Anyone recommend a floor/track pump?

Ev0 · 14 Dec 2015 at 19:15

I need to buy a floor/track pump for someone as a present, any recommendations as to what to go for?

I don't know what valve type he has, it's road biking not mountain, only guidance I've had is a Boardman one from Halfords.

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-maintenance/bike-pumps/boardman-track-pump

Don't mind buying him that one if it's alright, but just wondering if there's anything else worth looking at, say up to £60/£70?

Thanks!

Bear · 14 Dec 2015 at 19:39

Road bikes are normally Presta but most pumps have an insert which can be turned around for Presta and Schrader. That one will be fine.

Vonhelmet · 14 Dec 2015 at 19:40

£70 isway more than you need to spend on a track pump. Topeak Joe Blow is a popular one. I have a Blackburn Air Tower 2 which is great for presta valves, though not so great on schrader valves if that's a concern. If it's a road bike it's almost certainly presta.

Shamrock · 14 Dec 2015 at 19:43

I'd recommend a Lezyne with an ABS2 head.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/?s=abs2

neil_g · 14 Dec 2015 at 20:13

Bontrager Tlr flash Charger. Sturdy as hell, auto selecting value, air pressure charge for tubeless.

touch · 14 Dec 2015 at 20:40

Vonhelmet said:
Topeak Joe Blow is a popular one.

I'd go for a Joe Blow Sport II.

neil_g said:
Bontrager Tlr flash Charger. Sturdy as hell, auto selecting value, air pressure charge for tubeless.

I think it's very unlikely that he'll have tubeless tyres on a road bike.

NoNameNoNumber · 14 Dec 2015 at 20:48

Another vote for the Joe Blow

SexyGreyFox · 14 Dec 2015 at 20:48

I have a Topeak Joe Blow for topping up at the weekends but I also take this everywhere with me because it's like a small track pump -

neil_g · 14 Dec 2015 at 20:53

touch said:
I'd go for a Joe Blow Sport II.

I think it's very unlikely that he'll have tubeless tyres on a road bike.

Might a jump to CX?

Don't need to use the charge feature, its a nice pump even without.

Ev0 · 14 Dec 2015 at 21:01

Thanks chaps, the Lezyne ones caught my eye before.

I know that cheaper stuff will be just as good but as it's a present don't mind