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So yesterday I got stuck changing my tire in the snow and it made me wonder, what( if anything) does everybody carry with them when they bike in the city?

i have a small bag in my messenger that has:
patch kit,
pedro's tire levers
spare tube
spare valve caps
spare lock keys
hand pump
multi tool

second question. are all hand pumps made equal?

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You might need to work on your technique: Your other hand should wrap thru' the spokes, so that you're holding at least two spoke w/the head of the pump in your palm. This transfers the force from one arm to the other, not into the stem. If you have the wheel off, you can put the head against a curb.

Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:
"second question. are all hand pumps made equal? "

NO! NO! NO! NO! NO!

Did I mention 'No'?


I have a Blackburn Shorty which I kind of wish I'd left at Three Floyds on Saturday. It doesn't have a hose on it like the Topeak Morph pumps, so I managed to break the barrel on two Presta tubes on the ride. Thankfully the second one held pressure to get me to Flossmoor fine.

The second problem is a result of the first. With putting horizontal pumping power on your valve, you just can't get a lot of air in the tube. You also can't pump like mad without possibly breaking part of the valve.

A Morph pump is definitely on my 'tax refund list.'
I'm still buying a Morph pump, so :P

No, seriously, good advice. It might not make me love the BB Shorty more, but it's good technique. Thanks.

Homebuilt said:
You might need to work on your technique: Your other hand should wrap thru' the spokes, so that you're holding at least two spoke w/the head of the pump in your palm. This transfers the force from one arm to the other, not into the stem. If you have the wheel off, you can put the head against a curb.

Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:
"second question. are all hand pumps made equal? "

NO! NO! NO! NO! NO!

Did I mention 'No'?


I have a Blackburn Shorty which I kind of wish I'd left at Three Floyds on Saturday. It doesn't have a hose on it like the Topeak Morph pumps, so I managed to break the barrel on two Presta tubes on the ride. Thankfully the second one held pressure to get me to Flossmoor fine.

The second problem is a result of the first. With putting horizontal pumping power on your valve, you just can't get a lot of air in the tube. You also can't pump like mad without possibly breaking part of the valve.

A Morph pump is definitely on my 'tax refund list.'
No prob.

Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:
I'm still buying a Morph pump, so :P

No, seriously, good advice. It might not make me love the BB Shorty more, but it's good technique. Thanks.


And the 'second' Condom is just in case she/he is extra nasty and the rag and the alcohol is really self explanatory, and the 'stick trick' is really that greasy tool that almost fell off yes, but yes, do not touch it, go straight to the doctor and get that shot.

travesty said:
for those who won't use a glove, at least bring something to clean up with, like a tiny bottle of degreaser or a little alcohol wipe. Rag might help too.

I've found a sock is pretty useful for this instead of a rag. It makes a handy pouch to keep a spare tube and protect it from other stuff in your bag.

S said:
travesty said:
for those who won't use a glove, at least bring something to clean up with, like a tiny bottle of degreaser or a little alcohol wipe. Rag might help too.

I've found a sock is pretty useful for this instead of a rag. It makes a handy pouch to keep a spare tube and protect it from other stuff in your bag.



in days of old, when knights were bold.....
I had a morph pump, and today while pumping the tire, the handle broke off. . . :( I'm debating whether or not to just get another, i tried gluing it but it won't stay on *sigh*

Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:
I'm still buying a Morph pump, so :P

No, seriously, good advice. It might not make me love the BB Shorty more, but it's good technique. Thanks.

Homebuilt said:
You might need to work on your technique: Your other hand should wrap thru' the spokes, so that you're holding at least two spoke w/the head of the pump in your palm. This transfers the force from one arm to the other, not into the stem. If you have the wheel off, you can put the head against a curb.

Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:
"second question. are all hand pumps made equal? "

NO! NO! NO! NO! NO!

Did I mention 'No'?


I have a Blackburn Shorty which I kind of wish I'd left at Three Floyds on Saturday. It doesn't have a hose on it like the Topeak Morph pumps, so I managed to break the barrel on two Presta tubes on the ride. Thankfully the second one held pressure to get me to Flossmoor fine.

The second problem is a result of the first. With putting horizontal pumping power on your valve, you just can't get a lot of air in the tube. You also can't pump like mad without possibly breaking part of the valve.

A Morph pump is definitely on my 'tax refund list.'
RodimusPrime said:
I had a morph pump, and today while pumping the tire, the handle broke off. . .

In my experience, Topeak, the maker of the Road- and Mountain-Morph pumps, has fantasitic customer service.

A few years ago, some parts had broken on one of my Morph pumps through abuse on my part. I contacted Topeak to inquire about purchasing replacement parts, and without asking for a single detail, they requested my address and immediately sent me free replacement parts.

I would seriously consider contacting Topeak before spending a dime on another pump.
i've filled out a ticket for it. but i still feel uncomfortable about not having a working pump with me. .

mindfrieze said:
RodimusPrime said:
I had a morph pump, and today while pumping the tire, the handle broke off. . .

In my experience, Topeak, the maker of the Road- and Mountain-Morph pumps, has fantasitic customer service.

A few years ago, some parts had broken on one of my Morph pumps through abuse on my part. I contacted Topeak to inquire about purchasing replacement parts, and without asking for a single detail, they requested my address and immediately sent me free replacement parts.

I would seriously consider contacting Topeak before spending a dime on another pump.

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