Airflex Explorer Bicycle Mini Pump

For over a century, SKS has been a quality manufacturer in the bicycle industry, keeping bikes rolling for more than 100 years. The company's history began in 1921 when Karl Scheffer-Klute of Sundern, Germany started producing curtain rods. In 1932, the business was acquired by Wilhelm Blome, who also purchased a tire inflator company, inspiring him to begin manufacturing metal pumps.

Today, SKS is renowned for its production of pumps and bicycle fenders, as well as a wide range of accessories for bikes, including pumps, fenders, bags, tools, digital pressure gauges, bottle cages, cage adapters, and phone holders. All SKS items are designed and manufactured in Sundern, Germany, and the company remains committed to innovating and producing the highest quality cycling accessories for years to come.

Employing 400 people at its bicycle headquarters in Sundern, and over 700 employees across its three combined divisions, SKS Germany is a significant player in the industry. The company's bicycle business is divided, with 43% of sales coming from aftermarket product sales and 32% from OEM (original equipment manufacturer) products.

Annually, SKS Germany produces an impressive 4.5 million full fenders, 2 million clip-on fenders, and 1.2 million bicycle pumps, totaling over 18,000 fenders per day and 3,200 pumps per day.

In 2022, SKS revamped its full fender line, replacing the classic Chromoplastic Longboard and Commuter II models with the new Bluemels and Bluemels Style fenders. Both feature the same chromoplastic fender material, but the Bluemels now come with black hardware and are available in more sizes than before. The Bluemels Style fenders boast a square profile design, double U Stay technology, a matte black finish, and a sleek, flexible spoiler on the front and rear fender.

SKS continues to be a leader in clip-on fender options, ensuring that riders can stay dry and comfortable with its wide range of commuting essentials, all made in Germany. These include not only fenders, but also floor pumps, mini pumps, air pressure gauges, bike bags and racks, phone holders, tools, bottles, cages, and adapters.

The company's commitment to quality and innovation is evident in the design of its products, such as the flexible hose that connects to the valve stem to prevent valve stem damage, and the high-volume, high-pressure pumps compatible with both Presta and Schrader valves. With a focus on keeping riders rolling no matter what, SKS remains a trusted brand in the bicycle industry.

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