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    Quality Floor Pump?

    I'm looking for my first quality (non-WM) floor pump. I've searched here as well as looked at numerous reviews for the floor pumps under $40. It seems like all of them have a problem when it comes to inflating (either getting a good seal is the problem, cheap materials make inflating difficult, etc.) presta valve tires.

    Can anyone recommend a quality floor pump for under $40 that works equally well with Presta and Schrader valves?

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    Serfas.

    Don't spend "less than $40". Spend $45 (unless you can find a sale) on a Serfas FP-200. I use one in the shop.
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    My LBS had Giant brand flood pumps so I've been using the Control Tower 1 with no complaints for the last year and a half.

    Control Tower 1 Floor Pump (Inflation) - Service Gear | Giant Bicycles | Canada

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    I researched floor pumps a couple of years back and settled for this one for the
    quality and the price. I have been very happy with it.

    Amazon.com: Nashbar L'Orange Floor Pump: Sports & Outdoors
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    Quote Originally Posted by TripleB View Post
    I'm looking for my first quality (non-WM) floor pump. I've searched here as well as looked at numerous reviews for the floor pumps under $40. It seems like all of them have a problem when it comes to inflating (either getting a good seal is the problem, cheap materials make inflating difficult, etc.) presta valve tires.

    Can anyone recommend a quality floor pump for under $40 that works equally well with Presta and Schrader valves?

    Thanks.

    TripleB
    The Topeak Joe Blow Sport II

    Amazon.com: Topeak Joe Blow Sport II Floor Pump: Sports & Outdoors

    I was and continue to be impressed by it, and it's value for money.
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    ^^^^^^^

    Same one I own which I purchase a month ago. Very good pump I must say

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    Quality Floor Pump?

    Quote Originally Posted by jfd986 View Post
    The Topeak Joe Blow Sport II

    Amazon.com: Topeak Joe Blow Sport II Floor Pump: Sports & Outdoors

    I was and continue to be impressed by it, and it's value for money.
    +1 for this Joe Blow. Great pump for $35. I've had mine for about a year.

    For $40 you can get a specialized air tool which I think is a notch above the JoeBlow model. More metal construction and better air valve.

    I use the joe blow in my truck and the air tool at the house.

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    I've been very happy with my Lezyne:

    Lezyne Floor Pump

    It replaced a 25 year old Silca.
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    +1 on the Joe Blow ... have been using mine for more than 5 years now ... cannot remember how much I paid for it but it was not the most expensive choice available.

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    I got a Park Tool PFP-4 for 40 bucks a year ago and it's still working

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    +4, the Joe Blow is the way to go.

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    I have the Lezyne as well. I haven't had any problems with it. I can't say how it compares to the others, but it works well for me.

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    I have a Park something or other 3 that they dont make any more and a Lezyne. They both work very well.
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    Thanks for everyone's input...I decided to go with the Topeak Joe Blow Sport II ($36 shipped). Should arrive on Monday!! I appreciate your help!!!!

    TripleB

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    I just replaced my 13-year-old Topeak with a Lezyne.
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    Just picked up a Lezyne Alloy Floor Drive at $44 from chainlove. I love those sales they have going on.

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    +1 For Joe Blow
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    I've got no good information except that the bulk of pumps that I've used in the past have a pretty sketchy pressure gauge. You may pick up a stand alone gauge to have peace of mind. I know sometimes they are off a good bit. The ones on the pumps that is. That is just my very limited experience and I'm new so take that with a grain of salt.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GabooN85 View Post
    My LBS had Giant brand flood pumps so I've been using the Control Tower 1 with no complaints for the last year and a half.

    Control Tower 1 Floor Pump (Inflation) - Service Gear | Giant Bicycles | Canada
    +1 on the Giant Control Tower.

    I bought one as a newbie in 2006. Made all the newbie mistakes with it, and it it still lasted six years. I went to the dealer to see about a new head or seal kit. He said, "Quit bustin' my stuff" and handed me a new one off the shelf, later explaining that it has a lifetime warranty.

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