Accessories please?

[RHB123]

Guess I'll need a bike pump now, and a puncture repair kit, and suggestions please guys? Are the mini ones any good like the Diyife, Amazon have a deal on, very cheap so any good? I do have an electric car pump for when at home.

 

[sjpt]

I used to carry regular length pump and spare tubes, and leave any puncture repairs to back at home.
Since fitting Marathon Plus I usually don't bother, especially for fairly local journeys (most of ours are).

I find a decent but basic track pump more convenient at home than an electric car pump, even though I have one.

 

[guerney]

I tried out another cheapo before settling on this cheapo VeloChampion for my repair kit - small enough for my mobile tool set, you'd bust a gut getting beyond 40psi, but it does the job:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/VeloChampion-Alloy-Mini-Bike-Pump/dp/B002CIAFJO/ref=

Edit, it's this one:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/VeloChampion-Alloy-Mini-Pressure-Gauge/dp/B00CBN9L1S/ref=

 

[matthewslack]

I bought an ultra cheap, very lightweight, but fairly long pump, which is fine for occasional punctures and achieving moderate pressures.

Having used it in anger about 10 times, I would not want anything smaller.

At home I have a cheap and very adequate middle of Lidl track pump.

 

[guerney]

Sorry for the error, I've got this version with the built-in guage - as I said, getting beyond 40psi is a gut busting experience.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/VeloChampion-Alloy-Mini-Pressure-Gauge/dp/B00CBN9L1S/ref=

I was using it exclusively, until I bought a fantastic but cheap standing type pump from Wilkos for £12, a bit like this one

Bike Maintenance | wilko.com

Buy online today Bike Maintenance, great range to suit all tastes and budgets from Wilko.com.

www.wilko.com

 

[RHB123]

I bought an ultra cheap, very lightweight, but fairly long pump, which is fine for occasional punctures and achieving moderate pressures.

Having used it in anger about 10 times, I would not want anything smaller.

At home I have a cheap and very adequate middle of Lidl track pump.

So in your opinion a longer pump is better, even if its a bit of a pain to carry about on your rides?

 

[esuark]

I use reusable zip ties or velcro zip ties to hold odd items to my bike..........

 

[matthewslack]

So in your opinion a longer pump is better, even if its a bit of a pain to carry about on your rides?

For ease of use, the longer the better. Looking a long way back in my ebay purchases, this is what I carry:

Mini Bike Pump Portable Bicycle Tyre Inflator Hand Tool Schrader Presta Valve UK | eBay

Portable inflator, very convenient. Variety valve, suitable for Presta & Schrader Valve, also for balls, inflatable toys etc. 1 x Bicycle Tire Pump. Compact and easy to use, portable and easy to use.

www.ebay.co.uk

About a foot long, and 9 ounces. Doesn't get in the way too much. Cheap, so not much downside!

 

[Raboa]

Small pump and C02 cartridge tyre inflator, saves a lot time, get one that does both type of valves

 

[flash]

one of these to get your tyres off

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09R27JFWT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[DiggyGun]

Got a Joe Blow pump at home. But carry CO2 on the bike.

 

[Bikes4two]

@RHB123 - lots of good suggestions above so just to add my two-penny worth:

> avoid the mini pump things - you'll spend ages pumping up the size tyres found on e-bikes. Those pumps are for the roadies who like to be minimalist and carry everything in their jersey pockets
> Personaly I'd not rely just on CO2 inflators. Firstly, when replacing a tube into the tyre, it is often much easier to partially inflate it and then insert it into the tyre. Secondly, I have known the tube valve to freeze in cold weather when inflating with CO2. Thirdly, how many CO2 cannisters do you take - I've been on rides where I've experienced multiple punctures.
If you do inflate with CO2, be sure on getting home to let out the gas and re-inflate with an air pump (track pumps are best)
> Patches - don't rely on those not requiring glue (e.g. Scabs), they have a high failure rate. use instead, patches and glue - personally I've had good results from those sold by Wilko but the are good products around.
> And if you're a complete novice at this game, give YT a watch.
> Let me assure you that preparation in all its guises will pay off. I learnt my lesson as a kid when half way across Romney Marsh I punctured - no kit at all and a long walk back to Folkestone - never been caught out since.