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JoeBlow™ Sport III
The new Topeak JoeBlow ™ Sport III Floor Pump continues in the JoeBlow's tradition of setting the benchmark for durability and performance. Bringing in a host of upgrades, the Sport III features a 3" chronograph-inspired gauge, and new hammer-style TwinHead DX pump head for a one-pump-fits-all experience. Inside, the durable steel barrel and base provide precise, reliable inflation, while the ergonomic padded handle makes inflating even the toughest tires to the highest pressures a breeze.
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Specifications
Mfg PartNum: TJB-S6 | |
Head: New hammer type TwinHeadâ„¢ DX w/ extra long 360 pivot hose, Presta / Schrader / Dunlop | |
Barrel Material: Painted Steel | |
Gauge: 160 psi / 11 bar, 3 inch mid mount analog | |
Volume per stroke: 317.5 cc | |
Base: Hardened steel | |
Dimensions: 67.8 x 25.3 x 11.7 cm / 26.7†x 10†x 4.6 in | |
Weight: 1.68 kg / 3.70 lb |
Reviews
I've had a JoeBlow before and really liked it until it finally wore out, so I thought this one would be great. What I do like about it is that it is sturdy, appears to be made well, the guage is easy to read and can fill tires to 160psi. What I don't like is the difficulty using the pump. NO, the hose IS NOT extra long! It is the shortest hose I've ever used! The head has to be placed on the tire valve very quickly and definitively or air will come out of the opposite side of the head. Securing the pump head to the tire valve requires quite a bit of effort, infinitely more than any other pump I've ever used. For the price (bought on sale) the pump is OK but I'll probably try another brand the next time I need a pump.
When my wife saw this, she said, "Really?", "Joeblow?". I told her we needed to get past that and look at the quality build and ease of use this pump provides. It is easy to use with the dual valve capability, she's a Schrader person, I'm a Presta kinda guy. The multi-tip attached with no problems and stayed put. I just installed new tires/tubes on one of my bikes and this pumped them up from flat to 60psi in like 9 or 10 pumps. In my 50+ years of serious cycling, I've owned a few floor pumps but mostly used hand pumps, so this is a huge upgrade for me. The large gauge is nice, I don't need one that large but I may as my eyes start to fail. After filling the tires, I checked them with two different gauges and they were all within a pound or so. Some of the reviews complained about the plastic base, all I can say is that it is strong and solid. I hope to have another 10-15 years of serious riding ahead of me and I totally expect this to be my last pump purchase. I would buy again but don't think I'll have to.
The biggest problem I've had with pumps is getting them to lock down securely on the on the tube. No so with this pump which also happens to be light and easy to read. Pumping up a tire shouldn't be stressful but I bet we've all had one of those mornings. I've actually given away my two other pumps. My son-in-law has the Blackburn Piston 3 which while a big improvement over my worn out Ascent had the issue I mentioned.
I use it for my two bicycles. A touring bike and a road bike. The very easy to see gauge helps pinpoint the tire pressure I like using for each one of the bikes. A large, metal base helps keep the pump sturdy while pumping.
That's my 3rd floor Topeak Joeblow pump in 15 years. I like the design, easy to inflate most types of tires (bikes, cars, mowers, sport balls). Does the job well. Hot climate temperatures will eventually dry up a gasket.
Having a quality floor pump is essential for any cyclist. I have a few Topeak JoeBlow pumps and they are always reliable and accurate. Especially now, with tubeless set-ups, it's important to get your pressures right.
I bought this unit because of my need of a quality product that fit within my budget. Needless to say that compared to other pumps that I've used before this unit is by far superior. The ease in which the unit inflates tires is reason enough to be lauded. But, other features easily set it apart from units costing considerably more. I expect that I shall utilize this pump for a considerable amount of time.
I bought this unit because of my need of a quality product that fit within my budget. Needless to say that compared to other pumps that I've used before this unit is by far superior. The ease in which the unit inflates tires is reason enough to be lauded. But, other features easily set it apart from units costing considerably more. I expect that I shall utilize this pump for a considerable amount of time.
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