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Review on Schwinn Air Base Plus Bike Foot Pump in Black, Size: One-Size by Troy Tec

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Works well with Presta valves (even some not-so-great ones)

I got this because my 10 year old Serfa pump (I think) refused to compress cheap Presta valves on the hose I saved. This one grabbed the valve and pumped air like a champ! I will say that foot pumping took a little longer than the hand pump, but. Come on. we don't fill trailer tires with this thing. It can fill up a bike tire fast enough that it shouldn't be a problem. Build quality appears to be good with an impressive amount of metal, although the gauge looks and feels cheap. The dial is ok but looks pretty cheap and definitely not designed to get you any closer than say +/- 5psi. But it's essentially a cheap consumer pump, so I'm willing to forgive anything. It folds up into a very small package but is heavier than any other pump I've used so I'm not sure I can recommend it. B. as a touring pump etc. Definitely designed for garage or trail life, not a backpack. In general it works. If you need a new bike pump and you use Schrader and Presta valves, this is a good choice.

Pros
  • Dual gauge pump head fits both Shrader and Presta valves; The indicator will be green when ready to pump and red when not ready.
Cons
  • There are flaws