I guess when you are trying to pump your tires up to 150-160 psi, it can get a bit difficult. But at around 100 psi's I started noticing the strain on the pump. I like it, it gets the job done for a good price.
When I first started bike racing, I picked up one of these pumps because it was the cheapest one I could find that looked pretty sturdy. 5 years down the road, it works like new. I am not easy on any bike gear, this pump has been dropped in parking lots, crammed in trunks, left outside overnight and continues to do it's job. It's nothing flashy but it easily seals onto any valve, and easily inflates the tire and is accurate with psi measurement. What more could you want out of a bike pump?
