The Snap-it head stores underneath the handle of the Birzman Zacoo Tiny-Tanker, which also keeps the handle from extending while in transitJames Huang/BikeRadar
Taiwanese company Birzman has made a name for itself with eye-catching accesssories like this floor pumpJames Huang/BikeRadar
New for 2014 from Birzman is the presta-only Snap-it head, which installs and removes incredibly quicklyJames Huang/BikeRadar
Birzman’s Zacoo Tiny-Tanker packs flat for travelJames Huang/BikeRadar
The new Birzman Velocity Road mini-pump is available both with and without a pressure gaugeJames Huang/BikeRadar
The hose on Birzman’s new Velocity Road mini-pump stores inside the body. Just cycle the pump once to push the hose out for useJames Huang/BikeRadar
Birzman’s Damselfly Universal (background) and Dragonfly Evoluation are as much pieces of art as they are functional chain toolsJames Huang/BikeRadar
New for 2014 from Birzman are the Zacoo Macht (background) and Zacoo Zama (foreground) shock pumps, both rated for up to 300psiJames Huang/BikeRadar
The Birzman Feexman Aluminum looks awfully pretty in polished alloyJames Huang/BikeRadar
Birzman’s new Snap-it valve works like a quick-release drill chuck. Simply pull back the gold collar, push the head on to the valve, let go, and maybe give the head a slight clockwise turn for extra security if you want. Reverse the steps to take it offJames Huang/BikeRadar
Birzman’s new Presta-only Snap-it pump head functions like a quick-release drill chuck. Simply pull back the gold-anodized collar, slide the head on to the valve, let go of the collar, and you have an airtight connection. You can give the whole thing a slight turn if you want more security. To remove the valve, simply reverse the process.
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Birzman will include the Snap-it as a running change on all new pumps.
Birzman’s new snap-it valve works like a quick-release drill chuck. simply pull back the gold collar, push the head on to the valve, let go, and maybe give the head a slight clockwise turn for extra security if you want. reverse the steps to take it off: birzman’s new snap-it valve works like a quick-release drill chuck. simply pull back the gold collar, push the head on to the valve, let go, and maybe give the head a slight clockwise turn for extra security if you want. reverse the steps to take it offJames Huang/BikeRadar
Like it sounds, Birzman’s Snap-it pump head snaps right on
Also new for 2014 are ultra-compact suspension pumps for home or trailside use. The gauge-equipped Zacoo Zama and the smaller and lighter Zacoo Macht feature aluminum bodies and no-leak heads. Both are rated up to 300psi.
Roadies, on the other hand, get the new Velocity Road and RG mini-pumps, built with hidden telescoping hoses, the new Snap-it valve, and optional in-line gauges rated up to 160psi.
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Unfortunately, Birzman products still aren’t available in the United States, but brand manager Nico Ferreira hopes to change that by the end of 2013.
