What Is The Best Floor Pump Out There???

Since 2001, over 90,000 cyclist's have joined Cycling Forums to discuss topics from general cycling to equipment, training, racing and travel or vacation destinations (especially in europe during the tour de france). We also feature an great deals in our online store, 100's of articles, classifieds and product reviews.

I'm in need of a quality floor pump that can handle inflating 145 psi tires. I'm replacing a Serfas Airbones that leaks more air out of the tires than it puts in. Price isn't really a deterrent as I want a good pump I can depend on.

Check out the Zefal Husky floor pump. Steel barrel, cast metal base with pressure gauge, wooden handle, metal folding foot stands, comes with Presta and Schrader pump heads and can pump to 240psi! It is arguably the most rugged bicycle floor pump made. I've owned one since '90 without any problems. The entire pump can be easily rebuilt or serviced (ie. leather pressure gasket inside the barrel can be removed, inspected and re-greased for years of use). The only thing that needed replacing was the pump head that wore out over the years, easily replaceable. My Husky pump has seem many racing seasons and still works well, although very scratched up from being tossed around. Although it was sold under the Zefal brand, I believe the pump itself was made in Germany by a company called SKS. I've seen exact pumps as mine that had the SKS decal and I recall reading a review somewhere that said the same.

I've owned two other floor pumps (Topeak and Specialized) but overall, they weren't as good as the Zefal Husky.

I've had no trouble with my Silca, which goes up to 230psi (on the gauge, at least), but they could have a better connector. I can get to 150psi easily with this pump.

Pump quality AND strength contribute to how much pressure can be generated :)

The only thing that would stop me getting 250psi out of this pump my lack of strength. :p

I'm in need of a quality floor pump that can handle inflating 145 psi tires. I'm replacing a Serfas Airbones that leaks more air out of the tires than it puts in. Price isn't really a deterrent as I want a good pump I can depend on.
I've had my Silca for years, and it works perfectly. It looks great too!

This is the best floor pump:

http://www.sks-germany.com/en/stage.php?mod=detail&cid=1&id=50&zg=1&seite=6&start=15

gotta be the blackburn tp5

http://www.deesidecycles.com/graphics/blackburn/blackburntps5tp.283.jpg

I've had no trouble with my Silca, which goes up to 230psi (on the gauge, at least), but they could have a better connector. I can get to 150psi easily with this pump.

Pump quality AND strength contribute to how much pressure can be generated :)

The only thing that would stop me getting 250psi out of this pump my lack of
strength. :p
What model of Silca do you have?

I've had my Silca for years, and it works perfectly. It looks great too!
What model of Silca do you have? It looks like there are several to choose from.

What model of Silca do you have? It looks like there are several to choose from.
Silca track pump is my vote. I have had one for over 15 years, and although I have replaced the hose, plunger gasket, and head, it still works perfectly. Silca parts are still available so I expect another 15 years. Try and find any other brand of pump that has a model that has been around unchanged for even 3 or 4 years or that you could even get parts for after a few years. Maybe Blackburn, but not likely any other.

silca track pump for me as well. i have two, keep one in my car to bring to the rides 'n races in high visibilty orange, and one for home.

i also have rebuilt all parts, and keep spares on hand except gauges, though these are also available.


Silca track pump is my vote. I have had one for over 15 years, and although I have replaced the hose, plunger gasket, and head, it still works perfectly. Silca parts are still available so I expect another 15 years. Try and find any other brand of pump that has a model that has been around unchanged for even 3 or 4 years or that you could even get parts for after a few years. Maybe Blackburn, but not likely any other.

Gah, you couldn't pay me to use a Silca. I've had one for 3 years, two and a half of which it was a leaky POS at the valve attachment.. after many a fix it's still creaky, leaky and the attachment is a pain in the arse to get off the valve once pumped up.

I got a cheapy AU$50 pump that does a better job, though if I were going to get a real good pump I'd get either that SKS one or the Topeak Joe Blow Pro. I've never been let down by an SKS hand pump, and the Topeak stuff I have is first rate.

The Park Tool PFP-2 can do up to 160 psi.

http://www.parktool.com/tools/PFP_2.shtml

Blackburn TP5 Trackpump...fastest pump around and the dual valve comes in handy for the townie and kids tires.


"Top quality track pump as used by the pro's
Dual stage action reaches high pressures quickly
Massive pumping power and speed
Dual TwistGrip Schraeder / Presta head allows easy fitting to valve
Easy to read top mounted pressure gauge with psi and bar measurements
Extra long hose
Hose retainer clip keeps handle in position when not in use
Ergonomic rubber grip is comfortable to use and provides good grip
Maximum pressure 160 psi
No quibble lifetime warranty
Weight: 3.5 kg"

What model of Silca do you have?

sorry, I'm not sure :o

I can't see a model number on it.

While I think my Silca is good value for money, I must admit that some of the others sound a little better.

The shaft tends to come loose on the base, and I actually had to use the mounting holes to bolt it to a wood platform to make it easier ot use.

"Pump quality AND strength contribute to how much pressure can be generated "

It's also a function of the diameter of the plunger as well. The smaller the diameter, the easier it is to generate pressure, but takes more strokes. I'd like to find a pump with a locking head for presta-valves rather than the simple push on rubber grommets...

"Pump quality AND strength contribute to how much pressure can be generated "

It's also a function of the diameter of the plunger as well. The smaller the diameter, the easier it is to generate pressure, but takes more strokes. I'd like to find a pump with a locking head for presta-valves rather than the simple push on rubber grommets...

I just purchased a Park PFP-3 pump and I really like the quality and performance of it so far ( 3 months). It inflates quickly and the head locks on both Schreader and Presta valves very well. For the money, $25.00, I think it is well worth the money.
:cool:

http://www.specialized.com/OA_MEDIA/equip/04PumpAirToolProFloor_l.jpg (http://)

I'm happy with my all alloy Specialized pump

After starting this thread I decided to go with the Silca Super Presta pump. I ordered one for www.coloradocyclist.com (http://www.coloradocyclist.com/) and it should arrive Tuesday. Thanks for all the responses and I'm hoping to get good use out of the new pump.

I have some Low level Blackburn floor pump which is working reasonably well besides the fact that that i'm not sure it was made for threaded presta valves, it is quite difficult to get on to the valve and way to hard to get off. I may just have slightly odd valves, but i like my tubes and am wondering which pump would work well with threaded valves. I also need it to work with shraeder for my mtn bike.

I have heard some really good things about the Silca, but i have also heard plenty of bad things.

Does the Park PFP-3 work well with threaded presta valves?

Well, I think the Blackburn pumps have a locking head as well, so you have to flip the lever on and off to clamp and unclamp the valve. Is this the one you have?

Blackburn TP-1 floor pump (http://www.bikepro.com/products/pumps/blackfloor.html)