Hutchinson has launched the FlashAir, a pocket-sized electric tyre pump with a claimed weight of 130g, a digital pressure display and a €69.99 recommended retail price.
The French tyre brand is pitching it as an alternative to hand pumps and CO2 canisters. For mountain bikers and eMTB riders, the attraction is a compact inflator that stops at a chosen pressure, with a built-in light for repairs after dark. However, the launch information leaves some important questions about high-volume MTB tyres unanswered.
Hutchinson FlashAir: the key details
- Claimed weight: 130g
- Dimensions: 71 × 45 × 32mm
- Claimed maximum pressure: 120psi
- Valve compatibility: Presta and Schrader, using the supplied adapters
- Digital display showing current and target pressure
- Automatic stop at the selected pressure
- USB-C charging, battery indicator and built-in LED light
- Launch RRP: €69.99; a UK sterling price was not supplied
A small pump with automatic pressure shut-off
According to Hutchinson, the FlashAir’s screen shows the measured pressure alongside the target setting while the pump runs. Inflation stops automatically when that target is reached. A silicone sleeve provides extra grip and protection against knocks, while the LED light is intended to help with low-light repairs.
The pump recharges through USB-C. Its battery indicator shows the remaining charge, with a separate charging indication changing from red to green when charging is complete.
Hutchinson also says an overheat protection system pauses inflation and displays “HOT” if internal temperatures rise during prolonged use. The pump switches itself off after three minutes of inactivity to conserve battery power.
What does it mean for MTB and eMTB riders?
The 120psi figure is the pump’s claimed maximum, not a recommended mountain-bike tyre pressure. For wide trail tyres, the more useful questions are how much air it can move, how many inflations one charge provides and how accurately it measures lower pressures.
The supplied release does not give MTB tyre inflation times, a tyre-specific inflation count per charge or a pressure-gauge accuracy tolerance. Automatic shut-off is a useful feature, but does not by itself establish gauge accuracy. We have not tested the FlashAir, so those performance questions remain open.
Our guide to electric bike pumps for MTB and eMTB riders explains the differences to consider when comparing compact rechargeable inflators.
Nor does the announcement establish that the FlashAir can seat a tubeless tyre from scratch. Treat that as a separate requirement from topping up an already seated tyre. A pump also cannot fix the puncture itself: our MTB tubeless repair kit guide covers the plugs and tools that complete a trail-repair setup.
Riders planning longer or more remote outings may still want a manual MTB mini pump as a battery-independent backup.
Price and what is included
The announced RRP is €69.99. A UK price and UK retail availability were not specified in the launch material.
The package includes the FlashAir inflator, silicone sleeve, USB-C cable, Presta and Schrader adapters, an extension hose, a ball needle, a carry strap and a French/English manual.
More information: Hutchinson FlashAir.