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Pro Performance Suspension Minipump Equipment
The damper pump from Pro differs from the standard model offered by 3min19sec in a few ways. Firstly, the pump has a slightly larger pressure gauge (41 mm), which is also slightly better protected against knocks by a rubber coating. Secondly, a knob is used instead of the slightly angled handle. This makes the pump slightly longer overall.
The valve head is also not standard. It is angled at 90 degrees and equipped with a decoupler that can be screwed onto the valve and also acts as a pressure loss protection. Of course, the Pro also has a pressure release button, as well as a clip with which the hose can be attached to the pump for transport. Although the 150 mm long hose can generally be rotated 360 degrees, it touches the back of the pressure gauge.
Handling
The release button at the top next to the pressure gauge makes it easy to grip the Pro without accidentally releasing the pressure. However, the knob on the back presses uncomfortably into the palm of the hand even at low pressures. If you need more than 150 psi in the shock, the Pro will make you sweat; the volume is quite small, but the manual force is high. Be careful when unscrewing the shock pump: if you forget to disconnect the valve head, you will let out the air you have just pumped in.
By the way: mobile phone apps now also help with the perfect suspension set-up. We tried out the Sagly app for you in another article.
Measuring accuracy
With a deviation of approx. 5 psi, the Pro shock pump is one of the less accurate models in the test. In addition, the pressure gauge is narrowly scaled - it reaches up to 400 psi - which also makes it more difficult to read. We were also unable to detect any air loss when unscrewing the pump.
Pro Performance Suspension Minipump - Details and price
- Weight 157 g
- Display analogue / 41 mm diameter
- Print area max. 400 psi
- Length Pump/hose 229 mm / 150 mm
- Equipment Aluminium cylinder, plastic handle; angled valve head; pressure loss protection; pressure release button; hose holder; rubberised pressure gauge
- Price 44,95 Euro >> available here
Valuation at a glance
Deviation¹ 80 psi / psi per stroke 85 psi / 0.94 psi
Conclusion: Pro Performance Suspension Minipump
With its many plastic parts, the Pro looks a little cheap. Although its pressure gauge is slightly larger than that of the standard pump, the scale wastes space and is very delicate because it reaches up to 400 psi. In our measurements, the Pro shock pump was about 5 psi off on average. Its angled valve head can cause problems with hidden valves. The plastic knob presses into the hand even with light pressure. At more than 150 psi, very high manual force is required. The decoupling screw has no limiter when unscrewing.
¹ BIKE measured values; ²BIKE grade: The BIKE rating is based on the school grading system with grades 1 to 5
Stefan Frey
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