“Make sure you put the pump head on the valve straight and make sure it is seated,” Nankman says. Specifically, you need to fit the head properly onto the valve. It might seem obvious that in order to prolong the life of your floor pump, you need to use it correctly. When in doubt, contact the manufacturer to see if replacement parts are available, or visit your local bike shop to see if the mechanics can help you fix it. “Very often parts are cross-compatible,” Nankman says, but you’d either need to know that for sure before buying them or happen to already have those parts on hand to experiment. O-rings in particular, which maintain the air seal throughout the pump, can be readily found in a variety of sizes. If not, you might still be able to fix it. Check with the manufacturer to see if that’s the case for yours. The Best Bike Pumps We've Tested So Farīrands such as Lezyne, Park Tool, Specialized, Bontrager, Silca, Topeak, and more offer replacement parts and rebuild kits for floor pumps.While it might be convenient to always have one at the trailhead or start of the group ride, exposing the pump to a wide range of fluctuating temperatures can damage it over time, especially the pressure gauge. I, too, am guilty of chucking my bike pump in the car and leaving it there, well, indefinitely. Store your floor pump somewhere out of the elements and away from moisture that could potentially damage it. You wouldn’t leave your bike out in the rain (or maybe you would, but here’s why you shouldn’t), and the same goes for your floor pump. Here’s what Nankman recommends: Keep It Dry To start, there are some things you can do to help prevent your floor pump from breaking in the first place-namely, storing it correctly. (Plus, it’s the eco-friendly thing to do, right?)īelow, Nankman offers his tips on how to repair and maintain your bike floor pump. So when you find yourself with a floor pump that’s failing, don’t toss it just yet-you might just be able to return it to its former glory. Many of the repairs and maintenance measures are easy enough for most people to do on their own. When a customer would come into the shop to buy a new bike pump, Nankman says that sometimes he could simply fix their old one instead. “In my time in shops, I have given many pumps a second life,” says Bicycling’s resident mechanic Joël Nankman, who’s wrenched professionally for 13 years. See product terms for more details.Play icon The triangle icon that indicates to play Use may affect your credit score or make credit less accessible or more expensive for you. Pay in 3 is a form of credit, may not be suitable for everyone. Pay in 3 eligibility is subject to status and approval. PayPal Pay in 3: PayPal Pay in 3 is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Credit subject to status, UK residents only, Performance Cycling Limited acts as a broker and offers finance from a restricted range of finance providers. PayPal Credit: Terms and conditions apply. 22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg. PayPal Credit and PayPal Pay in 3 are trading names of PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l. (variable), Assumed credit limit £1,200.00. † Full Representative Example: Representative 21.9% APR (variable), Purchase interest rate 21.9% p.a. Société en Commandite par Actions Registered Office: 22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg. PayPal Credit is trading name of PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l. Performance Cycling Limited acts as a broker and offers credit from PayPal Credit. Registered Office: 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP. Clydesdale Financial Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Financial Services Register number: 311753). Barclays Partner Finance is a trading name of Clydesdale Financial Services Limited, a member of the Barclays group. Performance Cycling Limited acts as a credit broker and not the lender, Barclays Partner Finance acts as the lender. Finance is subject to application, financial circumstances and borrowing history. Total amount payable will be £1720.59 with a cost of credit of £321.59. † Barclays Representative Example: If total purchase price is £1,399.00 and your selected term is 36 months 14.9% APR Representative, Annual Interest Rate 14.9% Fixed, you would pay £47.79 per month.
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