IN BRIEF
French tyre maker Hutchinson is launching the Flash’Air, a 130 g electric mini-pump measuring 71 x 45 x 32 mm, designed to fit in a jersey pocket. The official product page lists a screen showing real-time pressure and target pressure, adjustable up to 120 PSI, and an automatic stop as soon as the target is reached. Its 7.4 V, 300 mAh battery charges via USB-C. Escape Collective gives a price of €69.99.
| Price | €69.99 (Escape Collective) |
| Weight | 130 g |
| Dimensions | 71 x 45 x 32 mm |
| Pressure | up to 120 PSI, automatic stop at target pressure |
| Battery | lithium 7.4 V / 300 mAh, USB-C charging, LED indicator |
| Compatibility | Presta and Schrader valves, balls (needle supplied) |
With the Flash’Air, French tyre maker Hutchinson presents a pocket-sized electric mini-pump that is “easy to carry on every bike ride”, the brand writes.
The Hutchinson Flash’Air in detail
The official product page describes a pocket format of 71 x 45 x 32 mm and 130 g. The digital screen shows real-time pressure and target pressure, adjustable up to 120 PSI; the pump stops automatically as soon as that pressure is reached. The built-in lithium battery, rated at 7.4 V and 300 mAh, charges via USB-C, with an LED charge-level indicator.
The pump works with Presta and Schrader valves, as well as balls thanks to the supplied inflation needle and extension tube. Escape Collective adds that it comes with a protective silicone sleeve, a charging cable, valve adapters, an extension hose and a wrist strap. The site also notes that a light built into the casing should help with repairs at night, and that overheating protection pauses inflation if the internal temperature gets too high.
Against the competition
Escape Collective notes that the Flash’Air weighs 20 g more than the Silca Electrico Micro, and that its size sits between that of the Electrico Micro and the same maker’s Ultimate. The site gives a price of €69.99.
