Blackburn Mountain Air Mountain Bike Pump :: Education by Design Store

Customer Reviews

Great value, nice pump...lifetime warranty!

2008-08-25
At about 10.5" there are smaller frame-mounted pumps out there, but the price is right for the Blackburn Mountain Air.

The pump output is great, and it feels sturdy while pumping. It's relatively easy to switch between Schrader valves and Presta valves by swapping the orientation of the two inner valve components.

This pump mounts to the frame through the water bottle holder screws, and the mount includes a removable Velcro strap. Two spare screws (with hex heads) are also included if you need them.

With a lifetime warranty, you can't go wrong. If you want a smaller frame-mounted pump with less output, try the Blackburn Shorty.

Just what I expected

2008-07-24
Even though I haven't used the pump yet I can tell that it is very lightweight so I can carry it with me all the time. Quality of it also seems to be very good. Bottom line, good relation of quality and price.

Good value for a good little pump

2008-05-15
I use this as my road bike pump so it's always used on presta valves. I can get it up to around 80 psi with minimal pumping, but it takes strong hands and arms. Technically, any hand pump will require a similar amount of force in the upper psi, so past a certain point it comes down to individual strength and skill (which it does require over 60 psi, read on). If I wanted higher psi, I'd carry co2 cartridges, but 80 psi will get me home without taxing my arms too much. I think I got a tire to 90 psi once after a flat, but the pump gets hard to use without leaking air over 60 psi so I just stop around 80. I can get it there in around 3 minutes of solid pumping. I do get concerned as it rocks the valve back and forth because of its shape; the rocking causes air to leak out and I'm always concerned I'll damage the valve. It takes patience and a steady hand to prevent this - knock on wood. The topeak road morph is one of the few pumps that would solve this problem, but it's twice the price and appears to be twice the size.
I like it because I don't even notice it when I'm riding even though it's a bit bulky for a road bike and was designed for mountain biking.

Not for presta valves!

2008-05-02
It broke my valve in the second attempt to use it. You're way better off with many other options, such as Topeak Road Morph.

Don't buy this piece of junk.

2008-04-07
The holder will not keep the pump stable on your bike. The pump handle locks into the holder, and a velcro strap is supposed to keep the rest of the pump stable. On rough road, though, the pump will slide down from the handle and dangle off the bike. I have mine secured with duct tape now. Not pretty, and not useful for anyone who plans to use it regularly (Luckily, I have a floor pump to use at home).

Gets the job done

2008-03-29
Value is king, and the Mountain Air has it in spades, with a high-volume aluminum barrel and sleek shape. The ergonomic head and handle melt into the contours of your hand to increase grip and leverage when in use. Max Pressure: 90 psi / 6.2 bar. Barrell Material: Aluminum. Weight: 148 g / 4.9 oz.

Don't waste your money

2008-02-06
This pump is terrible. My bike tires are supposed to be between 40 and 65 PSI...I can't get them past 35 with this pump. Every time I use it it's like a workout session. The guy that talks about his daughter, or grand-daughter using it, must've had an empty tire. At the beginning it's really easy to pump. But once it goes past 30 PSI, get ready for some fun.

Now I'm going to buy an electric pump for just a few more dollars. And I suggest that if you're just looking for something to use at home and not carry around on your bike, you do the same.

Good pump but not suitable for daily use

2007-12-27
Only drawback I found was it requires a lot of pumping, otherwise it is robust, light, easy to use, fits on every type of valve. Though I don't find it suitable for daily use as it requires a lot of pumping and that makes filling of tire a bit slow.

stupid design

2007-12-02
Too small and very difficult to pump unless you have a super strong arm.
Not recommended.
Tried to return, it does not work.

shoddy

2007-12-01
the first day and it's already falling apart. i never imagined it would be cheaply made. look elsewhere.