Blackburn Air Tower HP track pump review
Efficient inflator, but dear
As you’d hope – and expect – from a pump at this price, the newest edition to Blackburn’s track pump range performs impeccably. Designed to pump tyres up to 220psi, the HP easily reaches 100psi in just 16 strokes.
The aluminium barrel, base and head make for an incredibly solid feel, which is backed up by Blackburn’s lifetime warranty. The metal head – designed for Presta valves only – is equally solid, and features a bleed valve in case you overdo the pumping.
Another neat touch – and a clever use of space – is that the handle actually has a couple of little storage drawers, handy for patches, valve extenders and the like. All those things that are all too easily lost around the workshop.
Product Specifications
Product
| Name | Air Tower HP (10) |
| Brand | Blackburn Design |
| Description | The ultimate high pressure floorpump with a max of over 220 psi. The pump is a 66cm (26 inch) tall aluminum barrel and has an aluminum base. |
| Features | All metal internals and oversized precision gauge with an extra-long hose. This pump also features an Aluminum Presta-specific head with bleed valve. |
| Warranty Length | Lifetime |
| Max Inflation Range | 220 |
| Pump Material | Aluminium |
| Hose Length | 100 |
| Strokes to 100psi | 16 |
Authors
Simon has been cycling for as long as he can remember, and more seriously since his time at university in the Dark Ages (the 1980s). This has taken in time trialling, duathlon and triathlon and he has toured extensively in Asia and Australasia, including riding solo 2900km from Cairns to Melbourne. He’s been testing bikes and working for Cycling Plus in various capacities for nearly 20 years.
