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Blackburn Chamber HV track pump


This heavy-duty, MTB-specific inflator has a sturdy steel barrel and base. It tops out at 50psi, which means there are fewer numbers to squeeze onto the gauge, so it’s easier to read. We found that the analogue dial didn’t quite tally with our digital pressure gauge, though. What the Chamber lacks in finesse it makes up for in brute strength, seating even 29+ tubeless tyres with ease. In fact, it’s proven so efficient that our tubeless inflators have been gathering dust for the past few months. The super-long hose means you don’t have to worry about valve position as much and it’ll even reach bikes hung in a workstand. Blackburn have added some nice touches – most notably the 31.8mm bar clamp, which allows you to swap the simple (and not very comfortable) handle for your favourite riser bar and grip combo. Throwing in a barrelmounted bottle opener too, they’re trying hard to justify the price tag. For those in the market for a specialist high-end pump, we reckon they’ve just about managed it.

Price $120

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