Mountain Biking UK

Fabric Stratosphe­re Sport track pump £31.99

- Rob

At just over £30, this new track pump from Fabric looks and feels like it should cost a lot more. Although the dual-valve head doesn’t stow in the base of the pump, as on its pricier counterpar­ts, it’s still attached to the same usefully long hose, which will reach a bike hung in a workstand. There’s also a clip to secure the hose to itself to keep things tidy when it’s not in use. The valve head clamps securely in place with very little effort to keep things leak free, and the pressure gauge is large, easy to read and accurate too. The Stratosphe­re Sport uses the same footplate as the other pumps in Fabric’s line-up, which, although quite wide, isn’t particular­ly deep. This means it works fine on a flat workshop floor but on uneven ground it isn’t the most stable pump out there. Still, considerin­g the price tag, it’s hard to argue with the sturdy body, decent gauge and general quality on offer here. www.fabric.cc

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