We installed a Quarq ShockWiz between the fork/shock and the pump, displaying the live readings on the app. To determine pump accuracy, we created a very simple test. It’s a combination of shock and tire pump and you can switch between modes with a simple twist. One of the more unique contenders we included in the test field is Topeak’s Shock ‘n Roll. They do take up very little space and stow away inconspicuously in your backpack though and one of these small models performed surprisingly well! The rest of the test field is what we would define as “standard size” including some of the most popular pumps available on the market. On average, they require twice the number of strokes and so aren’t suitable for initial setup or more extensive tuning. Small models such as the Topeak Microshock or Birzman’s Macht and Zama are intended more for emergencies on the trail – some don’t even have a gauge. For most of us, models like the SKS USP or the RockShox 600 psi are simply too big or too heavy to fit in a backpack, but thanks to the large pump volume they’re noticeably more comfortable to use in the workshop. However, we did not differentiate between the sizes when testing, but instead evaluated the advantages and disadvantages of each individual pump. Our test field is divided by size into three groups.

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