The needles simply rest in position and do not lock into place, so they are certain to easily get lost. While the pump does come with a ball and bladder needle, the needle storage consists of just two slots next to the psi gauge. The one downside to the Joe Blow for families is its poor needle storage. As a point of reference, the shortest pump we tested was only 22.5″ tall. Tall or hate leaning over to pump? At just over 27″ tall, the Topeak was the tallest pump we tested. Once the gauge hit the marker, you know it’s time to stop pumping! Prior to pumping, simply slide the yellow arrow shaped marker around the gauge until it points at your desired psi. In addition to being placed higher up on the pump, which makes it easy to read, the gauge is also the only one to include a sliding psi marker. With a weighted, wide, 2-footed base, the Joe Blow is stable during use and was one of the few pumps that didn’t knock over every time we walked past it!įor those who want to dial in an exact psi, the Topeak gauge was our favorite of all the pumps we tested. Schrader valves attach on one side of the head and Presta on the other. The head is unique because its locking lever is on the side of the head rather than on top, making it easier to maneuver in small places. The design of the head is great for smaller wheels and for wheels that may have different spoke construction. The Topeak Joe Blow stands out from the crowd because it’s easy to use with a wide variety of bikes. Topeak Joe Blow Sport III All Around Best Pick On any bike, the recommended psi for the tire can be found on the tire’s sidewall.įor a more detailed discussion on the most important features of bikes pumps, jump down to Bike Pump Criteria: How We Tested and Why. Kids, mountain, and hybrid bikes rarely reach psi’s over 80. If you have a road bike, be sure to select a pump that can easily reach at least 120 psi (some we tested could not). Tire Pressure: Road bike tires are required to be pumped up to a much higher psi than standard tires.

The best pumps also come with convenient storage areas so you won’t lose the needles!

Ball and Bladder Needles: Most bike pumps come with needles for pumping up balls and inflatables.

Longer tubes also allow you to attach the pump’s head to the valve while standing up.

Tube Length: Pumps with longer tubes are easier to use than pumps with shorter tubes.

We give extra points to pumps that are designed with exceptionally stable bases.

Stability: Some floor bike pumps fall over quite easily, which can be really frustrating when you’re trying to attach the head to the tire valve.

Presta Valves: While all the bike pumps on this list are compatible with Schrader (most common) and Presta (less common) valve, if your bike has Presta, a pump with a screw-on metal head protects the center core, which can easily bend.

The smaller the head of the pump, the better it will work with 12″ tires.

Bike’s Wheel Size: If you have 12″ kids bikes, some bike tire pumps are much easier to use than others.

All pumps on this list are compatible with both. Make sure your bike pump has a head that is compatible with your valve style.

Valve Type: Bikes have either Schrader or Presta valves.

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