Test: The Oakland brand may say something to only a few readers. However, the neon yellow floor pump shows in our test that the radiance of a brand does not always equate to quality and convinces over long stretches.
At first glance, the somewhat low overall height of the pump is particularly noticeable. It is clearly too low for our rather large tester (almost 1,90 cm) - smaller cyclists should even be accommodated by the slightly smaller dimensions of the pump. The handle is made of plastic, is rounded and has non-slip rubber inserts on the top. Haptics and ergonomics are okay, although we have had more comfortable grips in our hands. The pressure gauge is not in the foot of the pump but is mounted a little further up. This brings the measuring instrument closer to the pumper's eyes and makes it much easier to read. Speaking of readability: the manometer is big enough and offers a good contrast, but the lettering is a bit small.
The base of the Oakland Floor Pump Tec is made entirely of plastic. Unfortunately, one looks in vain for non-slip feet or the like on the underside. There is an acute risk of slipping on hard, smooth surfaces. There are two small spikes on the top that claw into the soles of the shoes and provide a surprising amount of grip. Overall, the foot doesn't appear to be of particularly high quality, but it really stands firmly on the ground and we hardly noticed any wobbling while pumping. When it comes to the pump head, Oakland relies on a model that we already know from numerous other competitors: It is compatible with all common valves, seals reliably, but is a bit stiff at first.
The Oakland Floor Pump Tec scores when it comes to pump performance: the inconspicuous floor pump surprises us, especially at high pressures. The operating forces remain totally in the green area up to 8 bar and lower than with some other much more expensive competitors. Large-volume tires are not the Oakland pump's métier - quite a lot of strokes are necessary here to bring the tires up to pressure.
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