Bontrager TLR Flash Can air canister review

An essential tool to have in your workshop for getting tubeless tyres to seat properly

Bontrager Flash Can charger bike pump
(Image: © Nick Odantzis)

Cyclingnews Verdict

High-quality, easy to use and effective at seating all kinds of tubeless tyres, and the price is right, too

Pros

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    Seats most tubeless tyres first time

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    Works with any floor pump

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    Able to continue inflating while the floor pump is connected

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    Relatively compact and lightweight

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    The inflation lever is big and bright

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    Good quality pump head

Cons

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    Valve is hard to access

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    Not the most portable

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Bontrager’s TLR Flash Can air canister is the ideal companion for your workshop if you need to seat and inflate tubeless tyres quickly and easily. It’s best suited to those who already have a good floor pump that they use regularly. 

If you’re not sure what type of tyre pump you need, see our buyer’s guide to the best bike pumps.