Blackburn
Blackburn Core 3 Floor Pump
$71
Bicycle Floor Pump · RANK 01
ROSE Bikes
ROSE Druckmacher BL
Top Pick
Smooth mechanics distinguish this aluminium-and-wood pump: TOUR awarded full marks for pumping, handle and stand. The weaker gauge and lack of individually available spares conflict with long-term repairability.
$50 typical
EDITION 01RESEARCHED 2026-10-193 SOURCESREFRESH DUE 2027-04
SUBSTANCE SCORES
substance0.0/ 10
design9.0/ 10
value3.0/ 10
WHY THE PRICE IS JUSTIFIED
TOUR scored pump function, handle and stand 8/8 and overall 1.4; pressure gauge scored 5/8 and spare parts are not individually available.
MATERIALS
cylinderaluminium
Light, corrosion-resistant cylinder.
handlewood
Comfort; TOUR praised it.
base/headsolid metal
Stability and secure connection.
CRITERIA
6/10
gauge
TOUR scored 5/8 and noted readability weakness.
9/10
head
TOUR scored 7/8; reversible head covers three valves.
10/10
efficiency
TOUR scored pump function 8/8.
10/10
base
TOUR scored stand 8/8.
3/10
service
TOUR says spare parts are not available individually.
8/10
range
Road/gravel capable, but a 16-bar ceiling does not establish useful low-pressure gauge resolution.
9/10
build
Aluminium cylinder, wood handle and solid base/head.
IDEAL FOR
- ·road riders wanting pressure headroom
- ·stable stand and smooth pumping
NOT FOR
- ·buyers requiring replaceable parts
- ·gauge-readability priorities
DESIGN & ERGONOMICS
674-mm height suits shorter users; TOUR measured 1265-mm hose. Best range and stand, weakest service and less readable gauge.
LONGEVITY
Solid construction is positive, but spare-parts support is materially weaker than SKS.
PRODUCT PHOTOS
EVIDENCE (3)
www.tour-magazin.de
www.tour-magazin.de
www.rosebikes.de
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