Oxford alloy track pump review
An effective budget pump with an alloy body

Lacks a premium feel but does the job as well as more expensive options
-
+
Does the job
-
+
Reasonably efficient
-
-
A bit wobbly
-
-
Hose is quite short
You can trust Cycling Weekly. Our team of experts put in hard miles testing cycling tech and will always share honest, unbiased advice to help you choose. Find out more about how we test.
Although the Oxford pump has a bit of a budget feel to it, it actually does the job quite well. There’s an alloy barrel, but the base and handle are plastic.
The gauge is calibrated up to 160psi, although Oxford suggest that the maximum pressure achievable is 120psi. The gauge is attached about a third of the way up the barrel with a short hose from the base of the pump, making it a bit easier to read and putting the shortish hose nearer to the valve when the bike is held in a stand. The gauge is accurate, with a measured 101psi at a reading of 100psi.
>>> The best track pumps: a buyer’s guide
The connector head has separate presta and Schrader adaptors and a lever to lock it to the valve. This is quite stiff, but does ensure a secure fit. In use, the pump feels a bit wobbly due to the two-legged design of the plastic base and the stroke is quite short at 46cm, but nevertheless 100psi was achieved in 24 strokes. The plastic pump handle is quite narrow, but is comfortable and robust.
>>> Buyer’s guide: the best cycle mini pumps
The pump comes with adaptors for airbeds and footballs and there are three tyre levers stashed in the base – a useful touch.
Thank you for reading 10 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access
Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1
*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription
Join now for unlimited access
Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1
-
Your Apple Watch is about to become a truly viable cycling smartwatch
The US tech giant is boasting connectivity to peripherals such as power meters in its new Watch OS 10
By Joe Baker • Published
-
You could own a Giro edition EF Education-EasyPost Pro Cycling team bike
Bicycle manufacturer Cannondale has partnered with the Los Angeles Bike Academy to raffle off Jonathan Caicedo's race bike from the 2021 Giro d'Italia.
By Henry Lord • Published
-
Lance Armstrong plays astronaut on reality TV show; does he have the right stuff to win?
Lance Armstrong, the disgraced pro cyclist, is one of 12 celebs competing for the title ‘brightest star in the galaxy’ on Fox' Stars on Mars
By Greg Kaplan • Published