The Best Bike Pumps: Schrader and Presta Valve Pumps PUT TO THE TEST!

A bike pump is just a bike pump right? Any old pump will do?

No!

Whether you need a presta valve pump or a schrader valve pump, pumping your tires can end up a breeze or unnecessarily frustrating.

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After testing out 10 different floor stand bike pumps with all types and sizes of wheels, we’ve narrowed down the field to 3 favorites. We’ve also uncovered a few tips to help you select the best pump for you and your crew, no matter what pump you choose.

What to know before buying a bike pump

0:51 Sneak peek at our top 3 bike pumps
1:13 1) Know your valve type
1:49 2) Know your wheel sizes
2:24 3) Stability
2:46 4) Tube length
3:14 5) Ball and bladder needles
3:50 6) Tire pressure

Our top 3 picks

4:26 Tow Peak Joe Blow Sport III
5:35 Lezyne Steel Floor Drive
7:16 Schwinn Air Center Plus

Bike Pump Buying Guide

Before we tell you what to look for when choosing a bike pump, we’ll give you a sneak peek at our 3 top picks:

1. Topeak Joe Blow Sport - Our favorite pump overall
2. Lezyne Steel Floor Drive - Our favorite presta valve pump
3. Schwinn Air Center Plus - Best on a budget

We’ll go into WHY we love those pumps later but first, what actually matters when choosing a bike pump?

1. Know your valve type
Bikes have either Schrader or Presta valves. Make sure your bike pump has a head that is compatible with your valve style. Most pumps are compatible with both, but some are easier to use with Presta valves than others.

2. Know your wheel sizes
If you have 12″ kids bikes, some bike tire pumps are much easier to use than others. The smaller the head of the pump, the better it will work with those tiny 12″ wheels.

3. Stability
Some floor bike pumps fall over quite easily, which can be really frustrating when you’re trying to attach the head to the tire valve. Bike pumps with 3 feet are more stable than pumps with just 2 feet. We also prefer when the feet are weighted to aid with stabilization

4. Tube Length
Pumps with longer tubes give you more flexibility when attaching the head to the valve than pumps with shorter tubes. Longer tubes also allow you to attach the pump’s head to the valve while standing up.

5. Ball and Bladder Needles
Most bike pumps come with needles for pumping up balls and inflatables. The best pumps also come with convenient storage areas so you won’t lose the needles

6. Tire Pressure
Road bike tires are required to be pumped up to a much higher psi than standard tires. If you have a road bike, be sure to select a pump that can easily reach at least 120 psi (some we tested could not). Kids, mountain, and hybrid bikes rarely reach psi’s over 80. On any bike, the recommended psi for the tire can be found on the tire’s sidewall.

And now for details on our top 3 bike pump picks! Each one of these pumps are compatible with both presta valves and schrader valves.


Topeak Joe Blow Sport III - All Around Best Pick

The Topeak Joe Blow stands out from the crowd because it’s easy to use with a wide variety of bikes .

The head is unique because its locking lever is on the side of the head rather than on top, making it easier to maneuver in small places. Schrader valves attach on one side of the head and Presta on the other.


Lezyne Steel Floor Drive - Best Presta Valve Pump

The Lezyne Steel Floor Pump is the ultimate pump for families who regularly use Presta valves on their mountain or road bikes. With a screw-on head to protect Presta valve cores, a built-in Presta core remover (essential for running tubeless set-ups), as well as a pressure release button in the head to fine-tune psi, the Lezyne is impressive.


Schwinn Air Center Plus - Great budget buy when used at lower pressures

The Schwinn Air Center Plus is a good-quality, affordable buy for those on a budget. With a sturdy base, enclosed needle storage, and an accurate psi gauge, the Schwinn is a solid bike pump.

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