Topeak, Blackburn or Park Tool floor pump?
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Topeak, Blackburn or Park Tool floor pump?
I am looking to get a new floor pump that has the following things:
1. long hose
2. gauge at top- easier to read
3. stable base
4. good warranty
I have had an old blackburn that has served me well but it has a short hose and floor gauge.
At this point I am having a hard time picking between the:
Any thoughts?
1. long hose
2. gauge at top- easier to read
3. stable base
4. good warranty
I have had an old blackburn that has served me well but it has a short hose and floor gauge.
At this point I am having a hard time picking between the:
- Blackburn Airtower 4
- Park Tool Pro Mechanic Floor Pump
- Topeak Joe Blow Pro
Any thoughts?
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I bought a Park, had problems with the valve and threw it away after 5 months. I called their customer service number when I first had a problem and they were no help. I went back to my 25 year old Silca.
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My Park of 7 years is still going strong...but when I replace it, it'll be with one with the gauge at the top. My brother has the TopPeak and it works well. I think you've got the basic requirements covered unless handle comfort or color make a difference to you.
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I have the Topeak Joe Blow and like it a lot. As for durability I have only had it for two months.
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I wouldn't go with any of the ones on your list. I would buy a Lezyne. The Lezyne has the gauge on the bottom but reading it isn't bad, plus it makes the pump much more stable.
I have had a Topeak Joe Blow Pro for five years. I got about a year out of it before I need to replace the oring in the piston, a few months later I replaced the smart head, then the gauge and now the orings need replacing again. I think it is a good pump but it is a disposable pump as are the other pumps on your list.
If you look at a Lezyne, they are built like 65 Mercedes. Everything is built heavier than it needs to be. I expect that this will be the last pump I will ever need to buy. The only other pump that has that kind of reputation, that I am aware of, is the Silca. There are people that have had their Silca and used it every day for the past thirty years and I think the Lezyne pumps are built even better.
I have had a Topeak Joe Blow Pro for five years. I got about a year out of it before I need to replace the oring in the piston, a few months later I replaced the smart head, then the gauge and now the orings need replacing again. I think it is a good pump but it is a disposable pump as are the other pumps on your list.
If you look at a Lezyne, they are built like 65 Mercedes. Everything is built heavier than it needs to be. I expect that this will be the last pump I will ever need to buy. The only other pump that has that kind of reputation, that I am aware of, is the Silca. There are people that have had their Silca and used it every day for the past thirty years and I think the Lezyne pumps are built even better.
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I use a Topeak and Park as daily pumps in my shop and have no problems with either in 6+ years. And both companies will stand behind their products should you have trouble.
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topeak is the best out of your picks, i think. have you looked at lezyne? they make some really nice pumps that work wonderfully and are worth every penny.
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I have a Silca Track pump that I purchased around 1983-ish IIRC. I replaced the head in 2009. I still works great.
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SILCA!! the only pump I trust. I have collect 3 over the years and I will never let them go. find an old one on ebay and put a new leather gasket and chuck gasket one it and you are set.
I don't go for pumps with plastic barrels or plungers.
if you are having trouble reading a low mounted guage put a strip of black tape at the 100psi are whatever pressuer you like
I don't go for pumps with plastic barrels or plungers.
if you are having trouble reading a low mounted guage put a strip of black tape at the 100psi are whatever pressuer you like
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SILCA!! the only pump I trust. I have collect 3 over the years and I will never let them go. find an old one on ebay and put a new leather gasket and chuck gasket one it and you are set.
I don't go for pumps with plastic barrels or plungers.
if you are having trouble reading a low mounted guage put a strip of black tape at the 100psi are whatever pressuer you like
I don't go for pumps with plastic barrels or plungers.
if you are having trouble reading a low mounted guage put a strip of black tape at the 100psi are whatever pressuer you like
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