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 got this pump to make home installation of tubeless tires easier. I haven't yet used it in that capacity, but it works well as a standard pump. I like that it's metal with a large base and doesn't easily tip over. The longish air hose makes it easy to reach the valve stem and the head engages easily and reliably locks into place. The gauge seems to read a few PSI lower than my digital gauge so I add another 3-4 PSI to the target pressure to compensate. The tubeless tires slowly lose pressure as it is, so that can't hurt. I'll try to remember to post again after I've used it to mount some tires.

I bought a Dewalt battery inflator to maintain tire pressure in my bikes, but the hose that was supplied was short and you had to hold it on the valve while inflating, ordered the Topeak Smart Head Hose Upgrade Kit and problems solved. I added a connector and extended my existing hose giving me great length and with the valve lock lever is a game changer. I just lock the head to the valve, dial the pressure that I want on the Dewalt, push start and it shuts off when it reaches the set pressure, pop the valve lock, remove the air hose, screw down the presta and I'm done.

Great hose, I love it.

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.