A floor pump is part of the basic equipment of every cyclist, whether commuter, mountain biker, racing cyclist or crosser. Reason enough for us to take a close look at the market: in our list of the best floor pumps.
What do you have to look out for with a floor pump?
So what should you look out for when buying a floor pump? First of all, the area of application should be marked out. If you're only out and about on a mountain bike, you probably don't need an air pump that gets 20 bar into the tires. Conversely, for the racing cyclists and crossers among you, it is important to ensure that the pump can also cope with high pressures and that the operating forces are not too high.
The manometer also plays an important role. Every ambitious hobby cyclist would like to know how much pressure is in his tires - a pressure gauge is essential for this. There are big differences in our floor pump test: sometimes the dial is too small, sometimes too delicate, sometimes the pressure gauge is simply inaccurate.
In addition to these technical conditions, the ergonomics of the floor pump must not be forgotten. Is the floor pump too high or too low? Is the grip comfortable? Does the pump wobble or is it firmly on the ground? These are all things that often make the difference between pleasure and frustration.
How do we test the floor pumps?
We took a close look at all floor pumps in the test and put them through their paces (or air pistons). To get an idea of the pump performance, we put a large-volume mountain bike tire (29×2,4″) and a narrow road bike tire (23mm) under pressure. The target for mountain bike tires was 2 bar, for narrow racing bike tires the pumps had to hold up to 8 bar. Finally, we check the displayed pressure with a Schwalbe Airmax Pro pressure gauge for correctness.
In addition, the air pumps had to withstand our scrutiny. How is the processing? Does the floor pump tilt when pumping? How does the grip feel? These are all points that are included in our rating.
Testing: Topeak Joe Blow Ace: With the power of two pistons
Test: The Joe Blow floor pump series from Topeak is a bit like the VW Golf: While the models from other manufacturers change almost every year, the Joe Blow stands as a rock and is the symbol of high-quality pumps for many mechanics. We took a closer look at the top model, the Joe Blow Ace. The Topeak Joe […]
Testing: SKS Airmenius: Strong and handsome
Test: The Airmenius from pump specialist SKS impresses right from the start with its excellent workmanship. Starting with the cork-coated handle, through the matt black exterior, to the large, high-quality pressure gauge - a real feast for fingers and eyes. When it comes to the pump head, SKS relies on the proven MultiValve head, which can be used with all valve types […]
Testing: Pro Team Floorpump: Great pump, fair price
Test: When you first look at the Pro Team Floorpump, the really successful design is particularly striking - it's still a floor pump, so there are narrow limits to the aesthetic appearance, but still: the pump really makes an impression. Plain black with a few blue accents, lots of aluminium, hardly any plastic and rubberized surfaces on […]
Testing: Syncros FP 2.0: Lots of aluminum, few shadows
Test: The Syncros FP 2.0, made entirely of aluminum from base to cylinder, is at the upper end of the price range for floor pumps with an RRP of almost €90. In the test, however, the price turns out to be quite justified in view of what is on offer. The Syncros FP 2.0 first impresses with its very good workmanship. Since the […]
Testing: Test: Crankbrothers Klic Digital with Burst Tank - noble floor pump with emergency compressor
Test: Crankbrothers has been a constant in the field of bicycle components and accessories for many years. Especially when it comes to bicycle pumps, there has been a lot of growth here in the recent past and a whole range of new and also innovative products have been brought onto the market. These new products also include the Crankbrothers Klic floor pump, which is available in […]
Testing: Airace Infinity P: Sober all-rounder
Test: The Infinity Airace P is the little brother of the Infinity AS (also in our test). A little more plastic was used for the finish and, in contrast to the more expensive AS model, the Infinity P does not offer an integrated shock pump. However, the pump has inherited the most important thing from its big brother: the excellent feeling of pumping. The Cylinder of the Infinity […]
Testing: Topeak Joe Blow Sport II – Simply good
Test: You probably don't have to say too many words about Topeak - it is certainly one of the manufacturers in the field of bicycle tools and accessories. The Joe Blow floor pumps have also been a fixture in their field for many years. The Joe Blow Ace is enthroned at the top of our leaderboard - it is not […]
Testing: Park Tool PFP-7: Good overall package
Test: The Park Tool PFP-7 is the top model among Park Tool's floor pumps. You can read in the test what the differences to the "little brother" PFP-8 are (in our test) and whether the surcharge is worth it. In terms of looks, there aren't too many differences compared to the cheaper Park Tool model. The color of the PFP-7 is […]
Testing: Beto Floor Pump - Heavy Metal
Test: The Beto brand will probably only tell very few people - we felt the same before testing the floor pump with the pragmatic name "Floor Pump". Of course we were skeptical, after all we had had bad experiences with "no name" pumps - but the Beto surprised us enormously. Visually alone, the pump is already a […]
General: Specialized Air Tool HP: No-frills worker
Test: With the Specialized Air Tool HP we have another pump for special use in the test field. HP stands for High Pressure - the Specialized pump is therefore aimed more at drivers who drive their tires with a lot of pressure. From a purely visual point of view, apart from its neon yellow color, the pump appears very sober and reduced. Is striking […]
Testing: ROSE Druckmacher BL: pump with style
Test: With the Druckmacher BL, the mail order company ROSE from Bocholt is sending an extremely elegant-looking, well-made floor pump into the race, which is particularly tailored to the needs of racing cyclists, in other words: It should have its strengths in the high-pressure area. In our test, however, the pump turned out to be a suitable all-rounder. Without exception, everyone who […]
Testing: LifeLine Professional Track Pump
Test: When we held the LifeLine Professional Track Pump in our hands, we had déjà vu. This wooden handle, this simple, black design and this noble workmanship. Somehow that seemed very familiar to us. And indeed: Apart from the manufacturer’s logo, the pump is exactly identical in construction to the Rose Druckmacher BL, which we […]
Testing: Airace Infinity AS: High pressure specialist
Test: The Airace Infinity AS comes in a sleek white look made of polished aluminum. With a weight of almost 2,5 kg, the pump appears robust and of high quality. The handle, which is completely covered with rubber, is also pleasing, which feels pleasant and doesn't leave your hands with an unpleasant smell of rubber. As a special highlight, the Infinity […]
Testing: ROSE Druckmacher ST 180: Pragmatic value for money
Test: With the Druckmacher ST 180, the direct mail order company ROSE from Bocholt has a floor pump in its range at a real competitive price. And as is so often the case, this shows that good doesn't always have to be expensive - the ROSE Druckmacher ST 180 makes many a more expensive pump look old. At first glance, the […]
Testing: Park Tool PFP-8: Reliable worker
Test: For many cyclists, Park Tool represents quality tools. But the Americans are not only represented on the tool market with their products - all kinds of accessories can now also be found in the portfolio. This also applies to the floor pump with the somewhat cryptic name PFP-8. Unspectacular is probably an apt expression for the appearance of the Park Tool PFP-8. [...]
Testing: KTM Floor Pump High Pressure: Minimalist specialist
Test: As the name suggests, the KTM Floor Pump High Pressure is a pump that was specially designed for high pressures. So if you mainly ride a racing bike or a crosser and consequently drive your tires with a lot of pressure, you should think about purchasing such a special pump. Visually, the KTM High Pressure […]
Testing: SKS Airworx 10.0: Orange evergreen
Test: The Airworx 10.0 is one of the evergreens among the floor pumps in the SKS range. Solid workmanship, paired with decent pump performance and the manometer on the upper part of the pump still make the Airworx 10.0 a very good all-rounder. The Airworx 10.0 comes in the typical SKS orange color and has a steel pump cylinder. Is striking […]
Testing: Zéfal Profil Max FP70: Missed chance
Test: Few manufacturers in the bicycle sector can look back on a longer history than Zéfal. Frame and floor pumps were already being produced more than 100 years ago (then under a different name). But does this long experience also stand out in the current portfolio? With regard to the tested Zéfal Profil Max FP70, this can only be done with a […]
Testing: Oakland Floor Pump Tec: neon yellow all-rounder
Test: The Oakland brand may say something to only a few readers. However, the neon yellow floor pump shows in our test that the radiance of a brand does not always equate to quality and convinces over long stretches. At first glance, the somewhat low overall height of the pump is particularly noticeable. For our rather large tester (almost 1,90 cm) it is […]
Testing: Pedro's prestige: Good performance, poor standing
Test: The North American manufacturer Pedro's is an old acquaintance on the bicycle accessories market. We took a closer look at the Pedros Prestige floor pump. The design is sober, no frills and functional. We think it's nice that Pedro's places the pressure gauge on the top of the pump handle on the Prestige - this makes it much easier to read. The grip of the prestige […]
Testing: XLC Gamma PU-S03: It's what's on the inside that counts
Test: XLC is probably one of the best-known component and accessory manufacturers in the bicycle sector. Of course, the manufacturer's large product range also includes floor pumps - we took a closer look at the XLC Gamma PU-S03 and were surprised. The first contact with the Gamma pump from XLC triggered skepticism: plastic dominates everywhere: base, manometer, pump head - […]
Testing: KTM Floor Pump High Volume: Lots of steam, little comfort
Test: As the name suggests, the KTM Floor Pump High Volume is a floor pump that focuses on tires with large volumes. The low maximum pressure of only 5,5 bar is therefore not surprising. But it is not only technically that the Floor Pump High Volume differs from the high-pressure equivalent High Pressure (also […]
Testing: Con-tec Air Support Sport: A shaky affair
Test: The first thing that strikes you about the Con-tec Air Support Sport is its comparatively low height of just over 60cm - so two-meter giants should perhaps take a step back. Otherwise, the pump makes a relatively cheap impression at first glance. Plastic dominates. The colored rubber inserts in the handle, however, know how to please. The base of the Con-tec is […]
Testing: Bontrager Charger: Big name, big disappointment
Test: Trek Bicycles has been selling components, attachments and accessories under the Bontrager name since the mid-90s. Bontrager components used to be found mainly in the high-price sector, but now the range is wide-ranging. The Bontrager Charger floor pump is one of the more inexpensive representatives of its kind - and unfortunately you can feel that too. [...]