Malker Bike Pump: Compact and Portable Floor Bicycle Pump with Presta and Schrader Valve Compatibility, Aluminum Alloy Construction, Bonus Tire Levers, and Bike Patch Kit Review

I was expecting something much bigger so when I opened the package I wondered how long it would take to inflate a tire. Pleasant surprise - very fast. I'm used to "inline" pumps (old school style) - and this one inflated the tire a lot quicker! It's also so easy that my daughter figured it out herself - she's more creative than mechanical.

This pump tries to do it all as it is convertible to both Schrader and Presto valves. Unfortunately, reconfiguring the small plastic pieces in the nozzle isn't easy on the thumbs and makes pumping at the track almost impossible. (It was difficult enough using this pump at my kitchen table, with extra lights, and sitting in a chair. That's not going to happen on the trail.) It's much easier to install the same type of valve on all your tires and use a single-valve pump too to buy.

Three things distinguish this pump. One of these is a flexible hose that attaches to the valve. Another thing is the foldable leg rest that holds the pump while pumping. The third is a foldable pump handle. Together they make it easier to inflate the tire. Smaller mini pumps attach directly to the valve and are difficult to pump when you press on the tire and valve. It's certainly larger than a mini pump and should be carried in a bag rather than attached to a bike.

The pump works well and is light weight and inexpensive. But unsurprisingly, there's a downside: Mine found the coating literally peeling off the footstool, and well-developed rust on the underlying steel. (See photos taken right after the pump was unboxed.) It looks like they started with rusty steel and tried to coat it with silver paint. Whatever they used, it didn't stick. This shouldn't get in the way of functionality, but it's still disappointing for a new product to arrive rusted. It…

I bought this bike pump after I had the last one because it finally gave up in my lifetime. Quality isn't that great, not that you expect much for the price. But I would advise against that. I had this pump in my bag for a while before actually needing to use it. Much to my dismay, it broke on the first ride. I had to stop another cyclist to help me inflate my tire. So yes. Avoid. Spend a little more money and try to get something better. I'm sure this thing works well enough for some people…

a layer of rubber came out which is not mentioned in the documentation. (photo) I thought this would cause the pump to not work, but it still works. It's not the best for high-pressure road tires, but in Schrader settings it's worked well on some big tires that I keep around 65psi. Haven't tried the included levers or patches but they look ok. I don't think I would install it on my bike because there are parts that will rattle a lot on rough roads. (e.g. a small fold-down lever).

Great little pump! Very easy to install on my bike and very easy to use. I have to turn the bike wheel so the air intake is closer to the bottom, but I like how light and how well it works. After pumping up the tires I went crazy and pumped up all the other tires in my garage that had gone bad over the winter: tractor tires, cart tires, pressure washer tires and they all worked great. I prefer to pump with both hands (I hold the pump with one hand and squeeze the pump with the other hand)…