Topeak SmartHead Bicycle Floor Pump Upgrade Kit

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Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
Upgrade any existing bicycle pump by adding this SmartHead kit, which replaces your old or worn-out pump hose and head. SmartHead technology ensures that the adapter will work on both Presta and Schrader valves without requiring you to change any parts or buy two separate adapters. Plus, it's easy to install, with an aluminum thumb-lock lever that creates an airtight seal over the valve. The SmartHead measures 41.7 by 1.1 by 1.9 inches and 0.3 pounds.

Topeak Floor Pump Parts.

• Kit includes hose and smart head along with 3 different size connectors 12 x 1mm, 8 x 1mm ; 8 x 0.75mm to fit most pumps including Zefal Husky
• Kit also includes an adapter to cut existing hose and splice in new hose and head

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.5 x 2.5 inches ; 10.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000FIE4JK
• Item model number: 62002900
  

Product Features

• Auto Adjusts to ?Presta/Schrader
• 140 g / 0.31 lb
• Works with both Presta and Schrader valves
• Thumb-lock lever creates airtight seal over valve
• Measures 41.7 x 1.1 x 1.9 inches; weighs 0.3 pounds

 

Topeak SmartHead Bicycle Floor Pump Upgrade Kit

 

Customer Reviews

Pay no attention to those reviews that suggest that the smart head does not work properly - they just don't know how to do it.
I just took delivery of the Joe blow Pro model Floor pump. The "smart head" has a small learning process. Once you understand it, it is excellent. Unfortunately, the manual is quite sketchy and it took me a while to learn the process. A major advantage is that the same head works for both Presta or Schrader valves.
Start with the lever parallel to the hose and, for Presta, press the head down over the valve as far as it will go comfortably. Now cock the lever, (lever perpendicular to the hose), and inflate the tire. For Schrader, there is a difference and it took me a while to get the hang of it. Do not push the head down as far as it is capable of going - if you do, it will be impossible to cock the lever. You will rapidly learn how far to push the smart head. It should be possible to cock the lever without having to strain.
I too thought that there was a problem with the design as my first few attempts, both with Presta and with Schrader valves, were awkward. Once I learned the system I really like it. In fact, I'm probably going to order the upgrade kit so that I can put it on the Blackburn floor pump that I am replacing.

Spray a little silicone into the valve head before use and you should not have any seal issues.

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