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Mini bike pump recommendations for bicycle commuting? (self.bikecommuting)

submitted 5 months ago by SoySaucePrinterInk to c/[email protected]

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Does anyone have any recommendations for tiny bike pumps to keep on my commuter? Durability is preferred, but I don't want to break the bank if it gets stolen.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago (2 children)

I got my daughter a nice accessory for her bike: An electric pump. You can pre-set the target pressure, clip it on, press a button, and it gets gone. It also works as a flashlight and a power bank, so it is actually a useful thing and gets charged up often enough to actually have power when needed.

[–] SoySaucePrinterInk 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

This sounds handy, however I'm prioritizing reliability which is hard to beat with a mechanical pump.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

In this case it was more about ease of use. My daughter has difficulties in finding if the tire pressure is right. Just having to press a button and get the pressure right on the first attempt is worth it.