This is a great pump and works so well you could survive without a track pump provided you had a pressure gauge. As promised, it doesn't lose force even when it heats up so you can get your tires up to pressure even on the roadside. The rubber length adjuster (and the shaping and texture of the ends) allows you to get a secure fit in the frame so there is no danger of it falling out. I originally bought one in Tokyo for my carbon bike decided it didn't match and moved it to my steel fixie which matched much better. I brought it with me to the U.K. for another steel bike I had here but fractionally too big. At first, I ordered the wrong size (same as the old one!) as I found it difficult to measure but Sigmasport quickly sorted out the exchange without any fuss. It is a lot to pay for a pump but the fuss you save with the pump not falling out and the ease of use on the rare times I have punctured make it seem a real worthwhile purchase (forget the faff of mini pumps or CO2 canisters). I would probably not use one of these on a carbon race bike again (as shown on the promo) as I feel the look jars but if you ride a steel or classically shaped frame this looks great and is the ultimate in reliability.
Product Details
Silca Impero Ultimate Frame Pump
Introducing the Silca Impero Ultimate Frame Pump. Inspired by Silca's heritage as the creators of the original road pump back in the 1920s, this pump merges high tech modern materials and manufacturing with the full aluminium construction and durability that was a hallmark of the original pump.
Silca have built their name on producing the highest quality tools and this pump is no exception. The Silca Ultimate Frame Pump features a high tech head gasket with a unique 2-stage seal to provide ultimate sealing and hold, even when compared to the lever chuck design seen on many other pumps.
The solid aluminium head with brass chuck valve ensures a lifetime of flawless use, while the full aluminium barrel and handle is ultra-durable and competitive with its plastic rivals when it comes to weight.
Unique FlexWing Silicone bumpers on the head and handle tip are designed to handle tubing diameters from 1" (25 millimetres) to 2.5" (64 millimetres) using a unique flexible outer wing, which adjusts under pressure. Additionally, an extra silicone bumper on the main barrel protects your bike's paint while also eliminating vibration and noise. This bumper also acts as a lock against the handle, preventing it from moving unless you want it to.
The Impero Ultimate Frame Pump utilises a 19-millimetre diameter leather piston, which is custom manufactured in Milan.
This truly is an outstanding piece of design and construction, representing the ultimate in functionality, security and longevity.
Sizing
The sizes available refer to your frame size. Please see below for guidance.
- Small: 44 - 47cm / 17.3 - 18.5in
- Medium: 47 - 50cm / 18.5 - 19.7in
- Large: 50 - 53cm / 19.7 - 20.9in
- X-Large: 53 - 56cm / 20.9 - 22in
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Features
- FlexWing Technology Fits Tube size between 1" (25mm) and 2.5" (60mm)
- Silicone Bumpers for secure fit and Ultimate Paint protection
- Most efficient Inflation of any portable pump (112 strokes = 100psi size Small)
- 2 Stage Sealing Advanced Elastomer Head - No fussy lever to mess with
- 100% Full metal construction - No plastic parts to break, bend, slip or rattle and covered by SILCAShield
- Weights: SM: 256g M: 267g L: 278g XL: 289g
Specifications
- Bead Seating Tool Type
- Frame Pump
- Compatibility Summary (Text)
- compatible-with-presta-and-schrader-valves-fits-frame-tubes-1-to-2-5-25-64-mm-diameter-sizes-for-frames-44-56-cm
- Primary Intended Use (Tools & Maintenance)
- Inflation
- Target System / Area
- Tyres & Tubeless
- Hazardous Labelling Present
- No
- Is Chemical / Fluid Product
- No
- Material (Primary)
- Aluminium, Rubber
- Pack Type / Presentation
- Loose Tool
- Tool / Product Category (Tools & Maintenance)
- Pump / Inflation
- Weight (Approximate)
- 256
- QR / Video Support
- Yes
- Product code
- 532281 / 54296197628250
Reviews
Purchase this 4 months ago and I couldn't recommend it enough.... Absolutely brilliant, easy to use, no hassle and looks awesome on my Titanium frame.
Shipping & Returns
Free UK delivery on orders over £50. Orders are dispatched within 1-2 working days and typically arrive 1-2 working days later.
Return unused items in their original packaging within 30 days of delivery. Return postage is £3.50.
Q & A
5 questions answered
If my frame measures 50cm should I get the medium or the large? Will the medium be secure?
Hi Tim, Either will work, Many thanks Joe W
my gravel bike fits a small, and my road bike a medium; do you know if it would be possible to extend - or use something like a buffer - to allow the small to fit within a frame that measures a little longer than the recommended size? <1cm
Hi there, There is no way I'm afraid of extending these Many thanks Joe W
Hi, my frame has a 50 cm top tube. Should I go for large or medium? Thanks
Hi there, Both should fit your frame, Many thanks Joe W