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Blackburn TP-4 Pump
Product DescriptionTrakPump Pro comes with patent pending MagicGripper technology.
User Reviews
Submitted by
eomcurator
a Weekend Warrior
from Alexandria, VA, USA Date Reviewed: March 15, 2012 Strengths: The Blackburn TP-4 has been a very durable product. I used it occasionally with no problems for well over a decade, until today. Weaknesses: This model is no longer made, and Blackburn customer service says they no longer have replacement parts. My pump no longer works because a small plastic part inside the Schrader nozzle deteriorated and disintegrated. If I could obtain that small part, or the entire hose, it would really make my day! Unfortunately, Blackburn says nothing it has is compatible. I was told that the warranty period was 5 years, and unlike some people who received free recent models when their TP-4 pumps needed repairs, apparently my lesser problem did not quality. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Lewes-Rehoboth Beach DE Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Similar Products Used: Because I needed a pump in a hurry and was near a big box store, I bought a very inexpensive ($17) Bell Windstorm. It did the job of pumping up my tires, but the guage was defective and before I realized that this was the case I over-inflated a tube, which burst. I was watching the guage rather than thinking. I will return that pump.
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jkretsch
a Cross Country Rider
from Folsom, CA Date Reviewed: September 20, 2011 Strengths: Solid build quality. Amazing customer service. Weaknesses: Smarthead isn't the easiest to use. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
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captnmal
a Cross Country Rider
from vineyard haven, mass, usa Date Reviewed: September 12, 2011 Strengths: smooth, reliable operation, easy to read gauge, comfortable handle, has good weight. Weaknesses: hose storage clip is lame Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $50.00 Purchased At: craig's cycle Similar Products Used: schwinn Bike Setup: GT, Ricochet. mid cost Shimano gears and derailleur.
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Michael L
a Cross Country Rider
from Pasadena, Ca. USA Date Reviewed: January 18, 2011 Strengths: Lifetime warranty, guage up where you can see it (great for us old coots),ease of use and again- lifetime warranty Weaknesses: Not too thrilled with the clip that holds the hose for storage Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Schultz creek Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $50.00 Purchased At: Can't remember Similar Products Used: Many other brands Bike Setup: 06' Yeti ASR-SL with Fox RP 23 and 10' Fox F100 RL. 09' build parts= XT drivetrain, King hubs and headset, Mavic 717 rims, Avid Elixer CR hydro brakes, Easton and Thompson. 
Submitted by
bbartle
a Cross Country Rider
from Raleigh, NC Date Reviewed: February 26, 2009 Strengths: Lifetime warranty! Weaknesses: It breaks every once in awhile. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $50.00 
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Ricky J
a Weekend Warrior
from San Luis Obispo, CA USA Date Reviewed: August 6, 2006 Strengths: Dual action head worked well, conveniently located gauge, efficient action, simple. Weaknesses: Fairly short-lived! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 2 Years Purchased At: Art's SLO Cyclery Similar Products Used: Various & sundry Bike Setup: Steelman Signature road, Ventana El Capitan 29er
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David Harp
a Weekend Warrior
from Redlands, CA Date Reviewed: October 18, 2005 Strengths: This has been a solid pump for many years with no problems. I use it for both road and mountain tires and it works great on both. Weaknesses: After years of use the "magic gripper" pump head broke. Bell Sports replaced it for me free of charge and no questions asked. A customer service dream. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Purchased At: Probably Online Similar Products Used: All of my friend's pumps and I've never liked one any better than the Blackburn. Bike Setup: Classic Barracuda XX with mixed components. 
Submitted by
Slack
a Weekend Warrior
from Willoughby, OH Date Reviewed: September 15, 2005 Strengths: Rugged construction, guage at top Weaknesses: Schraeder nozzle Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $50.00 Purchased At: Sport Mart (? I forget) Bike Setup: REI Aspen Novara
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P N
a Cross Country Rider
from Dayton, ohio United States Date Reviewed: August 4, 2005 Strengths: Solid construction, easy to read gauge, pumps tires quickly. Weaknesses: Hose design Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $60.00 Purchased At: K&G Bike Center Similar Products Used: None
Submitted by
bikeman
a Weekend Warrior
from Sydney Date Reviewed: June 5, 2005 Strengths: Pumps a lot of air, solid metal construction, gauge at top Weaknesses: Lifetime guarantee (NOT!!!), lack of replacement parts in OZ, no warranty or sevice from distributors Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Oaks at night Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $75.00 Purchased At: LBS Similar Products Used: Purchased a Silcar Pista based on the MBTR reviews for $AUS 60 on Ebay. Hoping for many years of trouble free pumping Bike Setup: Road - Giant TCR Carbon, Ultegra. Montain - original Specialized Ground Control FSR, Psylo SL, with XTR, XT.
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Gustavo
a Cross Country Rider
from El Paso Date Reviewed: December 1, 2004 Strengths: 100 % reliable, just failed after 7 years of use, the valve head broke but it was replaced by the manufacturer at no cost. Gauge mounted on top. No air leaking while pumping. Weaknesses: None Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Cerro Bola Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $50.00 Purchased At: Crazy Cats Cyclery Similar Products Used: None Bike Setup: Cannondale Jekyll 3000. Full XTR 2003 & Mavic Crossmax SL wheels.
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Rod Munch
a Cross Country Rider
from Santa Rosa, CA Date Reviewed: July 14, 2004 Strengths: Many years of usage Weaknesses: Not all happy Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: The one less travelled Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Purchased At: LBS Similar Products Used: many pumps in last 30 years Bike Setup: Hammerhead 100X, Fox 100RLC, ProPedal, XT, Martas
Submitted by
bilbo79
a Cross Country Rider
from las vegas Date Reviewed: May 23, 2004 Strengths: price. pretty durable (1000+ uses before any problem). great customer support. Weaknesses: the schrader valve side (on mine). Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: bootleg canyon Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $35.00 Purchased At: bike chalet Bike Setup: metal frame. round wheels.
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Henry
a Racer
from Colorado Date Reviewed: December 11, 2003 Strengths: Easy to read guage, good handle Weaknesses: Valve head wears out to fast, after a season of use it needs rebuilt. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: chutes and ladders Fruita Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $45.00 Similar Products Used: Park Pro Bike Setup: Road bike, presta set at 118 lbs./Mt. Bike presta 60lbs.
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Ronaldo
a Weekend Warrior
from Hollis Hills, New York Date Reviewed: December 8, 2002 Strengths: Size,Durability,Air volume. Weaknesses: None yet Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $25.00 Purchased At: www.nashbar.com Bike Setup: GT Backwoods, XTR, Hardtail.
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