Specialized Air Tool Road review - a sleek, high-volume mini-pump

A fast and effective pump when you have your hands in the right places

Image shows the Specialized Air Tool Road mini pump
(Image credit: Rachel Sokal)
Cycling Weekly Verdict

The Specialized Air Tool Road is a smart and sleek pump that delivers a high volume for quick inflation. Its design means you need some precise hand positioning which won't suit everyone.

Reasons to buy
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    Lightweight

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    High volume per stroke

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    Firm valve fit

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    Sleek looks

Reasons to avoid
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    Needs precise hand position

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    Presta valve only

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    Too long to carry in pocket

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The Specialized Air Tool Road is a minimal frame pump, delivering 60cc air per stroke up to a claimed 100 psi. 

We got our pressure gauges out to see how it performed and compared to our other best bike pumps

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Rachel has been writing about and reviewing bike tech for the last 10 years. Cynical by nature, Rachel never really trusts the marketing hype and prefers to give products a mighty good testing before deciding whether they're worth buying or not. 


Rachel's first riding love is mountain biking where she's been European and UK 24hr Champion on more than one occasion. She's not just confined to the trails though and regularly rides - and occasionally races - on gravel and road too.