For years I had just such a cheap foot pump from the hardware store, so it has always took forever inflate the French valves my MTB's. Now it was finally time for something reasonable. The pump is really awesome, with just a few pumping operations the tire is full. The pump is very stable and high quality, also fits perfectly the connection to the valves and keeps very well. But you have to unscrew the small screw of the valve completely, the only way it works without problems. Definitely highly recommended!