To say I have - in the past - been sceptical about electric bike pumps is an understatement. I have repeatedly waved my fist around, shouting, "Why? What's wrong with the best manual bicycle pumps?"
However, something has been on my mind for a long time: wouldn’t it be nice to have a puncture, especially when it’s cold or raining, and not need to mess about with a pump? It’s already hard enough with tubeless setups and hookless rims to get tyres back on by the side of the road, so why add to the task unnecessarily?
Enter the Cycplus AS2 tiny electric pump and the Amazon Big Spring Sale. We have reviewed two Cycplus pumps here at Cycling Weekly: the Cycplus AS2, which is in Amazon's Big Spring Sale, and the Cycplus AS2 Pro. Both Paul and Rook's reviews nibbled at my resolve, and now, with this 33% discount, I have decided to take the plunge.
Still not convinced? Here are a few quotes from Paul and Rooks' review to help you along the way.
Scoring the Cycplus AS2 4.5 stars out of 5, Cycling Weekly contributor Paul said: "It's a good alternative to CO2 pumps, combining their speed but with greater control."
Our North American Editor, Anne-Marije Rook, was as sceptical as I was before she tested the Cycplus AS2 Pro, eventually awarding it 4 out of 5 stars. "The CYCPLUS AS2 Pro mini e-pump impresses with its compact size, precise performance, and ease of use, making it a practical tool for regular rides and travel," she noted.
Most importantly, both Paul and Rook found the pumps reliable and actually exceeded expectations regarding the number of tyres they could pump on a single charge.
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