Vintage Raleigh

Hi all, now that I've 3 bikes with schrader valves have decided the hand pump isn't enough.
So after a robust foot pump to do the job - any recommendation?
Cheers, Matthew

Looigi

A number of shops around here (Spec dealers) use the Specialized Air Tool Comp pump. Solid construction and an accurate 3" diameter gauge. Chuck works equally well on presta and schrader valves. I have one myself and have found it to be accurate over a broad range of pressures and suitable for mtb and road.

bikemig 

Signing on as I'm getting ready to buy a new floor pump. The last time I "researched" the issue there was a lot of good things said about the lezyne floor pumps.

FBinNY 

Plenty of nice reliable floor pumps out there. It's a question of price and features, but if you're spending upwards of $30 or so, it'll be hard to go wrong.

That50chevy

The specialized floor pump is a very nice pump that pumps up fast. Plus takes presta and shrader valves!

chriskmurray

The Specialized Air Tool pumps, even at the base models usually last 2-3 years in our shop so they should last a lifetime for home use.

dwmckee

I have a Silca that I bought in 1989 and is still going string. I have replaced the chuck seal a few times and the barrel washer once in all of that time. And I think the pump is worth more now than I paid for it way back. I use the heck out of it too and it is the pump everyone grabs to use before a group ride. It is very satisfying to pump it actually. Nit so sure you can say that about those other pricey pumps.

Vintage Raleigh

The Silca would be my first choice. Though to purchase would have to sell the other kidney.

Vintage Raleigh

Limited choices in Australia, the Specialized not available locally.
The Park floor pump has a lot of bad reviews on Amazon.
The Lezyne has mixed reviews with wooden handle issues, connector not working on smooth presta valves and because it's a threaded connector the hose has to be twisted to connect/dissconnect.
Apart from that it's great.
Anyone had experience with the SKS Rennkompressor?

markjenn

FWIIW, I just bought a new shop pump and spent a couple hours reading reviews and looking at features. I ended up with the Topeak Joe Blow Sport II. Works well, although the lever to switch between schrader and presta had me perplexed for awhile - it works opposite the way I was expecting. No big deal.

TopeakŪ Cycling Accessories ? Products - JoeBlow? Sport II

I'll probably just put a presta-only on it in a year or two as I don't have a schrader-equipped bicycle and I have a shop compressor for doing cars, motorcycles, etc.

- Mark

Looigi

I really like the Topeak Twinhead chuck, but the smallish gauge on my Joe Blow was way off, which is one thing that prompted me to get the Spec Air Tool. I check the accuracy of a number of Air Tool pumps and they all were withing a few PSI of accurate down to 15 psi.

tjkoko

The Silca Super Pista that I purchased brand new in 2003 is still going strong to this day. Recently I applied some Proofide to the pump plunger and it works therefore seals better than ever.

sail

Joe Blow.

cny-bikeman

I also like the Lezyne - several models available as well as accessories - but checking online reviews of some of the recommendations above is probably the best route, as it will give you a broader sampling and more info about pros and cons.

robert schlatte

I have a Lezyne, Topeak Joe Blow, and Blackburn pump. The Lezyne is super high quality and beautifully designed but pricey-good warranty as well- Lezyne has sent me a new pressure guage and head. The Blackburn was my original pump and when it wore out Blackburn sent me a new pump- so really good warranty. The Joe Blow has never given me a problem and is very dependable. I think of the three, the Joe Blow is the best value for the money. Not as fancy as the Lezyne but it is good quality and has never failed me.

HillRider

The current Silca is a wildly overpriced boutique item using Silca's former reputation as a marketing tool. I've have two Silca's, one got destroyed by accident and the other is still in use. They are good, reliable pumps but the "brass bell" Presta-only head does have to have the rubber seal washer replaced frequently if used on threaded stems. I haven't used their more recent head designs.

My current pump is a Park PFP-4. The pump has been great but the OEM head not so much. I replaced it with the very expensive Hirame "Yoko" head and the combination is terrific.

FastJake

My Joe Blow Pro is roughly five years old and still working great. About two years ago I destroyed all the seals by lubricating the barrel with oil (doh!) but Topeak was very helpful and sent me all the replacement rubber parts for a few bucks. After a thorough cleaning and rebuild it's working great again. Still on the original pump head. I use it a lot for presta and Schraeder. Even used it to pump up car tires.

I have little to no experience with any of the other pumps mentioned in this thread.

70sSanO

SKS Rennkompressor... since you asked.

John

habilis

I have one of these and I'm very happy with it.

I've use a Schraeder adapter on my Presta tubes ever since I snapped off a Presta valve. Inflation just seems easier and safer with the adapter, even though I screw it on and take it off each time.

Vintage Raleigh

Thanks everyone for your input. Cheers.

dsbrantjr

Most if not all pumps' gauges have a standard pipe thread. When I got tired of squinting at the tiny 2" 220psi gauge on my old pump, I got a commercial pressure gauge (cheap) from EBay and, using a few pipe fittings, now have a 4 1/2" 100psi gauge which is accurate, easy to read and suits my inflation pressures. Similar to this one: Ametek P500 100PSI Pressure Gauge 4 1 2" Dial x 1 4" Anpt LM Connection | eBay

It looks kind of silly but works great.

DrIsotope

Since I received my TaggioPro (nee RapidoPro) chuck, and popped it on the end of my CH tire inflator, I haven't used my Park Tool floor pump (PFP-4) once. My shop compressor goes to 110psi output, and I would never need any more... though I do have a dual-stage DeWalt that will output 150psi. If you don't own a compressor, you should-- even if it's an obnoxious $99 pancake from the Home Depot. I don't know how folks go through life without a compressor.

mercator

+1

leob1

I have a joe blow with a universal head. The pump works good, but is not perfect. I had to replace the handle after I closed the garage door on it. Pump still works. The head works much better on presta valves than Schrader valves, but 99% of my tires have presta and the ones that don't are being replaced with presta valves when the tube goes bad.
The biggest negative by far was when on o-ring in the head blew out. Topeak couldn't offer a replacement\repair kit, nor could they tell me the size so I could buy one. So through trial and error I found a o-ring that would fit, and the pump works fine again.

Pretty much any pump you buy at an LBS will fit your needs.

leob1

Kinda hard to take it on the road, but I agree.