SKS have been making pumps for over 75 years in their factory in Germany so when they release a new pump you expect it to be pretty good.
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The Spaero comes in at 134grams and is 215mm long, it has a twist lock to stop it opening in your pack and comes with a holder that can either bolt onto your frame or there are rubber retaining straps.
When the dreaded puncture comes then the Spaero feels solid in the hand, a pull out hose extends from the top. The head will connect to all valve types and is a screw on variety.
In use, the screw on valve connector gives a very solid connection, the pump itself is rigid and pumps far more air than its size would suggest.
Overall, the SKS Spaero is a top notch pump and is now a firm favourite.
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This review was in Issue 19 of IMB.
For more information visit SKS GermanyRelated
By Rou Chater
Rou Chater is the Publishing Editor of IMB Magazine; he’s a jack-of-all-trades and master of none, but his passion for bikes knows no bounds. His first mountain bike was a Trek 820, which he bought in 1990. It didn’t take him long to earn himself a trip to the hospital on it, and he’s never looked back since. These days he’s keeping it rubber side down, riding locally and overseas as much as possible.