Topeak

Hi -- I always wanted to try the Topeak JoeBlow Max HP Floor Pump so I bought one, I keep it at my office to check the pressure on my bike tires -- I commute to work and having a tire pump at work has been convenient. This is a good pump, the build quality is good, the analog gauge is good, and the amount of air with each pump is also very good, actually better than my Specialized. The lever that shifts the airflow between the Schrader and the Presta valve was somewhat stiff at first, but has broken in. For the price this is a GREAT OPTION.

I've been a fan of this stand for over a decade and recently purchased a second one after trying a similar, but lesser stand by another brand and returning it for this one. It's more adjustable than other options, which makes storing bikes of different styles and sizes so much less of a nuisance. Setup is super simple, it's not difficult to change it's position/location and it doesn't stick out visually, which is also a plus. I think the only thing I don't like about it is that I sometimes wish that both bikes could hang from the upper shaft so that the lower bike could be a bit higher off the floor.

So I used these to carry a running shoe each during a 30 adventure race in WV - probably not what they were designed for, I think, but they still did the job. The constant hammering of the trails caused the tightening screws to work loose over time, but once adjusted they were back to normal. I imagine on a more gentle tour type ride, this would not happen. They are super sturdy, the straps really held my shoes in place, not worried about loosing them, so all good really. When I took them off, there were some marks on my forks so maybe using some sort of tape under the attaching straps would be a good idea if you're worried about the look of your forks. All good though.

This is a great pump - small, but easy to use and sturdy. It fills my 29 x 2.8 tires with ease.