Reddit reviews Geared2U Bike Pump Mini, Compact & Portable - for Road, Mountain Or BMX Bicycles - Presta & Schrader Valve Compatible - Premium CNC Aluminum - Extremely Lightweight
We found 4 Reddit comments about Geared2U Bike Pump Mini, Compact & Portable - for Road, Mountain Or BMX Bicycles - Presta & Schrader Valve Compatible - Premium CNC Aluminum - Extremely Lightweight. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
TOUGH AND DURABLE - This bike pump won't break and you will always be able to deal with a flat tire no matter how far from home you are.THE ONLY PUMP YOU NEED. 100 PSI capacity means you can use this frame mounted pump to inflate your bike tire from flat during emergency repair or just use it to keep your tire pressure up during long rides.SIMPLE AND EASY. Instructions to configure the pump head for either Presta or Schrader valve stems are e-mailed out to every customer and you can also find the instructions at www.geared2u.com or the Geared2U YouTube Channel.SUPER COMPACT AND ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT. Almost weightless (3.3oz) and extremely compact (only 7 inches long when not in use) so you can attach it to your bike frame under your water bottle cage with the included bike frame mounting kit, keep it in your bike bag or just carry it in your pocket.
For longer rides I typically take these items with me:
Don't discount how comfortable lycra shorts can be on longer rides. They can be a very good investment.
To learn about maintenance, Google will honestly be your best bet. Even a general description of the problem (eg, "bike brakes not stopping well") will likely turn up a number of articles and posts on various cycling forums. However, there are some really good Youtube channels out there. These include GCN and GMBN which every Monday show some aspect of bike maintenance. RJ the Bike Guy has a number of very comprehensive videos on relatively obscure bike maintenance topics, but his channel tends to focus on vintage bikes rather than brand new ones.
Hey nice bike! If I were you I would add a saddle bag with some tubes, tire levers, and maybe get a small pump, and since you're just commuting the whole "it ain't aero" thing doesn't really fucking matter in my opinion ;) I would recommend this and these and this. Also read up on sites like Sheldon Brown for basics, and also I would recommend the GCN youtube channel for repair and maintenance. Also as far as locks go get a U-lock like this for most security and use this locking method. Have fun and stay safe, and feel free to ask any questions to me or any of the other people on this sub!
Road bikes are great lighter the easier it is to ride, it might be worth getting slime tyres to stop punctures, I have a triangle bag that goes inside the frame that I put a small pump and a multi tool in + my lunch on a weekday.
I would recommend two thick D locks to use when parking, I thread the 'D' through the bag buckles and keep the keys and lock in the Bag.
for weather gear you need a rain layer warm layer and sweat layer to keep out the cold. waterproof gloves, goggles or eye protection.
Fenders would be a good choice as well to stop mud flicking up.
Don't get a mountain bike, really not very easy to ride and heavy. Also lights
I would recommend this pump to everyone.