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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2014 16:16:53 GMT
Hi everyone
As a result of all your great advice, I have bought a Triban white, plus other bits and bobs such as a helmet, tubes etc...
I already have a mini pump at home.
Do I need to buy one which has a gauge? Do you pay any attention to how much you pump up your tyres or do you just go "as far as you can"?
I am guessing I shouldn't you a petrol station's pumps, no?!
Thanks as always
Nick
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Post by robertsims on Apr 15, 2014 16:21:12 GMT
Short answer- yes! And no to petrol pump (most won't fit without an adapter anyway as different valves)
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Post by jondxxx on Apr 15, 2014 16:55:19 GMT
I think most people have a track pump with a gauge at home and carry a mini pump for emergencies on the road when a calibrated thumb is enough.
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Post by baldbloke on Apr 15, 2014 17:21:38 GMT
I'd go for a track pump with a gauge. I've got a cheap Lidl (or maybe Aldi)one and it works fine. I recently had a puncture and tried inflating the replacement tube at a petrol station using a Presta/Schraeder adapter. The pumps are limited to between 60 and 80 psi. I managed to get higher than this with my mini pump.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2014 17:22:15 GMT
Hi everyone As a result of all your great advice, I have bought a Triban white, plus other bits and bobs such as a helmet, tubes etc... I already have a mini pump at home. Do I need to buy one which has a gauge? Do you pay any attention to how much you pump up your tyres or do you just go "as far as you can"? I am guessing I shouldn't you a petrol station's pumps, no?! Thanks as always Nick Tyres can loose pressure over time and need to be checked pretty often to prevent pinch punctures, Nick. Tyre pressure is also important for handling. Go around a corner or roundabout at speed with low pressure in your tyres and you'll know about it. Tyre pressures also effect comfort on the bike. Very high pressure equates to less comfort. I have used cheapo track pumps from Aldi and Lidl and ended up with a Joe Blow II track pump which should hopefully last a lifetime. It's a great pump. www.probikekit.co.uk/bicycle-tools-and-maintenance-nc/topeak-joe-blow-sport-ii-bicycle-track-pump/10772097.html
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Post by captslog on Apr 15, 2014 19:40:57 GMT
I've been using the lidl one for a couple of years now. Not a bad buy at all for a fiver.
The problem with your mini pump is that it may not get the tyres hard enough, some will only go up to 80psi, and this is the minimum for some makes of tyre, certainly is the case for my tyre/mini pump.
It's a bit annoying really, I was sold the pump as part of a 'bonus kit' when I bought the bike, if I'd known then it was not up to the job I'd have a paid a little more for one that was.
The right pressure makes a lot of difference to the rolling resistance.
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Post by robertsims on Apr 15, 2014 19:47:08 GMT
I've got lifeline one from wiggle. Cheap and been perfect for last year and still is. Also v good connector easy to use.
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