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Cycling has grown in popularity tremendously over the past couple years, and while new riders may not need to invest in fancy gear (aside from a great helmet to keep them safe) and a cavalcade of bike tools, one item is necessary to keep you riding safely and efficiently: a pump. The best bike pumps, such as our top pick— the Topeak JoeBlow Sport III Floor Pump—are reliable, precise and easy to use.

Riding on well-inflated tires allows a cyclist to ride faster and more efficiently; it also makes you less prone to getting flats and damaging your rims. Sure, you may be able to fill up your tires at your local bike shop, but then you’re limited by their hours. Plus, ensuring your tires are well inflated before you leave the house eliminates any “flat tire excuse” you may use to get out of riding in the morning.

A portable bike bump can really come to your rescue if you experience a flat far from home.

If you ride solo, you may also want to consider purchasing a portable mini pump to save you from a long walk back or just a ruined trip. Whether you’re looking for one that easily affixes to your bicycle frame, a basic floor pump or one with all the bells and whistles, here are the best bike pumps for every task.

When you’re done perusing this list, don’t forget to check out our roundup of the best bikes in every category, as well as our top bike rack picks to help transport your ride.

Best Bike Pump Overall: Topeak JoeBlow Sport III Floor Pump

Best Budget Bike Pump: Bontrager Charger Floor Pump

Best Bike Pump With All The Bells And Whistles: Topeak JoeBlow Booster

Best Bike Pump For Tubeless Tires: Bontrager TLR Flash Charger Floor Pump

Best Bike Pump For Mountain Bike Tires: Specialized Air Tool MTB Floor Pump

Best Mini Pump: Topeak Road Morph Mini Pump

Best High-Tech Mini Bike Pump: Silca Tattico Bluetooth Mini Pump

The Topeak JoeBlow Sport III is a sturdy, durable bike pump that has everything you need and nothing that you don’t. The ergonomic padded handle and hammer-style pump head make inflating tires a prompt and painless process. The TwinHead DX pump head fits both Presta and Schrader valves and even the less-common Dunlop valves that are more popular in Asia and Europe. While you won’t find fancy features like a digital display, built-in compressor or integrated Bluetooth technology, not everyone needs those features. This is a simple, no-nonsense pump that’s both affordable and gets the job done.

Don’t let the price tag fool you. Despite being one of the most affordable floor pumps on the market, the Bontrager Charger Floor Pump performs well and has all the features needed by the average cyclist. From its stable, tip-resistant base and durable steel barrel to its auto-select head and easy-to-read 3-inch gauge, this floor pump has your back.

The Topeak JoeBlow Booster works great with mountain, road, casual and electric bikes. The top-mounted gauge is ultra-easy to read and the air-release button allows for much more accurate pumping (and precise filling). The SmartHead automatically adjusts to fit Presta and Schrader valves without swapping parts, making it far faster to fill up different types of tires, while its lower profile air-release button helps to minimize unintended pressure release. The extra-long hose and ultra-stable base mean that filling tires is a breeze and you don’t have to worry about the stand falling over mid-pump and the wide, padded handle makes pumping a lot more comfortable. The pump has a capacity of 160 PSI (11 bar). Simply switch between “charge” or “inflate” to fill tubeless tires vs. pumping regular bike tires.

Instead of purchasing a separate air compressor to fill tubeless tires, the TLR Flash Charger functions both as a standard bike floor pump and also as a mini air compressor. The large vertical tank can be pressurized to 160 psi, but instead of just blasting in a whopping 160 pounds all at once, you may want to let the air in a bit slower, in small bursts so the tire has some time to settle. To use the pump, you just place the nozzle onto the valve and once the tank is pressurized (you’ll know this by checking the digital gauge), you flip the release lever from “charge” to “inflate.” And while we love this pump specifically for filling tubeless tires, it also works just as well as a traditional high-pressure pump to fill road tires.

Designed specifically for low-pressure, high volume bike tires (which is exactly what mountain bike tires are), this pump quickly and easily inflates your mountain bike with minimal effort. With a few fast strokes, the massive 508cc volume barrel pushes enough air to quickly fill mountain bike tires or even to seat stubborn tubeless tires. The extra-large 3-inch gauge goes up to only 40 psi (meaning it’s probably not the best pump for road bikes). There are large, easy-to-read markings in 1-pound increments. The gauge makes it extremely easy to set a precise tire pressure (with +/-2% accuracy) so you’re not inadvertently over- or under-inflating. The SwitchHitter II head automatically switches between Schrader and Presta valves.

What’s great about this mini pump is that it quickly converts between Presta, Schrader and Dunlop valves, so you can carry the same mini pump regardless of the type of bike you’re riding on a particular day. This isn’t always a common feature among even the best bike pumps, but especially the portable ones.

It’s too long (13 inches) to carry in your jersey pocket (it affixes to one of your frame tubes via a centerline mount bracket), but the extra long barrel means it performs much better and easier than smaller mini pumps. This high-performance pump comes with a comfortable T-handle, long hose and fold-out foot pedal that allow it to double as a floor pump. However, if you ride a lot, you’ll likely still want to own a full-size floor pump in addition to this mini pump.

The first thing you’ll notice about the Silca Tattico mini-pump is that it is sleek, stunning and, dare we say, exquisitely beautiful? Far from your ordinary mini pump, the Tattico possesses a luxurious look and feel. Yet, what’s more important than looks here is how performs—and this mini pump is all aces. Not only does this pump have a highly accurate electronic pressure sensor (+/- 0.5 psi), but it also has a Bluetooth radio that pairs the pump to the iGauge smartphone app. The app displays the pressure in large, easy-to-read numbers on your screen. When the pressure sensor detects a few psi, it automatically wakes the Bluetooth up to pair with the iGauge app. This 9.5-inch pump is rated up to 100 psi and can accommodate both Presta and Schrader valves. The flexible cord is stored inside the pump when it’s not in use, and the pump comes with a convenient bottle cage mounting bracket and bolts.