Best Presta Gauge | Mountain Bike Tire Pressure Gauges
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- Опубліковано 15 кві 2021
- Eddie tests the 10 most popular Presta air pressure gauges to find the best bike tire pressure gauge and gets some surprising results. In the end, he shares which one was his favorite. Models tested were:
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Digital:
-Topeak Smartgauge D2 - amzn.to/3yqKnpm
-SKS Airchecker - amzn.to/3Djoa0e
-Scwalbe Airmax Pro - amzn.to/3sX6a6Z
-Blackburn Honest Digital Pressure Gauge
Analog:
-Accu-gage Professional - amzn.to/2UVOGvr
-Jaco Bikepro - amzn.to/38jugzB
-Godeson
-Giyo Venzo
Low Pressure:
-Accu-gage Professional - amzn.to/2Ww0FjW
-Planet Bike Fat Max 15
Testing was done in the style of Project Farm. Project Farm is a great channel that Eddie likes very much and supports as a Patreon Patron. Eddie plans to use similar methodology in other tests - but only on mountain bike products. For more unbiased testing on a wider range of products, you should check out Project Farm's channel here.
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This video was not sponsored by any of the brands mentioned in the video, all opinions are our own.
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Legend. This is the content youtube needs -> accurate, standardized testing that is ACTUALLY informative and not just a marketing plug. Love this. Thank you.
Wow, thank you! -Eddie
I love the effort and method you put into these comparisons. Bravo to you sir. Manufacturers must get very nervous, which is a good thing.
Thank you very much! -Eddie
and yet again a really helpful and great video! the lube reviews were also extremely helpful, keep up your great work!
Thanks, will do! -Eddie
Excellent work, and reporting! Great video editing to condense the info. Thank you!
Much appreciated! -Eddie
Very well presented video Eddie, good to see you up and around.
Thank you very much. I'm moving - but a little slow at times. -Eddie
Awesome and transparent test, thank you! Glad you like the SKS, I bought it 2 weeks ago but you never know about accuracy…regards from Germany
Right on! I've been using it for a few months now and very happy with the purchase. -Eddie
I like the SKS, but the AK is a better "bang" for your buck.
Cool, thanks for posting and sharing this, Eddie.
Happy to! -Eddie
Great video !!! thank you for your time in making this!
You are welcome. Eddie
Awesome vídeo! Thank you very much!! I’m looking for something to work on my fatbike so you helped a ton!
Glad to hear it! -Eddie
Very helpful video, was leaning towards the SKS and this confirmed it.
I still have it years later and it works well. -Eddie
Thanks for posting. Love my Accu-Gage low and high pressure gauges!
You're welcome. Glad you like yours! -Eddie
Me too and what hardly anyone knows, lifetime warranty. Used it already twice, all you have to cover is shipping.
Great comparison, exactly what I needed!
Glad it was helpful! -Eddie
Mate - great testing. Really great to have a range/options to see.
Thanks 👍 -Eddie
Good info. Thanks! I have been using a Ryobi hand held air compressor with a Lezyne digital garage for a few years and love the convenience and accuracy. I am kinda glad it only does whole numbers as I am sure it would take me twice as long to air my tires each ride otherwise.
Thanks for sharing! -Eddie
Very helpful - and because I just purchased an SKS Airchecker, also very reassuring!
Glad it was helpful! -Eddie
Eddie I hope you're healing well. Excellent video! I curious to see that test with Fat bike pressures.
Thank you for the video.
I'm getting there. Thanks for the feedback. Glad you enjoyed it! -Eddie
Good video. I am using Topeak Shuttle gauge digital, loving it. It has the added feature that it can be attached to the pump and then measures the pressure while you are pumping, real time.
Thanks for sharing! -Eddie
What a great test of various products, thanks for this information, I was leaning towards the Topeak but will check the SKS Air checker out for price etc after watching this.
I still have the SKS Airchecker and it's still performing strong! -Eddie
@@SimplyMountainBiking Thanks Eddie, I did a search for stockists last night, I'm in Sydney Australia and every site I looked at they were out of stock, I'll keep searching. I subsribed to your channel 👍
Realy nice test! Thank you.
Glad you liked it! -Eddie
Thanks for the video!! I was just looking for a digital valve for MTB. Cheers!
Glad I could help! -Eddie
Great review brother!!
I appreciate it! -Eddie
Great video, really good idea with the compressor. Clever.
Thanks for the compliment! -Eddie
Thank you for doing this video. I've had those crappy stick style pressure guages for years and always hated them. I bought an airchecker from your recommendation.
Glad I could help! -Eddie
This video is very Project Farm-like in the best way. Typically cycling reviews are too drawn out, but this was straight to the point.
Thank you! -Eddie
Great comparison :) Thank You for that video 👌
My pleasure! -Eddie
Great job on this video!!!
Thank you! -Eddie
That Topeak digital one is my best friend at the shop. Works fantastic and lasts for years in a high volume shop environment.
Good to know! -Eddie
Thanks for trying out the BikePro! Nice video 🙏
You're welcome! -Eddie
Great video. I have the Topeak and really like it.
Good to hear! -Eddie
Great test !
Thank you! -Eddie
You sold me on the Jaco. Seems like a solid product. Wish I could like this video twice.
Hope you like it! -Eddie
Superb video. Thank you very much.
So nice of you! -Eddie
Excellent. Thank you for this information
You are welcome. -Eddie
Great comparison. Every time I watch one of your videos I find my right hand uncontrollably going to Amazon to purchase the recommended product with the mouse. Thank goodness my left hand slaps my right hand to bring it back to it's senses before clicking the purchase button.
haha - thanks! -Eddie
Great Review again! In Canada we can get a gauge that is almost identical to the Schwalbe from BBB with the one added feature that it has an easily replaceable battery. The Schwalbe and BBB are what we recommend - nice to own one gauge that can work well whether at fatbike or mountain bike typical pressures. As an interesting side note: I was shocked on a road trip a few years ago that a number of shops I went to didn't have any digital gauges. Considering how important proper tire pressures are, it seems crazy for shops to be recommending using the gauge on your pump.
I agree that it is crazy to recommend pump as your gauge. I have never had an accurate hand or floor pump! -Eddie
Using the Topeak here for a while now. I find it to be very accurate with a convenient swivel, multi-valve switch works well, display is large and easy to read, bleed valve and real time PSI monitoring works well, and it’s relatively sturdy and well built. I wish it had a backlit display but alas you can’t have it all.
Thanks or sharing! -Eddie
I agree with all of the above. It also automatically turns off after a few seconds to save batteries. I do find that ergonomically the pressure release button is awkward to press while gripping the gauge in the way that feels natural. But that’s probably hard to avoid while keeping the unit small enough to be easily brought along on a ride. Last complaint - pressing the button to reset the display back to zero is a little fiddly on my unit. I sometimes have to press twice. Overall I’ve been very happy with it.
I found my Topeak reads low by around 10% at 80psi. My Lezyne floor pump and Lezyne travel pump read 80psi (a third unbraned floor pump also read 80psi) while the Topeak D2 shows 73psi. The Topeak has also bent several valve threads.
@@bikerjk1205my topeak reads around 10% lower too!
Very cool overview. Not surprised you're keeping the SKS.. German made, good stuff!
Yep - years later and it's still solid. -Eddie
I’ve been using the SKS for a couple of years now and haven’t had issues. I don’t like that it shuts off after 30 seconds, but the battery life is good, so that’s a trade off. I use it every time I ride. For all my bikes. Every single wheel on all of our bikes has a specific pressure, so it’s important to quickly and accurately adjust pressure.
Yes - I've observed the 30s shutoff and that's my only complaint as well! -Eddie
I have and trust my Topeak Smartgauge D2.. Always Dependable and I trust it for my Trek Roscoe 6’s tire pressures (15-30psi).. Thanks! 🇺🇸
Thanks for sharing! -Eddie
Thanks very much for objectivity, your educated opinion and time!
You are welcome! -Eddie
Great video. I have the older version of the SKS Airchecker and it's been in my saddlebag for a couple years. I can vouch for it. Only difference with yours is mainly cosmetic, as the older version is much rounder and has more matte silver plastic.
Thanks for sharing! -Eddie
Cool video Eddie. I generally just use the gauge on my floor pump but have been debating a separate tire gauge all together.
Haha - funny thing; I've never had a floor pump I felt I could trust. I bet if I test them all, I'll be wrong there too! This test really changed my perspective. I really thought these gauges would be all over the place, and 5psi of difference wouldn't have shocked me! -Eddie
@@SimplyMountainBiking That’s actually interesting. Never really thought about how accurate the floor pump gauge was. I’m not super serious about pressure as my type riding doesn’t really require it. As long as it’s close, I think I’m usually good.
Ok, time for you to do a bike pump test with the digital gauges and analog gauges. I’m so nutty that I use digital air pumps and then check the pressure with a small hand held digital gauge. Yea, I’m crazy and untrusting!!! Great channel
Great suggestion! I have NEVER had a floor pump that was accurate. -Eddie
Incredible, only one or two measured well. The Topeak disappointed me, I had faith in it. Thanks for showing this
You are welcome! -Eddie
This is some great content. I'm glad I discovered this. I do have the Topeak gage. I do feel as though it has drifted a bit. In the past, it seems as though it has led me to running higher tire pressures than I prefer to run. At some point, BKXC pointed out it's a little off, too. I do have to wonder if storing it in the hot car affects its performance.
Another note, why is it so hard to find a gauge that just goes from 0 to 40? That's all I ever need with a pressure gauge for a bike.
Thanks! Yes - gauge from 0-40 is all many need. - Eddie
Have you performed a reset on the Topeak? I experienced erroneous readings and it worked fine after a reset.
@@magnate2372 explain this procedure in details, please...
Great video , thanks . I have been happy with My topeak so far , alas no backlit display .
Thanks for sharing -Eddie
Thanks for the review. I can see that what you did is a good way to look at gauge accuracy. It would be good if you also test how much air each gauge vents before creating a seal, on your rig and on a tyre. I purchased the Topeak and found it useless on real tyres because of the large amount of air vented. Also it would be good to see how the results change with higher pressures (100,120,140+, or is that a bit too roadie:-)
Those are great suggestions! Thank you. I'll keep those in mind if I test pressure gauges again. -Eddie
@@SimplyMountainBiking ditto g less' thoughts. Thanks for putting the time and money in to do this. I'd also be curious about accuracy and consistency at higher pressures. On the road bike I run a pair of 28mm Schwalbe Pro Ones on a Zipp 303 Firecrest ranging from 55 to 65 PSI depending on conditions, surface, and discipline. Great work though, thanks again.
I have the topeak also i find it has the same problem if you're not quick enough but the thing i hate most is the way it switches between shrader and presta valves i have destroyed a few valve cores when its been bumped slightly
Another wonderful video...
You may try to make a gauge R&R study to validate which of those has more variability when measuring "tyre pressure" with statistics and using the price as an additional info :P
Thanks for the tip! -Eddie
Great methodology with the big air tank etc. I wish this was around when i needed a gage.
For what its worth, i have the Acugage (brass one in both 30 and 15 psi, as well as the schwalbe. All three are within a psi as best i can tell. Ive been pretty hard on the brass analogue gages but they keep ticking and i like how easy they are to read in any lighting. I had a waranty issue with the first Schwalbe but the shop exchanged it on the spot and no issues since. I think i changed the battery twice since 2014.
Thanks for sharing! -Eddie
excelent video!!!
Thanks! -Eddie
Great video. For me I'm ok with your 2 second preference Wich are the Giyo and the Schwalbe.
Fair enough! -Eddie
Good video. I have a Jaco gauge for the car and the accuracy is quite good. And no hose! I also have a Jaco mini-compressor and the accuracy is also very good. I wish they made one for presta valves without the stupid hose.
Thanks for sharing your experience! -Eddie
I have 3 of these digital gauges, the schwalbe, the Blackburn and the Topeak. I've had no issues with the Blackburn honest gauge, I think you got a defective one, not supposed to leak out of the other side. The schwalbe is ok, it sucks for Schrader valves, as there is a rubber gasket inside that can fall out of you take off the presta adapter. The Topeak has been my favorite to use so far.
Thanks for sharing! -Eddie
@@SimplyMountainBiking Love the content, I just subbed today!
Nice testing video! It would have been interesting to test the $250 USD Silca Truth Gauge as well, although it's completely understandable not to support such a ridiculously priced item. Another good brand is Motion Pro, which are aimed more at motorcycles but would work well for mountain bikes as well. The one I like from your video is the Jaco. A gauge with a hose allows it to be used on disc wheels (for time trial bikes), although for those bikes you'd need a gauge that reads up to 100psi (so the 60psi Jaco wouldn't work for that)
Wow that is ridiculous!Glad you like the Jaco. -Eddie
I have come in long after the dance was over. But the hose is a very good option when the gauge will be checking pressure on many different tires and applications. Especially with some of those stubby valve stems and for double disc brakes on motorcycles and baggers.
This video came handy while searching for a gauge:) many of my friends told me to buy Topeak but I wonder if I can find Jaco here in UK. Consistency is incredible important for me while riding downhill.
Glad I could help! -Eddie
Excellent
Thanks! -Eddie
Good review. Should have tested on small foldable wheels, they are filled to a high PSI and often have a small space to get the gauges head on them so its not the easiest of jobs (especially in winter) !
Great suggestion! -Eddie
It would've been great for you to try the bleed valve on all of them. I know that when using a presta valve the bleeding is not as straight forward and most gauges can't bleed properly so you have to take the tool off bleed manually reset and reconnect which is a pain.
Yes - as I look back to this video, I should have shown and compared that. -Eddie
Jaco are a step above. I own both digital & analog they are solid, well made, & have held up..PS you can get Jaco without the hose and there presta chuck works great
Thanks for the info. - Eddie
I bought the Topeak one last year to bring along with me on a trip, then I ended up picking up the Silca Tattico Pump with the built-in bluetooth pressure gauge (uses an app to get the pressure). I haven't done any accuracy tests with it, but it took a while to figure out that it won't even turn on unless there's pressure on the pump. There must be a pressure switch inside of it that turns on the Bluetooth. Accurate or not, the non-blue tooth version gets good reviews, so having the built-in digital pressure gauge is a bonus and it's one less thing that's in my packlist.
For home, I picked up Crank Brothers Kilc Digital pump and have been pretty happy with that. I has a backlit LED display that displays in increments of 0.5 PSI. Plenty good for my non-professional riding.
The Topeak just sits in a drawer now. I don't think it's a bad gauge, it just no longer fills a void that I once had for it.
Up until now - I never knew a floor pump with Bluetooth integration existed. Thanks for sharing! -Eddie
@@SimplyMountainBiking sorry, didn't mean to confuse you. The Tattico is a hand pump. It comes just as a pump, or with Bluetooth to be used with their app to read the tire pressure.
I bought a raleigh branded one from Canadian Tire for about $20 CAD that looks and functions similar to the schwalbe one. I can't comment on the accuracy but it very easily allowed me to dial my pressure to 8.0 psi on both tires. Seemed consistent because I was able to let out a touch of air and it would register the slight change on the gauge. I do have the 15psi Accu Gauge coming in a couple weeks so I can compare accuracy and update my comment.
Thanks for sharing! -Eddie
Seems prefectly accurate because it matched the accu gauge consistently. I will use the accu gauge at home because it has a bleed button which is nice. The cheap raleigh one is light weight and that is what I will keep in my riding bag.
Thanks
Thank you! -Eddie
4:47 I always love when people aren’t afraid to poke fun at the ridiculous stuff that comes from Amazon.
Haha - silly! -Eddie
I just bought SKS Airchecker and i’m glad i did. I compared Airchecker to my Lezyne floorpump and Lezyne shows 0,6bar bigger pressure what it actually is. I was tested with 6, 7, 7,5 , and 8,5bar. Difference is 0,6bar with all those test points.
I haven't found an accurate floor pump yet. Maybe I need to test some... -Eddie
@@SimplyMountainBiking some says Silca's top models Superpista series is accurate but I don't know. Too pricey they are.
I have the Blackburn and all u need to do is push and seal from the opposite side with your thumb.....works well for me.
Thanks for the tip. -Eddie
I tried to watche 3 videos prior to this one but their intro was too long or talked about subscribing and I never got the info I came for. But your video jumped straight into the goods. Thankyou
Shucks, we were thinking of starting every video in future with; "Hello Simply Mountain Biking Nation! Remember to smash that like button, subscribe, and turn on notifications. Leave a comment down below or Jay will be sad. This video is sponsored by... Blah blah..."
Just kidding! We strive to jump straight to the goods. Thanks for noticing! -Eddie
@@SimplyMountainBiking lol that wouldve been better than what I saw, which was an object shaped into a letter slowly moving across the screen as part of the intro and I didnt see a connection to it and the channels name
One thing I’ve found is to use the same gauge all the time. Find what pressure works for you and your gauge. Accuracy isn’t as important if you pressure is calibrated to your setup.
That's an excellent tip! -Eddie
Nice review. Oddly I've owned the blackbrun for a few years, correlated it to other gauges and its been great. Sucks you got a defective unit.
Thanks for sharing! -Eddie
What are your thoughts / experiences with tubeless sealant eventually aspirating into and causing damage to the gauge mechanisms? I've lost at least one gauge this way, and is the one appeal of the Jaco. Since it has a hose, the sealant spray has a long way to travel.
I haven't had that happen yet. One thing I always do is rotate my valve to the bottom before checking pressure. if there is anything in the stem - it hopefully drains out! -Eddie
Hi.
Which Schrader gauge would you recommend for accurate 0 to 5 psi reading?
Thanks
The Jaco. -Eddie
Great test. Do you know which of the digital gauges, that read in .1 psi, read down to 5 psi or lower?
Sorry - I can't recall and I only have the SKS now. It will read lower than 5psi. -Eddie
@@SimplyMountainBiking Thanks!
I think a better test is testing pressures with cold and hot tires to see is the gauges can catch the pressure difference when temperatures change
That is an excellent suggestion. Thank you! -Eddie
Nice work. Bike project farm 😛
Thanks! -Eddie
It was definitely "operator error" on the Blackburn Honest gauge.
The head needs to be rotated 90 degrees, in other words, opposite the display to engage the presta or shrader valve.
He had it oriented between the two with each head on the side of the display.
Ah! -Eddie
I would recommend to take the cheapest working digital pressure gauge. I have been using the Topeak for a few years, its still working but the readings are off. Im pretty sure the reason is the tyre sealant that build up with time. There is no way you can clean it, the head is sealed. For the price of the Topeak I would buy 2-3 schwalbe. You can extend the life of the gauge if you release a little air before measuring, if there is a sealant buildup it will squirt.
Thanks for sharing! -Eddie
I was wondering. Would it be possible to make a pair of plastic pliers that you could use as a bicycle tire gauge?
You would fill the tire with air to a known pressure; for example 40 psi. Then you would squeeze the pliers on the tire until the handles touch, and then you would manually move the needle to the 40 psi position. That would calibrate the dial, and after that, you could check the tire pressure in just a few seconds.
That's pretty ingenious. I imagine that you could buy a pair of calipers that measure resistance and then make a table for conversion? I love it! -Eddie
Can the digital battery powered gauges survive the temperature ranges of being in a car? I know this a bike gauge test but I like keeping mine in the car for it's tires and my bikes' shrader valve tires.
That's not a test I considered - and an important one. I don't have any data on that. -Eddie
Jaco looks like the best of the analog. 😊
Maybe? I didn't need the extra hose. - Eddie
The low pressure gauges could be reading 15.5 psi but there’s a peg that stops it from going further.
Yes, from what I understand, the spring inside is a low-pressure sensitive spring that would be damaged by higher pressures. -Eddie
That Schwalbe one; I had the same one but branded BBB. It is really poorly made! It stopped reading pressure after about 1 month of light use. Never dropped it but the pressure of gripping and pushin onto the valve made the casing come apart very slightly, but it was enough that the thing could not read anything from then on. It is now a toy for my 3y/o daughter.
Interesting results - thank you for sharing. -Eddie
fkkkn love u for this ....
Thanks! -Eddie
The Schwalbe looks like a rebranded generic digital gauge like ones from BBB and others. It works rather well.
Interesting - thanks for sharing - Eddie
What I'm wondering is how sealant reacts to each of these gauges. Lots of online reviews discuss them clogging easily.
I've never experienced that. I don't think it's just luck, however - I think it's some good advice I got years ago; make sure the valve stem is on the bottom. Then, when the Presta valve has been unscrewed, just tap the valve once to expel any excess sealant before applying the gauge. You'll lose a 1/4 PSI at most and you likely won't ever clog your gauge. You don't have to tap it every time - just that first time. Happy riding! -Eddie
Great video. Just a shame you couldn't get the Blackburn to work. I have one myself and I don't have the problem you had, so must be a defective unit. Was curious about its accuracy.
It may have been. I lost interest in trying/getting another one because it felt kind of cheaply made compared to the other ones I tested. Thanks for sharing! -Eddie
My Blackburn is the same as presented here. It doesn't work, air just leaks out as shown.
Is the Beto (brand) tire pressure gauge the OEM version of the Schwalbe tire pressure gauge? Both tire gauges look exactly the same. Except the Schwalbe one is blue. While the Beto one is black.
Yeah - I've noticed the Schwalbe carries several other brand names... -Eddie
@@SimplyMountainBiking Thanks.
Try all these at fat bike tire pressures.
5psi maybe?
I have the Honest and it seems to work ok, but I question the 1% accuracy claim. It only displays in 0.5psi increments.
Also, some randomization of the repeat tests would offer a better idea of the repeatability.
Thank you for your suggestions - Eddie
Can you replace the battery on the sks digital gauge?
Yes. -Eddie
Is it just me or do presta valves bite? I've used schrader valves for a lifetime without issue. What does presta offer? Anyhoo... since my mtb has 'em, thanks for the video. Very helpful
There are a few advantages - but those don't make it worth having two standards, in my opinion. I used to drill my wheelsets valve stem holes out and add schrader valves but I quit that 5-6 years ago. -Eddie
My mechanical accu gauge got clogged with tubless sealant lasted only few months just brought sks so will see
Uh - oh. Check back in on that SKS and let me know if same happens! -Eddie
@@SimplyMountainBiking will do
I watched this enttire video and I ride my bike maybe twice a year?! But I was curious about bike tire pressure.
Haha - glad I captivated you! -Eddie
The topeak was one one of the few ones that always got the exact value. Everyone to his/her own opinions. Anyway thanks for putting this together
You bet! -Eddie
@@SimplyMountainBiking btw I bought the airchecker based on your opinion. Will compare it soon to the topeak
I have a Jaco similar to this. They are incredibly well made, I'd say pro grade.. definitely not cheap junk. I bought the hose version specifically to contort into tight areas on motorbike tires. There are places that can't be reached without it.
Good points. -Eddie
Can you post the link for the Accu gauge.
Sorry! I can no longer find the Accu-Gage for the price I paid. I now only see them for $15-20! -Eddie
Great vid! Check-out PCL brand. I found them on obsessed garage
Thanks! Will do! -Eddie
Greetings, is Giyo still good till now?
I don't know - I gave it away. -Eddie
Why SKS over topeak even though the topeak was more accurate by 0.4psi?
If I recall correctly, the Topeak did not measure below whole integers. -Eddie
Accugauge. Lifetime warranty, reads 1/3 psi, no batteries reliable and $15-17. Great for mountain bikes but you should get a digital gauge if you ride road and mtb
Thanks for the comment - Eddie
I purchased the Xiaomi tyre inflator
Let us know how it works out for you. -Eddie
@@SimplyMountainBiking it's brilliant. Compact and good features. It doesn't allow tyre air to escape when removed. Not overly loud and rechargeable.
It'd would be great to redo this test with high pressures (for us roadies)
(PS can you also state where the products are made? All things being mostly equal, I'd rather not buy something made in China)
Those are excellent suggestions! Thanks! -Eddie
@@SimplyMountainBiking Thanks Eddie
There are a couple of companies that produces Accu-Gage branding. Milton & H.G.Meiser. Meiser comes with lifetime warranty & will re-calibrate them. Milton does not.
Interesting - thanks for sharing! -Eddie