,&quot;Storage in the handle&quot;,&quot;Very efficient, just 10 strokes to 40 PSI&quot;],&quot;cons&quot;:[&quot;The head is not very secure&quot;,&quot;Hard going in HV mode, too easy in HP&quot;,&quot;The plunger has a lot of play in the barrel&quot;],&quot;reviewText&quot;:&quot;Very few floor pumps have the option to switch between high-volume and high-pressure pumping. Generally, high pressure is for road tyres and high volume helps with mountain bike tyres. However, with road pressures coming down and tyre sizes only increasing, you almost need something in the middle. So, having something that can handle the bulk of the volume and be topped up with high-pressure offers an interesting proposition that works well for tubeless setups. Trek has done this very well with the Dual Charger, which lets you flick between the two with just your foot, making it incredibly efficient - and able to reach 40psi in just 10 strokes. &quot;,&quot;specs&quot;:[{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Hose length&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;1.2\/47u201d&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 40 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;10&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 72 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;34&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Pump Accuracy&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;39 psi at 40, 70 at 72 psi&quot;}],&quot;reviewId&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkText&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;imageUrl&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q5gPxNspJfwxhwTNGTkmFa.jpg&quot;},{&quot;modelName&quot;:&quot;Topeak JoeBlow Sport Digital&quot;,&quot;navigationLink&quot;:&quot;#section-also-tested&quot;,&quot;starRating&quot;:80,&quot;productName&quot;:&quot;7. Topeak JoeBlow Sport Digital&quot;,&quot;productHeader&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;pros&quot;:[&quot;Spot-on accuracy&quot;,&quot;As good as the analogue JoeBlow Sport&quot;],&quot;cons&quot;:[&quot;Hose placement is different to the analogue Sport&quot;,&quot;Shop around, and you can get a JoeBlow Sport and D2 gauge for less than this single pump&quot;],&quot;reviewText&quot;:&quot;Given that the Topeak JoeBlow Sport Digital is basically the Sport III combined with the Topeak Smart D2 gauge I was using to test the accuracy of all the pumps on test, you would expect it to perform well in terms of accuracyu2014which is exactly what it did. &quot;,&quot;specs&quot;:[{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Hose length&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;1.42\/56u201d&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 40 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;25&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 72 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;23&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Pump Accuracy&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;40 psi at 40, 71 at 72 psi&quot;}],&quot;reviewId&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkText&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;imageUrl&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRKg8x4ngpFTJEm6w5DtyZ.jpg&quot;},{&quot;modelName&quot;:&quot;Park Tool PFP 8 Home Mechanic Floor Pump&quot;,&quot;navigationLink&quot;:&quot;#section-also-tested&quot;,&quot;starRating&quot;:80,&quot;productName&quot;:&quot;8. Park Tool PFP-10&quot;,&quot;productHeader&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;pros&quot;:[&quot;Okay on stability&quot;,&quot;Very simple, no frills approach&quot;,&quot;Decent gauge&quot;],&quot;cons&quot;:[&quot;I expected better accuracy from a brand as renowned as Park&quot;,&quot;Short hose&quot;,&quot;The chuck needs to be held to get started&quot;,&quot;The footplate is too small&quot;],&quot;reviewText&quot;:&quot;What can I say about the Park Tool PFP-10? It&apos;s very simple and has the classic Park Tool no-frills approach. It&apos;s almost so understated I found it had to recall using it, at all. While it certainly isnu2019t the worst pump on test, it&apos;s far from breaking into the Top 6; that&apos;s for sure. For someone as renowned as Park, I&apos;d expect more accuracy and a longer hose (the second shortest on test at 97cm\/38u201d) to work with its own workstands.&quot;,&quot;specs&quot;:[{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Hose length&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;97cm\/38&quot;&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 40 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;23&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 72 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;25&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Pump Accuracy&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;35 psi at 40, 67 at 72psi&quot;}],&quot;reviewId&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkText&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;imageUrl&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CxPSmHDSxfF56GayAQ3WsZ.jpg&quot;},{&quot;modelName&quot;:&quot;Giant Control Tower Elite&quot;,&quot;navigationLink&quot;:&quot;#section-also-tested&quot;,&quot;starRating&quot;:60,&quot;productName&quot;:&quot;9. Giant Control Tower Elite&quot;,&quot;productHeader&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;pros&quot;:[&quot;Most stable by far&quot;,&quot;Large sandpapered footplates&quot;,&quot;Good plunger actuation&quot;,&quot;Tubeless kit in the handle is a nice touch&quot;],&quot;cons&quot;:[&quot;Reads under on gauge, safety-critical failure&quot;],&quot;reviewText&quot;:&quot;I really like the Giant Control Tower Elite; It&apos;s super stable. It was one of the most stable on test; it&apos;s got large, sandpapered footplates, long actuation, and a tubeless repair kit in the handle; it was also reasonably efficient and easy to use, representing good value and definitely competing with the JoeBlow Sport III. &quot;,&quot;specs&quot;:[{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Hose length&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;1.35m\/53&quot;&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 40 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;28&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 72 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;22&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Pump Accuracy&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;45 psi at 40, 77 at 72 psi&quot;}],&quot;reviewId&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkText&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;imageUrl&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vq4ccqyDeTZ2S7T9hQZ9Ca.jpg&quot;},{&quot;modelName&quot;:&quot;TruFlo Supertrax Floor Pump&quot;,&quot;navigationLink&quot;:&quot;#section-also-tested&quot;,&quot;starRating&quot;:40,&quot;productName&quot;:&quot;10. TruFlo Supertrax Floor Pump&quot;,&quot;productHeader&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;pros&quot;:[&quot;The HP\/HV switch at this low price is very unique&quot;],&quot;cons&quot;:[&quot;Not stable at all; base is very flexible&quot;,&quot;Handle is too small&quot;,&quot;Valve chuck is not secure&quot;,&quot;Feels pretty cheap, like SKS Air-X-Press, but without the performance&quot;,&quot;Gauge underreads; safety-critical failure&quot;],&quot;reviewText&quot;:&quot;The TruFlo SuperTrax is a great example of a product that likely hits the spec-for-price ratio and fits nicely into the range but, as a result, lacks overall function, performance and thought for the end user. &quot;,&quot;specs&quot;:[{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Hose length&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;95cm\/37&quot;&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 40 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;8&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 72 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;22&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Pump Accuracy&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;42 psi at 40, 77 at 72 psi&quot;}],&quot;reviewId&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkText&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;imageUrl&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zLc4CCAkNk7DzPTfDWrK7X.jpg&quot;}]}\" data-model-name=\"Blackburn Core 3 floor pump,SKS Germany AIR-X-PRESS 8.0 FLOOR PUMP,SKS Air-X-Plorer 10.0,Topeak JoeBlow Sport III,Lezyne Steel Floor Drive 3.5,Trek Dual Charger Floor Pump,Topeak JoeBlow Sport Digital,Park Tool PFP 8 Home Mechanic Floor Pump,Giant Control Tower Elite,TruFlo Supertrax Floor Pump\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-widget-type=\"tabletop\" class=\"ecom-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-header-header\"><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-header-header-text\">The best picks reviewed by Cycling Weekly<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-block\">\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-area-clicked=\"deal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31hBD9LQLWL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"Blackburn Core 3 floor pump\" title=\"Blackburn Core 3 floor pump\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"140\" height=\"80\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-product-container\"><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-product-header\">Best overall<\/span><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-product-name\">1. Blackburn Core 3 Floor Pump<\/span><span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-star-rating-container\"><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\" data-type=\"half\">\u2606<\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-pro\">Very stable &#8211; could prop up an oil rig<\/span>Read more<span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-read-more-arrow\">\u25bc<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-offers-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-inner\" data-last-hovered=\"true\" data-product-type=\"1000\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-uppercase\">View at Amazon<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-block\">\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-area-clicked=\"deal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31-rljiDBlL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"SKS Germany AIR-X-PRESS 8.0 FLOOR PUMP\" title=\"SKS Germany AIR-X-PRESS 8.0 FLOOR PUMP\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"140\" height=\"80\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-product-container\"><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-product-header\">Best budget<\/span><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-product-name\">2. SKS Air-X-Press 8.0<\/span><span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-star-rating-container\"><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\" data-type=\"half\">\u2606<\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-pro\">High level of accuracy<\/span>Read more<span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-read-more-arrow\">\u25bc<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-offers-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-inner\" data-last-hovered=\"true\" data-product-type=\"1000\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-uppercase\">View at Amazon<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-inner\" data-last-hovered=\"false\" data-product-type=\"1000\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-uppercase\">View at Decathlon UK<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-inner\" data-last-hovered=\"false\" data-product-type=\"1000\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-uppercase\">View at Balfe&#8217;s Bikes<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-block\">\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-area-clicked=\"deal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31T267HiX3L._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"SKS Air-X-Plorer 10.0\" title=\"SKS Air-X-Plorer 10.0\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"140\" height=\"80\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-product-container\"><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-product-header\">Most accurate<\/span><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-product-name\">3. SKS Air-X-Plorer 10.0<\/span><span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-star-rating-container\"><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\" data-type=\"half\">\u2606<\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-pro\">High level of accuracy<\/span>Read more<span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-read-more-arrow\">\u25bc<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-offers-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-inner\" data-last-hovered=\"true\" data-product-type=\"1000\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-uppercase\">View at Merlin Cycles<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-inner\" data-last-hovered=\"false\" data-product-type=\"1000\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-uppercase\">View at Amazon<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-inner\" data-last-hovered=\"false\" data-product-type=\"1000\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-uppercase\">View at Balfe&#8217;s Bikes<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-block\">\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-area-clicked=\"deal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41ywBN6CkqL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"Topeak JoeBlow Sport III\" title=\"Topeak JoeBlow Sport III\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"140\" height=\"80\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-product-container\"><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-product-header\">Best value<\/span><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-product-name\">4. Topeak JoeBlow Sport III<\/span><span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-star-rating-container\"><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\" data-type=\"half\">\u2606<\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-pro\">Flexible hose positions for floor and work stand use<\/span>Read more<span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-read-more-arrow\">\u25bc<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-offers-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-inner\" data-last-hovered=\"true\" data-product-type=\"1000\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-uppercase\">View at Amazon<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-inner\" data-last-hovered=\"false\" data-product-type=\"1000\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-uppercase\">View at Condor<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-inner\" data-last-hovered=\"false\" data-product-type=\"1000\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-uppercase\">View at Balfe&#8217;s Bikes<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-block\">\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-area-clicked=\"deal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.fie.futurecdn.net\/products\/029014742c28f369d3bb9e12501b0d6cf2d05669-280-80.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Lezyne Steel Floor Drive 3.5\" title=\"Lezyne Steel Floor Drive 3.5\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"140\" height=\"80\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-product-container\"><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-product-header\">Most secure<\/span><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-product-name\">5. Lezyne Steel Floor Drive 3.5<\/span><span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-star-rating-container\"><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\" data-type=\"empty\">\u2606<\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-pro\">Excellent stability<\/span>Read more<span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-read-more-arrow\">\u25bc<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-offers-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-inner\" data-last-hovered=\"true\" data-product-type=\"1000\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-uppercase\">View at Tweeks Cycles<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-inner\" data-last-hovered=\"false\" data-product-type=\"1000\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-uppercase\">View at Amazon<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-inner\" data-last-hovered=\"false\" data-product-type=\"1000\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-uppercase\">View at Balfe&#8217;s Bikes<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-footer-footer\">\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-footer-footer-button\" role=\"button\"><span>Show more<\/span><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-footer-arrow\">\u25bc<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-7fc9e1ca-7eac-11f1-8e76-5bf0193c92fe\">Even with the onslaught of electric alternatives, I firmly believe the best floor pumps remain an indispensable tool for any workshop, garage, or shed. Their sheer simplicity\u2014allowing you to quickly add a few PSI before a ride or precisely control inflation speed\u2014makes track pumps irreplaceable. The best part is there isn&#8217;t a USB-C in sight.<\/p>\n<p>While we previously noted that the best mini pumps struggle to reach functional pressures quickly, floor pumps face no such limitations. As our testing reveals, since portability isn&#8217;t a constraint, a floor or track pump can easily keep pace and even rival some of the best electric bike pumps for inflation speed &#8211; all without needing to be charged or making a noise<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7fc9e1ca-7eac-11f1-8e76-5bf0193c92fe-2\">This group test, however, centred primarily on accuracy, which is more critical than ever to ensure compatibility with modern hookless rims and tubeless tyres.<\/p>\n<p>To benchmark this attribute, I mirrored my previous mini pump testing parameters, setting target pressures of 40 psi for gravel and 72 psi for hookless-compatible road tyres. I then cross-referenced each pump&#8217;s built-in dial against my trusty Topeak D2 Smart Gauge.<\/p>\n<p>With my testing done, one pump truly rose above the rest: the Blackburn Core 3 Floor Pump took my best overall crown\u2014offering unmatched, oil-rig-like stability, exceptional efficiency, and a remarkably clever design.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"best-floor-pumps-for-bikes-2026-3\">Best floor pumps for bikes 2026<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-best-overall-floor-pump\"><span>Best overall floor pump<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery inlinegallery inline-layout extended-layout full-width-layout first-slide-only\" data-component-name=\"Elk:Gallery:ImageGallery\" data-inline-gallery data-inline-gallery-progress-template=\"Image {currentSlide} of {totalSlides}\" data-inline-gallery-total-slides=\"4\" id=\"elk-b6a7ed62-7ebc-11f1-85e1-5f76e6d50880\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count counts\"><span class=\"slidecount current\" data-inline-gallery-count><br \/>\nImage 1 of 4<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items inlinegallery-wrap\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-track>\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"0\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V8JuVdDywQTh5qZih8QrLP-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V8JuVdDywQTh5qZih8QrLP-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V8JuVdDywQTh5qZih8QrLP-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V8JuVdDywQTh5qZih8QrLP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V8JuVdDywQTh5qZih8QrLP-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V8JuVdDywQTh5qZih8QrLP-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V8JuVdDywQTh5qZih8QrLP-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V8JuVdDywQTh5qZih8QrLP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"1\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SrpA5dBaAeoupUGcZyW5wP-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SrpA5dBaAeoupUGcZyW5wP-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SrpA5dBaAeoupUGcZyW5wP-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SrpA5dBaAeoupUGcZyW5wP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SrpA5dBaAeoupUGcZyW5wP-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SrpA5dBaAeoupUGcZyW5wP-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SrpA5dBaAeoupUGcZyW5wP-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SrpA5dBaAeoupUGcZyW5wP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 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30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"3\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CsDH9Vhc5JVZiymeqjzWwP-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CsDH9Vhc5JVZiymeqjzWwP-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CsDH9Vhc5JVZiymeqjzWwP-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CsDH9Vhc5JVZiymeqjzWwP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CsDH9Vhc5JVZiymeqjzWwP-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CsDH9Vhc5JVZiymeqjzWwP-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CsDH9Vhc5JVZiymeqjzWwP-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CsDH9Vhc5JVZiymeqjzWwP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-images\" data-inline-gallery-expanded hidden>\n<div class=\"expanded-images__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-track>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 1 of 4\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V8JuVdDywQTh5qZih8QrLP-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V8JuVdDywQTh5qZih8QrLP-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V8JuVdDywQTh5qZih8QrLP-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V8JuVdDywQTh5qZih8QrLP-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V8JuVdDywQTh5qZih8QrLP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V8JuVdDywQTh5qZih8QrLP-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V8JuVdDywQTh5qZih8QrLP-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 2 of 4\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SrpA5dBaAeoupUGcZyW5wP-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SrpA5dBaAeoupUGcZyW5wP-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SrpA5dBaAeoupUGcZyW5wP-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SrpA5dBaAeoupUGcZyW5wP-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SrpA5dBaAeoupUGcZyW5wP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SrpA5dBaAeoupUGcZyW5wP-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SrpA5dBaAeoupUGcZyW5wP-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 3 of 4\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x4sh8tHykJAV74onHUchvP-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x4sh8tHykJAV74onHUchvP-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x4sh8tHykJAV74onHUchvP-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x4sh8tHykJAV74onHUchvP-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x4sh8tHykJAV74onHUchvP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x4sh8tHykJAV74onHUchvP-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x4sh8tHykJAV74onHUchvP-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 4 of 4\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CsDH9Vhc5JVZiymeqjzWwP-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CsDH9Vhc5JVZiymeqjzWwP-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CsDH9Vhc5JVZiymeqjzWwP-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CsDH9Vhc5JVZiymeqjzWwP-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CsDH9Vhc5JVZiymeqjzWwP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CsDH9Vhc5JVZiymeqjzWwP-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CsDH9Vhc5JVZiymeqjzWwP-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product prog-buying-guide\" id=\"elk-7fc9e42c-7eac-11f1-915c-c5c6a034d7b5\">\n<div class=\"title-and-rating\">\n<h3 class=\"product__title\" id=\"1-blackburn-core-3-floor-pump\">1. Blackburn Core 3 Floor Pump<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_hawk subtitle\">Our best overall, the Core 3 isn\u2019t perfect, but it&#8217;s pretty close<\/div>\n<div class=\"user-expert-review-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"expert-review\">\n<p>Our expert review:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary spec\">\n<h4>Specifications<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\">\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Hose length: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">1.3m\/52\u201d<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 40 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">20<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 72 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">26<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Pump Accuracy: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">35 psi at 40, 68 at 72psi<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\">\n<aside data-article-category=\"group-tests\" data-block-type=\"buying-guide\" data-model-name=\"Blackburn Core 3 floor pump\" data-name=\"Buying Guide merchantlink widget\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-show-fallback=\"text\" data-widget-title=\"fullPriceWidgetTitle\" data-widget-type=\"merchantlink\" class=\"ecom-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-main-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-title-merchantlink-title-buying-guide\">Today&#8217;s Best Deals<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-wrapper hawk-merchant-link-widget-left-alignment\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"200\">Check Amazon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary pros\">\n<h4>Reasons to buy<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Very stable &#8211; could prop up an oil rig<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Lots of neat design touches that make it simple and intuitive<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Head is very secure<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Smooth action<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">One of the most efficient on test<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary cons\">\n<h4>Reasons to avoid<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Hard to read and slightly sloppy gauge<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Accuracy could be better<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-0309a5ea-7ebf-11f1-8bd2-cbddc6127473\">The first thing you notice about the Blackburn Core 3 floor pump is that it could prop up an oil rig; it&#8217;s the kind of stability that would have it standing strong even in the fiercest of Atlantic hurricanes. This is thanks to a broad base and a rubberised base. Combine this with an incredibly smooth action throughout the stroke, and you have one very efficient pump.<\/p>\n<p>While the Core doesn\u2019t feature a smart or dual-head design like the closest competitor in this test, the SKS Air-X-plorer, it keeps things simple with a single-threaded insert that can swap between Presta and Schrader valves. It&#8217;s thoughtful design features such as this that make it stand out above the rest. The reverse actuation on the head worked very well, as did the little bleed valve on the front for thumb actuation. It also features one of the longest hoses among the floor pumps we\u2019ve assembled here at 1.3m\/52\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Despite taking top honours overall, the Core 3 isn\u2019t perfect, but it does come close. The gauge needs a little work, as do so many on test here. While it does include good incrementation, it&#8217;s hard to read when standing, and its accuracy wasn\u2019t quite there either, but far from being the worst. The gauge did at least read slightly more than it was pumping in, so no overinflation here.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-best-budget-floor-pump\"><span>Best budget floor pump<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery inlinegallery inline-layout extended-layout full-width-layout first-slide-only\" data-component-name=\"Elk:Gallery:ImageGallery\" data-inline-gallery data-inline-gallery-progress-template=\"Image {currentSlide} of {totalSlides}\" data-inline-gallery-total-slides=\"3\" id=\"elk-624539d4-80f9-11f1-8467-215eff061c82\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count counts\"><span class=\"slidecount current\" data-inline-gallery-count><br \/>\nImage 1 of 3<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items inlinegallery-wrap\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-track>\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"0\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"1\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KquLPwV5s3ogMqnFxf3YLa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KquLPwV5s3ogMqnFxf3YLa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KquLPwV5s3ogMqnFxf3YLa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KquLPwV5s3ogMqnFxf3YLa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KquLPwV5s3ogMqnFxf3YLa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KquLPwV5s3ogMqnFxf3YLa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KquLPwV5s3ogMqnFxf3YLa-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KquLPwV5s3ogMqnFxf3YLa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"2\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m9ASfz9VfWiMCs7PaVwuRa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m9ASfz9VfWiMCs7PaVwuRa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m9ASfz9VfWiMCs7PaVwuRa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m9ASfz9VfWiMCs7PaVwuRa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m9ASfz9VfWiMCs7PaVwuRa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m9ASfz9VfWiMCs7PaVwuRa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m9ASfz9VfWiMCs7PaVwuRa-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m9ASfz9VfWiMCs7PaVwuRa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-images\" data-inline-gallery-expanded hidden>\n<div class=\"expanded-images__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-track>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 1 of 3\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 2 of 3\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KquLPwV5s3ogMqnFxf3YLa-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KquLPwV5s3ogMqnFxf3YLa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KquLPwV5s3ogMqnFxf3YLa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KquLPwV5s3ogMqnFxf3YLa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KquLPwV5s3ogMqnFxf3YLa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KquLPwV5s3ogMqnFxf3YLa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KquLPwV5s3ogMqnFxf3YLa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 3 of 3\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m9ASfz9VfWiMCs7PaVwuRa-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m9ASfz9VfWiMCs7PaVwuRa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m9ASfz9VfWiMCs7PaVwuRa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m9ASfz9VfWiMCs7PaVwuRa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m9ASfz9VfWiMCs7PaVwuRa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m9ASfz9VfWiMCs7PaVwuRa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m9ASfz9VfWiMCs7PaVwuRa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product prog-buying-guide\" id=\"elk-62453a38-80f9-11f1-9794-0dff516964b0\">\n<div class=\"title-and-rating\">\n<h3 class=\"product__title\" id=\"2-sks-air-x-press-8-0\">2. SKS Air-X-Press 8.0<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_hawk subtitle\">Most affordable track pump on test<\/div>\n<div class=\"user-expert-review-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"expert-review\">\n<p>Our expert review:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"user-review\">\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\">\n<aside data-article-category=\"group-tests\" data-model-name=\"SKS Germany AIR-X-PRESS 8.0 FLOOR PUMP\" data-name=\"User Reviews widget\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-show-fallback=\"text\" data-widget-type=\"userreviews\" class=\"ecom-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-model-code-reviews-userReviews\">\n<div class=\"hawk-model-code-review-userReviews\">Average Amazon review:<\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-star-rating-userReviews\"><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-userReviews\" data-rating=\"asin\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-userReviews\" data-rating=\"asin\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-userReviews\" data-rating=\"asin\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-userReviews\" data-rating=\"asin\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-userReviews\" data-type=\"half\" data-rating=\"asin\">\u2606<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary spec\">\n<h4>Specifications<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\">\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Hose length: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">82cm\/32\u201d<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 40 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">22<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 72 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">24<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Pump Accuracy: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">39 psi at 40, 70 at 72psi<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\">\n<aside data-article-category=\"group-tests\" data-block-type=\"buying-guide\" data-model-name=\"SKS Germany AIR-X-PRESS 8.0 FLOOR PUMP\" data-name=\"Buying Guide merchantlink widget\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-show-fallback=\"text\" data-widget-title=\"fullPriceWidgetTitle\" data-widget-type=\"merchantlink\" class=\"ecom-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-main-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-title-merchantlink-title-buying-guide\">Today&#8217;s Best Deals<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-wrapper hawk-merchant-link-widget-left-alignment\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Merlin Cycles<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Amazon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Decathlon UK<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Balfe&#8217;s Bikes<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary pros\">\n<h4>Reasons to buy<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">High level of accuracy<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Decent value<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Nice comfy handle<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Good stability<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary cons\">\n<h4>Reasons to avoid<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Poor gauge readability undermines accuracy<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Stiff inflexible hose<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-62453aa6-80f9-11f1-9596-db18767807c6\">Just like its SKS Air-X-Plorer sibling, the Air-X-Press is incredibly accurate, being only one psi out from the target of 40, and two psi out at 72, which is remarkable given it&#8217;s by far the cheapest on test. But just like its more expensive sibling, the accuracy is undermined by a tiny, unreadable gauge. If SKS could improve its gauges, both pumps could easily score five stars.<\/p>\n<p>On the flip side, there is no denying the Air-X-Press feels pretty plasticky and cheap. As a result, it&#8217;s pretty flimsy, meaning stability suffers the most, and it&#8217;s not helped by a very small foot plate that offers little in the way of stiffness; anything other than gentle pumping has it flexing and twisting all over the place. Which would be an issue when trying to seat a tubeless tyre; it will certainly manage it, but you would just have to be careful.<\/p>\n<p>The Air-X-Press is redeemed by its valve head, which is very similar to the Topeak design, offering easy selection of valve type with a dual head but simplifying it to a single-action lever. Whether this has any impact on security, we\u2019re not 100% sure, but it is certainly more secure and offers better engagement over the Topeak.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-most-accurate-floor-pump\"><span>Most accurate floor pump<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery inlinegallery inline-layout extended-layout full-width-layout first-slide-only\" data-component-name=\"Elk:Gallery:ImageGallery\" data-inline-gallery data-inline-gallery-progress-template=\"Image {currentSlide} of {totalSlides}\" data-inline-gallery-total-slides=\"3\" id=\"elk-62453b64-80f9-11f1-81bc-15ceae97e1c2\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count counts\"><span class=\"slidecount current\" data-inline-gallery-count><br \/>\nImage 1 of 3<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items inlinegallery-wrap\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-track>\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"0\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xYg8dTT3sLAWvYSrKBBYMa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xYg8dTT3sLAWvYSrKBBYMa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xYg8dTT3sLAWvYSrKBBYMa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xYg8dTT3sLAWvYSrKBBYMa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xYg8dTT3sLAWvYSrKBBYMa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xYg8dTT3sLAWvYSrKBBYMa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xYg8dTT3sLAWvYSrKBBYMa-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xYg8dTT3sLAWvYSrKBBYMa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"1\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"2\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aFrPAhmRDvkoeAi3P42PpX-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aFrPAhmRDvkoeAi3P42PpX-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aFrPAhmRDvkoeAi3P42PpX-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aFrPAhmRDvkoeAi3P42PpX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aFrPAhmRDvkoeAi3P42PpX-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aFrPAhmRDvkoeAi3P42PpX-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aFrPAhmRDvkoeAi3P42PpX-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aFrPAhmRDvkoeAi3P42PpX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 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SKS Air-X-Plorer 10.0<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_hawk subtitle\">Most accurate track pump on test<\/div>\n<div class=\"user-expert-review-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"expert-review\">\n<p>Our expert review:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary spec\">\n<h4>Specifications<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\">\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Hose length: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">1.23m\/48\u201d<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 40 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">21<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 72 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">23<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Pump Accuracy: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">39 psi at 40, 70 at 72psi<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\">\n<aside data-article-category=\"group-tests\" data-block-type=\"buying-guide\" data-model-name=\"SKS Air-X-Plorer 10.0\" data-name=\"Buying Guide merchantlink widget\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-show-fallback=\"text\" data-widget-title=\"fullPriceWidgetTitle\" data-widget-type=\"merchantlink\" class=\"ecom-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-main-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-title-merchantlink-title-buying-guide\">Today&#8217;s Best Deals<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-wrapper hawk-merchant-link-widget-left-alignment\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Merlin Cycles<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at UPRISE Bikes<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Amazon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Balfe&#8217;s Bikes<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary pros\">\n<h4>Reasons to buy<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">High level of accuracy<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Decent value<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Nice comfy handle<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Good stability<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary cons\">\n<h4>Reasons to avoid<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Poor gauge readability undermines accuracy<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Stiff inflexible hose<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-62453c22-80f9-11f1-93bc-c5c99008de7f\">The SKS X-Plorer 10.0 was by far the most accurate on test, just a single psi out at 40 and two at 72; though it could be even more accurate with a better gauge. SKS, bizarrely, only prints 20psi increments on the gauge, with no guide for the 10psi increments in between, meaning you constantly have to count in increments of five. This made the 40psi target easy to gauge, but 72 nigh on impossible, especially when standing.<\/p>\n<p>Like the Blackburn, the Air-X-plorer has several features that make it really easy to use, particularly when pumping. It has a very long stroke, meaning a lot of volume and pressure from a single pump; this is made even better by the comfortable handle and a spring at the top of the stroke to soften any \u2018top out\u2019, reducing any jarring and noise when frantically trying to seat a tubeless tyre. Its stability is slightly undermined by a more flexible base compared to the Lezyne and Blackburn, but it can be mentioned in the same breath.<\/p>\n<p>At a reasonable 1.23m\/48\u201d long, the hose was very stiff (which is good for durability), but that lack of flexibility is never ideal in a pump hose as it makes doing multiple things at once more difficult. The head is very secure, and the dual Presta\/Schrader fitment makes things exceptionally simple.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-best-value-floor-pump\"><span>Best value floor pump<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery inlinegallery inline-layout extended-layout full-width-layout first-slide-only\" data-component-name=\"Elk:Gallery:ImageGallery\" data-inline-gallery data-inline-gallery-progress-template=\"Image {currentSlide} of {totalSlides}\" data-inline-gallery-total-slides=\"3\" id=\"elk-6a2a02b8-8100-11f1-b316-3bab2b67aeb1\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count counts\"><span class=\"slidecount current\" data-inline-gallery-count><br \/>\nImage 1 of 3<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items inlinegallery-wrap\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-track>\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"0\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"1\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmYxH5HXVpSFBuj5twc5Xa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmYxH5HXVpSFBuj5twc5Xa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmYxH5HXVpSFBuj5twc5Xa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmYxH5HXVpSFBuj5twc5Xa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmYxH5HXVpSFBuj5twc5Xa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmYxH5HXVpSFBuj5twc5Xa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmYxH5HXVpSFBuj5twc5Xa-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmYxH5HXVpSFBuj5twc5Xa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"2\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XuVqKNWfTkJdYVNiTG87Qa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XuVqKNWfTkJdYVNiTG87Qa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XuVqKNWfTkJdYVNiTG87Qa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XuVqKNWfTkJdYVNiTG87Qa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XuVqKNWfTkJdYVNiTG87Qa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XuVqKNWfTkJdYVNiTG87Qa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XuVqKNWfTkJdYVNiTG87Qa-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XuVqKNWfTkJdYVNiTG87Qa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-images\" data-inline-gallery-expanded hidden>\n<div class=\"expanded-images__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-track>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 1 of 3\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 2 of 3\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmYxH5HXVpSFBuj5twc5Xa-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmYxH5HXVpSFBuj5twc5Xa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmYxH5HXVpSFBuj5twc5Xa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmYxH5HXVpSFBuj5twc5Xa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmYxH5HXVpSFBuj5twc5Xa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmYxH5HXVpSFBuj5twc5Xa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmYxH5HXVpSFBuj5twc5Xa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 3 of 3\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XuVqKNWfTkJdYVNiTG87Qa-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XuVqKNWfTkJdYVNiTG87Qa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XuVqKNWfTkJdYVNiTG87Qa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XuVqKNWfTkJdYVNiTG87Qa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XuVqKNWfTkJdYVNiTG87Qa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XuVqKNWfTkJdYVNiTG87Qa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XuVqKNWfTkJdYVNiTG87Qa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product prog-buying-guide\" id=\"elk-6a2a0326-8100-11f1-b726-e91e25306222\">\n<div class=\"title-and-rating\">\n<h3 class=\"product__title\" id=\"4-topeak-joeblow-sport-iii\">4. Topeak JoeBlow Sport III<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_hawk subtitle\">Still one of the best value floor pumps<\/div>\n<div class=\"user-expert-review-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"expert-review\">\n<p>Our expert review:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary spec\">\n<h4>Specifications<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\">\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Hose length: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">77cm\/30\u201d (hose mounted half way up pump shaft)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 40 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">16<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 72 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">27<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Pump Accuracy: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">36 psi at 40, 68 at 72psi<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\">\n<aside data-article-category=\"group-tests\" data-block-type=\"buying-guide\" data-model-name=\"Topeak JoeBlow Sport III\" data-name=\"Buying Guide merchantlink widget\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-show-fallback=\"text\" data-widget-title=\"fullPriceWidgetTitle\" data-widget-type=\"merchantlink\" class=\"ecom-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-main-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-title-merchantlink-title-buying-guide\">Today&#8217;s Best Deals<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-wrapper hawk-merchant-link-widget-left-alignment\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Leisure Lakes Bikes<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Amazon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Condor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Balfe&#8217;s Bikes<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary pros\">\n<h4>Reasons to buy<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Flexible hose positions for floor and work stand use<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Smooth action<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Comfortable handle<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Reasonable stability<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary cons\">\n<h4>Reasons to avoid<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Hard going towards higher pressures<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Dual-head design is not the most secure<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Price creep means it is no longer the best budget option<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-6a2a0380-8100-11f1-bb80-77d39daef4a8\">The Joeblow has long been lauded as the best budget floor pump; however, a price creep means it\u2019s now nearly \u00a350\/$70. While the JoeBlow still offers excellent performance, it\u2019s starting to represent decent value rather than outright affordability. Especially when you consider the performance of the SKS Air-X-Press 8.0, which, for less than half the price, offers comparable performance, just not with the same level of finish and materials.<\/p>\n<p>That build quality is evident, though, with a good, smooth action, a comfortable handle, and decent stability; this translates to the third-best performer in terms of pumping efficiency. There are details here that no one else is thinking about at this price, such as Topeak\u2019s placement of the hose. Located roughly halfway up the pump shaft, this makes it easier to use when the bike is in a stand and offers a decent amount of flexibility.<\/p>\n<p>Something that does need a little work is the dual-head design. While it makes users&#8217; lives much easier when switching between valves, it&#8217;s not the most secure, especially on shorter valves. It does overcomplicate things, particularly from a long-term durability perspective as the lever having to work in both directions and with multiple seals.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-most-secure-valve-chuck\"><span>Most secure valve chuck<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery inlinegallery inline-layout extended-layout full-width-layout first-slide-only\" data-component-name=\"Elk:Gallery:ImageGallery\" data-inline-gallery data-inline-gallery-progress-template=\"Image {currentSlide} of {totalSlides}\" data-inline-gallery-total-slides=\"4\" id=\"elk-d395a386-811b-11f1-95bf-5948135dc108\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count counts\"><span class=\"slidecount current\" data-inline-gallery-count><br \/>\nImage 1 of 4<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items inlinegallery-wrap\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-track>\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"0\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"1\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3NWpkwzdpY9bs5kqXHghZZ-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3NWpkwzdpY9bs5kqXHghZZ-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3NWpkwzdpY9bs5kqXHghZZ-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3NWpkwzdpY9bs5kqXHghZZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3NWpkwzdpY9bs5kqXHghZZ-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3NWpkwzdpY9bs5kqXHghZZ-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3NWpkwzdpY9bs5kqXHghZZ-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3NWpkwzdpY9bs5kqXHghZZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"2\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"3\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2GLWdHaaSA4bwWWLKLDKDa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2GLWdHaaSA4bwWWLKLDKDa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2GLWdHaaSA4bwWWLKLDKDa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2GLWdHaaSA4bwWWLKLDKDa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2GLWdHaaSA4bwWWLKLDKDa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2GLWdHaaSA4bwWWLKLDKDa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2GLWdHaaSA4bwWWLKLDKDa-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2GLWdHaaSA4bwWWLKLDKDa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-images\" data-inline-gallery-expanded hidden>\n<div class=\"expanded-images__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-track>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 1 of 4\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 2 of 4\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3NWpkwzdpY9bs5kqXHghZZ-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3NWpkwzdpY9bs5kqXHghZZ-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3NWpkwzdpY9bs5kqXHghZZ-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3NWpkwzdpY9bs5kqXHghZZ-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3NWpkwzdpY9bs5kqXHghZZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3NWpkwzdpY9bs5kqXHghZZ-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3NWpkwzdpY9bs5kqXHghZZ-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 3 of 4\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 4 of 4\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2GLWdHaaSA4bwWWLKLDKDa-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2GLWdHaaSA4bwWWLKLDKDa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2GLWdHaaSA4bwWWLKLDKDa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2GLWdHaaSA4bwWWLKLDKDa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2GLWdHaaSA4bwWWLKLDKDa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2GLWdHaaSA4bwWWLKLDKDa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2GLWdHaaSA4bwWWLKLDKDa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product prog-buying-guide\" id=\"elk-d395a3ea-811b-11f1-bd57-bdcc2beaef7a\">\n<div class=\"title-and-rating\">\n<h3 class=\"product__title\" id=\"5-lezyne-steel-floor-drive-3-5\">5. Lezyne Steel Floor Drive 3.5<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_hawk subtitle\">Fiddly but very secure, and simple to use<\/div>\n<div class=\"user-expert-review-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"expert-review\">\n<p>Our expert review:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary spec\">\n<h4>Specifications<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\">\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Hose length: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">1.23m\/48\u201d<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 40 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">22<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 72 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">30<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Pump Accuracy: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">32 psi at 40, 68 at 72psi<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\">\n<aside data-article-category=\"group-tests\" data-block-type=\"buying-guide\" data-model-name=\"Lezyne Steel Floor Drive 3.5\" data-name=\"Buying Guide merchantlink widget\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-show-fallback=\"text\" data-widget-title=\"fullPriceWidgetTitle\" data-widget-type=\"merchantlink\" class=\"ecom-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-main-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-title-merchantlink-title-buying-guide\">Today&#8217;s Best Deals<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-wrapper hawk-merchant-link-widget-left-alignment\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Tweeks Cycles<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Amazon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Balfe&#8217;s Bikes<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Merlin Cycles<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary pros\">\n<h4>Reasons to buy<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Excellent stability<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Smooth and efficient action<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Classic styling<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary cons\">\n<h4>Reasons to avoid<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Threaded valve head is secure but unnecessarily fiddly<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">A lot of top-out, making it quite noisy<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Gauge inaccurate<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-d395a4d0-811b-11f1-8d97-7d289df1b634\">The Lezyne Steel Floor Drive is the only pump here with a threaded valve head, which complicates things and adds time to the pumping process. The trouble with the Lezyne ABS-1 Pro Chuck design is that the thread is so fine and the seal so tight that you regularly lose air in the process.<\/p>\n<p>That said, Lezyne&#8217;s recent range updates show the brand&#8217;s commitment to the new Schwalbe Clik valves, which eliminate the need for a thread or an actuation lever. However, uptake on these new \u2018Alt\u2019 valves has been relatively slow, so time will tell if this was a good move for the brand.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the head undermines what is essentially a reasonably good pump; its stability is up there with the best in this test, and it has a smooth, light action and feels well-built. It is also by far the most stylish with a nicely finished wooden handle.<\/p>\n<p>One bugbear was that the gauge didn\u2019t work at first but did spring into life after a few deliberate pumps. This also impacted gauge accuracy at first, but things did improve for use.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-best-for-tubeless\"><span>Best for tubeless<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery inlinegallery inline-layout extended-layout full-width-layout first-slide-only\" data-component-name=\"Elk:Gallery:ImageGallery\" data-inline-gallery data-inline-gallery-progress-template=\"Image {currentSlide} of {totalSlides}\" data-inline-gallery-total-slides=\"5\" id=\"elk-d395a58e-811b-11f1-8ee7-775053782e62\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count counts\"><span class=\"slidecount current\" data-inline-gallery-count><br \/>\nImage 1 of 5<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items inlinegallery-wrap\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-track>\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"0\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q5gPxNspJfwxhwTNGTkmFa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q5gPxNspJfwxhwTNGTkmFa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q5gPxNspJfwxhwTNGTkmFa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q5gPxNspJfwxhwTNGTkmFa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q5gPxNspJfwxhwTNGTkmFa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q5gPxNspJfwxhwTNGTkmFa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q5gPxNspJfwxhwTNGTkmFa-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q5gPxNspJfwxhwTNGTkmFa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"1\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDwoZid4JKJLfR3LHMDSa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDwoZid4JKJLfR3LHMDSa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDwoZid4JKJLfR3LHMDSa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDwoZid4JKJLfR3LHMDSa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDwoZid4JKJLfR3LHMDSa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDwoZid4JKJLfR3LHMDSa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDwoZid4JKJLfR3LHMDSa-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDwoZid4JKJLfR3LHMDSa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"2\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"3\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x5tYiX8EwaikjpM5Wnf4fa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x5tYiX8EwaikjpM5Wnf4fa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x5tYiX8EwaikjpM5Wnf4fa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x5tYiX8EwaikjpM5Wnf4fa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x5tYiX8EwaikjpM5Wnf4fa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x5tYiX8EwaikjpM5Wnf4fa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x5tYiX8EwaikjpM5Wnf4fa-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x5tYiX8EwaikjpM5Wnf4fa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"4\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"4\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div 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srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x5tYiX8EwaikjpM5Wnf4fa-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x5tYiX8EwaikjpM5Wnf4fa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x5tYiX8EwaikjpM5Wnf4fa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x5tYiX8EwaikjpM5Wnf4fa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x5tYiX8EwaikjpM5Wnf4fa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x5tYiX8EwaikjpM5Wnf4fa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x5tYiX8EwaikjpM5Wnf4fa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"4\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 5 of 5\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jG4TEPrTqJpGcwuq2fAdYa-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jG4TEPrTqJpGcwuq2fAdYa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jG4TEPrTqJpGcwuq2fAdYa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jG4TEPrTqJpGcwuq2fAdYa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jG4TEPrTqJpGcwuq2fAdYa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jG4TEPrTqJpGcwuq2fAdYa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jG4TEPrTqJpGcwuq2fAdYa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product prog-buying-guide\" id=\"elk-d395a5f2-811b-11f1-817d-cf6b4858dca4\">\n<div class=\"title-and-rating\">\n<h3 class=\"product__title\" id=\"6-trek-dual-charger-floor-pump\">6. Trek Dual Charger Floor Pump<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_hawk subtitle\">Quick to pump in the volume needed for tubeless setups<\/div>\n<div class=\"user-expert-review-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"expert-review\">\n<p>Our expert review:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary spec\">\n<h4>Specifications<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\">\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Hose length: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">1.2\/47\u201d<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 40 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">10<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 72 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">34<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Pump Accuracy: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">39 psi at 40, 70 at 72 psi<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\">\n<aside data-article-category=\"group-tests\" data-block-type=\"buying-guide\" data-model-name=\"Trek Dual Charger Floor Pump\" data-name=\"Buying Guide merchantlink widget\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-show-fallback=\"text\" data-widget-title=\"fullPriceWidgetTitle\" data-widget-type=\"merchantlink\" class=\"ecom-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-main-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-title-merchantlink-title-buying-guide\">Today&#8217;s Best Deals<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-wrapper hawk-merchant-link-widget-left-alignment\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Sigma Sports<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at UPRISE Bikes<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Team Cycles<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Balfe&#8217;s Bikes<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary pros\">\n<h4>Reasons to buy<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Gauge reads like an HD screen<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Option for both high volume &amp; high pressure at the flick of a switch<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Storage in the handle<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Very efficient, just 10 strokes to 40 PSI<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary cons\">\n<h4>Reasons to avoid<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">The head is not very secure<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Hard going in HV mode, too easy in HP<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">The plunger has a lot of play in the barrel<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-d395a656-811b-11f1-8f8c-13eba07ddf51\">Very few floor pumps have the option to switch between high-volume and high-pressure pumping. Generally, high pressure is for road tyres and high volume helps with mountain bike tyres. However, with road pressures coming down and tyre sizes only increasing, you almost need something in the middle. So, having something that can handle the bulk of the volume and be topped up with high-pressure offers an interesting proposition that works well for tubeless setups. Trek has done this very well with the Dual Charger, which lets you flick between the two with just your foot, making it incredibly efficient &#8211; and able to reach 40psi in just 10 strokes.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, it&#8217;s a very accurate pump, and the gauge reads like a high-definition screen; however, the head wasn\u2019t very secure. The selectable high-pressure and high-volume options are very useful for tubeless users, but undermined by a plunger that wobbles all over the place and an action that is either hard going or too easy.<\/p>\n<p>The Trek Dual Chamber is very close to being a good pump; the finer details, like the storage in the chunky, comfortable handle, add to its appeal, accuracy, and efficiency. However, the raft of features aren\u2019t enough to justify its slightly higher premium.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-also-tested\"><span>Also tested&#8230;<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout \" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c0b059fc-811e-11f1-850e-71dc672ed89f\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRKg8x4ngpFTJEm6w5DtyZ-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRKg8x4ngpFTJEm6w5DtyZ-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRKg8x4ngpFTJEm6w5DtyZ-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRKg8x4ngpFTJEm6w5DtyZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRKg8x4ngpFTJEm6w5DtyZ-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRKg8x4ngpFTJEm6w5DtyZ-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRKg8x4ngpFTJEm6w5DtyZ-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRKg8x4ngpFTJEm6w5DtyZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"product prog-buying-guide\" id=\"elk-c0b05a74-811e-11f1-b311-2f3c44023b19\">\n<div class=\"title-and-rating\">\n<h3 class=\"product__title\" id=\"7-topeak-joeblow-sport-digital\">7. Topeak JoeBlow Sport Digital<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_hawk subtitle\">Same performance as its analogue sibling just with a digital guage<\/div>\n<div class=\"user-expert-review-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"expert-review\">\n<p>Our expert review:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary spec\">\n<h4>Specifications<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\">\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Hose length: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">1.42\/56\u201d<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 40 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">25<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 72 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">23<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Pump Accuracy: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">40 psi at 40, 71 at 72 psi<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary pros\">\n<h4>Reasons to buy<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Spot-on accuracy<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">As good as the analogue JoeBlow Sport<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary cons\">\n<h4>Reasons to avoid<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Hose placement is different to the analogue Sport<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Shop around, and you can get a JoeBlow Sport and D2 gauge for less than this single pump<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-c0b05aec-811e-11f1-b922-9b15a6fc5717\">Given that the Topeak JoeBlow Sport Digital is basically the Sport III combined with the Topeak Smart D2 gauge I was using to test the accuracy of all the pumps on test, you would expect it to perform well in terms of accuracy\u2014which is exactly what it did.<\/p>\n<p>This bodes well for future accuracy, as my probably 10-plus-year-old D2 gives exactly the same readings. The only real con is that if you shop around, you can get the separate JoeBlow Sport and D2 gauge for less than the price of the complete pump. However, if you would prefer to combine them into a single tool for ease of use, it&#8217;s as good as its manual sibling.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout \" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c0b05b5a-811e-11f1-ae43-1316913fa46d\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CxPSmHDSxfF56GayAQ3WsZ-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CxPSmHDSxfF56GayAQ3WsZ-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CxPSmHDSxfF56GayAQ3WsZ-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CxPSmHDSxfF56GayAQ3WsZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CxPSmHDSxfF56GayAQ3WsZ-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CxPSmHDSxfF56GayAQ3WsZ-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CxPSmHDSxfF56GayAQ3WsZ-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CxPSmHDSxfF56GayAQ3WsZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"product prog-buying-guide\" id=\"elk-c0b05bd2-811e-11f1-b971-8d5395ef3517\">\n<div class=\"title-and-rating\">\n<h3 class=\"product__title\" id=\"8-park-tool-pfp-10\">8. Park Tool PFP-10<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_hawk subtitle\">Simple and has the classic Park Tool no-frills approach<\/div>\n<div class=\"user-expert-review-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"expert-review\">\n<p>Our expert review:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary spec\">\n<h4>Specifications<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\">\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Hose length: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">97cm\/38&#8243;<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 40 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">23<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 72 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">25<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Pump Accuracy: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">35 psi at 40, 67 at 72psi<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\">\n<aside data-article-category=\"group-tests\" data-block-type=\"buying-guide\" data-model-name=\"Park Tool PFP 8 Home Mechanic Floor Pump\" data-name=\"Buying Guide merchantlink widget\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-show-fallback=\"text\" data-widget-title=\"fullPriceWidgetTitle\" data-widget-type=\"merchantlink\" class=\"ecom-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-main-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-title-merchantlink-title-buying-guide\">Today&#8217;s Best Deals<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-wrapper hawk-merchant-link-widget-left-alignment\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Balfe&#8217;s Bikes<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Ribble Cycles<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Amazon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Freewheel<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary pros\">\n<h4>Reasons to buy<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Okay on stability<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Very simple, no frills approach<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Decent gauge<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary cons\">\n<h4>Reasons to avoid<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">I expected better accuracy from a brand as renowned as Park<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Short hose<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">The chuck needs to be held to get started<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">The footplate is too small<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-c0b05c4a-811e-11f1-ab7e-d3a3afb6a637\">What can I say about the Park Tool PFP-10? It&#8217;s very simple and has the classic Park Tool no-frills approach. It&#8217;s almost so understated I found it had to recall using it, at all. While it certainly isn\u2019t the worst pump on test, it&#8217;s far from breaking into the Top 6; that&#8217;s for sure. For someone as renowned as Park, I&#8217;d expect more accuracy and a longer hose (the second shortest on test at 97cm\/38\u201d) to work with its own workstands.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout \" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-1768fe84-811f-11f1-a4ac-b3a1eb6fe47a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vq4ccqyDeTZ2S7T9hQZ9Ca-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vq4ccqyDeTZ2S7T9hQZ9Ca-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vq4ccqyDeTZ2S7T9hQZ9Ca-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vq4ccqyDeTZ2S7T9hQZ9Ca-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vq4ccqyDeTZ2S7T9hQZ9Ca-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vq4ccqyDeTZ2S7T9hQZ9Ca-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vq4ccqyDeTZ2S7T9hQZ9Ca-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vq4ccqyDeTZ2S7T9hQZ9Ca-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"product prog-buying-guide\" id=\"elk-1768ff10-811f-11f1-a3be-d714d681cf5a\">\n<div class=\"title-and-rating\">\n<h3 class=\"product__title\" id=\"9-giant-control-tower-elite\">9. Giant Control Tower Elite<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_hawk subtitle\">The Control Tower is a great pump marred by safety critical inaccuracy<\/div>\n<div class=\"user-expert-review-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"expert-review\">\n<p>Our expert review:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary spec\">\n<h4>Specifications<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\">\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Hose length: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">1.35m\/53&#8243;<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 40 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">28<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 72 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">22<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Pump Accuracy: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">45 psi at 40, 77 at 72 psi<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\">\n<aside data-article-category=\"group-tests\" data-block-type=\"buying-guide\" data-model-name=\"Giant Control Tower Elite\" data-name=\"Buying Guide merchantlink widget\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-show-fallback=\"text\" data-widget-title=\"fullPriceWidgetTitle\" data-widget-type=\"merchantlink\" class=\"ecom-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-main-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-title-merchantlink-title-buying-guide\">Today&#8217;s Best Deals<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-wrapper hawk-merchant-link-widget-left-alignment\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Balfe&#8217;s Bikes<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Cyclestore<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at UPRISE Bikes<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"200\">Check Amazon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary pros\">\n<h4>Reasons to buy<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Most stable by far<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Large sandpapered footplates<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Good plunger actuation<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Tubeless kit in the handle is a nice touch<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary cons\">\n<h4>Reasons to avoid<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Reads under on gauge, safety-critical failure<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-1768ffe2-811f-11f1-bfed-a1a7f5ef0864\">I really like the Giant Control Tower Elite; It&#8217;s super stable. It was one of the most stable on test; it&#8217;s got large, sandpapered footplates, long actuation, and a tubeless repair kit in the handle; it was also reasonably efficient and easy to use, representing good value and definitely competing with the JoeBlow Sport III.<\/p>\n<p>However, it reads &#8220;under&#8221; on the gauge, which, for me, is an absolute no-no. At 40 PSI, the control tower read 45 PSI on my Topeak gauge, and at 72 PSI (the limit for hookless rims), it read 77 PSI, which makes this a safety-critical failure.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout \" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3f5e1464-8120-11f1-a9bc-03aaa191202c\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zLc4CCAkNk7DzPTfDWrK7X-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zLc4CCAkNk7DzPTfDWrK7X-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zLc4CCAkNk7DzPTfDWrK7X-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zLc4CCAkNk7DzPTfDWrK7X-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zLc4CCAkNk7DzPTfDWrK7X-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zLc4CCAkNk7DzPTfDWrK7X-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zLc4CCAkNk7DzPTfDWrK7X-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zLc4CCAkNk7DzPTfDWrK7X-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"product prog-buying-guide\" id=\"elk-3f5e14dc-8120-11f1-9b62-9958e9d4b0df\">\n<div class=\"title-and-rating\">\n<h3 class=\"product__title\" id=\"10-truflo-supertrax-floor-pump\">10. TruFlo Supertrax Floor Pump<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_hawk subtitle\">One of the few offering a HP\/HV switch, at a very reasonable price<\/div>\n<div class=\"user-expert-review-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"expert-review\">\n<p>Our expert review:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary spec\">\n<h4>Specifications<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\">\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Hose length: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">95cm\/37&#8243;<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 40 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">8<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 72 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">22<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Pump Accuracy: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">42 psi at 40, 77 at 72 psi<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\">\n<aside data-article-category=\"group-tests\" data-block-type=\"buying-guide\" data-model-name=\"TruFlo Supertrax Floor Pump\" data-name=\"Buying Guide merchantlink widget\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-show-fallback=\"text\" data-widget-title=\"fullPriceWidgetTitle\" data-widget-type=\"merchantlink\" class=\"ecom-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-main-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-title-merchantlink-title-buying-guide\">Today&#8217;s Best Deals<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-wrapper hawk-merchant-link-widget-left-alignment\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Cycles UK<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"200\">Check Amazon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary pros\">\n<h4>Reasons to buy<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">The HP\/HV switch at this low price is very unique<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary cons\">\n<h4>Reasons to avoid<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Not stable at all; base is very flexible<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Handle is too small<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Valve chuck is not secure<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Feels pretty cheap, like SKS Air-X-Press, but without the performance<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Gauge underreads; safety-critical failure<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-3f5e1540-8120-11f1-9c76-c3a3e63d5759\">The TruFlo SuperTrax is a great example of a product that likely hits the spec-for-price ratio and fits nicely into the range but, as a result, lacks overall function, performance and thought for the end user.<\/p>\n<p>While it&#8217;s the only other pump alongside the Bontrager to offer high-volume, high-pressure pumping, the real nail in the coffin came when it underread on the gauge, so, like, the Giant made this a safety-critical failure.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-how-i-tested-the-best-track-pumps\"><span>How I tested the best track pumps<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-7fc9e5b2-7eac-11f1-910e-cb30eab6ef55\">Based on my testing of the best mini bike pumps, I had no doubt that the best track pumps would deliver usable pressures with reasonable ease; this shifted my focus to their overall performance and, more importantly, their accuracy.<\/p>\n<p>To avoid any safety issues when testing pumps, I used a tubeless-ready gravel and road tyre on an aluminium hooked rim, which has a much greater maximum pressure rating. My testing was simple; I used the same target pressures of 40 psi for my gravel tyre and 72 psi for my road tyre as my mini pumps test for consistency.<\/p>\n<p>First, I tested efficiency, measured simply by the number of strokes required to reach the target pressure. Then, using my trusty Topeak D2 Smart Gauge, I tested the pumps&#8217; accuracy by comparing their built-in gauge readings with my digital reading.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from the pumps&#8217; overall performance and function, I was also assessing stability, how well they worked with a workstand, and, of course, their overall value, to name a few.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-meet-the-expert\"><span>Meet the expert<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"slice-container person-wrapper slice-container-person\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Person\" id=\"elk-7fc9e670-7eac-11f1-83ca-7795e2e95da8\">\n<div class=\"person person--separator\">\n<div class=\"person__avatar-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/feGBw3W3T4DBX8UnUvSKy7-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 700px) 140px, 100px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"person__heading\">\n<div class=\"person__name-socials\"><span class=\"block person__name\">Matt Ischt-Barnard<\/span><\/div>\n<aside class=\"person__role\">Ecomm &amp; Tech Writer<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"person__bio\">\n<p>Like so many others, I began my journey in the bicycle industry at my local bike shop before making moves towards my dream job as an award-winning E-bike designer. This means that for over 15 years, I have been wielding tools, including the occasional hammer, whether assembling and repairing bikes for customers or working out the intricacies of my latest prototype.<\/p>\n<p>I have now turned my attention to the pursuit of helping others navigate the ever more complex world of cycling, as Cycling Weekly&#8217;s buying advice guru and eagle-eyed deal hunter. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-best-floor-pump-testing-results\"><span>Best floor pump testing results<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-7fc9e738-7eac-11f1-8bdd-ed4dd6f5bbfc\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 0 &#8211; Cell 0 <\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Accuracy: Gauge reading at 40 PSI<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Accuracy: Gauge reading at 72PSI<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Efficiency: No. of strokes to 40 PSI<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Efficiency: No. of strokes to 72 PSI<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Blackburn Core 3<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>35 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>68 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>20<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>26<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>SKS Air-X-Press 8.0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>39 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>70 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>22<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>24<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>SKS Air-X-Plorer 10.0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>39 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>70 PSI <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>21<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>23<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Topeak JoeBlow Sport III<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>36 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>68 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>16<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>27<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Lezyne Steel Floor Drive<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>32 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>68 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>22<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>30<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Trek Dual Chamber<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>39 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>70 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>34<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Topeak JoeBlow Sport Digital<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>40 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>71 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>25<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>23<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Park Tool PFP-10<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>35 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>67 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>23 <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>25<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Giant Control Tower Elite<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>45 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>77 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>28<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>22<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Truflo SuperTrax<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>42 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>77 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>22<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-verdict\"><span>Verdict<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-2a89eb44-81ca-11f1-9921-83ccd45658a2\">I asked at the start of this group test whether the track pump is a genuine workshop stalwart or just a tool of pure nostalgia. After putting nearly 20 mini and track pumps through their paces, I am confident in my opening sentiment: the best bike floor pumps absolutely still deserve a place in your garage, shed, or workshop.<\/p>\n<p>But why, exactly?<\/p>\n<p>While mini pumps face an almost inevitable extinction at the hands of electric pumps, full-sized track pumps still hold distinct advantages. Sure, you could replace your track pump with an electric pump\u2014and I wouldn&#8217;t blame you if you did, but I won&#8217;t be.<\/p>\n<p>Speed isn&#8217;t actually an issue here; in fact, I can still inflate a tyre faster with a good floor pump than with most electric alternatives. Instead, the real separator is ultimate control.<\/p>\n<p>With an electric pump, you set a digital target, and it does its thing. With a manual pump, you can creep up the pressure PSI by PSI. Given what we now know about how precise pressures affect the safety, comfort, and performance of modern tubeless and hookless setups, this precision is invaluable.<\/p>\n<p>Add in the fact that a manual pump requires zero charging, and the choice is clear for me. Electric pumps are getting better every day, but there is an undeniable joy in a tool that can sit untouched in a freezing shed for weeks and still work flawlessly the second you grab it.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-how-to-choose-a-track-pump\"><span>How to choose a track pump<\/span><\/h3>\n<section class=\"article__schema-question\" id=\"elk-ba6f6070-81b8-11f1-a146-a72bf258611f\">\n<h3>High volume or high pressure &#8211; Which do you need? <\/h3>\n<article class=\"article__schema-answer\">\n<p>Gone are the days of road cyclists pumped 120 PSI plus into their tyres. Some of this is down to the widespread adoption of hookless rims and the best tubeless tyres, which limit maximum pressure to 72 PSI. It is largely down to us all learning the benefits of lower pressures and wider tyres for aerodynamics and rolling resistance; meaning, choosing between high volume and high pressure has become less of a requirement in a pump. <\/p>\n<p>Traditionally, a high-volume pump was required for larger-volume tyres, and this remains the case, as it can make light work of seating tyres and filling larger voids. That&#8217;s not to say that a high pressure can&#8217;t do this; it will just very simply take longer. Given most now don&#8217;t reach those lofty pressures of old, if you are running tubeless, especially on the best gravel tyres, a higher volume pump can be handy. <\/p>\n<p>However, as more people pay closer attention to their tyre pressure and the performance this simple change can make, with the introduction of tyre pressure calculators, the accuracy of your pump has become far more important. <\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout \" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-ba6f60de-81b8-11f1-ba9b-8d70ac6c9662\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<section class=\"article__schema-question\" id=\"elk-c3a4a38a-81b3-11f1-bdb5-6d921abf4a01\">\n<h3>Why is accuracy so important? <\/h3>\n<article class=\"article__schema-answer\">\n<p>In recent years, as riders, particularly on the road, have adopted wider tubeless tyre sizes, manufacturers are increasingly using carbon hookless rims. This means tyre pressure has become increasingly more important to rider safety. Due to widespread tyre incompatibility with these hookless rims, a maximum pressure of 72 PSI has been mandated for tubeless tyres on hookless rims across the board. <\/p>\n<p>For most, especially those running wider 28mm-plus tyres, this pressure is at the upper limits of what many will run, and it shouldn\u2019t be a problem. However, for heavier riders and during setup, when higher pressures are required to seat the tyres and reduce deformation, this maximum pressure becomes critical to prevent the tyres from blowing off the rims. <\/p>\n<p>Many electric pumps have accurate, programmable digital pressure gauges and cut out when they reach these pressures, taking human error out of the equation. Whereas the analogue gauges on track pumps require users to monitor pressure and assess their accuracy to ensure they aren&#8217;t exceeding the guidelines. <\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout \" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-ba6f617e-81b8-11f1-87bf-e3a31dff6f5f\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"what-else-should-you-consider-3\">What else should you consider? <\/h2>\n<ul id=\"elk-ba6f628c-81b8-11f1-8050-8dc9e3ee875d\">\n<li><strong>Hose Length: <\/strong>aside from accuracy and efficiency, it&#8217;s at the top of my list of considerations. A hose can rarely be too long, but often too short, particularly if you plan on using it while the bike is in a workstand.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stability: <\/strong>this was a big part of my testing. There is nothing worse than a pump that falls over all the time as you move around the shed or workshop, or undermines efficiency by wobbling all over the place.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Valves &#8211; Schrader, Presta, or Clik: <\/strong>all the pumps I tested offer Schrader and Presta, either through a dual-head or swappable rubber grommets. However, with the emergence of new alternatives like the Schwalbe Clik valve, it&#8217;s back in the conversation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ergonomics: <\/strong>modern pumps are all reasonably well proven in this area, but a consideration if you are particularly short or tall.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Serviceability: <\/strong>Most of the pumps featured here have some spare parts available for key wear areas, such as valve chucks and hoses. However, fully serviceable units that feature replaceable internal seals, plungers, handles, etc are a bit of a thing of the past.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout \" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-e919174a-81b8-11f1-a46f-01cd158a0fd4\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-glossary-of-bike-pump-terms\"><span>Glossary of bike pump terms<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul id=\"elk-e91917cc-81b8-11f1-bf8f-21c9691194ef\">\n<li><strong>Valve chuck or head &#8211; <\/strong>the part that attaches to the valve and forms the seal that allows you to pump air into your tyre or tube.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hose &#8211; <\/strong>usually around a metre long and made of a flexible rubberised material, this connects the valve chuck or head to the pump body or shaft.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pump body or shaft &#8211; <\/strong>This generally circular, tall sealed tube, which along with the handle or plunger, is what creates the pressure and force to push it into the tyre or tube<\/li>\n<li><strong>Handle or plunger &#8211; <\/strong>The handle or plunger combines internal and external parts; you hold and depress it to create pressure in the pump body.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stroke &#8211; <\/strong>This is the act of pumping up and down; this word can be used to describe both the efficiency and action.<\/li>\n<li><strong>High Volume &#8211; <\/strong>Some pumps prioritise the volume at which they pump per stroke; this can limit their ability to pump at higher pressures. Generally, these pumps use a larger bore or tube to achieve this.<\/li>\n<li><strong>High Pressure &#8211; <\/strong>Some pumps prioritise the ability to reach higher pressures; they do this by adding volume in much smaller amounts. As a result, this means it can be slower going.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gauge or pressure dial &#8211; <\/strong>usually mounted on the base or handle, this helps indicate the pressure you are at during pumping.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<aside data-article-category=\"group-tests\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-model-name=\"Blackburn Core 3 floor pump,SKS Germany AIR-X-PRESS 8.0 FLOOR PUMP,SKS Air-X-Plorer 10.0,Topeak JoeBlow Sport III,Lezyne Steel Floor Drive 3.5,Trek Dual Charger Floor Pump,Topeak JoeBlow Sport Digital,Park Tool PFP 8 Home Mechanic Floor Pump,Giant Control Tower Elite,TruFlo Supertrax Floor Pump\" data-name=\"Buying Guide Multimodel widget\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-widget-title=\"multimodelWidgetTitle\" data-widget-type=\"multimodelreview\" class=\"ecom-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-multi-model-review-main\">\n<div class=\"hawk-multi-model-review-retail-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-title-container\">Round up of today&#8217;s best deals<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-items-container\" data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-container\" data-expandable=\"0\" data-stacked=\"0\" data-load-more=\"true\" role=\"button\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-main-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-main\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\" data-expanded=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"image\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31-rljiDBlL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"SKS Air-X-Press 8.0 Floor Pump\" title=\"SKS Air-X-Press 8.0 Floor Pump\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-product-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"78\" height=\"70\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"name\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-display-name-container\">SKS Germany AIR-X-PRESS 8.0 FLOOR PUMP<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"merchant\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.fie.futurecdn.net\/logos\/merchants\/amazon-uk-14606342093191-100-80.png.webp\" alt=\"Amazon\" title=\"Amazon\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-logo-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"80\" height=\"40\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"priceLink\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-main-price-container\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-display-price-container\" data-type=\"retail\"><span class=\"hawk-display-price-price\">\u00a323.94<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>View<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"allDeals\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\"><span>See all prices<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-container\" data-expandable=\"0\" data-stacked=\"0\" data-load-more=\"true\" role=\"button\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-main-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-main\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\" data-expanded=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"image\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31T267HiX3L._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"SKS Air-X-Plorer 10.0\" title=\"SKS Air-X-Plorer 10.0\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-product-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"78\" height=\"70\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"name\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-display-name-container\">SKS Air-X-Plorer 10.0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"merchant\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.fie.futurecdn.net\/logos\/merchants\/amazon-uk-14606342093191-100-80.png.webp\" alt=\"Amazon\" title=\"Amazon\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-logo-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"80\" height=\"40\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"priceLink\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-main-price-container\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-display-price-container\" data-type=\"retail\"><span class=\"hawk-display-price-price\">\u00a338.99<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>View<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"allDeals\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\"><span>See all prices<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-container\" data-expandable=\"0\" data-stacked=\"0\" data-load-more=\"true\" role=\"button\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-main-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-main\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\" data-expanded=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"image\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41ywBN6CkqL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"Topeak Joe Blow Sport III...\" title=\"Topeak Joe Blow Sport III...\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-product-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"78\" height=\"70\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"name\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-display-name-container\">Topeak JoeBlow Sport III<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"merchant\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.fie.futurecdn.net\/logos\/merchants\/amazon-uk-14606342093191-100-80.png.webp\" alt=\"Amazon\" title=\"Amazon\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-logo-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"80\" height=\"40\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"priceLink\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-main-price-container\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-display-price-container\" data-type=\"retail\"><span class=\"hawk-display-price-price\">\u00a331.99<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>View<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"allDeals\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\"><span>See all prices<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-container\" data-expandable=\"0\" data-stacked=\"0\" data-load-more=\"true\" role=\"button\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-main-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-main\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\" data-expanded=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"image\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"priceLink\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-main-price-container\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-display-price-container\" data-type=\"retail\"><span class=\"hawk-display-price-price\">\u00a357.99<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>View<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"allDeals\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\"><span>See all prices<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-container\" data-expandable=\"0\" data-stacked=\"0\" data-load-more=\"true\" role=\"button\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-main-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-main\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\" data-expanded=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"image\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.balfesbikes.co.uk\/images\/products\/T\/Tr\/trekdualchargerpump-63403-a-primary.png?height=800&amp;width=800&amp;quality=70&amp;origin=CUSTOM_INC_TECHSPEC\" alt=\"Trek Dual Charger Floor Pump...\" title=\"Trek Dual Charger Floor Pump...\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-product-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"78\" height=\"70\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"name\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-display-name-container\">Trek Dual Charger Floor Pump<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"merchant\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.fie.futurecdn.net\/vphimlfmhugovah5-17280563928219-100-80.png.webp\" alt=\"Balfe&apos;s Bikes\" title=\"Balfe&apos;s Bikes\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-logo-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"80\" height=\"40\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"priceLink\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-main-price-container\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-display-price-container\" data-type=\"retail\"><span class=\"hawk-display-price-price\">\u00a350<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>View<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"allDeals\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\"><span>See all prices<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-container\" data-expandable=\"0\" data-stacked=\"0\" data-load-more=\"true\" role=\"button\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-main-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-main\" 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src=\"https:\/\/images.fie.futurecdn.net\/logos\/merchants\/amazon-uk-14606342093191-100-80.png.webp\" alt=\"Amazon\" title=\"Amazon\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-logo-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"80\" height=\"40\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"priceLink\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-main-price-container\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-display-price-container\" data-type=\"retail\"><span class=\"hawk-display-price-price\">\u00a347.99<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>View<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"allDeals\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\"><span>See all prices<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-container\" data-expandable=\"0\" data-stacked=\"0\" data-load-more=\"true\" role=\"button\">\n<div 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over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-nYEKwcVPkf9Av4rUzyC7kQ\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-nYEKwcVPkf9Av4rUzyC7kQ slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Matt Ischt-Barnard<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Ecomm Writer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Like many, Matt began his bicycle industry journey on the spanners at his local bike shop. After spending his youth mountain biking, he was inspired to embrace gravel during his tenure with Evans Cycles&#8217; in-house brands, Pinnacle and Hoy Bikes. Recognising the evolving industry, Matt eagerly seized the chance to become an E-bike designer, winning several awards with the E-bike brand Cairn Cycles.<\/p>\n<p>These days, Matt is likely to have a toddler sitting shotgun or off the beaten track somewhere on the South Downs.      <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div data-component-name=\"Article:ScrollUp\" class=\"fixed z-[999] bottom-3 right-3 sm:bottom-4 sm:right-4\">\n<p>Back To Top<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"inline-block w-full my-5\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-standard-centred\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-standard-centred-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"font-article-heading tracking-[2px] font-normal text-3xl text-center text-neutral-900 pt-8 pb-4 px-0 border-t-neutral-500 border-t border-solid leading-8 uppercase mb-5 custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-6 my-4 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Blackburn Core 3 Floor Pump&quot;,&quot;productHeader&quot;:&quot;Best overall&quot;,&quot;pros&quot;:[&quot;Very stable - could prop up an oil rig&quot;,&quot;Lots of neat design touches that make it simple and intuitive&quot;,&quot;Head is very secure&quot;,&quot;Smooth action&quot;,&quot;One of the most efficient on test&quot;],&quot;cons&quot;:[&quot;Hard to read and slightly sloppy gauge&quot;,&quot;Accuracy could be better&quot;],&quot;reviewText&quot;:&quot;The first thing you notice about the Blackburn Core 3 floor pump is that it could prop up an oil rig; it&apos;s the kind of stability that would have it standing strong even in the fiercest of Atlantic hurricanes. This is thanks to a broad base and a rubberised base. Combine this with an incredibly smooth action throughout the stroke, and you have one very efficient pump.&quot;,&quot;specs&quot;:[{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Hose length&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;1.3m\/52u201d&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 40 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;20&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 72 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;26&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Pump Accuracy&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;35 psi at 40, 68 at 72psi&quot;}],&quot;reviewId&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkText&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;imageUrl&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V8JuVdDywQTh5qZih8QrLP.jpg&quot;},{&quot;modelName&quot;:&quot;SKS Germany AIR-X-PRESS 8.0 FLOOR PUMP&quot;,&quot;navigationLink&quot;:&quot;#section-best-budget-floor-pump&quot;,&quot;starRating&quot;:90,&quot;productName&quot;:&quot;2. SKS Air-X-Press 8.0&quot;,&quot;productHeader&quot;:&quot;Best budget&quot;,&quot;pros&quot;:[&quot;High level of accuracy&quot;,&quot;Decent value&quot;,&quot;Nice comfy handle&quot;,&quot;Good stability&quot;],&quot;cons&quot;:[&quot;Poor gauge readability undermines accuracy&quot;,&quot;Stiff inflexible hose&quot;],&quot;reviewText&quot;:&quot;Just like its SKS Air-X-Plorer sibling, the Air-X-Press is incredibly accurate, being only one psi out from the target of 40, and two psi out at 72, which is remarkable given it&apos;s by far the cheapest on test. But just like its more expensive sibling, the accuracy is undermined by a tiny, unreadable gauge. If SKS could improve its gauges, both pumps could easily score five stars.   &quot;,&quot;specs&quot;:[{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Hose length&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;82cm\/32u201d&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 40 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;22&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 72 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;24&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Pump Accuracy&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;39 psi at 40, 70 at 72psi&quot;}],&quot;reviewId&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkText&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;imageUrl&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW.jpg&quot;},{&quot;modelName&quot;:&quot;SKS Air-X-Plorer 10.0&quot;,&quot;navigationLink&quot;:&quot;#section-most-accurate-floor-pump&quot;,&quot;starRating&quot;:90,&quot;productName&quot;:&quot;3. SKS Air-X-Plorer 10.0&quot;,&quot;productHeader&quot;:&quot;Most accurate&quot;,&quot;pros&quot;:[&quot;High level of accuracy&quot;,&quot;Decent value&quot;,&quot;Nice comfy handle&quot;,&quot;Good stability&quot;],&quot;cons&quot;:[&quot;Poor gauge readability undermines accuracy&quot;,&quot;Stiff inflexible hose&quot;],&quot;reviewText&quot;:&quot;The SKS X-Plorer 10.0 was by far the most accurate on test, just a single psi out at 40 and two at 72; though it could be even more accurate with a better gauge. SKS, bizarrely, only prints 20psi increments on the gauge, with no guide for the 10psi increments in between, meaning you constantly have to count in increments of five. This made the 40psi target easy to gauge, but 72 nigh on impossible, especially when standing.&quot;,&quot;specs&quot;:[{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Hose length&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;1.23m\/48u201d&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 40 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;21&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 72 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;23&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Pump Accuracy&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;39 psi at 40, 70 at 72psi&quot;}],&quot;reviewId&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkText&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;imageUrl&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xYg8dTT3sLAWvYSrKBBYMa.jpg&quot;},{&quot;modelName&quot;:&quot;Topeak JoeBlow Sport III&quot;,&quot;navigationLink&quot;:&quot;#section-best-value-floor-pump&quot;,&quot;starRating&quot;:90,&quot;productName&quot;:&quot;4. Topeak JoeBlow Sport III&quot;,&quot;productHeader&quot;:&quot;Best value&quot;,&quot;pros&quot;:[&quot;Flexible hose positions for floor and work stand use&quot;,&quot;Smooth action&quot;,&quot;Comfortable handle&quot;,&quot;Reasonable stability&quot;],&quot;cons&quot;:[&quot;Hard going towards higher pressures&quot;,&quot;Dual-head design is not the most secure&quot;,&quot;Price creep means it is no longer the best budget option&quot;],&quot;reviewText&quot;:&quot;The Joeblow has long been lauded as the best budget floor pump; however, a price creep means itu2019s now nearly u00a350\/$70. While the JoeBlow still offers excellent performance, itu2019s starting to represent decent value rather than outright affordability. Especially when you consider the performance of the SKS Air-X-Press 8.0, which, for less than half the price, offers comparable performance, just not with the same level of finish and materials.&quot;,&quot;specs&quot;:[{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Hose length&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;77cm\/30u201d (hose mounted half way up pump shaft)&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 40 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;16&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 72 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;27&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Pump Accuracy&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;36 psi at 40, 68 at 72psi&quot;}],&quot;reviewId&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkText&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;imageUrl&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa.jpg&quot;},{&quot;modelName&quot;:&quot;Lezyne Steel Floor Drive 3.5&quot;,&quot;navigationLink&quot;:&quot;#section-most-secure-valve-chuck&quot;,&quot;starRating&quot;:80,&quot;productName&quot;:&quot;5. Lezyne Steel Floor Drive 3.5&quot;,&quot;productHeader&quot;:&quot;Most secure&quot;,&quot;pros&quot;:[&quot;Excellent stability&quot;,&quot;Smooth and efficient action&quot;,&quot;Classic styling&quot;],&quot;cons&quot;:[&quot;Threaded valve head is secure but unnecessarily fiddly&quot;,&quot;A lot of top-out, making it quite noisy&quot;,&quot;Gauge inaccurate&quot;],&quot;reviewText&quot;:&quot;The Lezyne Steel Floor Drive is the only pump here with a threaded valve head, which complicates things and adds time to the pumping process. The trouble with the Lezyne ABS-1 Pro Chuck design is that the thread is so fine and the seal so tight that you regularly lose air in the process. &quot;,&quot;specs&quot;:[{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Hose length&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;1.23m\/48u201d&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 40 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;22&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 72 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;30&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Pump Accuracy&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;32 psi at 40, 68 at 72psi&quot;}],&quot;reviewId&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkText&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;imageUrl&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a.jpg&quot;},{&quot;modelName&quot;:&quot;Trek Dual Charger Floor Pump&quot;,&quot;navigationLink&quot;:&quot;#section-best-for-tubeless&quot;,&quot;starRating&quot;:80,&quot;productName&quot;:&quot;6. Trek Dual Charger Floor Pump&quot;,&quot;productHeader&quot;:&quot;Best for tubeless&quot;,&quot;pros&quot;:[&quot;Gauge reads like an HD screen&quot;,&quot;Option for both high volume &amp; high pressure at the flick of a switch&quot;,&quot;Storage in the handle&quot;,&quot;Very efficient, just 10 strokes to 40 PSI&quot;],&quot;cons&quot;:[&quot;The head is not very secure&quot;,&quot;Hard going in HV mode, too easy in HP&quot;,&quot;The plunger has a lot of play in the barrel&quot;],&quot;reviewText&quot;:&quot;Very few floor pumps have the option to switch between high-volume and high-pressure pumping. Generally, high pressure is for road tyres and high volume helps with mountain bike tyres. However, with road pressures coming down and tyre sizes only increasing, you almost need something in the middle. So, having something that can handle the bulk of the volume and be topped up with high-pressure offers an interesting proposition that works well for tubeless setups. Trek has done this very well with the Dual Charger, which lets you flick between the two with just your foot, making it incredibly efficient - and able to reach 40psi in just 10 strokes. &quot;,&quot;specs&quot;:[{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Hose length&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;1.2\/47u201d&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 40 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;10&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 72 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;34&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Pump Accuracy&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;39 psi at 40, 70 at 72 psi&quot;}],&quot;reviewId&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkText&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;imageUrl&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q5gPxNspJfwxhwTNGTkmFa.jpg&quot;},{&quot;modelName&quot;:&quot;Topeak JoeBlow Sport Digital&quot;,&quot;navigationLink&quot;:&quot;#section-also-tested&quot;,&quot;starRating&quot;:80,&quot;productName&quot;:&quot;7. Topeak JoeBlow Sport Digital&quot;,&quot;productHeader&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;pros&quot;:[&quot;Spot-on accuracy&quot;,&quot;As good as the analogue JoeBlow Sport&quot;],&quot;cons&quot;:[&quot;Hose placement is different to the analogue Sport&quot;,&quot;Shop around, and you can get a JoeBlow Sport and D2 gauge for less than this single pump&quot;],&quot;reviewText&quot;:&quot;Given that the Topeak JoeBlow Sport Digital is basically the Sport III combined with the Topeak Smart D2 gauge I was using to test the accuracy of all the pumps on test, you would expect it to perform well in terms of accuracyu2014which is exactly what it did. &quot;,&quot;specs&quot;:[{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Hose length&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;1.42\/56u201d&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 40 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;25&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 72 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;23&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Pump Accuracy&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;40 psi at 40, 71 at 72 psi&quot;}],&quot;reviewId&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkText&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;imageUrl&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRKg8x4ngpFTJEm6w5DtyZ.jpg&quot;},{&quot;modelName&quot;:&quot;Park Tool PFP 8 Home Mechanic Floor Pump&quot;,&quot;navigationLink&quot;:&quot;#section-also-tested&quot;,&quot;starRating&quot;:80,&quot;productName&quot;:&quot;8. Park Tool PFP-10&quot;,&quot;productHeader&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;pros&quot;:[&quot;Okay on stability&quot;,&quot;Very simple, no frills approach&quot;,&quot;Decent gauge&quot;],&quot;cons&quot;:[&quot;I expected better accuracy from a brand as renowned as Park&quot;,&quot;Short hose&quot;,&quot;The chuck needs to be held to get started&quot;,&quot;The footplate is too small&quot;],&quot;reviewText&quot;:&quot;What can I say about the Park Tool PFP-10? It&apos;s very simple and has the classic Park Tool no-frills approach. It&apos;s almost so understated I found it had to recall using it, at all. While it certainly isnu2019t the worst pump on test, it&apos;s far from breaking into the Top 6; that&apos;s for sure. For someone as renowned as Park, I&apos;d expect more accuracy and a longer hose (the second shortest on test at 97cm\/38u201d) to work with its own workstands.&quot;,&quot;specs&quot;:[{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Hose length&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;97cm\/38&quot;&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 40 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;23&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 72 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;25&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Pump Accuracy&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;35 psi at 40, 67 at 72psi&quot;}],&quot;reviewId&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkText&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;imageUrl&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CxPSmHDSxfF56GayAQ3WsZ.jpg&quot;},{&quot;modelName&quot;:&quot;Giant Control Tower Elite&quot;,&quot;navigationLink&quot;:&quot;#section-also-tested&quot;,&quot;starRating&quot;:60,&quot;productName&quot;:&quot;9. Giant Control Tower Elite&quot;,&quot;productHeader&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;pros&quot;:[&quot;Most stable by far&quot;,&quot;Large sandpapered footplates&quot;,&quot;Good plunger actuation&quot;,&quot;Tubeless kit in the handle is a nice touch&quot;],&quot;cons&quot;:[&quot;Reads under on gauge, safety-critical failure&quot;],&quot;reviewText&quot;:&quot;I really like the Giant Control Tower Elite; It&apos;s super stable. It was one of the most stable on test; it&apos;s got large, sandpapered footplates, long actuation, and a tubeless repair kit in the handle; it was also reasonably efficient and easy to use, representing good value and definitely competing with the JoeBlow Sport III. &quot;,&quot;specs&quot;:[{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Hose length&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;1.35m\/53&quot;&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 40 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;28&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 72 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;22&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Pump Accuracy&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;45 psi at 40, 77 at 72 psi&quot;}],&quot;reviewId&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkText&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;imageUrl&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vq4ccqyDeTZ2S7T9hQZ9Ca.jpg&quot;},{&quot;modelName&quot;:&quot;TruFlo Supertrax Floor Pump&quot;,&quot;navigationLink&quot;:&quot;#section-also-tested&quot;,&quot;starRating&quot;:40,&quot;productName&quot;:&quot;10. TruFlo Supertrax Floor Pump&quot;,&quot;productHeader&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;pros&quot;:[&quot;The HP\/HV switch at this low price is very unique&quot;],&quot;cons&quot;:[&quot;Not stable at all; base is very flexible&quot;,&quot;Handle is too small&quot;,&quot;Valve chuck is not secure&quot;,&quot;Feels pretty cheap, like SKS Air-X-Press, but without the performance&quot;,&quot;Gauge underreads; safety-critical failure&quot;],&quot;reviewText&quot;:&quot;The TruFlo SuperTrax is a great example of a product that likely hits the spec-for-price ratio and fits nicely into the range but, as a result, lacks overall function, performance and thought for the end user. &quot;,&quot;specs&quot;:[{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Hose length&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;95cm\/37&quot;&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 40 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;8&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 72 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;22&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Pump Accuracy&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;42 psi at 40, 77 at 72 psi&quot;}],&quot;reviewId&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkText&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;imageUrl&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zLc4CCAkNk7DzPTfDWrK7X.jpg&quot;}]}\" data-model-name=\"Blackburn Core 3 floor pump,SKS Germany AIR-X-PRESS 8.0 FLOOR PUMP,SKS Air-X-Plorer 10.0,Topeak JoeBlow Sport III,Lezyne Steel Floor Drive 3.5,Trek Dual Charger Floor Pump,Topeak JoeBlow Sport Digital,Park Tool PFP 8 Home Mechanic Floor Pump,Giant Control Tower Elite,TruFlo Supertrax Floor Pump\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-widget-type=\"tabletop\" class=\"ecom-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-header-header\"><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-header-header-text\">The best picks reviewed by Cycling Weekly<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-block\">\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-area-clicked=\"deal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31hBD9LQLWL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"Blackburn Core 3 floor pump\" title=\"Blackburn Core 3 floor pump\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"140\" height=\"80\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-product-container\"><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-product-header\">Best overall<\/span><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-product-name\">1. Blackburn Core 3 Floor Pump<\/span><span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-star-rating-container\"><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\" data-type=\"half\">\u2606<\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-pro\">Very stable &#8211; could prop up an oil rig<\/span>Read more<span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-read-more-arrow\">\u25bc<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-offers-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-inner\" data-last-hovered=\"true\" data-product-type=\"1000\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-uppercase\">View at Amazon<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-block\">\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-area-clicked=\"deal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31-rljiDBlL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"SKS Germany AIR-X-PRESS 8.0 FLOOR PUMP\" title=\"SKS Germany AIR-X-PRESS 8.0 FLOOR PUMP\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"140\" height=\"80\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-product-container\"><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-product-header\">Best budget<\/span><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-product-name\">2. SKS Air-X-Press 8.0<\/span><span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-star-rating-container\"><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\" data-type=\"half\">\u2606<\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-pro\">High level of accuracy<\/span>Read more<span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-read-more-arrow\">\u25bc<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-offers-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-inner\" data-last-hovered=\"true\" data-product-type=\"1000\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-uppercase\">View at Amazon<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-inner\" data-last-hovered=\"false\" data-product-type=\"1000\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-uppercase\">View at Decathlon UK<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-inner\" data-last-hovered=\"false\" data-product-type=\"1000\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-uppercase\">View at Balfe&#8217;s Bikes<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-block\">\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-area-clicked=\"deal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31T267HiX3L._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"SKS Air-X-Plorer 10.0\" title=\"SKS Air-X-Plorer 10.0\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"140\" height=\"80\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-product-container\"><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-product-header\">Most accurate<\/span><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-product-name\">3. SKS Air-X-Plorer 10.0<\/span><span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-star-rating-container\"><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\" data-type=\"half\">\u2606<\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-pro\">High level of accuracy<\/span>Read more<span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-read-more-arrow\">\u25bc<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-offers-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-inner\" data-last-hovered=\"true\" data-product-type=\"1000\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-uppercase\">View at Merlin Cycles<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-inner\" data-last-hovered=\"false\" data-product-type=\"1000\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-uppercase\">View at Amazon<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-inner\" data-last-hovered=\"false\" data-product-type=\"1000\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-uppercase\">View at Balfe&#8217;s Bikes<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-block\">\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-area-clicked=\"deal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41ywBN6CkqL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"Topeak JoeBlow Sport III\" title=\"Topeak JoeBlow Sport III\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"140\" height=\"80\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-product-container\"><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-product-header\">Best value<\/span><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-product-name\">4. Topeak JoeBlow Sport III<\/span><span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-star-rating-container\"><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\" data-type=\"half\">\u2606<\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-pro\">Flexible hose positions for floor and work stand use<\/span>Read more<span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-read-more-arrow\">\u25bc<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-offers-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-inner\" data-last-hovered=\"true\" data-product-type=\"1000\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-uppercase\">View at Amazon<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-inner\" data-last-hovered=\"false\" data-product-type=\"1000\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-uppercase\">View at Condor<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-inner\" data-last-hovered=\"false\" data-product-type=\"1000\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-uppercase\">View at Balfe&#8217;s Bikes<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-block\">\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-area-clicked=\"deal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.fie.futurecdn.net\/products\/029014742c28f369d3bb9e12501b0d6cf2d05669-280-80.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Lezyne Steel Floor Drive 3.5\" title=\"Lezyne Steel Floor Drive 3.5\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"140\" height=\"80\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-product-container\"><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-product-header\">Most secure<\/span><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-product-name\">5. Lezyne Steel Floor Drive 3.5<\/span><span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-star-rating-container\"><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\" data-type=\"empty\">\u2606<\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-pro\">Excellent stability<\/span>Read more<span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-read-more-arrow\">\u25bc<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-offers-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-inner\" data-last-hovered=\"true\" data-product-type=\"1000\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-uppercase\">View at Tweeks Cycles<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-inner\" data-last-hovered=\"false\" data-product-type=\"1000\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-uppercase\">View at Amazon<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-inner\" data-last-hovered=\"false\" data-product-type=\"1000\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-uppercase\">View at Balfe&#8217;s Bikes<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-footer-footer\">\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-footer-footer-button\" role=\"button\"><span>Show more<\/span><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-footer-arrow\">\u25bc<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-7fc9e1ca-7eac-11f1-8e76-5bf0193c92fe\">Even with the onslaught of electric alternatives, I firmly believe the best floor pumps remain an indispensable tool for any workshop, garage, or shed. Their sheer simplicity\u2014allowing you to quickly add a few PSI before a ride or precisely control inflation speed\u2014makes track pumps irreplaceable. The best part is there isn&#8217;t a USB-C in sight.<\/p>\n<p>While we previously noted that the best mini pumps struggle to reach functional pressures quickly, floor pumps face no such limitations. As our testing reveals, since portability isn&#8217;t a constraint, a floor or track pump can easily keep pace and even rival some of the best electric bike pumps for inflation speed &#8211; all without needing to be charged or making a noise<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7fc9e1ca-7eac-11f1-8e76-5bf0193c92fe-2\">This group test, however, centred primarily on accuracy, which is more critical than ever to ensure compatibility with modern hookless rims and tubeless tyres.<\/p>\n<p>To benchmark this attribute, I mirrored my previous mini pump testing parameters, setting target pressures of 40 psi for gravel and 72 psi for hookless-compatible road tyres. I then cross-referenced each pump&#8217;s built-in dial against my trusty Topeak D2 Smart Gauge.<\/p>\n<p>With my testing done, one pump truly rose above the rest: the Blackburn Core 3 Floor Pump took my best overall crown\u2014offering unmatched, oil-rig-like stability, exceptional efficiency, and a remarkably clever design.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"best-floor-pumps-for-bikes-2026-3\">Best floor pumps for bikes 2026<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-best-overall-floor-pump\"><span>Best overall floor pump<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery inlinegallery inline-layout extended-layout full-width-layout first-slide-only\" data-component-name=\"Elk:Gallery:ImageGallery\" data-inline-gallery data-inline-gallery-progress-template=\"Image {currentSlide} of {totalSlides}\" data-inline-gallery-total-slides=\"4\" id=\"elk-b6a7ed62-7ebc-11f1-85e1-5f76e6d50880\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count counts\"><span class=\"slidecount current\" data-inline-gallery-count><br \/>\nImage 1 of 4<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items inlinegallery-wrap\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-track>\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"0\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V8JuVdDywQTh5qZih8QrLP-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V8JuVdDywQTh5qZih8QrLP-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V8JuVdDywQTh5qZih8QrLP-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V8JuVdDywQTh5qZih8QrLP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V8JuVdDywQTh5qZih8QrLP-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V8JuVdDywQTh5qZih8QrLP-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V8JuVdDywQTh5qZih8QrLP-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V8JuVdDywQTh5qZih8QrLP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"1\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SrpA5dBaAeoupUGcZyW5wP-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SrpA5dBaAeoupUGcZyW5wP-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SrpA5dBaAeoupUGcZyW5wP-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SrpA5dBaAeoupUGcZyW5wP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SrpA5dBaAeoupUGcZyW5wP-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SrpA5dBaAeoupUGcZyW5wP-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SrpA5dBaAeoupUGcZyW5wP-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SrpA5dBaAeoupUGcZyW5wP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 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Blackburn Core 3 Floor Pump<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_hawk subtitle\">Our best overall, the Core 3 isn\u2019t perfect, but it&#8217;s pretty close<\/div>\n<div class=\"user-expert-review-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"expert-review\">\n<p>Our expert review:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary spec\">\n<h4>Specifications<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\">\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Hose length: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">1.3m\/52\u201d<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 40 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">20<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 72 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">26<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Pump Accuracy: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">35 psi at 40, 68 at 72psi<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\">\n<aside data-article-category=\"group-tests\" data-block-type=\"buying-guide\" data-model-name=\"Blackburn Core 3 floor pump\" data-name=\"Buying Guide merchantlink widget\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-show-fallback=\"text\" data-widget-title=\"fullPriceWidgetTitle\" data-widget-type=\"merchantlink\" class=\"ecom-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-main-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-title-merchantlink-title-buying-guide\">Today&#8217;s Best Deals<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-wrapper hawk-merchant-link-widget-left-alignment\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"200\">Check Amazon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary pros\">\n<h4>Reasons to buy<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Very stable &#8211; could prop up an oil rig<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Lots of neat design touches that make it simple and intuitive<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Head is very secure<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Smooth action<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">One of the most efficient on test<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary cons\">\n<h4>Reasons to avoid<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Hard to read and slightly sloppy gauge<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Accuracy could be better<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-0309a5ea-7ebf-11f1-8bd2-cbddc6127473\">The first thing you notice about the Blackburn Core 3 floor pump is that it could prop up an oil rig; it&#8217;s the kind of stability that would have it standing strong even in the fiercest of Atlantic hurricanes. This is thanks to a broad base and a rubberised base. Combine this with an incredibly smooth action throughout the stroke, and you have one very efficient pump.<\/p>\n<p>While the Core doesn\u2019t feature a smart or dual-head design like the closest competitor in this test, the SKS Air-X-plorer, it keeps things simple with a single-threaded insert that can swap between Presta and Schrader valves. It&#8217;s thoughtful design features such as this that make it stand out above the rest. The reverse actuation on the head worked very well, as did the little bleed valve on the front for thumb actuation. It also features one of the longest hoses among the floor pumps we\u2019ve assembled here at 1.3m\/52\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Despite taking top honours overall, the Core 3 isn\u2019t perfect, but it does come close. The gauge needs a little work, as do so many on test here. While it does include good incrementation, it&#8217;s hard to read when standing, and its accuracy wasn\u2019t quite there either, but far from being the worst. The gauge did at least read slightly more than it was pumping in, so no overinflation here.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-best-budget-floor-pump\"><span>Best budget floor pump<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery inlinegallery inline-layout extended-layout full-width-layout first-slide-only\" data-component-name=\"Elk:Gallery:ImageGallery\" data-inline-gallery data-inline-gallery-progress-template=\"Image {currentSlide} of {totalSlides}\" data-inline-gallery-total-slides=\"3\" id=\"elk-624539d4-80f9-11f1-8467-215eff061c82\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count counts\"><span class=\"slidecount current\" data-inline-gallery-count><br \/>\nImage 1 of 3<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items inlinegallery-wrap\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-track>\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"0\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 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30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-images\" data-inline-gallery-expanded hidden>\n<div class=\"expanded-images__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-track>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 1 of 3\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 2 of 3\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KquLPwV5s3ogMqnFxf3YLa-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KquLPwV5s3ogMqnFxf3YLa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KquLPwV5s3ogMqnFxf3YLa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KquLPwV5s3ogMqnFxf3YLa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KquLPwV5s3ogMqnFxf3YLa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KquLPwV5s3ogMqnFxf3YLa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KquLPwV5s3ogMqnFxf3YLa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 3 of 3\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m9ASfz9VfWiMCs7PaVwuRa-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m9ASfz9VfWiMCs7PaVwuRa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m9ASfz9VfWiMCs7PaVwuRa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m9ASfz9VfWiMCs7PaVwuRa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m9ASfz9VfWiMCs7PaVwuRa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m9ASfz9VfWiMCs7PaVwuRa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m9ASfz9VfWiMCs7PaVwuRa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product prog-buying-guide\" id=\"elk-62453a38-80f9-11f1-9794-0dff516964b0\">\n<div class=\"title-and-rating\">\n<h3 class=\"product__title\" id=\"2-sks-air-x-press-8-0\">2. SKS Air-X-Press 8.0<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_hawk subtitle\">Most affordable track pump on test<\/div>\n<div class=\"user-expert-review-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"expert-review\">\n<p>Our expert review:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"user-review\">\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\">\n<aside data-article-category=\"group-tests\" data-model-name=\"SKS Germany AIR-X-PRESS 8.0 FLOOR PUMP\" data-name=\"User Reviews widget\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-show-fallback=\"text\" data-widget-type=\"userreviews\" class=\"ecom-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-model-code-reviews-userReviews\">\n<div class=\"hawk-model-code-review-userReviews\">Average Amazon review:<\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-star-rating-userReviews\"><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-userReviews\" data-rating=\"asin\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-userReviews\" data-rating=\"asin\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-userReviews\" data-rating=\"asin\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-userReviews\" data-rating=\"asin\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-userReviews\" data-type=\"half\" data-rating=\"asin\">\u2606<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary spec\">\n<h4>Specifications<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\">\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Hose length: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">82cm\/32\u201d<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 40 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">22<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 72 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">24<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Pump Accuracy: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">39 psi at 40, 70 at 72psi<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\">\n<aside data-article-category=\"group-tests\" data-block-type=\"buying-guide\" data-model-name=\"SKS Germany AIR-X-PRESS 8.0 FLOOR PUMP\" data-name=\"Buying Guide merchantlink widget\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-show-fallback=\"text\" data-widget-title=\"fullPriceWidgetTitle\" data-widget-type=\"merchantlink\" class=\"ecom-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-main-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-title-merchantlink-title-buying-guide\">Today&#8217;s Best Deals<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-wrapper hawk-merchant-link-widget-left-alignment\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Merlin Cycles<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Amazon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Decathlon UK<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Balfe&#8217;s Bikes<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary pros\">\n<h4>Reasons to buy<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">High level of accuracy<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Decent value<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Nice comfy handle<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Good stability<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary cons\">\n<h4>Reasons to avoid<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Poor gauge readability undermines accuracy<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Stiff inflexible hose<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-62453aa6-80f9-11f1-9596-db18767807c6\">Just like its SKS Air-X-Plorer sibling, the Air-X-Press is incredibly accurate, being only one psi out from the target of 40, and two psi out at 72, which is remarkable given it&#8217;s by far the cheapest on test. But just like its more expensive sibling, the accuracy is undermined by a tiny, unreadable gauge. If SKS could improve its gauges, both pumps could easily score five stars.<\/p>\n<p>On the flip side, there is no denying the Air-X-Press feels pretty plasticky and cheap. As a result, it&#8217;s pretty flimsy, meaning stability suffers the most, and it&#8217;s not helped by a very small foot plate that offers little in the way of stiffness; anything other than gentle pumping has it flexing and twisting all over the place. Which would be an issue when trying to seat a tubeless tyre; it will certainly manage it, but you would just have to be careful.<\/p>\n<p>The Air-X-Press is redeemed by its valve head, which is very similar to the Topeak design, offering easy selection of valve type with a dual head but simplifying it to a single-action lever. Whether this has any impact on security, we\u2019re not 100% sure, but it is certainly more secure and offers better engagement over the Topeak.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-most-accurate-floor-pump\"><span>Most accurate floor pump<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery inlinegallery inline-layout extended-layout full-width-layout first-slide-only\" data-component-name=\"Elk:Gallery:ImageGallery\" data-inline-gallery data-inline-gallery-progress-template=\"Image {currentSlide} of {totalSlides}\" data-inline-gallery-total-slides=\"3\" id=\"elk-62453b64-80f9-11f1-81bc-15ceae97e1c2\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count counts\"><span class=\"slidecount current\" data-inline-gallery-count><br \/>\nImage 1 of 3<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items inlinegallery-wrap\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-track>\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"0\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xYg8dTT3sLAWvYSrKBBYMa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xYg8dTT3sLAWvYSrKBBYMa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xYg8dTT3sLAWvYSrKBBYMa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xYg8dTT3sLAWvYSrKBBYMa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xYg8dTT3sLAWvYSrKBBYMa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xYg8dTT3sLAWvYSrKBBYMa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xYg8dTT3sLAWvYSrKBBYMa-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xYg8dTT3sLAWvYSrKBBYMa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"1\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 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SKS Air-X-Plorer 10.0<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_hawk subtitle\">Most accurate track pump on test<\/div>\n<div class=\"user-expert-review-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"expert-review\">\n<p>Our expert review:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary spec\">\n<h4>Specifications<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\">\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Hose length: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">1.23m\/48\u201d<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 40 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">21<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 72 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">23<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Pump Accuracy: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">39 psi at 40, 70 at 72psi<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\">\n<aside data-article-category=\"group-tests\" data-block-type=\"buying-guide\" data-model-name=\"SKS Air-X-Plorer 10.0\" data-name=\"Buying Guide merchantlink widget\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-show-fallback=\"text\" data-widget-title=\"fullPriceWidgetTitle\" data-widget-type=\"merchantlink\" class=\"ecom-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-main-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-title-merchantlink-title-buying-guide\">Today&#8217;s Best Deals<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-wrapper hawk-merchant-link-widget-left-alignment\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Merlin Cycles<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at UPRISE Bikes<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Amazon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Balfe&#8217;s Bikes<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary pros\">\n<h4>Reasons to buy<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">High level of accuracy<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Decent value<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Nice comfy handle<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Good stability<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary cons\">\n<h4>Reasons to avoid<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Poor gauge readability undermines accuracy<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Stiff inflexible hose<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-62453c22-80f9-11f1-93bc-c5c99008de7f\">The SKS X-Plorer 10.0 was by far the most accurate on test, just a single psi out at 40 and two at 72; though it could be even more accurate with a better gauge. SKS, bizarrely, only prints 20psi increments on the gauge, with no guide for the 10psi increments in between, meaning you constantly have to count in increments of five. This made the 40psi target easy to gauge, but 72 nigh on impossible, especially when standing.<\/p>\n<p>Like the Blackburn, the Air-X-plorer has several features that make it really easy to use, particularly when pumping. It has a very long stroke, meaning a lot of volume and pressure from a single pump; this is made even better by the comfortable handle and a spring at the top of the stroke to soften any \u2018top out\u2019, reducing any jarring and noise when frantically trying to seat a tubeless tyre. Its stability is slightly undermined by a more flexible base compared to the Lezyne and Blackburn, but it can be mentioned in the same breath.<\/p>\n<p>At a reasonable 1.23m\/48\u201d long, the hose was very stiff (which is good for durability), but that lack of flexibility is never ideal in a pump hose as it makes doing multiple things at once more difficult. The head is very secure, and the dual Presta\/Schrader fitment makes things exceptionally simple.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-best-value-floor-pump\"><span>Best value floor pump<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery inlinegallery inline-layout extended-layout full-width-layout first-slide-only\" data-component-name=\"Elk:Gallery:ImageGallery\" data-inline-gallery data-inline-gallery-progress-template=\"Image {currentSlide} of {totalSlides}\" data-inline-gallery-total-slides=\"3\" id=\"elk-6a2a02b8-8100-11f1-b316-3bab2b67aeb1\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count counts\"><span class=\"slidecount current\" data-inline-gallery-count><br \/>\nImage 1 of 3<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items inlinegallery-wrap\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-track>\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"0\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"1\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmYxH5HXVpSFBuj5twc5Xa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmYxH5HXVpSFBuj5twc5Xa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmYxH5HXVpSFBuj5twc5Xa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmYxH5HXVpSFBuj5twc5Xa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmYxH5HXVpSFBuj5twc5Xa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmYxH5HXVpSFBuj5twc5Xa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmYxH5HXVpSFBuj5twc5Xa-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmYxH5HXVpSFBuj5twc5Xa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"2\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XuVqKNWfTkJdYVNiTG87Qa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XuVqKNWfTkJdYVNiTG87Qa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XuVqKNWfTkJdYVNiTG87Qa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XuVqKNWfTkJdYVNiTG87Qa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XuVqKNWfTkJdYVNiTG87Qa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XuVqKNWfTkJdYVNiTG87Qa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XuVqKNWfTkJdYVNiTG87Qa-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XuVqKNWfTkJdYVNiTG87Qa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-images\" data-inline-gallery-expanded hidden>\n<div class=\"expanded-images__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-track>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 1 of 3\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 2 of 3\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmYxH5HXVpSFBuj5twc5Xa-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmYxH5HXVpSFBuj5twc5Xa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmYxH5HXVpSFBuj5twc5Xa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmYxH5HXVpSFBuj5twc5Xa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmYxH5HXVpSFBuj5twc5Xa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmYxH5HXVpSFBuj5twc5Xa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmYxH5HXVpSFBuj5twc5Xa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 3 of 3\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XuVqKNWfTkJdYVNiTG87Qa-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XuVqKNWfTkJdYVNiTG87Qa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XuVqKNWfTkJdYVNiTG87Qa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XuVqKNWfTkJdYVNiTG87Qa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XuVqKNWfTkJdYVNiTG87Qa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XuVqKNWfTkJdYVNiTG87Qa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XuVqKNWfTkJdYVNiTG87Qa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product prog-buying-guide\" id=\"elk-6a2a0326-8100-11f1-b726-e91e25306222\">\n<div class=\"title-and-rating\">\n<h3 class=\"product__title\" id=\"4-topeak-joeblow-sport-iii\">4. Topeak JoeBlow Sport III<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_hawk subtitle\">Still one of the best value floor pumps<\/div>\n<div class=\"user-expert-review-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"expert-review\">\n<p>Our expert review:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary spec\">\n<h4>Specifications<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\">\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Hose length: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">77cm\/30\u201d (hose mounted half way up pump shaft)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 40 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">16<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 72 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">27<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Pump Accuracy: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">36 psi at 40, 68 at 72psi<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\">\n<aside data-article-category=\"group-tests\" data-block-type=\"buying-guide\" data-model-name=\"Topeak JoeBlow Sport III\" data-name=\"Buying Guide merchantlink widget\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-show-fallback=\"text\" data-widget-title=\"fullPriceWidgetTitle\" data-widget-type=\"merchantlink\" class=\"ecom-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-main-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-title-merchantlink-title-buying-guide\">Today&#8217;s Best Deals<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-wrapper hawk-merchant-link-widget-left-alignment\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Leisure Lakes Bikes<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Amazon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Condor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Balfe&#8217;s Bikes<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary pros\">\n<h4>Reasons to buy<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Flexible hose positions for floor and work stand use<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Smooth action<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Comfortable handle<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Reasonable stability<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary cons\">\n<h4>Reasons to avoid<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Hard going towards higher pressures<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Dual-head design is not the most secure<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Price creep means it is no longer the best budget option<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-6a2a0380-8100-11f1-bb80-77d39daef4a8\">The Joeblow has long been lauded as the best budget floor pump; however, a price creep means it\u2019s now nearly \u00a350\/$70. While the JoeBlow still offers excellent performance, it\u2019s starting to represent decent value rather than outright affordability. Especially when you consider the performance of the SKS Air-X-Press 8.0, which, for less than half the price, offers comparable performance, just not with the same level of finish and materials.<\/p>\n<p>That build quality is evident, though, with a good, smooth action, a comfortable handle, and decent stability; this translates to the third-best performer in terms of pumping efficiency. There are details here that no one else is thinking about at this price, such as Topeak\u2019s placement of the hose. Located roughly halfway up the pump shaft, this makes it easier to use when the bike is in a stand and offers a decent amount of flexibility.<\/p>\n<p>Something that does need a little work is the dual-head design. While it makes users&#8217; lives much easier when switching between valves, it&#8217;s not the most secure, especially on shorter valves. It does overcomplicate things, particularly from a long-term durability perspective as the lever having to work in both directions and with multiple seals.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-most-secure-valve-chuck\"><span>Most secure valve chuck<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery inlinegallery inline-layout extended-layout full-width-layout first-slide-only\" data-component-name=\"Elk:Gallery:ImageGallery\" data-inline-gallery data-inline-gallery-progress-template=\"Image {currentSlide} of {totalSlides}\" data-inline-gallery-total-slides=\"4\" id=\"elk-d395a386-811b-11f1-95bf-5948135dc108\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count counts\"><span class=\"slidecount current\" data-inline-gallery-count><br \/>\nImage 1 of 4<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items inlinegallery-wrap\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-track>\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"0\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"1\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3NWpkwzdpY9bs5kqXHghZZ-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3NWpkwzdpY9bs5kqXHghZZ-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3NWpkwzdpY9bs5kqXHghZZ-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3NWpkwzdpY9bs5kqXHghZZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3NWpkwzdpY9bs5kqXHghZZ-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3NWpkwzdpY9bs5kqXHghZZ-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3NWpkwzdpY9bs5kqXHghZZ-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3NWpkwzdpY9bs5kqXHghZZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"2\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"3\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2GLWdHaaSA4bwWWLKLDKDa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2GLWdHaaSA4bwWWLKLDKDa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2GLWdHaaSA4bwWWLKLDKDa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2GLWdHaaSA4bwWWLKLDKDa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2GLWdHaaSA4bwWWLKLDKDa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2GLWdHaaSA4bwWWLKLDKDa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2GLWdHaaSA4bwWWLKLDKDa-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2GLWdHaaSA4bwWWLKLDKDa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-images\" data-inline-gallery-expanded hidden>\n<div class=\"expanded-images__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-track>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 1 of 4\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 2 of 4\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3NWpkwzdpY9bs5kqXHghZZ-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3NWpkwzdpY9bs5kqXHghZZ-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3NWpkwzdpY9bs5kqXHghZZ-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3NWpkwzdpY9bs5kqXHghZZ-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3NWpkwzdpY9bs5kqXHghZZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3NWpkwzdpY9bs5kqXHghZZ-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3NWpkwzdpY9bs5kqXHghZZ-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 3 of 4\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 4 of 4\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2GLWdHaaSA4bwWWLKLDKDa-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2GLWdHaaSA4bwWWLKLDKDa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2GLWdHaaSA4bwWWLKLDKDa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2GLWdHaaSA4bwWWLKLDKDa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2GLWdHaaSA4bwWWLKLDKDa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2GLWdHaaSA4bwWWLKLDKDa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2GLWdHaaSA4bwWWLKLDKDa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product prog-buying-guide\" id=\"elk-d395a3ea-811b-11f1-bd57-bdcc2beaef7a\">\n<div class=\"title-and-rating\">\n<h3 class=\"product__title\" id=\"5-lezyne-steel-floor-drive-3-5\">5. Lezyne Steel Floor Drive 3.5<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_hawk subtitle\">Fiddly but very secure, and simple to use<\/div>\n<div class=\"user-expert-review-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"expert-review\">\n<p>Our expert review:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary spec\">\n<h4>Specifications<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\">\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Hose length: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">1.23m\/48\u201d<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 40 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">22<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 72 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">30<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Pump Accuracy: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">32 psi at 40, 68 at 72psi<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\">\n<aside data-article-category=\"group-tests\" data-block-type=\"buying-guide\" data-model-name=\"Lezyne Steel Floor Drive 3.5\" data-name=\"Buying Guide merchantlink widget\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-show-fallback=\"text\" data-widget-title=\"fullPriceWidgetTitle\" data-widget-type=\"merchantlink\" class=\"ecom-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-main-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-title-merchantlink-title-buying-guide\">Today&#8217;s Best Deals<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-wrapper hawk-merchant-link-widget-left-alignment\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Tweeks Cycles<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Amazon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Balfe&#8217;s Bikes<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Merlin Cycles<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary pros\">\n<h4>Reasons to buy<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Excellent stability<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Smooth and efficient action<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Classic styling<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary cons\">\n<h4>Reasons to avoid<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Threaded valve head is secure but unnecessarily fiddly<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">A lot of top-out, making it quite noisy<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Gauge inaccurate<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-d395a4d0-811b-11f1-8d97-7d289df1b634\">The Lezyne Steel Floor Drive is the only pump here with a threaded valve head, which complicates things and adds time to the pumping process. The trouble with the Lezyne ABS-1 Pro Chuck design is that the thread is so fine and the seal so tight that you regularly lose air in the process.<\/p>\n<p>That said, Lezyne&#8217;s recent range updates show the brand&#8217;s commitment to the new Schwalbe Clik valves, which eliminate the need for a thread or an actuation lever. However, uptake on these new \u2018Alt\u2019 valves has been relatively slow, so time will tell if this was a good move for the brand.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the head undermines what is essentially a reasonably good pump; its stability is up there with the best in this test, and it has a smooth, light action and feels well-built. It is also by far the most stylish with a nicely finished wooden handle.<\/p>\n<p>One bugbear was that the gauge didn\u2019t work at first but did spring into life after a few deliberate pumps. This also impacted gauge accuracy at first, but things did improve for use.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-best-for-tubeless\"><span>Best for tubeless<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery inlinegallery inline-layout extended-layout full-width-layout first-slide-only\" data-component-name=\"Elk:Gallery:ImageGallery\" data-inline-gallery data-inline-gallery-progress-template=\"Image {currentSlide} of {totalSlides}\" data-inline-gallery-total-slides=\"5\" id=\"elk-d395a58e-811b-11f1-8ee7-775053782e62\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count counts\"><span class=\"slidecount current\" data-inline-gallery-count><br \/>\nImage 1 of 5<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items inlinegallery-wrap\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-track>\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"0\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q5gPxNspJfwxhwTNGTkmFa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q5gPxNspJfwxhwTNGTkmFa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q5gPxNspJfwxhwTNGTkmFa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q5gPxNspJfwxhwTNGTkmFa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q5gPxNspJfwxhwTNGTkmFa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q5gPxNspJfwxhwTNGTkmFa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q5gPxNspJfwxhwTNGTkmFa-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q5gPxNspJfwxhwTNGTkmFa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"1\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDwoZid4JKJLfR3LHMDSa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDwoZid4JKJLfR3LHMDSa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDwoZid4JKJLfR3LHMDSa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDwoZid4JKJLfR3LHMDSa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDwoZid4JKJLfR3LHMDSa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDwoZid4JKJLfR3LHMDSa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDwoZid4JKJLfR3LHMDSa-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDwoZid4JKJLfR3LHMDSa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"2\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"3\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x5tYiX8EwaikjpM5Wnf4fa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x5tYiX8EwaikjpM5Wnf4fa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x5tYiX8EwaikjpM5Wnf4fa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x5tYiX8EwaikjpM5Wnf4fa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x5tYiX8EwaikjpM5Wnf4fa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x5tYiX8EwaikjpM5Wnf4fa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x5tYiX8EwaikjpM5Wnf4fa-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x5tYiX8EwaikjpM5Wnf4fa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"4\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"4\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div 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srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x5tYiX8EwaikjpM5Wnf4fa-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x5tYiX8EwaikjpM5Wnf4fa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x5tYiX8EwaikjpM5Wnf4fa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x5tYiX8EwaikjpM5Wnf4fa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x5tYiX8EwaikjpM5Wnf4fa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x5tYiX8EwaikjpM5Wnf4fa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x5tYiX8EwaikjpM5Wnf4fa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"4\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 5 of 5\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jG4TEPrTqJpGcwuq2fAdYa-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jG4TEPrTqJpGcwuq2fAdYa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jG4TEPrTqJpGcwuq2fAdYa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jG4TEPrTqJpGcwuq2fAdYa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jG4TEPrTqJpGcwuq2fAdYa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jG4TEPrTqJpGcwuq2fAdYa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jG4TEPrTqJpGcwuq2fAdYa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product prog-buying-guide\" id=\"elk-d395a5f2-811b-11f1-817d-cf6b4858dca4\">\n<div class=\"title-and-rating\">\n<h3 class=\"product__title\" id=\"6-trek-dual-charger-floor-pump\">6. Trek Dual Charger Floor Pump<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_hawk subtitle\">Quick to pump in the volume needed for tubeless setups<\/div>\n<div class=\"user-expert-review-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"expert-review\">\n<p>Our expert review:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary spec\">\n<h4>Specifications<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\">\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Hose length: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">1.2\/47\u201d<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 40 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">10<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 72 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">34<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Pump Accuracy: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">39 psi at 40, 70 at 72 psi<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\">\n<aside data-article-category=\"group-tests\" data-block-type=\"buying-guide\" data-model-name=\"Trek Dual Charger Floor Pump\" data-name=\"Buying Guide merchantlink widget\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-show-fallback=\"text\" data-widget-title=\"fullPriceWidgetTitle\" data-widget-type=\"merchantlink\" class=\"ecom-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-main-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-title-merchantlink-title-buying-guide\">Today&#8217;s Best Deals<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-wrapper hawk-merchant-link-widget-left-alignment\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Sigma Sports<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at UPRISE Bikes<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Team Cycles<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Balfe&#8217;s Bikes<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary pros\">\n<h4>Reasons to buy<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Gauge reads like an HD screen<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Option for both high volume &amp; high pressure at the flick of a switch<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Storage in the handle<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Very efficient, just 10 strokes to 40 PSI<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary cons\">\n<h4>Reasons to avoid<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">The head is not very secure<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Hard going in HV mode, too easy in HP<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">The plunger has a lot of play in the barrel<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-d395a656-811b-11f1-8f8c-13eba07ddf51\">Very few floor pumps have the option to switch between high-volume and high-pressure pumping. Generally, high pressure is for road tyres and high volume helps with mountain bike tyres. However, with road pressures coming down and tyre sizes only increasing, you almost need something in the middle. So, having something that can handle the bulk of the volume and be topped up with high-pressure offers an interesting proposition that works well for tubeless setups. Trek has done this very well with the Dual Charger, which lets you flick between the two with just your foot, making it incredibly efficient &#8211; and able to reach 40psi in just 10 strokes.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, it&#8217;s a very accurate pump, and the gauge reads like a high-definition screen; however, the head wasn\u2019t very secure. The selectable high-pressure and high-volume options are very useful for tubeless users, but undermined by a plunger that wobbles all over the place and an action that is either hard going or too easy.<\/p>\n<p>The Trek Dual Chamber is very close to being a good pump; the finer details, like the storage in the chunky, comfortable handle, add to its appeal, accuracy, and efficiency. However, the raft of features aren\u2019t enough to justify its slightly higher premium.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-also-tested\"><span>Also tested&#8230;<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout \" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c0b059fc-811e-11f1-850e-71dc672ed89f\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRKg8x4ngpFTJEm6w5DtyZ-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRKg8x4ngpFTJEm6w5DtyZ-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRKg8x4ngpFTJEm6w5DtyZ-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRKg8x4ngpFTJEm6w5DtyZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRKg8x4ngpFTJEm6w5DtyZ-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRKg8x4ngpFTJEm6w5DtyZ-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRKg8x4ngpFTJEm6w5DtyZ-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRKg8x4ngpFTJEm6w5DtyZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"product prog-buying-guide\" id=\"elk-c0b05a74-811e-11f1-b311-2f3c44023b19\">\n<div class=\"title-and-rating\">\n<h3 class=\"product__title\" id=\"7-topeak-joeblow-sport-digital\">7. Topeak JoeBlow Sport Digital<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_hawk subtitle\">Same performance as its analogue sibling just with a digital guage<\/div>\n<div class=\"user-expert-review-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"expert-review\">\n<p>Our expert review:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary spec\">\n<h4>Specifications<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\">\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Hose length: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">1.42\/56\u201d<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 40 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">25<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 72 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">23<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Pump Accuracy: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">40 psi at 40, 71 at 72 psi<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary pros\">\n<h4>Reasons to buy<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Spot-on accuracy<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">As good as the analogue JoeBlow Sport<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary cons\">\n<h4>Reasons to avoid<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Hose placement is different to the analogue Sport<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Shop around, and you can get a JoeBlow Sport and D2 gauge for less than this single pump<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-c0b05aec-811e-11f1-b922-9b15a6fc5717\">Given that the Topeak JoeBlow Sport Digital is basically the Sport III combined with the Topeak Smart D2 gauge I was using to test the accuracy of all the pumps on test, you would expect it to perform well in terms of accuracy\u2014which is exactly what it did.<\/p>\n<p>This bodes well for future accuracy, as my probably 10-plus-year-old D2 gives exactly the same readings. The only real con is that if you shop around, you can get the separate JoeBlow Sport and D2 gauge for less than the price of the complete pump. However, if you would prefer to combine them into a single tool for ease of use, it&#8217;s as good as its manual sibling.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout \" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c0b05b5a-811e-11f1-ae43-1316913fa46d\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CxPSmHDSxfF56GayAQ3WsZ-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CxPSmHDSxfF56GayAQ3WsZ-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CxPSmHDSxfF56GayAQ3WsZ-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CxPSmHDSxfF56GayAQ3WsZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CxPSmHDSxfF56GayAQ3WsZ-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CxPSmHDSxfF56GayAQ3WsZ-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CxPSmHDSxfF56GayAQ3WsZ-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CxPSmHDSxfF56GayAQ3WsZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"product prog-buying-guide\" id=\"elk-c0b05bd2-811e-11f1-b971-8d5395ef3517\">\n<div class=\"title-and-rating\">\n<h3 class=\"product__title\" id=\"8-park-tool-pfp-10\">8. Park Tool PFP-10<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_hawk subtitle\">Simple and has the classic Park Tool no-frills approach<\/div>\n<div class=\"user-expert-review-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"expert-review\">\n<p>Our expert review:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary spec\">\n<h4>Specifications<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\">\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Hose length: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">97cm\/38&#8243;<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 40 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">23<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 72 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">25<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Pump Accuracy: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">35 psi at 40, 67 at 72psi<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\">\n<aside data-article-category=\"group-tests\" data-block-type=\"buying-guide\" data-model-name=\"Park Tool PFP 8 Home Mechanic Floor Pump\" data-name=\"Buying Guide merchantlink widget\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-show-fallback=\"text\" data-widget-title=\"fullPriceWidgetTitle\" data-widget-type=\"merchantlink\" class=\"ecom-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-main-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-title-merchantlink-title-buying-guide\">Today&#8217;s Best Deals<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-wrapper hawk-merchant-link-widget-left-alignment\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Balfe&#8217;s Bikes<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Ribble Cycles<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Amazon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Freewheel<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary pros\">\n<h4>Reasons to buy<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Okay on stability<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Very simple, no frills approach<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Decent gauge<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary cons\">\n<h4>Reasons to avoid<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">I expected better accuracy from a brand as renowned as Park<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Short hose<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">The chuck needs to be held to get started<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">The footplate is too small<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-c0b05c4a-811e-11f1-ab7e-d3a3afb6a637\">What can I say about the Park Tool PFP-10? It&#8217;s very simple and has the classic Park Tool no-frills approach. It&#8217;s almost so understated I found it had to recall using it, at all. While it certainly isn\u2019t the worst pump on test, it&#8217;s far from breaking into the Top 6; that&#8217;s for sure. For someone as renowned as Park, I&#8217;d expect more accuracy and a longer hose (the second shortest on test at 97cm\/38\u201d) to work with its own workstands.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout \" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-1768fe84-811f-11f1-a4ac-b3a1eb6fe47a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vq4ccqyDeTZ2S7T9hQZ9Ca-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vq4ccqyDeTZ2S7T9hQZ9Ca-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vq4ccqyDeTZ2S7T9hQZ9Ca-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vq4ccqyDeTZ2S7T9hQZ9Ca-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vq4ccqyDeTZ2S7T9hQZ9Ca-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vq4ccqyDeTZ2S7T9hQZ9Ca-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vq4ccqyDeTZ2S7T9hQZ9Ca-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vq4ccqyDeTZ2S7T9hQZ9Ca-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"product prog-buying-guide\" id=\"elk-1768ff10-811f-11f1-a3be-d714d681cf5a\">\n<div class=\"title-and-rating\">\n<h3 class=\"product__title\" id=\"9-giant-control-tower-elite\">9. Giant Control Tower Elite<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_hawk subtitle\">The Control Tower is a great pump marred by safety critical inaccuracy<\/div>\n<div class=\"user-expert-review-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"expert-review\">\n<p>Our expert review:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary spec\">\n<h4>Specifications<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\">\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Hose length: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">1.35m\/53&#8243;<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 40 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">28<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 72 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">22<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Pump Accuracy: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">45 psi at 40, 77 at 72 psi<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\">\n<aside data-article-category=\"group-tests\" data-block-type=\"buying-guide\" data-model-name=\"Giant Control Tower Elite\" data-name=\"Buying Guide merchantlink widget\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-show-fallback=\"text\" data-widget-title=\"fullPriceWidgetTitle\" data-widget-type=\"merchantlink\" class=\"ecom-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-main-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-title-merchantlink-title-buying-guide\">Today&#8217;s Best Deals<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-wrapper hawk-merchant-link-widget-left-alignment\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Balfe&#8217;s Bikes<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Cyclestore<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at UPRISE Bikes<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"200\">Check Amazon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary pros\">\n<h4>Reasons to buy<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Most stable by far<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Large sandpapered footplates<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Good plunger actuation<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Tubeless kit in the handle is a nice touch<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary cons\">\n<h4>Reasons to avoid<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Reads under on gauge, safety-critical failure<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-1768ffe2-811f-11f1-bfed-a1a7f5ef0864\">I really like the Giant Control Tower Elite; It&#8217;s super stable. It was one of the most stable on test; it&#8217;s got large, sandpapered footplates, long actuation, and a tubeless repair kit in the handle; it was also reasonably efficient and easy to use, representing good value and definitely competing with the JoeBlow Sport III.<\/p>\n<p>However, it reads &#8220;under&#8221; on the gauge, which, for me, is an absolute no-no. At 40 PSI, the control tower read 45 PSI on my Topeak gauge, and at 72 PSI (the limit for hookless rims), it read 77 PSI, which makes this a safety-critical failure.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout \" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3f5e1464-8120-11f1-a9bc-03aaa191202c\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zLc4CCAkNk7DzPTfDWrK7X-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zLc4CCAkNk7DzPTfDWrK7X-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zLc4CCAkNk7DzPTfDWrK7X-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zLc4CCAkNk7DzPTfDWrK7X-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zLc4CCAkNk7DzPTfDWrK7X-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zLc4CCAkNk7DzPTfDWrK7X-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zLc4CCAkNk7DzPTfDWrK7X-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zLc4CCAkNk7DzPTfDWrK7X-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"product prog-buying-guide\" id=\"elk-3f5e14dc-8120-11f1-9b62-9958e9d4b0df\">\n<div class=\"title-and-rating\">\n<h3 class=\"product__title\" id=\"10-truflo-supertrax-floor-pump\">10. TruFlo Supertrax Floor Pump<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_hawk subtitle\">One of the few offering a HP\/HV switch, at a very reasonable price<\/div>\n<div class=\"user-expert-review-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"expert-review\">\n<p>Our expert review:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary spec\">\n<h4>Specifications<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\">\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Hose length: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">95cm\/37&#8243;<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 40 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">8<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 72 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">22<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Pump Accuracy: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">42 psi at 40, 77 at 72 psi<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\">\n<aside data-article-category=\"group-tests\" data-block-type=\"buying-guide\" data-model-name=\"TruFlo Supertrax Floor Pump\" data-name=\"Buying Guide merchantlink widget\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-show-fallback=\"text\" data-widget-title=\"fullPriceWidgetTitle\" data-widget-type=\"merchantlink\" class=\"ecom-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-main-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-title-merchantlink-title-buying-guide\">Today&#8217;s Best Deals<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-wrapper hawk-merchant-link-widget-left-alignment\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Cycles UK<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"200\">Check Amazon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary pros\">\n<h4>Reasons to buy<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">The HP\/HV switch at this low price is very unique<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary cons\">\n<h4>Reasons to avoid<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Not stable at all; base is very flexible<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Handle is too small<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Valve chuck is not secure<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Feels pretty cheap, like SKS Air-X-Press, but without the performance<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Gauge underreads; safety-critical failure<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-3f5e1540-8120-11f1-9c76-c3a3e63d5759\">The TruFlo SuperTrax is a great example of a product that likely hits the spec-for-price ratio and fits nicely into the range but, as a result, lacks overall function, performance and thought for the end user.<\/p>\n<p>While it&#8217;s the only other pump alongside the Bontrager to offer high-volume, high-pressure pumping, the real nail in the coffin came when it underread on the gauge, so, like, the Giant made this a safety-critical failure.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-how-i-tested-the-best-track-pumps\"><span>How I tested the best track pumps<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-7fc9e5b2-7eac-11f1-910e-cb30eab6ef55\">Based on my testing of the best mini bike pumps, I had no doubt that the best track pumps would deliver usable pressures with reasonable ease; this shifted my focus to their overall performance and, more importantly, their accuracy.<\/p>\n<p>To avoid any safety issues when testing pumps, I used a tubeless-ready gravel and road tyre on an aluminium hooked rim, which has a much greater maximum pressure rating. My testing was simple; I used the same target pressures of 40 psi for my gravel tyre and 72 psi for my road tyre as my mini pumps test for consistency.<\/p>\n<p>First, I tested efficiency, measured simply by the number of strokes required to reach the target pressure. Then, using my trusty Topeak D2 Smart Gauge, I tested the pumps&#8217; accuracy by comparing their built-in gauge readings with my digital reading.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from the pumps&#8217; overall performance and function, I was also assessing stability, how well they worked with a workstand, and, of course, their overall value, to name a few.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-meet-the-expert\"><span>Meet the expert<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"slice-container person-wrapper slice-container-person\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Person\" id=\"elk-7fc9e670-7eac-11f1-83ca-7795e2e95da8\">\n<div class=\"person person--separator\">\n<div class=\"person__avatar-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/feGBw3W3T4DBX8UnUvSKy7-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 700px) 140px, 100px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"person__heading\">\n<div class=\"person__name-socials\"><span class=\"block person__name\">Matt Ischt-Barnard<\/span><\/div>\n<aside class=\"person__role\">Ecomm &amp; Tech Writer<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"person__bio\">\n<p>Like so many others, I began my journey in the bicycle industry at my local bike shop before making moves towards my dream job as an award-winning E-bike designer. This means that for over 15 years, I have been wielding tools, including the occasional hammer, whether assembling and repairing bikes for customers or working out the intricacies of my latest prototype.<\/p>\n<p>I have now turned my attention to the pursuit of helping others navigate the ever more complex world of cycling, as Cycling Weekly&#8217;s buying advice guru and eagle-eyed deal hunter. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-best-floor-pump-testing-results\"><span>Best floor pump testing results<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-7fc9e738-7eac-11f1-8bdd-ed4dd6f5bbfc\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 0 &#8211; Cell 0 <\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Accuracy: Gauge reading at 40 PSI<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Accuracy: Gauge reading at 72PSI<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Efficiency: No. of strokes to 40 PSI<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Efficiency: No. of strokes to 72 PSI<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Blackburn Core 3<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>35 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>68 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>20<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>26<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>SKS Air-X-Press 8.0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>39 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>70 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>22<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>24<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>SKS Air-X-Plorer 10.0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>39 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>70 PSI <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>21<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>23<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Topeak JoeBlow Sport III<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>36 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>68 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>16<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>27<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Lezyne Steel Floor Drive<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>32 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>68 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>22<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>30<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Trek Dual Chamber<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>39 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>70 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>34<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Topeak JoeBlow Sport Digital<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>40 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>71 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>25<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>23<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Park Tool PFP-10<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>35 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>67 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>23 <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>25<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Giant Control Tower Elite<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>45 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>77 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>28<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>22<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Truflo SuperTrax<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>42 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>77 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>22<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-verdict\"><span>Verdict<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-2a89eb44-81ca-11f1-9921-83ccd45658a2\">I asked at the start of this group test whether the track pump is a genuine workshop stalwart or just a tool of pure nostalgia. After putting nearly 20 mini and track pumps through their paces, I am confident in my opening sentiment: the best bike floor pumps absolutely still deserve a place in your garage, shed, or workshop.<\/p>\n<p>But why, exactly?<\/p>\n<p>While mini pumps face an almost inevitable extinction at the hands of electric pumps, full-sized track pumps still hold distinct advantages. Sure, you could replace your track pump with an electric pump\u2014and I wouldn&#8217;t blame you if you did, but I won&#8217;t be.<\/p>\n<p>Speed isn&#8217;t actually an issue here; in fact, I can still inflate a tyre faster with a good floor pump than with most electric alternatives. Instead, the real separator is ultimate control.<\/p>\n<p>With an electric pump, you set a digital target, and it does its thing. With a manual pump, you can creep up the pressure PSI by PSI. Given what we now know about how precise pressures affect the safety, comfort, and performance of modern tubeless and hookless setups, this precision is invaluable.<\/p>\n<p>Add in the fact that a manual pump requires zero charging, and the choice is clear for me. Electric pumps are getting better every day, but there is an undeniable joy in a tool that can sit untouched in a freezing shed for weeks and still work flawlessly the second you grab it.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-how-to-choose-a-track-pump\"><span>How to choose a track pump<\/span><\/h3>\n<section class=\"article__schema-question\" id=\"elk-ba6f6070-81b8-11f1-a146-a72bf258611f\">\n<h3>High volume or high pressure &#8211; Which do you need? <\/h3>\n<article class=\"article__schema-answer\">\n<p>Gone are the days of road cyclists pumped 120 PSI plus into their tyres. Some of this is down to the widespread adoption of hookless rims and the best tubeless tyres, which limit maximum pressure to 72 PSI. It is largely down to us all learning the benefits of lower pressures and wider tyres for aerodynamics and rolling resistance; meaning, choosing between high volume and high pressure has become less of a requirement in a pump. <\/p>\n<p>Traditionally, a high-volume pump was required for larger-volume tyres, and this remains the case, as it can make light work of seating tyres and filling larger voids. That&#8217;s not to say that a high pressure can&#8217;t do this; it will just very simply take longer. Given most now don&#8217;t reach those lofty pressures of old, if you are running tubeless, especially on the best gravel tyres, a higher volume pump can be handy. <\/p>\n<p>However, as more people pay closer attention to their tyre pressure and the performance this simple change can make, with the introduction of tyre pressure calculators, the accuracy of your pump has become far more important. <\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout \" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-ba6f60de-81b8-11f1-ba9b-8d70ac6c9662\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<section class=\"article__schema-question\" id=\"elk-c3a4a38a-81b3-11f1-bdb5-6d921abf4a01\">\n<h3>Why is accuracy so important? <\/h3>\n<article class=\"article__schema-answer\">\n<p>In recent years, as riders, particularly on the road, have adopted wider tubeless tyre sizes, manufacturers are increasingly using carbon hookless rims. This means tyre pressure has become increasingly more important to rider safety. Due to widespread tyre incompatibility with these hookless rims, a maximum pressure of 72 PSI has been mandated for tubeless tyres on hookless rims across the board. <\/p>\n<p>For most, especially those running wider 28mm-plus tyres, this pressure is at the upper limits of what many will run, and it shouldn\u2019t be a problem. However, for heavier riders and during setup, when higher pressures are required to seat the tyres and reduce deformation, this maximum pressure becomes critical to prevent the tyres from blowing off the rims. <\/p>\n<p>Many electric pumps have accurate, programmable digital pressure gauges and cut out when they reach these pressures, taking human error out of the equation. Whereas the analogue gauges on track pumps require users to monitor pressure and assess their accuracy to ensure they aren&#8217;t exceeding the guidelines. <\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout \" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-ba6f617e-81b8-11f1-87bf-e3a31dff6f5f\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"what-else-should-you-consider-3\">What else should you consider? <\/h2>\n<ul id=\"elk-ba6f628c-81b8-11f1-8050-8dc9e3ee875d\">\n<li><strong>Hose Length: <\/strong>aside from accuracy and efficiency, it&#8217;s at the top of my list of considerations. A hose can rarely be too long, but often too short, particularly if you plan on using it while the bike is in a workstand.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stability: <\/strong>this was a big part of my testing. There is nothing worse than a pump that falls over all the time as you move around the shed or workshop, or undermines efficiency by wobbling all over the place.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Valves &#8211; Schrader, Presta, or Clik: <\/strong>all the pumps I tested offer Schrader and Presta, either through a dual-head or swappable rubber grommets. However, with the emergence of new alternatives like the Schwalbe Clik valve, it&#8217;s back in the conversation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ergonomics: <\/strong>modern pumps are all reasonably well proven in this area, but a consideration if you are particularly short or tall.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Serviceability: <\/strong>Most of the pumps featured here have some spare parts available for key wear areas, such as valve chucks and hoses. However, fully serviceable units that feature replaceable internal seals, plungers, handles, etc are a bit of a thing of the past.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout \" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-e919174a-81b8-11f1-a46f-01cd158a0fd4\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-glossary-of-bike-pump-terms\"><span>Glossary of bike pump terms<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul id=\"elk-e91917cc-81b8-11f1-bf8f-21c9691194ef\">\n<li><strong>Valve chuck or head &#8211; <\/strong>the part that attaches to the valve and forms the seal that allows you to pump air into your tyre or tube.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hose &#8211; <\/strong>usually around a metre long and made of a flexible rubberised material, this connects the valve chuck or head to the pump body or shaft.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pump body or shaft &#8211; <\/strong>This generally circular, tall sealed tube, which along with the handle or plunger, is what creates the pressure and force to push it into the tyre or tube<\/li>\n<li><strong>Handle or plunger &#8211; <\/strong>The handle or plunger combines internal and external parts; you hold and depress it to create pressure in the pump body.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stroke &#8211; <\/strong>This is the act of pumping up and down; this word can be used to describe both the efficiency and action.<\/li>\n<li><strong>High Volume &#8211; <\/strong>Some pumps prioritise the volume at which they pump per stroke; this can limit their ability to pump at higher pressures. Generally, these pumps use a larger bore or tube to achieve this.<\/li>\n<li><strong>High Pressure &#8211; <\/strong>Some pumps prioritise the ability to reach higher pressures; they do this by adding volume in much smaller amounts. As a result, this means it can be slower going.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gauge or pressure dial &#8211; <\/strong>usually mounted on the base or handle, this helps indicate the pressure you are at during pumping.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<aside data-article-category=\"group-tests\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-model-name=\"Blackburn Core 3 floor pump,SKS Germany AIR-X-PRESS 8.0 FLOOR PUMP,SKS Air-X-Plorer 10.0,Topeak JoeBlow Sport III,Lezyne Steel Floor Drive 3.5,Trek Dual Charger Floor Pump,Topeak JoeBlow Sport Digital,Park Tool PFP 8 Home Mechanic Floor Pump,Giant Control Tower Elite,TruFlo Supertrax Floor Pump\" data-name=\"Buying Guide Multimodel widget\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-widget-title=\"multimodelWidgetTitle\" data-widget-type=\"multimodelreview\" class=\"ecom-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-multi-model-review-main\">\n<div class=\"hawk-multi-model-review-retail-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-title-container\">Round up of today&#8217;s best deals<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-items-container\" data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-container\" data-expandable=\"0\" data-stacked=\"0\" data-load-more=\"true\" role=\"button\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-main-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-main\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\" data-expanded=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"image\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31-rljiDBlL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"SKS Air-X-Press 8.0 Floor Pump\" title=\"SKS Air-X-Press 8.0 Floor Pump\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-product-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"78\" height=\"70\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"name\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-display-name-container\">SKS Germany AIR-X-PRESS 8.0 FLOOR PUMP<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"merchant\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.fie.futurecdn.net\/logos\/merchants\/amazon-uk-14606342093191-100-80.png.webp\" alt=\"Amazon\" title=\"Amazon\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-logo-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"80\" height=\"40\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"priceLink\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-main-price-container\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-display-price-container\" data-type=\"retail\"><span class=\"hawk-display-price-price\">\u00a323.94<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>View<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"allDeals\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\"><span>See all prices<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-container\" data-expandable=\"0\" data-stacked=\"0\" data-load-more=\"true\" role=\"button\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-main-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-main\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\" data-expanded=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"image\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31T267HiX3L._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"SKS Air-X-Plorer 10.0\" title=\"SKS Air-X-Plorer 10.0\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-product-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"78\" height=\"70\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"name\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-display-name-container\">SKS Air-X-Plorer 10.0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"merchant\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.fie.futurecdn.net\/logos\/merchants\/amazon-uk-14606342093191-100-80.png.webp\" alt=\"Amazon\" title=\"Amazon\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-logo-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"80\" height=\"40\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"priceLink\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-main-price-container\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-display-price-container\" data-type=\"retail\"><span 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pump&quot;,&quot;navigationLink&quot;:&quot;#section-best-overall-floor-pump&quot;,&quot;starRating&quot;:90,&quot;productName&quot;:&quot;1. Blackburn Core 3 Floor Pump&quot;,&quot;productHeader&quot;:&quot;Best overall&quot;,&quot;pros&quot;:[&quot;Very stable - could prop up an oil rig&quot;,&quot;Lots of neat design touches that make it simple and intuitive&quot;,&quot;Head is very secure&quot;,&quot;Smooth action&quot;,&quot;One of the most efficient on test&quot;],&quot;cons&quot;:[&quot;Hard to read and slightly sloppy gauge&quot;,&quot;Accuracy could be better&quot;],&quot;reviewText&quot;:&quot;The first thing you notice about the Blackburn Core 3 floor pump is that it could prop up an oil rig; it&apos;s the kind of stability that would have it standing strong even in the fiercest of Atlantic hurricanes. This is thanks to a broad base and a rubberised base. Combine this with an incredibly smooth action throughout the stroke, and you have one very efficient pump.&quot;,&quot;specs&quot;:[{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Hose length&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;1.3m\/52u201d&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 40 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;20&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 72 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;26&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Pump Accuracy&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;35 psi at 40, 68 at 72psi&quot;}],&quot;reviewId&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkText&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;imageUrl&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V8JuVdDywQTh5qZih8QrLP.jpg&quot;},{&quot;modelName&quot;:&quot;SKS Germany AIR-X-PRESS 8.0 FLOOR PUMP&quot;,&quot;navigationLink&quot;:&quot;#section-best-budget-floor-pump&quot;,&quot;starRating&quot;:90,&quot;productName&quot;:&quot;2. SKS Air-X-Press 8.0&quot;,&quot;productHeader&quot;:&quot;Best budget&quot;,&quot;pros&quot;:[&quot;High level of accuracy&quot;,&quot;Decent value&quot;,&quot;Nice comfy handle&quot;,&quot;Good stability&quot;],&quot;cons&quot;:[&quot;Poor gauge readability undermines accuracy&quot;,&quot;Stiff inflexible hose&quot;],&quot;reviewText&quot;:&quot;Just like its SKS Air-X-Plorer sibling, the Air-X-Press is incredibly accurate, being only one psi out from the target of 40, and two psi out at 72, which is remarkable given it&apos;s by far the cheapest on test. But just like its more expensive sibling, the accuracy is undermined by a tiny, unreadable gauge. If SKS could improve its gauges, both pumps could easily score five stars.   &quot;,&quot;specs&quot;:[{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Hose length&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;82cm\/32u201d&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 40 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;22&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 72 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;24&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Pump Accuracy&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;39 psi at 40, 70 at 72psi&quot;}],&quot;reviewId&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkText&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;imageUrl&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW.jpg&quot;},{&quot;modelName&quot;:&quot;SKS Air-X-Plorer 10.0&quot;,&quot;navigationLink&quot;:&quot;#section-most-accurate-floor-pump&quot;,&quot;starRating&quot;:90,&quot;productName&quot;:&quot;3. SKS Air-X-Plorer 10.0&quot;,&quot;productHeader&quot;:&quot;Most accurate&quot;,&quot;pros&quot;:[&quot;High level of accuracy&quot;,&quot;Decent value&quot;,&quot;Nice comfy handle&quot;,&quot;Good stability&quot;],&quot;cons&quot;:[&quot;Poor gauge readability undermines accuracy&quot;,&quot;Stiff inflexible hose&quot;],&quot;reviewText&quot;:&quot;The SKS X-Plorer 10.0 was by far the most accurate on test, just a single psi out at 40 and two at 72; though it could be even more accurate with a better gauge. SKS, bizarrely, only prints 20psi increments on the gauge, with no guide for the 10psi increments in between, meaning you constantly have to count in increments of five. This made the 40psi target easy to gauge, but 72 nigh on impossible, especially when standing.&quot;,&quot;specs&quot;:[{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Hose length&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;1.23m\/48u201d&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 40 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;21&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 72 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;23&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Pump Accuracy&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;39 psi at 40, 70 at 72psi&quot;}],&quot;reviewId&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkText&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;imageUrl&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xYg8dTT3sLAWvYSrKBBYMa.jpg&quot;},{&quot;modelName&quot;:&quot;Topeak JoeBlow Sport III&quot;,&quot;navigationLink&quot;:&quot;#section-best-value-floor-pump&quot;,&quot;starRating&quot;:90,&quot;productName&quot;:&quot;4. Topeak JoeBlow Sport III&quot;,&quot;productHeader&quot;:&quot;Best value&quot;,&quot;pros&quot;:[&quot;Flexible hose positions for floor and work stand use&quot;,&quot;Smooth action&quot;,&quot;Comfortable handle&quot;,&quot;Reasonable stability&quot;],&quot;cons&quot;:[&quot;Hard going towards higher pressures&quot;,&quot;Dual-head design is not the most secure&quot;,&quot;Price creep means it is no longer the best budget option&quot;],&quot;reviewText&quot;:&quot;The Joeblow has long been lauded as the best budget floor pump; however, a price creep means itu2019s now nearly u00a350\/$70. While the JoeBlow still offers excellent performance, itu2019s starting to represent decent value rather than outright affordability. Especially when you consider the performance of the SKS Air-X-Press 8.0, which, for less than half the price, offers comparable performance, just not with the same level of finish and materials.&quot;,&quot;specs&quot;:[{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Hose length&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;77cm\/30u201d (hose mounted half way up pump shaft)&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 40 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;16&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 72 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;27&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Pump Accuracy&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;36 psi at 40, 68 at 72psi&quot;}],&quot;reviewId&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkText&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;imageUrl&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa.jpg&quot;},{&quot;modelName&quot;:&quot;Lezyne Steel Floor Drive 3.5&quot;,&quot;navigationLink&quot;:&quot;#section-most-secure-valve-chuck&quot;,&quot;starRating&quot;:80,&quot;productName&quot;:&quot;5. Lezyne Steel Floor Drive 3.5&quot;,&quot;productHeader&quot;:&quot;Most secure&quot;,&quot;pros&quot;:[&quot;Excellent stability&quot;,&quot;Smooth and efficient action&quot;,&quot;Classic styling&quot;],&quot;cons&quot;:[&quot;Threaded valve head is secure but unnecessarily fiddly&quot;,&quot;A lot of top-out, making it quite noisy&quot;,&quot;Gauge inaccurate&quot;],&quot;reviewText&quot;:&quot;The Lezyne Steel Floor Drive is the only pump here with a threaded valve head, which complicates things and adds time to the pumping process. The trouble with the Lezyne ABS-1 Pro Chuck design is that the thread is so fine and the seal so tight that you regularly lose air in the process. &quot;,&quot;specs&quot;:[{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Hose length&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;1.23m\/48u201d&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 40 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;22&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 72 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;30&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Pump Accuracy&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;32 psi at 40, 68 at 72psi&quot;}],&quot;reviewId&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkText&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;imageUrl&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a.jpg&quot;},{&quot;modelName&quot;:&quot;Trek Dual Charger Floor Pump&quot;,&quot;navigationLink&quot;:&quot;#section-best-for-tubeless&quot;,&quot;starRating&quot;:80,&quot;productName&quot;:&quot;6. Trek Dual Charger Floor Pump&quot;,&quot;productHeader&quot;:&quot;Best for tubeless&quot;,&quot;pros&quot;:[&quot;Gauge reads like an HD screen&quot;,&quot;Option for both high volume &amp; high pressure at the flick of a switch&quot;,&quot;Storage in the handle&quot;,&quot;Very efficient, just 10 strokes to 40 PSI&quot;],&quot;cons&quot;:[&quot;The head is not very secure&quot;,&quot;Hard going in HV mode, too easy in HP&quot;,&quot;The plunger has a lot of play in the barrel&quot;],&quot;reviewText&quot;:&quot;Very few floor pumps have the option to switch between high-volume and high-pressure pumping. Generally, high pressure is for road tyres and high volume helps with mountain bike tyres. However, with road pressures coming down and tyre sizes only increasing, you almost need something in the middle. So, having something that can handle the bulk of the volume and be topped up with high-pressure offers an interesting proposition that works well for tubeless setups. Trek has done this very well with the Dual Charger, which lets you flick between the two with just your foot, making it incredibly efficient - and able to reach 40psi in just 10 strokes. &quot;,&quot;specs&quot;:[{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Hose length&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;1.2\/47u201d&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 40 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;10&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 72 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;34&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Pump Accuracy&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;39 psi at 40, 70 at 72 psi&quot;}],&quot;reviewId&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkText&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;imageUrl&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q5gPxNspJfwxhwTNGTkmFa.jpg&quot;},{&quot;modelName&quot;:&quot;Topeak JoeBlow Sport Digital&quot;,&quot;navigationLink&quot;:&quot;#section-also-tested&quot;,&quot;starRating&quot;:80,&quot;productName&quot;:&quot;7. Topeak JoeBlow Sport Digital&quot;,&quot;productHeader&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;pros&quot;:[&quot;Spot-on accuracy&quot;,&quot;As good as the analogue JoeBlow Sport&quot;],&quot;cons&quot;:[&quot;Hose placement is different to the analogue Sport&quot;,&quot;Shop around, and you can get a JoeBlow Sport and D2 gauge for less than this single pump&quot;],&quot;reviewText&quot;:&quot;Given that the Topeak JoeBlow Sport Digital is basically the Sport III combined with the Topeak Smart D2 gauge I was using to test the accuracy of all the pumps on test, you would expect it to perform well in terms of accuracyu2014which is exactly what it did. &quot;,&quot;specs&quot;:[{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Hose length&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;1.42\/56u201d&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 40 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;25&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 72 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;23&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Pump Accuracy&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;40 psi at 40, 71 at 72 psi&quot;}],&quot;reviewId&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkText&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;imageUrl&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRKg8x4ngpFTJEm6w5DtyZ.jpg&quot;},{&quot;modelName&quot;:&quot;Park Tool PFP 8 Home Mechanic Floor Pump&quot;,&quot;navigationLink&quot;:&quot;#section-also-tested&quot;,&quot;starRating&quot;:80,&quot;productName&quot;:&quot;8. Park Tool PFP-10&quot;,&quot;productHeader&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;pros&quot;:[&quot;Okay on stability&quot;,&quot;Very simple, no frills approach&quot;,&quot;Decent gauge&quot;],&quot;cons&quot;:[&quot;I expected better accuracy from a brand as renowned as Park&quot;,&quot;Short hose&quot;,&quot;The chuck needs to be held to get started&quot;,&quot;The footplate is too small&quot;],&quot;reviewText&quot;:&quot;What can I say about the Park Tool PFP-10? It&apos;s very simple and has the classic Park Tool no-frills approach. It&apos;s almost so understated I found it had to recall using it, at all. While it certainly isnu2019t the worst pump on test, it&apos;s far from breaking into the Top 6; that&apos;s for sure. For someone as renowned as Park, I&apos;d expect more accuracy and a longer hose (the second shortest on test at 97cm\/38u201d) to work with its own workstands.&quot;,&quot;specs&quot;:[{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Hose length&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;97cm\/38&quot;&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 40 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;23&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 72 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;25&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Pump Accuracy&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;35 psi at 40, 67 at 72psi&quot;}],&quot;reviewId&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkText&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;imageUrl&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CxPSmHDSxfF56GayAQ3WsZ.jpg&quot;},{&quot;modelName&quot;:&quot;Giant Control Tower Elite&quot;,&quot;navigationLink&quot;:&quot;#section-also-tested&quot;,&quot;starRating&quot;:60,&quot;productName&quot;:&quot;9. Giant Control Tower Elite&quot;,&quot;productHeader&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;pros&quot;:[&quot;Most stable by far&quot;,&quot;Large sandpapered footplates&quot;,&quot;Good plunger actuation&quot;,&quot;Tubeless kit in the handle is a nice touch&quot;],&quot;cons&quot;:[&quot;Reads under on gauge, safety-critical failure&quot;],&quot;reviewText&quot;:&quot;I really like the Giant Control Tower Elite; It&apos;s super stable. It was one of the most stable on test; it&apos;s got large, sandpapered footplates, long actuation, and a tubeless repair kit in the handle; it was also reasonably efficient and easy to use, representing good value and definitely competing with the JoeBlow Sport III. &quot;,&quot;specs&quot;:[{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Hose length&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;1.35m\/53&quot;&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 40 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;28&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 72 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;22&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Pump Accuracy&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;45 psi at 40, 77 at 72 psi&quot;}],&quot;reviewId&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkText&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;imageUrl&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vq4ccqyDeTZ2S7T9hQZ9Ca.jpg&quot;},{&quot;modelName&quot;:&quot;TruFlo Supertrax Floor Pump&quot;,&quot;navigationLink&quot;:&quot;#section-also-tested&quot;,&quot;starRating&quot;:40,&quot;productName&quot;:&quot;10. TruFlo Supertrax Floor Pump&quot;,&quot;productHeader&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;pros&quot;:[&quot;The HP\/HV switch at this low price is very unique&quot;],&quot;cons&quot;:[&quot;Not stable at all; base is very flexible&quot;,&quot;Handle is too small&quot;,&quot;Valve chuck is not secure&quot;,&quot;Feels pretty cheap, like SKS Air-X-Press, but without the performance&quot;,&quot;Gauge underreads; safety-critical failure&quot;],&quot;reviewText&quot;:&quot;The TruFlo SuperTrax is a great example of a product that likely hits the spec-for-price ratio and fits nicely into the range but, as a result, lacks overall function, performance and thought for the end user. &quot;,&quot;specs&quot;:[{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Hose length&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;95cm\/37&quot;&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 40 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;8&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;No. strokes to 72 PSI&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;22&quot;},{&quot;label&quot;:&quot;Pump Accuracy&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;42 psi at 40, 77 at 72 psi&quot;}],&quot;reviewId&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;linkText&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;imageUrl&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zLc4CCAkNk7DzPTfDWrK7X.jpg&quot;}]}\" data-model-name=\"Blackburn Core 3 floor pump,SKS Germany AIR-X-PRESS 8.0 FLOOR PUMP,SKS Air-X-Plorer 10.0,Topeak JoeBlow Sport III,Lezyne Steel Floor Drive 3.5,Trek Dual Charger Floor Pump,Topeak JoeBlow Sport Digital,Park Tool PFP 8 Home Mechanic Floor Pump,Giant Control Tower Elite,TruFlo Supertrax Floor Pump\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-widget-type=\"tabletop\" class=\"ecom-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-header-header\"><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-header-header-text\">The best picks reviewed by Cycling Weekly<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-block\">\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-area-clicked=\"deal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31hBD9LQLWL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"Blackburn Core 3 floor pump\" title=\"Blackburn Core 3 floor pump\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"140\" height=\"80\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-product-container\"><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-product-header\">Best overall<\/span><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-product-name\">1. Blackburn Core 3 Floor Pump<\/span><span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-star-rating-container\"><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\" data-type=\"half\">\u2606<\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-pro\">Very stable &#8211; could prop up an oil rig<\/span>Read more<span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-read-more-arrow\">\u25bc<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-offers-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-inner\" data-last-hovered=\"true\" data-product-type=\"1000\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-uppercase\">View at Amazon<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-block\">\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-area-clicked=\"deal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31-rljiDBlL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"SKS Germany AIR-X-PRESS 8.0 FLOOR PUMP\" title=\"SKS Germany AIR-X-PRESS 8.0 FLOOR PUMP\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"140\" height=\"80\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-product-container\"><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-product-header\">Best budget<\/span><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-product-name\">2. SKS Air-X-Press 8.0<\/span><span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-star-rating-container\"><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\" data-type=\"half\">\u2606<\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-pro\">High level of accuracy<\/span>Read more<span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-read-more-arrow\">\u25bc<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-offers-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-inner\" data-last-hovered=\"true\" data-product-type=\"1000\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-uppercase\">View at Amazon<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-inner\" data-last-hovered=\"false\" data-product-type=\"1000\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-uppercase\">View at Decathlon UK<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-inner\" data-last-hovered=\"false\" data-product-type=\"1000\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-uppercase\">View at Balfe&#8217;s Bikes<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-block\">\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-area-clicked=\"deal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31T267HiX3L._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"SKS Air-X-Plorer 10.0\" title=\"SKS Air-X-Plorer 10.0\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"140\" height=\"80\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-product-container\"><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-product-header\">Most accurate<\/span><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-product-name\">3. SKS Air-X-Plorer 10.0<\/span><span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-star-rating-container\"><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\" data-type=\"half\">\u2606<\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-pro\">High level of accuracy<\/span>Read more<span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-read-more-arrow\">\u25bc<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-offers-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-inner\" data-last-hovered=\"true\" data-product-type=\"1000\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-uppercase\">View at Merlin Cycles<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-inner\" data-last-hovered=\"false\" data-product-type=\"1000\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-uppercase\">View at Amazon<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-inner\" data-last-hovered=\"false\" data-product-type=\"1000\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-uppercase\">View at Balfe&#8217;s Bikes<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-block\">\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-area-clicked=\"deal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41ywBN6CkqL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"Topeak JoeBlow Sport III\" title=\"Topeak JoeBlow Sport III\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"140\" height=\"80\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-product-container\"><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-product-header\">Best value<\/span><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-product-name\">4. Topeak JoeBlow Sport III<\/span><span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-star-rating-container\"><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\" data-type=\"half\">\u2606<\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-pro\">Flexible hose positions for floor and work stand use<\/span>Read more<span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-read-more-arrow\">\u25bc<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-offers-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-inner\" data-last-hovered=\"true\" data-product-type=\"1000\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-uppercase\">View at Amazon<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-inner\" data-last-hovered=\"false\" data-product-type=\"1000\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-uppercase\">View at Condor<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-inner\" data-last-hovered=\"false\" data-product-type=\"1000\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-uppercase\">View at Balfe&#8217;s Bikes<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-block\">\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-image-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-area-clicked=\"deal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.fie.futurecdn.net\/products\/029014742c28f369d3bb9e12501b0d6cf2d05669-280-80.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Lezyne Steel Floor Drive 3.5\" title=\"Lezyne Steel Floor Drive 3.5\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"140\" height=\"80\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-product-container\"><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-product-header\">Most secure<\/span><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-product-name\">5. Lezyne Steel Floor Drive 3.5<\/span><span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-star-rating-container\"><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-tabletop\" data-type=\"empty\">\u2606<\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-pro\">Excellent stability<\/span>Read more<span class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-read-more-arrow\">\u25bc<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-block-offers-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-inner\" data-last-hovered=\"true\" data-product-type=\"1000\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-uppercase\">View at Tweeks Cycles<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-inner\" data-last-hovered=\"false\" data-product-type=\"1000\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-uppercase\">View at Amazon<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-inner\" data-last-hovered=\"false\" data-product-type=\"1000\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-offer-cta-uppercase\">View at Balfe&#8217;s Bikes<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-footer-footer\">\n<div class=\"hawk-tabletop-footer-footer-button\" role=\"button\"><span>Show more<\/span><span class=\"hawk-tabletop-footer-arrow\">\u25bc<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-7fc9e1ca-7eac-11f1-8e76-5bf0193c92fe\">Even with the onslaught of electric alternatives, I firmly believe the best floor pumps remain an indispensable tool for any workshop, garage, or shed. Their sheer simplicity\u2014allowing you to quickly add a few PSI before a ride or precisely control inflation speed\u2014makes track pumps irreplaceable. The best part is there isn&#8217;t a USB-C in sight.<\/p>\n<p>While we previously noted that the best mini pumps struggle to reach functional pressures quickly, floor pumps face no such limitations. As our testing reveals, since portability isn&#8217;t a constraint, a floor or track pump can easily keep pace and even rival some of the best electric bike pumps for inflation speed &#8211; all without needing to be charged or making a noise<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7fc9e1ca-7eac-11f1-8e76-5bf0193c92fe-2\">This group test, however, centred primarily on accuracy, which is more critical than ever to ensure compatibility with modern hookless rims and tubeless tyres.<\/p>\n<p>To benchmark this attribute, I mirrored my previous mini pump testing parameters, setting target pressures of 40 psi for gravel and 72 psi for hookless-compatible road tyres. I then cross-referenced each pump&#8217;s built-in dial against my trusty Topeak D2 Smart Gauge.<\/p>\n<p>With my testing done, one pump truly rose above the rest: the Blackburn Core 3 Floor Pump took my best overall crown\u2014offering unmatched, oil-rig-like stability, exceptional efficiency, and a remarkably clever design.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"best-floor-pumps-for-bikes-2026-3\">Best floor pumps for bikes 2026<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-best-overall-floor-pump\"><span>Best overall floor pump<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery inlinegallery inline-layout extended-layout full-width-layout first-slide-only\" data-component-name=\"Elk:Gallery:ImageGallery\" data-inline-gallery data-inline-gallery-progress-template=\"Image {currentSlide} of {totalSlides}\" data-inline-gallery-total-slides=\"4\" id=\"elk-b6a7ed62-7ebc-11f1-85e1-5f76e6d50880\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count counts\"><span class=\"slidecount current\" data-inline-gallery-count><br \/>\nImage 1 of 4<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items inlinegallery-wrap\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-track>\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"0\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V8JuVdDywQTh5qZih8QrLP-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V8JuVdDywQTh5qZih8QrLP-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V8JuVdDywQTh5qZih8QrLP-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V8JuVdDywQTh5qZih8QrLP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V8JuVdDywQTh5qZih8QrLP-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V8JuVdDywQTh5qZih8QrLP-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V8JuVdDywQTh5qZih8QrLP-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V8JuVdDywQTh5qZih8QrLP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"1\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SrpA5dBaAeoupUGcZyW5wP-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SrpA5dBaAeoupUGcZyW5wP-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SrpA5dBaAeoupUGcZyW5wP-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SrpA5dBaAeoupUGcZyW5wP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SrpA5dBaAeoupUGcZyW5wP-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SrpA5dBaAeoupUGcZyW5wP-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SrpA5dBaAeoupUGcZyW5wP-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SrpA5dBaAeoupUGcZyW5wP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 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Blackburn Core 3 Floor Pump<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_hawk subtitle\">Our best overall, the Core 3 isn\u2019t perfect, but it&#8217;s pretty close<\/div>\n<div class=\"user-expert-review-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"expert-review\">\n<p>Our expert review:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary spec\">\n<h4>Specifications<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\">\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Hose length: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">1.3m\/52\u201d<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 40 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">20<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 72 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">26<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Pump Accuracy: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">35 psi at 40, 68 at 72psi<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\">\n<aside data-article-category=\"group-tests\" data-block-type=\"buying-guide\" data-model-name=\"Blackburn Core 3 floor pump\" data-name=\"Buying Guide merchantlink widget\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-show-fallback=\"text\" data-widget-title=\"fullPriceWidgetTitle\" data-widget-type=\"merchantlink\" class=\"ecom-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-main-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-title-merchantlink-title-buying-guide\">Today&#8217;s Best Deals<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-wrapper hawk-merchant-link-widget-left-alignment\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"200\">Check Amazon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary pros\">\n<h4>Reasons to buy<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Very stable &#8211; could prop up an oil rig<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Lots of neat design touches that make it simple and intuitive<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Head is very secure<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Smooth action<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">One of the most efficient on test<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary cons\">\n<h4>Reasons to avoid<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Hard to read and slightly sloppy gauge<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Accuracy could be better<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-0309a5ea-7ebf-11f1-8bd2-cbddc6127473\">The first thing you notice about the Blackburn Core 3 floor pump is that it could prop up an oil rig; it&#8217;s the kind of stability that would have it standing strong even in the fiercest of Atlantic hurricanes. This is thanks to a broad base and a rubberised base. Combine this with an incredibly smooth action throughout the stroke, and you have one very efficient pump.<\/p>\n<p>While the Core doesn\u2019t feature a smart or dual-head design like the closest competitor in this test, the SKS Air-X-plorer, it keeps things simple with a single-threaded insert that can swap between Presta and Schrader valves. It&#8217;s thoughtful design features such as this that make it stand out above the rest. The reverse actuation on the head worked very well, as did the little bleed valve on the front for thumb actuation. It also features one of the longest hoses among the floor pumps we\u2019ve assembled here at 1.3m\/52\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Despite taking top honours overall, the Core 3 isn\u2019t perfect, but it does come close. The gauge needs a little work, as do so many on test here. While it does include good incrementation, it&#8217;s hard to read when standing, and its accuracy wasn\u2019t quite there either, but far from being the worst. The gauge did at least read slightly more than it was pumping in, so no overinflation here.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-best-budget-floor-pump\"><span>Best budget floor pump<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery inlinegallery inline-layout extended-layout full-width-layout first-slide-only\" data-component-name=\"Elk:Gallery:ImageGallery\" data-inline-gallery data-inline-gallery-progress-template=\"Image {currentSlide} of {totalSlides}\" data-inline-gallery-total-slides=\"3\" id=\"elk-624539d4-80f9-11f1-8467-215eff061c82\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count counts\"><span class=\"slidecount current\" data-inline-gallery-count><br \/>\nImage 1 of 3<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items inlinegallery-wrap\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-track>\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"0\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"1\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KquLPwV5s3ogMqnFxf3YLa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KquLPwV5s3ogMqnFxf3YLa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KquLPwV5s3ogMqnFxf3YLa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KquLPwV5s3ogMqnFxf3YLa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KquLPwV5s3ogMqnFxf3YLa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KquLPwV5s3ogMqnFxf3YLa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KquLPwV5s3ogMqnFxf3YLa-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KquLPwV5s3ogMqnFxf3YLa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"2\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m9ASfz9VfWiMCs7PaVwuRa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m9ASfz9VfWiMCs7PaVwuRa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m9ASfz9VfWiMCs7PaVwuRa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m9ASfz9VfWiMCs7PaVwuRa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m9ASfz9VfWiMCs7PaVwuRa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m9ASfz9VfWiMCs7PaVwuRa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m9ASfz9VfWiMCs7PaVwuRa-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m9ASfz9VfWiMCs7PaVwuRa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-images\" data-inline-gallery-expanded hidden>\n<div class=\"expanded-images__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-track>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 1 of 3\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/c5Uo7dK7WKzmjDCxvY34cW-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 2 of 3\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KquLPwV5s3ogMqnFxf3YLa-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KquLPwV5s3ogMqnFxf3YLa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KquLPwV5s3ogMqnFxf3YLa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KquLPwV5s3ogMqnFxf3YLa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KquLPwV5s3ogMqnFxf3YLa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KquLPwV5s3ogMqnFxf3YLa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KquLPwV5s3ogMqnFxf3YLa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 3 of 3\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m9ASfz9VfWiMCs7PaVwuRa-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m9ASfz9VfWiMCs7PaVwuRa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m9ASfz9VfWiMCs7PaVwuRa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m9ASfz9VfWiMCs7PaVwuRa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m9ASfz9VfWiMCs7PaVwuRa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m9ASfz9VfWiMCs7PaVwuRa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m9ASfz9VfWiMCs7PaVwuRa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product prog-buying-guide\" id=\"elk-62453a38-80f9-11f1-9794-0dff516964b0\">\n<div class=\"title-and-rating\">\n<h3 class=\"product__title\" id=\"2-sks-air-x-press-8-0\">2. SKS Air-X-Press 8.0<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_hawk subtitle\">Most affordable track pump on test<\/div>\n<div class=\"user-expert-review-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"expert-review\">\n<p>Our expert review:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"user-review\">\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\">\n<aside data-article-category=\"group-tests\" data-model-name=\"SKS Germany AIR-X-PRESS 8.0 FLOOR PUMP\" data-name=\"User Reviews widget\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-show-fallback=\"text\" data-widget-type=\"userreviews\" class=\"ecom-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-model-code-reviews-userReviews\">\n<div class=\"hawk-model-code-review-userReviews\">Average Amazon review:<\/p>\n<div class=\"hawk-star-rating-userReviews\"><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-userReviews\" data-rating=\"asin\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-userReviews\" data-rating=\"asin\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-userReviews\" data-rating=\"asin\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-userReviews\" data-rating=\"asin\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"hawk-star-rating-star-container hawk-star-rating-star-userReviews\" data-type=\"half\" data-rating=\"asin\">\u2606<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary spec\">\n<h4>Specifications<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\">\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Hose length: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">82cm\/32\u201d<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 40 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">22<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 72 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">24<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Pump Accuracy: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">39 psi at 40, 70 at 72psi<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\">\n<aside data-article-category=\"group-tests\" data-block-type=\"buying-guide\" data-model-name=\"SKS Germany AIR-X-PRESS 8.0 FLOOR PUMP\" data-name=\"Buying Guide merchantlink widget\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-show-fallback=\"text\" data-widget-title=\"fullPriceWidgetTitle\" data-widget-type=\"merchantlink\" class=\"ecom-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-main-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-title-merchantlink-title-buying-guide\">Today&#8217;s Best Deals<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-wrapper hawk-merchant-link-widget-left-alignment\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Merlin Cycles<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Amazon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Decathlon UK<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Balfe&#8217;s Bikes<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary pros\">\n<h4>Reasons to buy<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">High level of accuracy<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Decent value<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Nice comfy handle<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Good stability<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary cons\">\n<h4>Reasons to avoid<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Poor gauge readability undermines accuracy<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Stiff inflexible hose<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-62453aa6-80f9-11f1-9596-db18767807c6\">Just like its SKS Air-X-Plorer sibling, the Air-X-Press is incredibly accurate, being only one psi out from the target of 40, and two psi out at 72, which is remarkable given it&#8217;s by far the cheapest on test. But just like its more expensive sibling, the accuracy is undermined by a tiny, unreadable gauge. If SKS could improve its gauges, both pumps could easily score five stars.<\/p>\n<p>On the flip side, there is no denying the Air-X-Press feels pretty plasticky and cheap. As a result, it&#8217;s pretty flimsy, meaning stability suffers the most, and it&#8217;s not helped by a very small foot plate that offers little in the way of stiffness; anything other than gentle pumping has it flexing and twisting all over the place. Which would be an issue when trying to seat a tubeless tyre; it will certainly manage it, but you would just have to be careful.<\/p>\n<p>The Air-X-Press is redeemed by its valve head, which is very similar to the Topeak design, offering easy selection of valve type with a dual head but simplifying it to a single-action lever. Whether this has any impact on security, we\u2019re not 100% sure, but it is certainly more secure and offers better engagement over the Topeak.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-most-accurate-floor-pump\"><span>Most accurate floor pump<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery inlinegallery inline-layout extended-layout full-width-layout first-slide-only\" data-component-name=\"Elk:Gallery:ImageGallery\" data-inline-gallery data-inline-gallery-progress-template=\"Image {currentSlide} of {totalSlides}\" data-inline-gallery-total-slides=\"3\" id=\"elk-62453b64-80f9-11f1-81bc-15ceae97e1c2\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count counts\"><span class=\"slidecount current\" data-inline-gallery-count><br \/>\nImage 1 of 3<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items inlinegallery-wrap\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-track>\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"0\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xYg8dTT3sLAWvYSrKBBYMa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xYg8dTT3sLAWvYSrKBBYMa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xYg8dTT3sLAWvYSrKBBYMa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xYg8dTT3sLAWvYSrKBBYMa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xYg8dTT3sLAWvYSrKBBYMa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xYg8dTT3sLAWvYSrKBBYMa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xYg8dTT3sLAWvYSrKBBYMa-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xYg8dTT3sLAWvYSrKBBYMa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"1\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"2\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aFrPAhmRDvkoeAi3P42PpX-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aFrPAhmRDvkoeAi3P42PpX-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aFrPAhmRDvkoeAi3P42PpX-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aFrPAhmRDvkoeAi3P42PpX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aFrPAhmRDvkoeAi3P42PpX-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aFrPAhmRDvkoeAi3P42PpX-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aFrPAhmRDvkoeAi3P42PpX-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aFrPAhmRDvkoeAi3P42PpX-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-images\" data-inline-gallery-expanded hidden>\n<div class=\"expanded-images__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-track>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 1 of 3\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xYg8dTT3sLAWvYSrKBBYMa-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xYg8dTT3sLAWvYSrKBBYMa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xYg8dTT3sLAWvYSrKBBYMa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xYg8dTT3sLAWvYSrKBBYMa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xYg8dTT3sLAWvYSrKBBYMa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xYg8dTT3sLAWvYSrKBBYMa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xYg8dTT3sLAWvYSrKBBYMa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 2 of 3\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 3 of 3\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aFrPAhmRDvkoeAi3P42PpX-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aFrPAhmRDvkoeAi3P42PpX-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aFrPAhmRDvkoeAi3P42PpX-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aFrPAhmRDvkoeAi3P42PpX-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aFrPAhmRDvkoeAi3P42PpX-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aFrPAhmRDvkoeAi3P42PpX-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aFrPAhmRDvkoeAi3P42PpX-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product prog-buying-guide\" id=\"elk-62453bbe-80f9-11f1-adb2-0376ab11b617\">\n<div class=\"title-and-rating\">\n<h3 class=\"product__title\" id=\"3-sks-air-x-plorer-10-0\">3. SKS Air-X-Plorer 10.0<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_hawk subtitle\">Most accurate track pump on test<\/div>\n<div class=\"user-expert-review-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"expert-review\">\n<p>Our expert review:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary spec\">\n<h4>Specifications<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\">\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Hose length: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">1.23m\/48\u201d<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 40 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">21<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 72 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">23<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Pump Accuracy: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">39 psi at 40, 70 at 72psi<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\">\n<aside data-article-category=\"group-tests\" data-block-type=\"buying-guide\" data-model-name=\"SKS Air-X-Plorer 10.0\" data-name=\"Buying Guide merchantlink widget\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-show-fallback=\"text\" data-widget-title=\"fullPriceWidgetTitle\" data-widget-type=\"merchantlink\" class=\"ecom-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-main-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-title-merchantlink-title-buying-guide\">Today&#8217;s Best Deals<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-wrapper hawk-merchant-link-widget-left-alignment\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Merlin Cycles<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at UPRISE Bikes<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Amazon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Balfe&#8217;s Bikes<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary pros\">\n<h4>Reasons to buy<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">High level of accuracy<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Decent value<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Nice comfy handle<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Good stability<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary cons\">\n<h4>Reasons to avoid<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Poor gauge readability undermines accuracy<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Stiff inflexible hose<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-62453c22-80f9-11f1-93bc-c5c99008de7f\">The SKS X-Plorer 10.0 was by far the most accurate on test, just a single psi out at 40 and two at 72; though it could be even more accurate with a better gauge. SKS, bizarrely, only prints 20psi increments on the gauge, with no guide for the 10psi increments in between, meaning you constantly have to count in increments of five. This made the 40psi target easy to gauge, but 72 nigh on impossible, especially when standing.<\/p>\n<p>Like the Blackburn, the Air-X-plorer has several features that make it really easy to use, particularly when pumping. It has a very long stroke, meaning a lot of volume and pressure from a single pump; this is made even better by the comfortable handle and a spring at the top of the stroke to soften any \u2018top out\u2019, reducing any jarring and noise when frantically trying to seat a tubeless tyre. Its stability is slightly undermined by a more flexible base compared to the Lezyne and Blackburn, but it can be mentioned in the same breath.<\/p>\n<p>At a reasonable 1.23m\/48\u201d long, the hose was very stiff (which is good for durability), but that lack of flexibility is never ideal in a pump hose as it makes doing multiple things at once more difficult. The head is very secure, and the dual Presta\/Schrader fitment makes things exceptionally simple.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-best-value-floor-pump\"><span>Best value floor pump<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery inlinegallery inline-layout extended-layout full-width-layout first-slide-only\" data-component-name=\"Elk:Gallery:ImageGallery\" data-inline-gallery data-inline-gallery-progress-template=\"Image {currentSlide} of {totalSlides}\" data-inline-gallery-total-slides=\"3\" id=\"elk-6a2a02b8-8100-11f1-b316-3bab2b67aeb1\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count counts\"><span class=\"slidecount current\" data-inline-gallery-count><br \/>\nImage 1 of 3<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items inlinegallery-wrap\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-track>\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"0\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"1\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmYxH5HXVpSFBuj5twc5Xa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmYxH5HXVpSFBuj5twc5Xa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmYxH5HXVpSFBuj5twc5Xa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmYxH5HXVpSFBuj5twc5Xa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmYxH5HXVpSFBuj5twc5Xa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmYxH5HXVpSFBuj5twc5Xa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmYxH5HXVpSFBuj5twc5Xa-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmYxH5HXVpSFBuj5twc5Xa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"2\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XuVqKNWfTkJdYVNiTG87Qa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XuVqKNWfTkJdYVNiTG87Qa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XuVqKNWfTkJdYVNiTG87Qa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XuVqKNWfTkJdYVNiTG87Qa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XuVqKNWfTkJdYVNiTG87Qa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XuVqKNWfTkJdYVNiTG87Qa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XuVqKNWfTkJdYVNiTG87Qa-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XuVqKNWfTkJdYVNiTG87Qa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-images\" data-inline-gallery-expanded hidden>\n<div class=\"expanded-images__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-track>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 1 of 3\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xzHGZb5hGfS5u2sdEariQa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 2 of 3\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmYxH5HXVpSFBuj5twc5Xa-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmYxH5HXVpSFBuj5twc5Xa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmYxH5HXVpSFBuj5twc5Xa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmYxH5HXVpSFBuj5twc5Xa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmYxH5HXVpSFBuj5twc5Xa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmYxH5HXVpSFBuj5twc5Xa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmYxH5HXVpSFBuj5twc5Xa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 3 of 3\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XuVqKNWfTkJdYVNiTG87Qa-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XuVqKNWfTkJdYVNiTG87Qa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XuVqKNWfTkJdYVNiTG87Qa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XuVqKNWfTkJdYVNiTG87Qa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XuVqKNWfTkJdYVNiTG87Qa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XuVqKNWfTkJdYVNiTG87Qa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XuVqKNWfTkJdYVNiTG87Qa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product prog-buying-guide\" id=\"elk-6a2a0326-8100-11f1-b726-e91e25306222\">\n<div class=\"title-and-rating\">\n<h3 class=\"product__title\" id=\"4-topeak-joeblow-sport-iii\">4. Topeak JoeBlow Sport III<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_hawk subtitle\">Still one of the best value floor pumps<\/div>\n<div class=\"user-expert-review-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"expert-review\">\n<p>Our expert review:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary spec\">\n<h4>Specifications<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\">\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Hose length: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">77cm\/30\u201d (hose mounted half way up pump shaft)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 40 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">16<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 72 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">27<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Pump Accuracy: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">36 psi at 40, 68 at 72psi<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\">\n<aside data-article-category=\"group-tests\" data-block-type=\"buying-guide\" data-model-name=\"Topeak JoeBlow Sport III\" data-name=\"Buying Guide merchantlink widget\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-show-fallback=\"text\" data-widget-title=\"fullPriceWidgetTitle\" data-widget-type=\"merchantlink\" class=\"ecom-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-main-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-title-merchantlink-title-buying-guide\">Today&#8217;s Best Deals<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-wrapper hawk-merchant-link-widget-left-alignment\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Leisure Lakes Bikes<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Amazon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Condor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Balfe&#8217;s Bikes<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary pros\">\n<h4>Reasons to buy<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Flexible hose positions for floor and work stand use<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Smooth action<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Comfortable handle<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Reasonable stability<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary cons\">\n<h4>Reasons to avoid<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Hard going towards higher pressures<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Dual-head design is not the most secure<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Price creep means it is no longer the best budget option<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-6a2a0380-8100-11f1-bb80-77d39daef4a8\">The Joeblow has long been lauded as the best budget floor pump; however, a price creep means it\u2019s now nearly \u00a350\/$70. While the JoeBlow still offers excellent performance, it\u2019s starting to represent decent value rather than outright affordability. Especially when you consider the performance of the SKS Air-X-Press 8.0, which, for less than half the price, offers comparable performance, just not with the same level of finish and materials.<\/p>\n<p>That build quality is evident, though, with a good, smooth action, a comfortable handle, and decent stability; this translates to the third-best performer in terms of pumping efficiency. There are details here that no one else is thinking about at this price, such as Topeak\u2019s placement of the hose. Located roughly halfway up the pump shaft, this makes it easier to use when the bike is in a stand and offers a decent amount of flexibility.<\/p>\n<p>Something that does need a little work is the dual-head design. While it makes users&#8217; lives much easier when switching between valves, it&#8217;s not the most secure, especially on shorter valves. It does overcomplicate things, particularly from a long-term durability perspective as the lever having to work in both directions and with multiple seals.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-most-secure-valve-chuck\"><span>Most secure valve chuck<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery inlinegallery inline-layout extended-layout full-width-layout first-slide-only\" data-component-name=\"Elk:Gallery:ImageGallery\" data-inline-gallery data-inline-gallery-progress-template=\"Image {currentSlide} of {totalSlides}\" data-inline-gallery-total-slides=\"4\" id=\"elk-d395a386-811b-11f1-95bf-5948135dc108\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count counts\"><span class=\"slidecount current\" data-inline-gallery-count><br \/>\nImage 1 of 4<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items inlinegallery-wrap\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-track>\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"0\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"1\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3NWpkwzdpY9bs5kqXHghZZ-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3NWpkwzdpY9bs5kqXHghZZ-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3NWpkwzdpY9bs5kqXHghZZ-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3NWpkwzdpY9bs5kqXHghZZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3NWpkwzdpY9bs5kqXHghZZ-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3NWpkwzdpY9bs5kqXHghZZ-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3NWpkwzdpY9bs5kqXHghZZ-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3NWpkwzdpY9bs5kqXHghZZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"2\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"3\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2GLWdHaaSA4bwWWLKLDKDa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2GLWdHaaSA4bwWWLKLDKDa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2GLWdHaaSA4bwWWLKLDKDa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2GLWdHaaSA4bwWWLKLDKDa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2GLWdHaaSA4bwWWLKLDKDa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2GLWdHaaSA4bwWWLKLDKDa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2GLWdHaaSA4bwWWLKLDKDa-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2GLWdHaaSA4bwWWLKLDKDa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-images\" data-inline-gallery-expanded hidden>\n<div class=\"expanded-images__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-track>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 1 of 4\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bV6hiXJoQaf654SNm5j88a-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 2 of 4\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3NWpkwzdpY9bs5kqXHghZZ-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3NWpkwzdpY9bs5kqXHghZZ-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3NWpkwzdpY9bs5kqXHghZZ-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3NWpkwzdpY9bs5kqXHghZZ-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3NWpkwzdpY9bs5kqXHghZZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3NWpkwzdpY9bs5kqXHghZZ-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3NWpkwzdpY9bs5kqXHghZZ-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 3 of 4\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 4 of 4\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2GLWdHaaSA4bwWWLKLDKDa-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2GLWdHaaSA4bwWWLKLDKDa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2GLWdHaaSA4bwWWLKLDKDa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2GLWdHaaSA4bwWWLKLDKDa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2GLWdHaaSA4bwWWLKLDKDa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2GLWdHaaSA4bwWWLKLDKDa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2GLWdHaaSA4bwWWLKLDKDa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product prog-buying-guide\" id=\"elk-d395a3ea-811b-11f1-bd57-bdcc2beaef7a\">\n<div class=\"title-and-rating\">\n<h3 class=\"product__title\" id=\"5-lezyne-steel-floor-drive-3-5\">5. Lezyne Steel Floor Drive 3.5<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_hawk subtitle\">Fiddly but very secure, and simple to use<\/div>\n<div class=\"user-expert-review-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"expert-review\">\n<p>Our expert review:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary spec\">\n<h4>Specifications<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\">\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Hose length: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">1.23m\/48\u201d<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 40 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">22<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 72 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">30<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Pump Accuracy: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">32 psi at 40, 68 at 72psi<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\">\n<aside data-article-category=\"group-tests\" data-block-type=\"buying-guide\" data-model-name=\"Lezyne Steel Floor Drive 3.5\" data-name=\"Buying Guide merchantlink widget\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-show-fallback=\"text\" data-widget-title=\"fullPriceWidgetTitle\" data-widget-type=\"merchantlink\" class=\"ecom-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-main-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-title-merchantlink-title-buying-guide\">Today&#8217;s Best Deals<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-wrapper hawk-merchant-link-widget-left-alignment\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Tweeks Cycles<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Amazon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Balfe&#8217;s Bikes<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Merlin Cycles<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary pros\">\n<h4>Reasons to buy<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Excellent stability<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Smooth and efficient action<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Classic styling<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary cons\">\n<h4>Reasons to avoid<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Threaded valve head is secure but unnecessarily fiddly<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">A lot of top-out, making it quite noisy<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Gauge inaccurate<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-d395a4d0-811b-11f1-8d97-7d289df1b634\">The Lezyne Steel Floor Drive is the only pump here with a threaded valve head, which complicates things and adds time to the pumping process. The trouble with the Lezyne ABS-1 Pro Chuck design is that the thread is so fine and the seal so tight that you regularly lose air in the process.<\/p>\n<p>That said, Lezyne&#8217;s recent range updates show the brand&#8217;s commitment to the new Schwalbe Clik valves, which eliminate the need for a thread or an actuation lever. However, uptake on these new \u2018Alt\u2019 valves has been relatively slow, so time will tell if this was a good move for the brand.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the head undermines what is essentially a reasonably good pump; its stability is up there with the best in this test, and it has a smooth, light action and feels well-built. It is also by far the most stylish with a nicely finished wooden handle.<\/p>\n<p>One bugbear was that the gauge didn\u2019t work at first but did spring into life after a few deliberate pumps. This also impacted gauge accuracy at first, but things did improve for use.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-best-for-tubeless\"><span>Best for tubeless<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery inlinegallery inline-layout extended-layout full-width-layout first-slide-only\" data-component-name=\"Elk:Gallery:ImageGallery\" data-inline-gallery data-inline-gallery-progress-template=\"Image {currentSlide} of {totalSlides}\" data-inline-gallery-total-slides=\"5\" id=\"elk-d395a58e-811b-11f1-8ee7-775053782e62\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count counts\"><span class=\"slidecount current\" data-inline-gallery-count><br \/>\nImage 1 of 5<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items inlinegallery-wrap\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\" data-inline-gallery-track>\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"0\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"0\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q5gPxNspJfwxhwTNGTkmFa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q5gPxNspJfwxhwTNGTkmFa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q5gPxNspJfwxhwTNGTkmFa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q5gPxNspJfwxhwTNGTkmFa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q5gPxNspJfwxhwTNGTkmFa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q5gPxNspJfwxhwTNGTkmFa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q5gPxNspJfwxhwTNGTkmFa-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q5gPxNspJfwxhwTNGTkmFa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"1\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"1\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDwoZid4JKJLfR3LHMDSa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDwoZid4JKJLfR3LHMDSa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDwoZid4JKJLfR3LHMDSa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDwoZid4JKJLfR3LHMDSa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDwoZid4JKJLfR3LHMDSa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDwoZid4JKJLfR3LHMDSa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDwoZid4JKJLfR3LHMDSa-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDwoZid4JKJLfR3LHMDSa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"2\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"2\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"3\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding inlinegallery-item\" data-index=\"3\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x5tYiX8EwaikjpM5Wnf4fa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x5tYiX8EwaikjpM5Wnf4fa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x5tYiX8EwaikjpM5Wnf4fa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x5tYiX8EwaikjpM5Wnf4fa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x5tYiX8EwaikjpM5Wnf4fa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x5tYiX8EwaikjpM5Wnf4fa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x5tYiX8EwaikjpM5Wnf4fa-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x5tYiX8EwaikjpM5Wnf4fa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit credit\"><br \/>\n(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\" data-inline-gallery-slide-frame data-index=\"4\">\n<div class=\"items__item inlinegallery-item\" data-inline-gallery-slide data-index=\"4\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div 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srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x5tYiX8EwaikjpM5Wnf4fa-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x5tYiX8EwaikjpM5Wnf4fa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x5tYiX8EwaikjpM5Wnf4fa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x5tYiX8EwaikjpM5Wnf4fa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x5tYiX8EwaikjpM5Wnf4fa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x5tYiX8EwaikjpM5Wnf4fa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/x5tYiX8EwaikjpM5Wnf4fa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__item\" data-inline-gallery-expanded-frame data-index=\"4\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__surroundings show\">\n<div class=\"surroundings__expanded-count\">\nImage 5 of 5\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"view-original__text\">View Original<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"expanded-slide__image-wrap\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jG4TEPrTqJpGcwuq2fAdYa-2560-80.jpg.webp 2560w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jG4TEPrTqJpGcwuq2fAdYa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jG4TEPrTqJpGcwuq2fAdYa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jG4TEPrTqJpGcwuq2fAdYa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jG4TEPrTqJpGcwuq2fAdYa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jG4TEPrTqJpGcwuq2fAdYa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jG4TEPrTqJpGcwuq2fAdYa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product prog-buying-guide\" id=\"elk-d395a5f2-811b-11f1-817d-cf6b4858dca4\">\n<div class=\"title-and-rating\">\n<h3 class=\"product__title\" id=\"6-trek-dual-charger-floor-pump\">6. Trek Dual Charger Floor Pump<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_hawk subtitle\">Quick to pump in the volume needed for tubeless setups<\/div>\n<div class=\"user-expert-review-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"expert-review\">\n<p>Our expert review:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary spec\">\n<h4>Specifications<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\">\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Hose length: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">1.2\/47\u201d<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 40 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">10<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 72 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">34<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Pump Accuracy: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">39 psi at 40, 70 at 72 psi<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\">\n<aside data-article-category=\"group-tests\" data-block-type=\"buying-guide\" data-model-name=\"Trek Dual Charger Floor Pump\" data-name=\"Buying Guide merchantlink widget\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-show-fallback=\"text\" data-widget-title=\"fullPriceWidgetTitle\" data-widget-type=\"merchantlink\" class=\"ecom-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-main-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-title-merchantlink-title-buying-guide\">Today&#8217;s Best Deals<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-wrapper hawk-merchant-link-widget-left-alignment\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Sigma Sports<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at UPRISE Bikes<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Team Cycles<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Balfe&#8217;s Bikes<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary pros\">\n<h4>Reasons to buy<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Gauge reads like an HD screen<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Option for both high volume &amp; high pressure at the flick of a switch<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Storage in the handle<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Very efficient, just 10 strokes to 40 PSI<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary cons\">\n<h4>Reasons to avoid<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">The head is not very secure<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Hard going in HV mode, too easy in HP<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">The plunger has a lot of play in the barrel<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-d395a656-811b-11f1-8f8c-13eba07ddf51\">Very few floor pumps have the option to switch between high-volume and high-pressure pumping. Generally, high pressure is for road tyres and high volume helps with mountain bike tyres. However, with road pressures coming down and tyre sizes only increasing, you almost need something in the middle. So, having something that can handle the bulk of the volume and be topped up with high-pressure offers an interesting proposition that works well for tubeless setups. Trek has done this very well with the Dual Charger, which lets you flick between the two with just your foot, making it incredibly efficient &#8211; and able to reach 40psi in just 10 strokes.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, it&#8217;s a very accurate pump, and the gauge reads like a high-definition screen; however, the head wasn\u2019t very secure. The selectable high-pressure and high-volume options are very useful for tubeless users, but undermined by a plunger that wobbles all over the place and an action that is either hard going or too easy.<\/p>\n<p>The Trek Dual Chamber is very close to being a good pump; the finer details, like the storage in the chunky, comfortable handle, add to its appeal, accuracy, and efficiency. However, the raft of features aren\u2019t enough to justify its slightly higher premium.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-also-tested\"><span>Also tested&#8230;<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout \" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c0b059fc-811e-11f1-850e-71dc672ed89f\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRKg8x4ngpFTJEm6w5DtyZ-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRKg8x4ngpFTJEm6w5DtyZ-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRKg8x4ngpFTJEm6w5DtyZ-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRKg8x4ngpFTJEm6w5DtyZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRKg8x4ngpFTJEm6w5DtyZ-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRKg8x4ngpFTJEm6w5DtyZ-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRKg8x4ngpFTJEm6w5DtyZ-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bRKg8x4ngpFTJEm6w5DtyZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"product prog-buying-guide\" id=\"elk-c0b05a74-811e-11f1-b311-2f3c44023b19\">\n<div class=\"title-and-rating\">\n<h3 class=\"product__title\" id=\"7-topeak-joeblow-sport-digital\">7. Topeak JoeBlow Sport Digital<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_hawk subtitle\">Same performance as its analogue sibling just with a digital guage<\/div>\n<div class=\"user-expert-review-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"expert-review\">\n<p>Our expert review:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary spec\">\n<h4>Specifications<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\">\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Hose length: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">1.42\/56\u201d<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 40 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">25<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 72 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">23<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Pump Accuracy: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">40 psi at 40, 71 at 72 psi<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary pros\">\n<h4>Reasons to buy<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Spot-on accuracy<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">As good as the analogue JoeBlow Sport<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary cons\">\n<h4>Reasons to avoid<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Hose placement is different to the analogue Sport<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Shop around, and you can get a JoeBlow Sport and D2 gauge for less than this single pump<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-c0b05aec-811e-11f1-b922-9b15a6fc5717\">Given that the Topeak JoeBlow Sport Digital is basically the Sport III combined with the Topeak Smart D2 gauge I was using to test the accuracy of all the pumps on test, you would expect it to perform well in terms of accuracy\u2014which is exactly what it did.<\/p>\n<p>This bodes well for future accuracy, as my probably 10-plus-year-old D2 gives exactly the same readings. The only real con is that if you shop around, you can get the separate JoeBlow Sport and D2 gauge for less than the price of the complete pump. However, if you would prefer to combine them into a single tool for ease of use, it&#8217;s as good as its manual sibling.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout \" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c0b05b5a-811e-11f1-ae43-1316913fa46d\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CxPSmHDSxfF56GayAQ3WsZ-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CxPSmHDSxfF56GayAQ3WsZ-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CxPSmHDSxfF56GayAQ3WsZ-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CxPSmHDSxfF56GayAQ3WsZ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CxPSmHDSxfF56GayAQ3WsZ-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CxPSmHDSxfF56GayAQ3WsZ-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CxPSmHDSxfF56GayAQ3WsZ-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CxPSmHDSxfF56GayAQ3WsZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"product prog-buying-guide\" id=\"elk-c0b05bd2-811e-11f1-b971-8d5395ef3517\">\n<div class=\"title-and-rating\">\n<h3 class=\"product__title\" id=\"8-park-tool-pfp-10\">8. Park Tool PFP-10<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_hawk subtitle\">Simple and has the classic Park Tool no-frills approach<\/div>\n<div class=\"user-expert-review-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"expert-review\">\n<p>Our expert review:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary spec\">\n<h4>Specifications<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\">\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Hose length: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">97cm\/38&#8243;<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 40 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">23<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 72 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">25<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Pump Accuracy: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">35 psi at 40, 67 at 72psi<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\">\n<aside data-article-category=\"group-tests\" data-block-type=\"buying-guide\" data-model-name=\"Park Tool PFP 8 Home Mechanic Floor Pump\" data-name=\"Buying Guide merchantlink widget\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-show-fallback=\"text\" data-widget-title=\"fullPriceWidgetTitle\" data-widget-type=\"merchantlink\" class=\"ecom-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-main-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-title-merchantlink-title-buying-guide\">Today&#8217;s Best Deals<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-wrapper hawk-merchant-link-widget-left-alignment\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Balfe&#8217;s Bikes<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Ribble Cycles<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Amazon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Freewheel<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary pros\">\n<h4>Reasons to buy<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Okay on stability<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Very simple, no frills approach<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Decent gauge<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary cons\">\n<h4>Reasons to avoid<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">I expected better accuracy from a brand as renowned as Park<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Short hose<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">The chuck needs to be held to get started<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">The footplate is too small<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-c0b05c4a-811e-11f1-ab7e-d3a3afb6a637\">What can I say about the Park Tool PFP-10? It&#8217;s very simple and has the classic Park Tool no-frills approach. It&#8217;s almost so understated I found it had to recall using it, at all. While it certainly isn\u2019t the worst pump on test, it&#8217;s far from breaking into the Top 6; that&#8217;s for sure. For someone as renowned as Park, I&#8217;d expect more accuracy and a longer hose (the second shortest on test at 97cm\/38\u201d) to work with its own workstands.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout \" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-1768fe84-811f-11f1-a4ac-b3a1eb6fe47a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vq4ccqyDeTZ2S7T9hQZ9Ca-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vq4ccqyDeTZ2S7T9hQZ9Ca-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vq4ccqyDeTZ2S7T9hQZ9Ca-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vq4ccqyDeTZ2S7T9hQZ9Ca-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vq4ccqyDeTZ2S7T9hQZ9Ca-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vq4ccqyDeTZ2S7T9hQZ9Ca-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vq4ccqyDeTZ2S7T9hQZ9Ca-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vq4ccqyDeTZ2S7T9hQZ9Ca-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"product prog-buying-guide\" id=\"elk-1768ff10-811f-11f1-a3be-d714d681cf5a\">\n<div class=\"title-and-rating\">\n<h3 class=\"product__title\" id=\"9-giant-control-tower-elite\">9. Giant Control Tower Elite<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_hawk subtitle\">The Control Tower is a great pump marred by safety critical inaccuracy<\/div>\n<div class=\"user-expert-review-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"expert-review\">\n<p>Our expert review:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary spec\">\n<h4>Specifications<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\">\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Hose length: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">1.35m\/53&#8243;<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 40 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">28<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 72 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">22<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Pump Accuracy: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">45 psi at 40, 77 at 72 psi<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\">\n<aside data-article-category=\"group-tests\" data-block-type=\"buying-guide\" data-model-name=\"Giant Control Tower Elite\" data-name=\"Buying Guide merchantlink widget\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-show-fallback=\"text\" data-widget-title=\"fullPriceWidgetTitle\" data-widget-type=\"merchantlink\" class=\"ecom-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-main-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-title-merchantlink-title-buying-guide\">Today&#8217;s Best Deals<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-wrapper hawk-merchant-link-widget-left-alignment\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Balfe&#8217;s Bikes<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Cyclestore<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at UPRISE Bikes<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"200\">Check Amazon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary pros\">\n<h4>Reasons to buy<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Most stable by far<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Large sandpapered footplates<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Good plunger actuation<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">Tubeless kit in the handle is a nice touch<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary cons\">\n<h4>Reasons to avoid<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Reads under on gauge, safety-critical failure<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-1768ffe2-811f-11f1-bfed-a1a7f5ef0864\">I really like the Giant Control Tower Elite; It&#8217;s super stable. It was one of the most stable on test; it&#8217;s got large, sandpapered footplates, long actuation, and a tubeless repair kit in the handle; it was also reasonably efficient and easy to use, representing good value and definitely competing with the JoeBlow Sport III.<\/p>\n<p>However, it reads &#8220;under&#8221; on the gauge, which, for me, is an absolute no-no. At 40 PSI, the control tower read 45 PSI on my Topeak gauge, and at 72 PSI (the limit for hookless rims), it read 77 PSI, which makes this a safety-critical failure.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout \" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3f5e1464-8120-11f1-a9bc-03aaa191202c\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zLc4CCAkNk7DzPTfDWrK7X-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zLc4CCAkNk7DzPTfDWrK7X-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zLc4CCAkNk7DzPTfDWrK7X-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zLc4CCAkNk7DzPTfDWrK7X-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zLc4CCAkNk7DzPTfDWrK7X-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zLc4CCAkNk7DzPTfDWrK7X-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zLc4CCAkNk7DzPTfDWrK7X-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zLc4CCAkNk7DzPTfDWrK7X-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"product prog-buying-guide\" id=\"elk-3f5e14dc-8120-11f1-9b62-9958e9d4b0df\">\n<div class=\"title-and-rating\">\n<h3 class=\"product__title\" id=\"10-truflo-supertrax-floor-pump\">10. TruFlo Supertrax Floor Pump<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_hawk subtitle\">One of the few offering a HP\/HV switch, at a very reasonable price<\/div>\n<div class=\"user-expert-review-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"expert-review\">\n<p>Our expert review:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary spec\">\n<h4>Specifications<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\">\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Hose length: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">95cm\/37&#8243;<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 40 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">8<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">No. strokes to 72 PSI: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">22<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"spec__entry\"><span class=\"spec__name\">Pump Accuracy: <\/span><span class=\"spec_value\">42 psi at 40, 77 at 72 psi<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-wrapper\">\n<aside data-article-category=\"group-tests\" data-block-type=\"buying-guide\" data-model-name=\"TruFlo Supertrax Floor Pump\" data-name=\"Buying Guide merchantlink widget\" data-render-type=\"editorial\" data-show-fallback=\"text\" data-widget-title=\"fullPriceWidgetTitle\" data-widget-type=\"merchantlink\" class=\"ecom-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-main-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-title-merchantlink-title-buying-guide\">Today&#8217;s Best Deals<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-wrapper hawk-merchant-link-widget-left-alignment\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"1000\">View at Cycles UK<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"200\">Check Amazon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary pros\">\n<h4>Reasons to buy<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk pros__value\"><span class=\"pros__marker\">+<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros__entry\">The HP\/HV switch at this low price is very unique<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-summary cons\">\n<h4>Reasons to avoid<\/h4>\n<div class=\"product-summary__container\"><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Not stable at all; base is very flexible<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Handle is too small<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Valve chuck is not secure<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Feels pretty cheap, like SKS Air-X-Press, but without the performance<\/div>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"_hawk cons__value\"><span class=\"cons__marker\">&#8211;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cons__entry\">Gauge underreads; safety-critical failure<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-3f5e1540-8120-11f1-9c76-c3a3e63d5759\">The TruFlo SuperTrax is a great example of a product that likely hits the spec-for-price ratio and fits nicely into the range but, as a result, lacks overall function, performance and thought for the end user.<\/p>\n<p>While it&#8217;s the only other pump alongside the Bontrager to offer high-volume, high-pressure pumping, the real nail in the coffin came when it underread on the gauge, so, like, the Giant made this a safety-critical failure.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-how-i-tested-the-best-track-pumps\"><span>How I tested the best track pumps<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-7fc9e5b2-7eac-11f1-910e-cb30eab6ef55\">Based on my testing of the best mini bike pumps, I had no doubt that the best track pumps would deliver usable pressures with reasonable ease; this shifted my focus to their overall performance and, more importantly, their accuracy.<\/p>\n<p>To avoid any safety issues when testing pumps, I used a tubeless-ready gravel and road tyre on an aluminium hooked rim, which has a much greater maximum pressure rating. My testing was simple; I used the same target pressures of 40 psi for my gravel tyre and 72 psi for my road tyre as my mini pumps test for consistency.<\/p>\n<p>First, I tested efficiency, measured simply by the number of strokes required to reach the target pressure. Then, using my trusty Topeak D2 Smart Gauge, I tested the pumps&#8217; accuracy by comparing their built-in gauge readings with my digital reading.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from the pumps&#8217; overall performance and function, I was also assessing stability, how well they worked with a workstand, and, of course, their overall value, to name a few.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-meet-the-expert\"><span>Meet the expert<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"slice-container person-wrapper slice-container-person\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Person\" id=\"elk-7fc9e670-7eac-11f1-83ca-7795e2e95da8\">\n<div class=\"person person--separator\">\n<div class=\"person__avatar-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/feGBw3W3T4DBX8UnUvSKy7-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 700px) 140px, 100px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"person__heading\">\n<div class=\"person__name-socials\"><span class=\"block person__name\">Matt Ischt-Barnard<\/span><\/div>\n<aside class=\"person__role\">Ecomm &amp; Tech Writer<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"person__bio\">\n<p>Like so many others, I began my journey in the bicycle industry at my local bike shop before making moves towards my dream job as an award-winning E-bike designer. This means that for over 15 years, I have been wielding tools, including the occasional hammer, whether assembling and repairing bikes for customers or working out the intricacies of my latest prototype.<\/p>\n<p>I have now turned my attention to the pursuit of helping others navigate the ever more complex world of cycling, as Cycling Weekly&#8217;s buying advice guru and eagle-eyed deal hunter. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-best-floor-pump-testing-results\"><span>Best floor pump testing results<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-7fc9e738-7eac-11f1-8bdd-ed4dd6f5bbfc\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 0 &#8211; Cell 0 <\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Accuracy: Gauge reading at 40 PSI<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Accuracy: Gauge reading at 72PSI<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Efficiency: No. of strokes to 40 PSI<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Efficiency: No. of strokes to 72 PSI<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Blackburn Core 3<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>35 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>68 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>20<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>26<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>SKS Air-X-Press 8.0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>39 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>70 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>22<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>24<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>SKS Air-X-Plorer 10.0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>39 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>70 PSI <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>21<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>23<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Topeak JoeBlow Sport III<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>36 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>68 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>16<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>27<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Lezyne Steel Floor Drive<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>32 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>68 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>22<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>30<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Trek Dual Chamber<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>39 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>70 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>34<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Topeak JoeBlow Sport Digital<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>40 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>71 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>25<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>23<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Park Tool PFP-10<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>35 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>67 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>23 <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>25<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Giant Control Tower Elite<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>45 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>77 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>28<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>22<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Truflo SuperTrax<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>42 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>77 PSI<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>22<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-verdict\"><span>Verdict<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-2a89eb44-81ca-11f1-9921-83ccd45658a2\">I asked at the start of this group test whether the track pump is a genuine workshop stalwart or just a tool of pure nostalgia. After putting nearly 20 mini and track pumps through their paces, I am confident in my opening sentiment: the best bike floor pumps absolutely still deserve a place in your garage, shed, or workshop.<\/p>\n<p>But why, exactly?<\/p>\n<p>While mini pumps face an almost inevitable extinction at the hands of electric pumps, full-sized track pumps still hold distinct advantages. Sure, you could replace your track pump with an electric pump\u2014and I wouldn&#8217;t blame you if you did, but I won&#8217;t be.<\/p>\n<p>Speed isn&#8217;t actually an issue here; in fact, I can still inflate a tyre faster with a good floor pump than with most electric alternatives. Instead, the real separator is ultimate control.<\/p>\n<p>With an electric pump, you set a digital target, and it does its thing. With a manual pump, you can creep up the pressure PSI by PSI. Given what we now know about how precise pressures affect the safety, comfort, and performance of modern tubeless and hookless setups, this precision is invaluable.<\/p>\n<p>Add in the fact that a manual pump requires zero charging, and the choice is clear for me. Electric pumps are getting better every day, but there is an undeniable joy in a tool that can sit untouched in a freezing shed for weeks and still work flawlessly the second you grab it.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-how-to-choose-a-track-pump\"><span>How to choose a track pump<\/span><\/h3>\n<section class=\"article__schema-question\" id=\"elk-ba6f6070-81b8-11f1-a146-a72bf258611f\">\n<h3>High volume or high pressure &#8211; Which do you need? <\/h3>\n<article class=\"article__schema-answer\">\n<p>Gone are the days of road cyclists pumped 120 PSI plus into their tyres. Some of this is down to the widespread adoption of hookless rims and the best tubeless tyres, which limit maximum pressure to 72 PSI. It is largely down to us all learning the benefits of lower pressures and wider tyres for aerodynamics and rolling resistance; meaning, choosing between high volume and high pressure has become less of a requirement in a pump. <\/p>\n<p>Traditionally, a high-volume pump was required for larger-volume tyres, and this remains the case, as it can make light work of seating tyres and filling larger voids. That&#8217;s not to say that a high pressure can&#8217;t do this; it will just very simply take longer. Given most now don&#8217;t reach those lofty pressures of old, if you are running tubeless, especially on the best gravel tyres, a higher volume pump can be handy. <\/p>\n<p>However, as more people pay closer attention to their tyre pressure and the performance this simple change can make, with the introduction of tyre pressure calculators, the accuracy of your pump has become far more important. <\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout \" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-ba6f60de-81b8-11f1-ba9b-8d70ac6c9662\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RHohzXEe9LiyagfY7xyCha-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<section class=\"article__schema-question\" id=\"elk-c3a4a38a-81b3-11f1-bdb5-6d921abf4a01\">\n<h3>Why is accuracy so important? <\/h3>\n<article class=\"article__schema-answer\">\n<p>In recent years, as riders, particularly on the road, have adopted wider tubeless tyre sizes, manufacturers are increasingly using carbon hookless rims. This means tyre pressure has become increasingly more important to rider safety. Due to widespread tyre incompatibility with these hookless rims, a maximum pressure of 72 PSI has been mandated for tubeless tyres on hookless rims across the board. <\/p>\n<p>For most, especially those running wider 28mm-plus tyres, this pressure is at the upper limits of what many will run, and it shouldn\u2019t be a problem. However, for heavier riders and during setup, when higher pressures are required to seat the tyres and reduce deformation, this maximum pressure becomes critical to prevent the tyres from blowing off the rims. <\/p>\n<p>Many electric pumps have accurate, programmable digital pressure gauges and cut out when they reach these pressures, taking human error out of the equation. Whereas the analogue gauges on track pumps require users to monitor pressure and assess their accuracy to ensure they aren&#8217;t exceeding the guidelines. <\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout \" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-ba6f617e-81b8-11f1-87bf-e3a31dff6f5f\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sGnHescNYAFEUuTjPw3NMa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"what-else-should-you-consider-3\">What else should you consider? <\/h2>\n<ul id=\"elk-ba6f628c-81b8-11f1-8050-8dc9e3ee875d\">\n<li><strong>Hose Length: <\/strong>aside from accuracy and efficiency, it&#8217;s at the top of my list of considerations. A hose can rarely be too long, but often too short, particularly if you plan on using it while the bike is in a workstand.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stability: <\/strong>this was a big part of my testing. There is nothing worse than a pump that falls over all the time as you move around the shed or workshop, or undermines efficiency by wobbling all over the place.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Valves &#8211; Schrader, Presta, or Clik: <\/strong>all the pumps I tested offer Schrader and Presta, either through a dual-head or swappable rubber grommets. However, with the emergence of new alternatives like the Schwalbe Clik valve, it&#8217;s back in the conversation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ergonomics: <\/strong>modern pumps are all reasonably well proven in this area, but a consideration if you are particularly short or tall.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Serviceability: <\/strong>Most of the pumps featured here have some spare parts available for key wear areas, such as valve chucks and hoses. However, fully serviceable units that feature replaceable internal seals, plungers, handles, etc are a bit of a thing of the past.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout \" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-e919174a-81b8-11f1-a46f-01cd158a0fd4\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qvjomdPAezpmHzLhPVTkFa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-glossary-of-bike-pump-terms\"><span>Glossary of bike pump terms<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul id=\"elk-e91917cc-81b8-11f1-bf8f-21c9691194ef\">\n<li><strong>Valve chuck or head &#8211; <\/strong>the part that attaches to the valve and forms the seal that allows you to pump air into your tyre or tube.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hose &#8211; <\/strong>usually around a metre long and made of a flexible rubberised material, this connects the valve chuck or head to the pump body or shaft.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pump body or shaft &#8211; <\/strong>This generally circular, tall sealed tube, which along with the handle or plunger, is what creates the pressure and force to push it into the tyre or tube<\/li>\n<li><strong>Handle or plunger &#8211; <\/strong>The handle or plunger combines internal and external parts; you hold and depress it to create pressure in the pump body.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stroke &#8211; <\/strong>This is the act of pumping up and down; this word can be used to describe both the efficiency and action.<\/li>\n<li><strong>High Volume &#8211; <\/strong>Some pumps prioritise the volume at which they pump per stroke; this can limit their ability to pump at higher pressures. Generally, these pumps use a larger bore or tube to achieve this.<\/li>\n<li><strong>High Pressure &#8211; <\/strong>Some pumps prioritise the ability to reach higher pressures; they do this by adding volume in much smaller amounts. As a result, this means it can be slower going.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gauge or pressure dial &#8211; <\/strong>usually mounted on the base or handle, this helps indicate the pressure you are at during pumping.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<aside data-article-category=\"group-tests\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-model-name=\"Blackburn Core 3 floor pump,SKS Germany AIR-X-PRESS 8.0 FLOOR PUMP,SKS Air-X-Plorer 10.0,Topeak JoeBlow Sport III,Lezyne Steel Floor Drive 3.5,Trek Dual Charger Floor Pump,Topeak JoeBlow Sport Digital,Park Tool PFP 8 Home Mechanic Floor Pump,Giant Control Tower Elite,TruFlo Supertrax Floor Pump\" data-name=\"Buying Guide Multimodel widget\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-widget-title=\"multimodelWidgetTitle\" data-widget-type=\"multimodelreview\" class=\"ecom-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-multi-model-review-main\">\n<div class=\"hawk-multi-model-review-retail-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-title-container\">Round up of today&#8217;s best deals<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-items-container\" data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-container\" data-expandable=\"0\" data-stacked=\"0\" data-load-more=\"true\" role=\"button\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-main-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-main\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\" data-expanded=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"image\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31-rljiDBlL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"SKS Air-X-Press 8.0 Floor Pump\" title=\"SKS Air-X-Press 8.0 Floor Pump\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-product-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"78\" height=\"70\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"name\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-display-name-container\">SKS Germany AIR-X-PRESS 8.0 FLOOR PUMP<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"merchant\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.fie.futurecdn.net\/logos\/merchants\/amazon-uk-14606342093191-100-80.png.webp\" alt=\"Amazon\" title=\"Amazon\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-logo-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"80\" height=\"40\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"priceLink\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-main-price-container\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-display-price-container\" data-type=\"retail\"><span class=\"hawk-display-price-price\">\u00a323.94<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>View<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"allDeals\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\"><span>See all prices<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-container\" data-expandable=\"0\" data-stacked=\"0\" data-load-more=\"true\" role=\"button\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-main-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-main\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\" data-expanded=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"image\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31T267HiX3L._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"SKS Air-X-Plorer 10.0\" title=\"SKS Air-X-Plorer 10.0\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-product-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"78\" height=\"70\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"name\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-display-name-container\">SKS Air-X-Plorer 10.0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"merchant\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.fie.futurecdn.net\/logos\/merchants\/amazon-uk-14606342093191-100-80.png.webp\" alt=\"Amazon\" title=\"Amazon\" class=\"hawk-lazy-image-logo-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"80\" height=\"40\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"priceLink\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-main-price-container\">\n<div><span class=\"hawk-display-price-container\" data-type=\"retail\"><span class=\"hawk-display-price-price\">\u00a338.99<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>View<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"allDeals\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\"><span>See all prices<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-container\" data-expandable=\"0\" data-stacked=\"0\" data-load-more=\"true\" role=\"button\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-main-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-main\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\" data-expanded=\"0\">\n<div class=\"hawk-grid-item-block-container hawk-multimodel-review-items-grid-item-block\" data-name=\"image\" data-product-type=\"1000\" data-button-type data-stacked=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41ywBN6CkqL._SL500_.jpg\" alt=\"Topeak Joe Blow Sport III...\" title=\"Topeak Joe Blow Sport III...\" 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Some of this is down to the widespread adoption of hookless rims and the best tubeless tyres, which limit maximum pressure to 72 PSI. It is largely down to us all learning the benefits of lower pressures and wider tyres for aerodynamics and rolling resistance; meaning, choosing between high volume and high pressure has become less of a requirement in a pump. <\/p>\n<p>Traditionally, a high-volume pump was required for larger-volume tyres, and this remains the case, as it can make light work of seating tyres and filling larger voids. That&#8217;s not to say that a high pressure can&#8217;t do this; it will just very simply take longer. Given most now don&#8217;t reach those lofty pressures of old, if you are running tubeless, especially on the best gravel tyres, a higher volume pump can be handy. <\/p>\n<p>However, as more people pay closer attention to their tyre pressure and the performance this simple change can make, with the introduction of tyre pressure calculators, the accuracy of your pump has become far more important. <\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"article__schema-answer\">\n<p>In recent years, as riders, particularly on the road, have adopted wider tubeless tyre sizes, manufacturers are increasingly using carbon hookless rims. This means tyre pressure has become increasingly more important to rider safety. Due to widespread tyre incompatibility with these hookless rims, a maximum pressure of 72 PSI has been mandated for tubeless tyres on hookless rims across the board. <\/p>\n<p>For most, especially those running wider 28mm-plus tyres, this pressure is at the upper limits of what many will run, and it shouldn\u2019t be a problem. However, for heavier riders and during setup, when higher pressures are required to seat the tyres and reduce deformation, this maximum pressure becomes critical to prevent the tyres from blowing off the rims. <\/p>\n<p>Many electric pumps have accurate, programmable digital pressure gauges and cut out when they reach these pressures, taking human error out of the equation. Whereas the analogue gauges on track pumps require users to monitor pressure and assess their accuracy to ensure they aren&#8217;t exceeding the guidelines. <\/p>\n<\/article>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cyclingweekly.com\/group-tests\/best-bike-floor-pump&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7h4NpVMtWixAV2x7YLmRiC-2560-80.jpg&#8221;] Group Tests Best bike floor pump 2026: workshop stalwart, or just nostalgia? I tested 10 pumps that don&#8217;t require a USB-C to inflate your tyres 10 of the latest floor pumps tested for efficiency, usability, build quality\u2014and most importantly, accuracy! 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