At just 97 millimetres long, "Airbone" is short enough to fit in most saddlebags. However, the miniature size makes handling more difficult. After a tight 500 strokes, it has just about managed to press five bar of pressure into a 23-millimetre tyre. Against this background, the maximum output of seven bar promised by the manufacturer seems somewhat optimistic. NeverthelessThe pump dwarf fulfils its purpose as an emergency aid. The effort required for pumping is limited, the pump head does not allow air to escape from the valve and the aluminium design looks solid.
Reference/InfoPOINT bike-innovation GmbH, phone 02206/9580-0; www.pointbike.de
Price: 19,95 Euro
Weight65 grams without, 80 grams with holder
PLUSvery small, light, well made, for Sclaverand and auto valves
MINUSsuitable for emergencies only
Photo: Daniel Simon
