Strength: I have had this pump tp-3, for well over 6 years. I didn't like the fact that you could only hold it with one foot but it has worked great with the exception of trying to 'screw' the pump onto the stem. It would pop off when I would pump up the road bike tire over 130psi. So, it would only hold if you had two people air the tire up. After not using the pump for over two years I called Blackburn (now BELL) and after the first sentence she is sending me a new replacement head and should get it in about two weeks. I was willing to pay since it was done due to normal wear but for them to replace it for free is really a great sign of a company willing to stand behind their product even if I bought this prior to BELL owning the company. Strength: I have had this pump tp-3, for well over 6 years.
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I didn't like the fact that you could only hold it with one foot but it has worked great with the exception of trying to 'screw' the pump onto the stem. It would pop off when I would pump up the road bike tire over 130psi. So, it would only hold if you had two people air the tire up. After not using the pump for over two years I called Blackburn (now BELL) and after the first sentence she is sending me a new replacement head and should get it in about two weeks. I was willing to pay since it was done due to normal wear but for them to replace it for free is really a great sign of a company willing to stand behind their product even if I bought this prior to BELL owning the company. Weakness: Requires two hands to lock/unlock the head on the valve.
The locking mechanism is stiff, so you have to struggle four separate times every time you pump up both tires. When disengaging the head from a Presta valve, after you turn the locking collar you musty instantly remove the head, otherwise all the tire's air runs out through the Schraeder side! Finally, the little wire collar intended to hold the air hose out of the way when stored is incredibly fiddly to use, even with two hands - you'll never use it.
Would be a good pump with a decent head. Alberto Carpinteri. I have a Beto pump (made by Norco)- it's incredibly easy to attach/detach head with one hand. Weakness: Requires two hands to lock/unlock the head on the valve.
The locking mechanism is stiff, so you have to struggle four separate times every time you pump up both tires. When disengaging the head from a Presta valve, after you turn the locking collar you musty instantly remove the head, otherwise all the tire's air runs out through the Schraeder side! Finally, the little wire collar intended to hold the air hose out of the way when stored is incredibly fiddly to use, even with two hands - you'll never use it. Would be a good pump with a decent head.
I have a Beto pump (made by Norco)- it's incredibly easy to attach/detach head with one hand. This is a double review. Bought the TrakPump sport with the 'Magic Gripper' Head. The head bent and broke my Presta valves and I could never get it to work with Schrader valves. I emailed Bell and they replied that they did not have a fix for the problem.
Apparently I was not the only one. Months went by and I used uGetHeard to complain again. Well, Bell contacted me immediately and sent me a new TP3 Pump. Now that is customer service. Bell will be eliminating the Magic Gripper head from their product line until they can perfect it. Bell rocks in my book and I will continue to buy Bell, Blackburn and Rhode Gear products.
With customer service like this, you can't go wrong. 1 Chile for the Sport pump, 5 Chiles for the new pump and 5 Chiles plus for Bell Sports. This is a double review. Bought the TrakPump sport with the 'Magic Gripper' Head. The head bent and broke my Presta valves and I could never get it to work with Schrader valves. I emailed Bell and they replied that they did not have a fix for the problem. Apparently I was not the only one.
Months went by and I used uGetHeard to complain again. Well, Bell contacted me immediately and sent me a new TP3 Pump.
Now that is customer service. Bell will be eliminating the Magic Gripper head from their product line until they can perfect it. Bell rocks in my book and I will continue to buy Bell, Blackburn and Rhode Gear products. With customer service like this, you can't go wrong. 1 Chile for the Sport pump, 5 Chiles for the new pump and 5 Chiles plus for Bell Sports. This review is really for the 'TP-4'.
This is a great pump that seals well to both presta and schrader valves. The pump nozzle requires more than what i would think is necessary force to clamp on to the valve, but it results in a great seal. It forces alot of air with each stroke and makes inflation quick. I like how the gauge is mounted at the toip for easy reading. It is also very accurate. This is a great pump for the shop or to pack in the car. At $53 with discount, it is more than i expected to pay, but if it holds up and does the job with no fuss, I'm happy!
This review is really for the 'TP-4'. This is a great pump that seals well to both presta and schrader valves.
The pump nozzle requires more than what i would think is necessary force to clamp on to the valve, but it results in a great seal. It forces alot of air with each stroke and makes inflation quick. I like how the gauge is mounted at the toip for easy reading. It is also very accurate. This is a great pump for the shop or to pack in the car. At $53 with discount, it is more than i expected to pay, but if it holds up and does the job with no fuss, I'm happy!
I like everything about this pump but the Twistgip nozzle. I've only been using the pump a short time and the nozzle no longer functions: it recently started blowing air out of both the schraeder & presta sides regardless of which side is engaged.
Result: no pressure. Personally, I'd rather have a simpler, more robust presta-only nozzle (How many people who spend this much on a floor pump have schraeder valves, anyway?
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Are you listening Blackburn?). The rest of the pump is built like a tank, and works very well, so consider this a mixed review.
I like everything about this pump but the Twistgip nozzle. I've only been using the pump a short time and the nozzle no longer functions: it recently started blowing air out of both the schraeder & presta sides regardless of which side is engaged. Result: no pressure.
Personally, I'd rather have a simpler, more robust presta-only nozzle (How many people who spend this much on a floor pump have schraeder valves, anyway? Are you listening Blackburn?). The rest of the pump is built like a tank, and works very well, so consider this a mixed review.