SKS Airkompressor 12.0 Review

Reviewer: Cycling Active - Neil Webb

3-Dec-2012 | 2 Reviews

Rating:

£29.99 (at time of review)

Pros

Best on a budget
Long barrel means fewer strokes per tyre

Cons

Hose storage could be improved

See verdict and spec

We test seven of the best track pumps

Easily the tallest pump in the test, it's not surprising that the SKS pump took only 21 strokes to get up to the requisite 100psi.

Thankfully, the twin-hole head seals easily, and locks to the valve securely - despite this tenacious grip, removal doesn't lose excessive pressure.

There is a little flex from the connection between steel barrel and plastic base, but it isn't a huge concern.

Verdict

A better hose store than the simple slotted clip would mean the Airkompressor would be easier to move around in the workshop but this is splitting hairs considering the performance and price.

Full specification

Supplier

www.sks-germany.com

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Ken Evans

December 03 16:57

A high pressure gauge location is easier to read. Any serious racer needs to make sure their tyres are at the optimum pressure. Whether racing on the track, the road, or time-trialling.

Brian

December 04 15:19

Working in a shop, we use pumps for customers to demo bikes upwards of 100 times per day. The 'Joe Blow" has outlasted all other pumps we carry in the shop by more than a factor of 10. Most pumps barely last a week under these conditions, which would equate to a respectable life use for most customers. If you figure most folks use there pump an average of two to three times per week, that would be at least a couple of years. To last that much longer says something to the quality of this pump.