I'm looking for a pump at home to use with my high pressure (100-120 psi) road bike tires. My bike has presta valves, but I would like to be able to use it on Schrader valves, should I get a bike with them.
Who has a floor pump that they like?
I'm looking for a pump at home to use with my high pressure (100-120 psi) road bike tires. My bike has presta valves, but I would like to be able to use it on Schrader valves, should I get a bike with them.
Who has a floor pump that they like?
I have a Specialized pump which works very well for both high-volume and high pressure tires.
I've also used a couple of different Joe Blow pumps from Topeak, which worked pretty well.
In light of this, I'm of the opinion that your best bet is to hit up your LBS and see what they have, and what you like using. For me, handle shape and size plays a big part (you need comfort to pump up a 26"x4" tire). Plenty of pumps work for both types of valve, and your LBS should be able to point out which pumps can do this. Some require you to screw off a cap and flip something over, others can have a two-sided head, and others (like my Specialized) have a head that works for both without any changes.
I have a 15+ year old Silca floor pump with a gauge and Presta attachment plus a screw-on Schrader adapter. I replaced a gasket about 4 years ago. I ride a lot so it gets frequent use.
That being said, if I were in the market for a new floor pump, I would get one made of quality materials and one that has replaceable parts.
The old Silca will probably be in my will at this rate...
The question is marginal 'cos its asking about specifics which change over time and products which are not necessarily universally available.
My (very wonderful) trackpump has certain attributes that make me like it but given that its at least 6, more likely 8 or 10 years old so... better to define the things that make me like it:
The keys are 2, 3 and 4 the rest are bonus features that differentiate it from the alternatives.
For what its worth, its a Topeak Jo Blow Pro - but what resemblence mine bears to a current model is unknown.
I have a Tioga, which has a universal connector so that you can put onto either Schrader or presta valves. The current model (Zero Comp Floor Pump) looks pretty much like what I have. It also has a pressure gauge. Very versatile and does more than enough for me.