Truflo Easitrax 4 Floor Pump

Tell us what the product is for and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about it?

Truflo says: "Back with its fourth iteration, the best-selling Easitrax has a few updates to make the ever-popular pump even better. Available in three colours, the pump features a 2.5" gauge, larger steel base for improved stability and the auto-select pump head. For pressures up to 160psi."

Tell us some more about the technical aspects of the product?

Truflo lists:

2.5" high mounted easy to read pressure gauge

Durable steel barrel

Large steel base for stability

Comfortable and ergonomic composite handle

Auto-select head with thumb lock for easy use on Presta and Schrader valves

No need to reverse any internals when switching between valves

Suitable for all bikes

Ideal for home and workshop use

Inflates to 160 PSI

Height 63cm

Like many others I'm sure, my garage is strewn with various types of bike from my youngest's balance bike through to the family hack, a Tern GSD. The Easitrax 4 has it all covered through its auto select head. This innovative head needs no changing of internals, you simply push the head onto either valve and pump away. The pump comped admirably with a range of tyres and valve types, from my Goodyear Eagle F1s through to the heavy duty tyres on our Tern.

Early days, but no concerns regarding durability; it has a really solid feel and seems more than capable for home use.

It's 1.3kg and feels solid and stable during use, yet still easy to transport.

The composite handle feels solid and durable but lacks any cushioning or non-slip surface, which higher end pumps tend to have. The metal base is wide and sturdy, but the gloss black finish can become slightly slippery in wet weather.

It's good value – a tenner less than Zefal's Profil Max FP60, and £13 less than the Topeak Joe Blow Sport III.

This price point is always going to limit some of the features of higher end track pumps, but what you get is a solid, dependable pump that is easy to use, particularly for those with several bikes and different valve types.

Tell us how the product performed overall when used for its designed purpose

Overall, I'm really impressed with the build quality and construction given the price point. It worked faultlessly during the test period, simple and easy to use.

Tell us what you particularly liked about the product

The standout feature for me is the auto-select head, which can switch between Schrader and Presta valves without changing the internals. I also like the solid construction, with metal barrel and base, and that it's available in several colour schemes.

Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product

Gloss metal base can feel slippery when wet, and the composite handle can become uncomfortable with prolonged use.

How does the price compare to that of similar products in the market, including ones recently tested on road.cc?

It's well priced – a tenner less than Zefal's Profil Max FP60, and £13 less than the Topeak Joe Blow Sport III.

Use this box to explain your overall score

Sturdy, simple to use and quick to inflate all manner of tyres with its innovative valve head – a very good floor pump at a good price.