Germany SAM Damper Pump - Air Pump for AV Valves, Precision Pressure Gauge, Swivel Hose Connection, Max. Pressure: 25 Bar/360 PSI

My old high pressure XLC pump finally gave out on me (after 2 years of service) so I needed a new high pressure pump for my mountain bike fork, rear shock, and dropper post. I skipped the Fox Racing, Rockshox, and Marocchi pumps in favor of the SKS S.A.M. Suspension Pump because, unlike those three (which are so similarly designed) the build of the SKS (and some nice features) made me select it instead.I'm already familiar with SKS, as I have been using their air pressure gauge for the last 2 years and it's been reliable ever since day one. The S.A.M. looks and feels just as good - I don't think SKS cuts any corners when making equipment. The analog air pressure gauge has both PSI and Bar markings (be careful - unlike most of the suspension pumps out there, the outer numbers on this gauge are on the outer ring). The 360-degree rotating air hose is thick and reinforced with a braided sleeve.Attaching the pump to your bicycle front fork, rear shock, or dropper post is done via the heavy duty two-stage Schrader connector. The molded handle is large and shaped to fit inside the hand. Getting the air pressure up to the right number is easy, and if you go too far SKS has a nice solution: instead of an overly sensitive air release button that other pumps have, the S.A.M. has a pressure release dial. Turn it clockwise and air will be released based on how far you turn the dial. Once you're finished, the braided hose actually slides inside the handle grip for storage. It's a well thought out product, and if my excellent experience with the SKS air pressure gauge is any indication, the S.A.M. should be around for a long, long time also.

I like the functionality of the air release system. Great for not losing pressure as you remove the pump. Unfortunately, the pump I got now shows +2 bar when nothing is connected and there is no way to reset the mechanical gauge. So now I just remove 2 bar from the gauge to achieve my desired setting. No ideal, but still works.

Heads up - the dial is teenie tiny - this makes reading the inflation spec near impossible. Which of course makes it impossible to get consistent inflates on your suspension. I actually used a magnifying glass to zoom in for a better view. But.. the markings are so thick they obscure results by several percentage pts. Sigh.

Two stage pump, which is a must for high pressure shocks. The pump worked, which is more than I can say for another shock pump that I returned. I have a couple of criticisms. First, these are the world's worst directions. Thankfully I am an intuitive learner, but for someone who is not, they will be lost using all the features of the pump. The 2nd criticism is, the pump is really tiny. It really is not designed to be taken on rides, so why does the mfg make it so tiny? The hose itself is only 3 1/2 inches long. I had to unbolt my shock reservoir and move it around to use this tiny pump hose. The gauge is tiny and hard to read, had to put on my reading glasses. Pump handle is slippery, your other hand goes over the gauge while you are pumping. For a $50 pump, the manufacturer should have worked out all of these details.

works as advertised

I paid BIG money for the PUSH shock & wanted a quality accurate pump. There are countless pumps out there and if you've done your homework you've found that this is the most expensive AND best quality you can find. I can't believe how many identical competitive pumps are out there that are the same pump but just renamed. Don't be fooled by product relabeling. Are you gonna save $5 or get the best pump available? You decide. This pump is spot on psi accuracy. As the old saying goes, in this case, you get what you pay for. Get the best & leave the rest!

Not exactly what I wanted but I will get use to it. Needed PSI only so my mistake. Pumped up shocks QUICK. I was looking at "bar" and not PSI so almost over inflated. The valve to let air out worked fine for my mistake. The two stage connection worked like a charm, no air loss.

I bought this for my mountain bike Fox shox. This little pump is a beast it fits on to the small area where the shrader valve is and you can tweak the air level in your shock with the pressure release. There is a great gauge to get the exact amount of pressure and a no air loss valve connecter. This pump has a little weight to it as it is made very well. I would definitly buy another.

Endlich die richtige Dämpferpumpe!Ich hatte diverse andere Pumpen vorher bestellt und hatte jedesmal so einen enormem Druckverlust beim ab und an schrauben das mein Dämpfer an meinem MTB gefühlt leer war wieder beim abschrauben.Dann ist mir die SKS Pumpe aufgefallen mit einer Druckverlustsicherung und einem 2-Stufen-Arretierung und endlich klappt alles wie es soll.So lässt sich exakt der gewünschte Wert aufpumpen!

Die Pumpe ist ein wenig grösser und auch schwerer als andere Modelle. Die Anzeige für PSI lässt sich durch den graue Schriftfarbe leider sehr schwer ablesen. Verstehe nicht was man sich bei der Produktion dabei denkt, zumal gerade für Federgabel und Dämpfer hauptsächlich der PSI Wert verwendet wird. Beim Vorgängermodell war die Farbe noch orange. Wegen dem fein regulierbarem, drehbarem Ablassventil, dem genauen Manometer und der robusten Bauweise die für die Ewigkeit gemacht wurde habe ich die Pumpe trotzdem behalten.

ottima e veloce

Sehr gut

Die Verarbeitung, präzise Druckmessung sind top.Mit ihrem robusten Design eignet sie sich gut für den Einsatz an Dämpfern und Federelementen von Fahrrädern. Preis Leistung und Qualität stimmt hier.