THE NRG 4-distributed Unich brand scored a not- inconsiderable Taipei Cycle d&i award win as well as a Red Dot design award this year. The Taipei prize was picked up
for the CO2 Injector-Pro inflator. Covering both valve types and sporting a sleek CNC-machined aluminium body, this pump uses a patented design of an accurate ‘press system’. Basically a red-shot button helps the cyclist accurately inflate. The mini pumps provide 110 PSI, with the higher end pumps both coming with an LED light which run in constant and blinking modes. The Track pumps come in a retro wood handle version and CNC aluminium version, both featuring a 2.5-inch oversized gauge for easy reading. A number of pump accessories wrap up the Unich line-up, with valve extenders, flexible hoses and brackets. 0870 240 4219
Paligap
ESTABLISHED in 1988, Axiom was developed for the widest range of riders and budgets in mind, developed innovative and reliable cycling components and accessories. That range has, over the 24 years, now encompasses products that help cyclists carry gear, stay dry, improve safety, solve problems and add style. And pump up their tyres. The Axiom Blastair HVS mini pump is
a CNC-machined lightweight aluminum pump, retailing at £30.00. The knurled texture grip points with machined grooves have been designed to provide extra grip for the pumpee, while the TipFlip CNC-machined locking lever is
SKS
THE SPAERO pump has been grabbing plaudits with an iF product design prize and a Taipei Cycle d&i awards. In both competitions, the new ‘hose pump’ was able to win through with its simple, elegant design combined with ingenious technology and high pump power. The dust cover hides a pull-out hose that guarantees a tight fit when pumping on all types of valves thanks to a screw-on duo head. It is available in two versions: as Spaero Alu with an aluminium tube and as Spaero Deep Black with a tube made of matt plastic. SKS is distributed via Chicken Cyclekit (01525 381347), Madison (01908 326000) and Raleigh (01773 532600)
easy to access and stays out of the way of spokes when in use. Other features include a CNC aluminum valve cap with MudPlug, a reversible Presta /Schrader valve connector, mounting bracket (and bolts), aluminum pump shaft, 120PSI and a lifetime warranty. For more details, contact Paligap on the number below. 01454 313116
Oxford Products
OXFORD PRODUCTS’ alloy track pump has been upgraded this year to include a pressure gauge and a twin head to fit Schrader and Presta valves. A longer air pipe is included for greater reach, while the super tough alloy structure can take a knock or two. Around 120 PSI is pumped via this £29.99 offering, which also comes with airbed and football adaptors if you fancy a kip or kickabout on your travels. Mini pumps are on offer from Oxford Products too, starting from a mere £6.99. Next in line is a £14.99 offering, with a tough precision alloy barrel. For £29.99 you can get a MTB or road-specific CNC telescopic offering, MTB offering 80PSI and the road 100 PSI. 01993 862300
Raleigh
UNDER IT’S own brand name, Raleigh stocks a number of updated mini pumps for 2013.
The new Mini Floor Pump features telescoping alloy tubes, a CNC- machined auto switching head, pinch- free locked T-handle and a precision one-inch slide-out gauge. Supplied with a frame bracket, this compact floor pump is ideal for a hydration pack, triathlon kit bag or travel tool box when travelling light is a must. Raleigh also stocks the Meqix pump, tool and repair product range. Meqix’s large road pump features an alloy handle and high pressure barrel with an oversized piston. Meqix’s Airlift HVL is a high volume MTB pump, featuring
Zyro
ZÉFAL OFFERS a range of accessories, but is probably best known for its comprehensive pump range for road and MTB. That line-up starts with the Air Profil Micro Road for £19.99 (the smallest mini pump in the range at 165mm) to the Air Profil RG01 Mini Floor Pump with in-line gauge and foldable base for £29.99. There is also a full range of floor pumps starting with the FP30 at £29.99 and including the favourite Husky at £59.99. Genuine Innovations’ inflation range includes the Air Chuck Elite for £19.99, pitched as the world’s lightest angled mini inflator at only 17g. Using Push- To-Inflate technology, the Air Chuck Elite slips straight onto Schrader or
Presta valves, coming with a threaded cartridge and reusable cartridge cover. GI also provides the Proflate Elite for £24.99. This versatile product is compatible with threaded and non- threaded 16g/20g cartridges. For added value, the Proflate Elite comes with two 16g non-threaded cartridges. The ergonomic trigger offers controlled, precise inflation while a pressure indicator highlights when a cartridge is ready for use. 01845 521700
full alloy/CNC construction, integrated hose and piston lock system. Finally, Meqix’s
Air Fighter F1 is a stylish floor pump offering a maximum pressure of 200 PSI. The fully CNC-machined floor pump boasts a 2.5-inch LCD display.