Hey guys. Getting my first real road bike this Sunday. I went to the LBS and picked up a few things, mainly emergency stuff for my saddle bag. I bought a pump that can be installed with my bottle cage. I don't want to look like a dork while riding. Opinions on pumps on the bike?
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The best way to not look like a dork is to be prepared to fix a flat on the side of the road. Mount your pump and you will never be out on your bike without it.
Take the time to practice using your pump, removing your tire and reinstalling it before you go out for your maiden voyage. You will really look like a dork standing on the side of the road with all your new gear and no idea how to use it.[IMG]/img/vbsmilies/smilies/eek.gif[/IMG]
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+1. No dork rating for carrying a pump. But if you are worried about looking like a dork, get a CO2 inflator and a couple of cartridges. They are small enough to fit in your seat bag or in your jersey pocket and are a little easier on your arm than a pump.
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I'd rather have a patch kit and a pump than a tube and a CO2 cartridge. Actually, I carry both a tube and a patch kit and would go for the tube first in the event of a flat. With that repertoire, I can also help others without leaving myself without a backup. I also carry the tube in its original box in my seat bag so that the other tools and such in there don't puncture it before it gets used.
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A pump or a CO2 inflator, along with a spare tube or two and a patch kit (and CO2 if using the inflator, of course) should be considered requirements, unless you've got someone following you around with spare wheels, tires, tubes, pumps, et al in the car. I've been using CO2 on the road exclusively for 8 years without issue, and that includes fixing my own tires as well as helping others with theirs. Using a pump in the desert heat in Arizona can suck some serious ass, but some folks do it.
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I was at a boke shop yesterday and the hand pump only filled the tire to 100PSI. Is this what most hand pumps go to. I normally ride 115 -120psi. Is this the correct pump to buy for emergency fixes?
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Dvigzz said:
I was at a boke shop yesterday and the hand pump only filled the tire to 100PSI. Is this what most hand pumps go to. I normally ride 115 -120psi. Is this the correct pump to buy for emergency fixes?
How much do you weigh?
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167lbs
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Dvigzz said:
167lbs
Why such high psi? Overfilling tires can lead to more punctures.
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I carry both CO2 and a hand pump for backup. Mini pumps are nice to check that the tire is mounted correctly before hitting it with the high pressure CO2.
It is really difficult to get the pressures up to 100psi with a mini pump, but at least it will get you home.
Proper pressure is a discussion all by itself, but 100psi should more than be sufficient for you (assuming 23c or greater tires).
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