Compared to the inflation tanks from Specialized and Giant, which have stands, handles and smart heads, the Airshot is pretty basic but it has some really nice details – like the Presta charge valve, which means you don’t have to swap your pump internals, simple valve core adapter and it’s a quarter of the weight. Despite its small size and light weight, the Airshot feels very well built The threaded inflator head ensures a secure fit to your Presta valve Unfortunately, we did not get on well with the MilKit Booster. We like the concept, however, in practice the system is not as easy to use as advertised, and the leaky plastic threads on the inflator head are worrying. I'm looking at replacing my 15ish year old JoeBlow Pro. The gauge has near worthless PSI markings and seems to be a little wanky at low pressures. On road bikes (90-110psi) it works great and will be kept for that use only.

As a challenge, we tried it on a variety of large volume 2.8in and 3.0in tyres. Our 1L bottle, inflated to 140psi, seated the bead every time, although we still needed to top up the air to get the tyre to ping into place fully and bring it up to a useable pressure.Customers should immediately stop using Birzman Pump Up Tubeless Inflators of either version; BM17-PUMP-UP and BM20-PUMP-UP. If you are looking for a solid standalone tubeless inflator for workshop or garage use, the Bontrager TRL Flash Can is a great option that won’t disappoint and proves that you don’t need the flashiest features for good performance. BUT WHAT IF I JUST WANT TO INFLATE? – You can also use the JoeBlow™ BOOSTER pump as your regular daily pump. Just leave the pumps’ bezel on the #1a position and pump to whatever pressure you feel most comfortable. The pump’s bezel displays pressure in PSI as well as BAR. WHAT I REALLY LIKE

With the Klic Floor + Burst Tank inflator, Crank Brothers have gone all-out to stand out from the crowd. The pump features elegant metal construction, a solid base and great attention to detail. An accurate gauge, well-dampened stroke and easy-to-use levers all bode well for this inflator pump. While the hidden hose, magnetic connectors and detachable Burst Tank do put this pump in a league of its own, they can also make for complications. It took us a few tries to fully sus-out the features, and make sure all the connections were securely in place. In our lab tests, the Crank Brothers Klic Floor + Burst Tank inflator scored reasonably well, with a 3.36 l/s flow rate and a one-shot pressure of 31 psi. Make sure that the tubeless tire beads lay flat against the outsides of the valve stem (i.e., none of the tire should cover the top of the valve stem or air will leak out at this point. See pictures to the left and right. COMPLETE THE PROCESS – When the tire is full, depress the gold air release button on the front of the pump then remove the pump valve from the valve stem by popping the lever. If you and your family are inflating bike tires every week, your pump will wear out sooner than a pump that’s only used a few times every year. Similarly, a pump left outside in the rain or snow won’t work as well as one safely stored inside. Any good bicycle pump (like those on this list) that’s cared for should last at least a few years. What Do I Do If My Bike Pump Stops Working?If you are after a tubeless inflator pump that draws attention wherever you take it, the Crank Brothers Klic Floor + Burst Tank is for you: it wouldn’t look out of place next to the flashiest superbike. The option to remove the chamber and use it as a ‘standard’ floor pump is nice, and if you can get used to the connection process it delivers good performance. The dial encircling the gauge redirects air to pressurize the reservoir and also releases it upon command.

There’s nothing particularly flashy about this tubeless inflator pump. It’s well-built, and even the plastic parts feel robust. The wide handle is comfortable to use, and the stroke is smooth and pretty well dampened. The large, easy-to-read gauge proved to be accurate in our tests, however, it does need a little while to settle before you can take a reading. The Presta + Schrader Smarthead is a great feature, allowing you to use the pump on both types of valves without having any faff. We also liked the twist-to-release lever, which matches the overall robust feel of the pump. The Topeak JoeBlow Booster performed averagely in our lab, recording a peak flow of 2.8 l/s in our test scenario and a one-shot pressure of 24 psi. While these numbers weren’t outstanding, we were impressed by the JoeBlow’s reliability, bomb-proof build and useful features. The first time I put the Booster to task I was converting a review bike to tubeless. I was excited to see if the reservoir function could overcome one of the more troublesome tubeless combinations: Easton rims and Maxxis tires. I pressurized the Booster to 120 psi (8.5 BAR), twisted the dial to inflate and, bingo, the beads seated on the 2.3-inch High Roller first try. OK then, next was a Schwalbe 2.2-inch Nobby Nic. Same wheels, same pressure and the tire failed to inflate - twice. Disappointed, I redoubled my effort, pumping the Booster to its maximum 160 psi, after which, the tire seated into the rim and sadly, instantly lost pressure. It was then that I noticed the tire had a good sized slash in its sidewall - large enough for an inner tube to bubble out. A floor pump that can seat a slashed tubeless tire? That's a winner in my book.

On first impression, the Birzman Pump Up standalone tubeless inflator stood out with its sleek metal and plastic construction, and high-end looks. However, our hands-on testing also revealed its flaws…