Blackburn

Core Pro Floor Pump

Worked Great Until it Didn't

After a year the piston stopped sealing well, it would take a dozen pumps to start building pressure. When I contacted Blackburn they indicated it's not user serviceable but did send a replacement. So they get points for a good warranty policy but lose points for the lack of reparability. Otherwise, construction of the pump is quite good, they it's the same head as some Silca pumps which feels quality and worked well for me on Presta valves. The hose is long, the pump doesn't fall over all the time, and the gauge is large, although kind of crowded. Very few people need 180psi these days, I'd prefer if the gauge went to 100.

This pump is a waste of space.

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Pump valving is terribly loose, if you pump to slow the valve wont seal and you build no pressure, so you must pump wicked fast to push any air. If you were hoping that it would be a good pump for seating tubless tires you better turn back now, it takes decades to pump even the smallest 23mm tires. The pump head is poorly designed and bends presta valves. This thing is a glorified paper weight and does not belong in anybodys shop or garage.