The Vernon 2.0 is one of the most well-thought-through pump designs we’ve seen, and the price is good too. The wide, three-pronged steel base gives good stability while you’re pumping and the hose is plenty long enough too.
We’re big fans of the big, easy-to-read gauge that sits at the top of the pump’s barrel. Possibly the neatest feature, though, is the bleed button located at the base of the gauge. Its location makes it easy to keep tabs on your tyre pressure while you bleed air off.
In action, the broad (255mm) handle is comfy enough (though the edge could be rounded off) and offers plenty of leverage for tackling tubeless tyres, which the Vernon will seat without too much fuss. The chuck will fit Presta or Schrader valves, though you do need to unscrew the end and flip the internals over to switch between the two. While we’ve had no issues with the chuck coming loose, it doesn’t connect to the valve as securely as on some pumps.
As this is the high-volume model, it makes pretty easy work of broad mountain bike tyres – though be warned, it’s only designed to go up to 40psi. We managed to get a 27.5x2.35in Schwalbe Magic Mary up to 25psi in just 18 strokes, which isn’t bad.
Price $75