12/7/2023 0 Comments Airtool bike pumpThat said, this is a pleasingly straightforward pump to use, with a bright and very clear display that even our middle-aged tester’s eyes could read without squinting. Is there anything wrong with analogue? Nope, it has served us well for hundreds – or thousands – of years. Not Truflo, with its digital-age Digitrack pump (there’s a clue in the name, see). Most pumps are happy to make do with a good ol’ analogue gauge. The Zacoo Maha III is now called the Maha-Apogee III, and is essentially the same, aside from some slight refinement to the pump head and a slightly longer pump barrel. Not sure what that Zacoo Maha moniker is all about, but this is a great quality pump at a very, very good price. It reached a 100psi in 20 strokes, the real wooden handle is comfortable, the wide base is very stable and the pumping action – thanks to the large diameter shaft – is reassuringly solid. The rest of the pump is equally impressive. And Birzman knows what it’s doing too, as the Snap-It works very well indeed. Yes, it’s a fraction slower to use than a push-on head, but there’s never any chance of increasing pressure blowing the chuck off the valve. This combines the security of a screw-in chuck without the chance of accidentally unscrewing the Presta valve core, which can happen with some screw-on heads. More significant for day-to-day use is Birzman’s unique ‘Snap-It’ valve. The first is that the barrel is not vertical, but is offset by five degrees Birzman claims that this is ‘for ergonomic comfort’, though we noticed little difference from a standard upright pump. It adds cost, of course, but if all your music, TV and entertainment is now digital, then why not your track pump too? Best track / floor pumps Birzman Zacoo Maha III – best on testīirzman’s oddly named pump has a couple of distinctive features, not making do with a single USP. If your bike’s on a workstand a longer hose will be an advantage.ĭigital: It’s a moot point whether you need to go digital, but one of our test pumps has gone down that route. Hose: Broadly speaking, the longer the hose, the more convenient it is. They vary a lot in size, so check these out before purchasing, especially if you have trouble with your eyesight. Some are mounted on the top, some at the bottom, and some have a pointer so you can set your chosen pressure. Gauge: All our test pumps come with pressure gauges. These offer a very secure seal but some designs can unscrew the Presta valve’s core if you’re not careful. Most of our test pumps have chucks that push on to the valve, with a locking lever to keep them in place, though a couple of them have screw-on chucks. Some have a single head unit with reversible washers to switch between the different systems, while others have separate heads. Head: All our test pumps are suitable for both Presta and Schrader valves. The latter gives more stability, but there’s little to choose between them. Our test pumps tended to have a pair of feet either side of the barrel or a triangular base. What to look for when buying a track pumpīase: Weight isn’t much an issue for a track pump, though a heavier base with a larger footprint will offer more stability. Looking for a more portable pump? Try our Best mini pumps for road cyclists roundup.
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