By kazimladimeji 
Bicycle Pumps are not all made equal. Hand bicycle pumps have their place but are more suited to the infrequent rider or to be used as a transportable bike pump. If you are going out regularly and tyre pressures are an important part of your on and off-road race planning then a floor bicycle pump, often referred to as a track pump is what you will need. They are fast and can allow you to manually pump your tyres to well over 100 psi which is a painstaking ordeal with a hand pump, more so if you top up before each ride. If you are looking to buy a bicycle pump, look out for these key features.
Best Floor Bicycle Pump: Key Features:
- Presta and schrader valve compatibility so this can be used on both road and moutain bikes.
- Maximum pressure which can go up to around 160 to 200 psi
- Accurate and large pressure gauge which can be easily read when pumping.
- Stable and robust so it doesn’t wobble when pumping and can withstand the bodyweight driven pumping pressure. Look for wide, stable feet, with anti-skid pads and and non-slip handles
4 Best Floor Bicycle Pumps
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Topeak Joe Blow Sport III Floor Pump, Yellow | £32.80 |
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AWE® Track Floor Pump Heavy Duty Steel Body With Gauge Upto 160PSI |
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VeloChampion Premium Bike Track/Floor Pump - Dual Head - High Pressure Gauge200 PSI Max Inflation. Suitable for Presta (SV) Schrader (AV) (Black)… |
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Maxtrax 3 track pump with top mounted gauge |
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Best Portable Hand Bicycle Pumps
The average cyclist won’t have a tech support car entourage and so will not be able to transport a large track bicycle pump and will need to rely on a hand/mini bicycle pump. Key features of a good mini bike pump are:
- Lightweight, compact and strong, potentially made from aluminium or titanium. The most compact pumps are under 25 cm and weigh under 150 grams.
- Flexible air hose design works with awkward or tight valve placements.
- Can inflate up to 100 PSI which is good for a hand pump
- Easily switches between presta and schrader valves to suit road and MTBs.
5 Best Portable Hand Bicycle Pumps
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PRO BIKE TOOL Bike Pump with Gauge Fits Presta and Schrader - Accurate Inflation - Mini Bicycle Tire Pump for Road, Mountain and BMX Bikes, High Pressure 100 PSI, Includes Mount Kit | £19.99 |
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PRO BIKE TOOL Mini Bike Pump - Fits Presta and Schrader - High Pressure Psi - Reliable, Compact & Light - Bicycle Tyre Pump for Road, Mountain and BMX Bikes |
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PRO BIKE TOOL CO2 Inflator with Cartridge Storage Canister Quick, Easy and Safe - For Presta and Schrader - Bicycle Tire Pump For Road and Mountain Bikes - No CO2 Cartridges Included (Titanium) |
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Product B01LZA4ENF |
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Product B01LZA3XNQ |
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