Latest 6 Reviews Here is what people are saying about the Blackburn 108197 Mountain Air Bicycle Mountain Pump
"Compact yet still too bulky"
2009-09-23
- Reviewed By User: ANLRT9LFHVZIC
I purchased this pump because I wanted something small, compact, portable, and most of all, easy to use. I have next to no experience with maintaining bikes and have always used stand-up bike pumps in the past. This pump had great reviews and I needed a pump asap so I figured, "Why not?"
First the pros, this bike bump is lightweight, sturdy, and comes with a convenient bike frame clip so that it can be carried with you at all times. The bike frame clip comes with additional screws so it's all one set package. For that it's great.
I had trouble using this however. The air intake for my tire was positioned very close to the spokes so navigating the bulky head of this pump to the intake was an effort and a half. Eventually I was able to muscle it on by pulling the intake out quite a bit and bending it away from the spokes. Am I doing this incorrectly? Maybe, but it was not as easy as the stand-up bike pumps I had used in the past with skinny tops.
I also did not have much confidence latching onto the air intake. With the stand-up pumps I've used, when you push the mechanism on and clamp down the latch, you've got a secure hold on the intake. With the Blackburn Mountain Air pump, I never felt like I had a secure grip on the intake. I would push it on as tight as possible, clamp it down, and then the pump would fall off the intake 3-4mm. I was looking for the air being let out of the tire before I clamped down on the latch, but that wasn't there. Eventually I just started pumping and to my surprise, it worked.
Would I have bought this product again? Probably not. I had very little luck with the pump and once I did get it to work, I didn't do so with confidence. I would probably either default back to a stand-up pump or another portable one, but not this.
"Almost perfect"
2009-06-24
- Reviewed By User: A3G5MOHY1U635N
I really like this pump. It is small, easy to use, inflates my bike's tires in just a few pumps.
What I don't like about it is the hardware that attaches it to the bike's frame. It uses Velcro straps and they allow the pump to slip out every now and then (not all the way out, e.g. it did not fall on the road, but enough to start interfering with pedaling). It happened to me once or twice, so it is not a real issue, but if it keeps happening, I may need to come up with a fix for the mounting hardware.
"It is so good"
2009-04-28
- Reviewed By User: A2NTNPL25HXYXS
This small hand pump resolve problems and it is so easy to carry on with you.
"quick change"
2008-12-16
- Reviewed By User: A3VYDKDYXJA10U
I like the screw on/off mechanism for changing back and forth from schrader to presta. Nice if you have bikes with different valves in the family. The grey plastic chamber makes a nice seal over both of these valves too. It's a good pump to have on the road/trail for emergencies for a good price. Ride on!
"Space Saving and Effective"
2008-10-26
- Reviewed By User: A27ZMMXBS5B9CN
This pump works great for typical maintenance of your bike. Unless you are pumping up bike tires all day long, who needs a floor pump that takes up space and cost twice as much or more. This little guy is simple to use, feels sturdy in my hands, is easy to stow, and carries a good warranty. I would definitely recommend this pump.
"Estupenda"
2008-09-19
- Reviewed By User: A18JAAYI63CF8N
muy buena opción de compra, es de aluminio, compacta y con buena presión, se las recomiendo
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"Compact yet still too bulky"
"It is so good"