Favorite Floor Pump Head?

[Nick Shoemaker]

I've had a Lezyne High Volume floor pump for about 10 years, and I'm kinda tired of screwing/unscrewing the head every time I inflate a tire (not to mention the times when the valve core comes out, too...) Does anyone have a reco for an inexpensive easy to use replacement head that I could install on my existing pump? Seems like the Riv pumps use a Topeak head, and I know Lezyne makes several different options, but I'm curious to hear the group's preferences & experiences.

(I know I could also just buy the Plumpatire, but there's nothing wrong with my current also-wood-handled pump, so that feels a bit wasteful)

Thanks!

Nick

[Patrick Moore]

I've been using the old Silca brass chucks for years and they work fine -- simple, air-tight, secure -- on Presta valves if the gasket is in good condition and you know how to us it -- chuck cap sufficiently tight but not too tight, chuck pressed on firmly but not obsessively (in which case it's a pain to remove) -- but I recently bought a Tanaka chuck because it was on sale by Soma. Who has experience with the Tanaka and can say how well it works?

That said, a "80 out of 100" recommendation for the old Silca chuck if you use Presta valves.

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[aeroperf]

Second recommendation for the Silca 'Hiro' chuck.  Going strong after 8 years.  $30 at Amazon.

[Patrick Moore]

Just to be clear, this is the pump head I recently bought from Soma, called the "Tanaka" pump head; $24.99. I've gotten mixed reviews about it; can others say how it worked for them?

https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/36521-tanaka-pump-head-v-2-3482?category=953#attr=

[Patrick Moore]

I should have added: Is this the same as the "Hiro" chuck?

[Jay Lonner]

This is maybe a bit of thread hijack, but for those with air compressors I really like the Efficient Velo inflator: https://www.efficientvelo.com/tools/3-in-1-inflator. In fact when the “tried and liked 2023” thread pops up that was going to be my contribution. We’ve added 3 new bikes* to my household over the past year, and the combination of this inflator and an air compressor has really improved my quality of life — I spend a lot less time pumping, and more time cycling. It’s also encouraged me to experiment more with fine-tuning my tire pressures for different types of riding, which has enhanced my overall comfort no matter what bike I’m on. Highly recommended.

Jay Lonner

Bellingham, WA

*For those curious: Tumbleweed Stargazer adventure/gravel bike (mine), Transition Smuggler full suspension trail bike (mine), Specialized Turbo Vado SL e-bike (wifey). I also have a Bantam custom on order to replace my Hunqapillar, and I think my wife’s Cheviot will soon be for sale, so I’m anticipating RBW emeritus status within the next year or so…

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Patrick

The ‘Hiro’ chuck I have is a steel Presta chuck that screws onto a Schrader-thread pump head.  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QMRQGEO/

Your Tanaka chuck looks like the same thing but looks like it can be installed directly into a pump hose using a clamp?
I got tired of screwing a Presta adapter on every time I wanted to fill a bicycle tire, so I got a small electric pump and installed this once.  In the rare case I want to pump up a Schrader, I can unscrew it.

[Bill Lindsay]

LOL, when I saw your subject line I was going to respond that my favorite is the Lezyne screw on head.  Never mind me!  

Bill Lindsay

El Cerrito, CA

[Nick Shoemaker]

Haha, totally get that! I have to say, the durability & simplicity of the Lezyne screw on head has been fantastic - I'm just getting lazy in my old (mid-30s) age....

Really appreciate all of the recommendations so far - the Silca that fits on a Schrader is very intriguing

[Bill Lindsay]

The key feature or benefit to the Lezyne for me is that if I end up with a stubby valve stem and a deepish rim, a slip-on head may not have enough material to grab on.  The screw-on Lezyne needs less stick-out than any other head.  

BL in EC

[RICHARD BORNEMAN]

Bought a Tanaka head from Soma a while back. Liked it so much I bought another. 

I used the brass Silca heads for years
These Tanaka heads work great. 

Richard

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