The Best Bike Pump

Updated Dec 10, 2022

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No matter what kind of bike you ride—road bike or mountain bike, beach cruiser or hybrid, ebike or unicycle—you need a way to inflate its tires. After testing 35 pumps over the past five years, we believe the Lezyne Classic Floor Drive is the best floor pump for most bike commuters thanks to its sturdy construction, easy-to-read dial, and utterly reliable screw-on head (which fits both Presta and Schrader valves). We also have a pick for a portable pump to use while you’re out on a ride.

Lezyne Classic Floor Drive

The best floor pump for bikes

This mostly metal pump is a smart buy, from its extra-large pressure gauge to its recently redesigned screw-on pump head.

We recommend

Planet Bike ALX 2

A reliable option with better-than-most features

Though not the cheapest pump we tested, the difference in quality between a $30 pump and this one is astounding. The drawbacks: its plastic, wedge-on pump head and very short hose.

Budget friendly

Specialized Air Tool Pro

For frequent riders

Although this pump is pricey, its comfortable, generously sized handle, ultra-visible gauge, and extremely stable base make it the pump to get if you’ll be using it a lot.

A better upgrade

Lezyne Pressure Drive

Our favorite handheld bike pump

Versatile and compact, this pump will fill the flat-fixing needs of any commuter while on the road.