Bell AirStrike Mini Frame Pump

by Bell

Product Features

• Pumps high volume for short barrel pump and compact head attached easily to all valve stems
• Ergonomic, pivoting handle provides great pumping grip
• Integrated mounting bracket included
• Ball needle stored in the mounting bracket
• Convertible head changes to fit schrader and presta valves

Product Description

Bell Airstrike 800 Frame Pump is a compact power house of quick inflation with an 8" barrel to provide smooth, efficient pumping.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2 x 4.4 x 12.5 inches ; 6.9 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000AAYBLY
• Item model number: 1002229
• Average Customer Review: 1.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #82,999 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Save your money.......don't buy this., July 2, 2006

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Pancho - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bell AirStrike Mini Frame Pump (Sports)

During the time I was considering buying this model, I happen to see the same thing at a local department store; so I bought it. I couldn't wait to take it back.
I wasn't impressed with the cheap plastic. The pump came with the adapter pre set for a Schrader valve; my tires are Presta. The blister pack says it can be used for both and indicates all one has to do is to take off the "round end", remove and reverse the plastic adapter, re insert and then screw on the cap [tight as per the label]. Seemed simple enough, so, I took off the cap, took out the plastic insert [I noticed it is in 2 parts], reversed and re inserted and then replaced the cap. When I put the end on the Presta valve and then pressed down on the "thumb part", I couldn't help but notice that the plastic would not grab the valve, but was loose. So I decided to change back to the Schrader type [and use my adapter valve]; maybe this would be a tighter fit. So, I took off the cap, and tried to remove the insert, but only one part of it came out; the parts separated; I could not remove the "bottom" half. I was not going to force it out. I put the parts back together, re inserted them into the blister pack and returned it. No thanks !!!
I gave this product 1 star only because of the way this review process is set up; it doesn't deserve any star or any consideration for purchase.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Well it works, but...., April 3, 2010

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M. McElroy (Austin, Tx) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bell AirStrike Mini Frame Pump (Sports)

After looking at this thing for over an hour (and can I add I have 3 engineering degrees), I FINALLY got it to work. So let me explain.. I have schrader valve tires (I had to look this up in order to know what setting to use). This is the valve that comes on your basic walmart brand bikes (which is where I got my bike). So the pump as it comes, is made for some other valve. What you have to do is

1) unscrew the ring-cap at the mouth of the pump.

Once you do that, you will find 2 internal pieces. A harder plastic piece with a nubby on one side and a raised rim hole on the other. The second piece is a softer rubber piece with a large hole on one side and a smaller hole on the other. The way the pump comes, the hard plastic piece is positioned so the nubby sticks out the mouth of the pump and the raised rim fits securely into the larger hole of the softer rubber piece (both pieces being secured inside the pump with a ring-screw cap).

2) Remove both the hard plastic piece and the soft rubber piece.
3) Place the nubby end of the hard plastic piece into the smaller hole of the soft rubbery piece.
4) Place both pieces together back into the pump so the hard plastic piece goes in first and the soft rubber piece with the larger hole is at the mouth of the pump.
5) Screw the ring-cap back on

So when you go to use the pump, the lever should be perpendicular to the body of the pump when you place it on the valve. Once it is placed, push the lever down parallel to the pump and.. well.. start pumping.

It works, but I'm only giving it 2 starts because, it was crazy hard to figure out how to use!!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't buy, August 14, 2007

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Roger Sharp (Portland, OR USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bell AirStrike Mini Frame Pump (Sports)

I switched to a Zefal TX Switch Mini Pump. Lists for $20 and is regularly on sale for $10, same as the Bell. The Zefal and the Bell are day and night. The Zefal snaps securely to the valve (I could never get the Bell to lock on), is easier to pump, lighter, and has a simple slide switch to go from presta to schraeder.

Bell should be ashamed to sell this product.