![]() ![]() 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. If you have any questions, please email us at 24/7 or call 88 Mon-Fri 10AM-6PM MST, Sat 10AM-5 PM MST, closed Sun.Play icon The triangle icon that indicates to play Thank you for reading and we wish you well. Lastly, don't forget to stay in close contact with friends and family, especially those isolated. It certainly helps with stress and anxiety during difficult times. If you can get out and walk, hike or ride, then take advantage of it. We hope that this horrible situation ends soon and that everyone takes care of themselves both mentally and physically. We are committed to slowing the spread of Covid-19, and to keep our customers, employees, and communities safe. Call ahead for curbside pickup or come to front door and we will grab your order for you. ![]() For local online customers, you can pick up your will-call orders at Peak Cycles. We have experienced very few delays for most of our US customers over the 2 weeks. We are not allowing any bike rentals or demos until further notice.įor online customers, is running at normal capacity as are our shipping companies USPS and Fedex. Our service department is also performing pick-up and drop-off of repair bikes outside. We have a table and bike stands in front of the shop so we can bring products and/or bikes to you outside for purchase. Due to Covid-19 we are not allowing any customers into the shop at this time. In our Peak Cycles bike shop in Golden, Colorado we will continue to perform bike repairs and sales. We are taking every precaution necessary to remain open. We will remain open under normal business hours until further notice. On behalf of Peak Cycles and we hope that everyone is safe and well. ![]()
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