Originally Posted by
Carbonfiberboy
After having a pump go bum on me at an inconvenient time and place, now I'm much more careful about pump maintenance.
Having a wheezing-no-pressure "pump" that you've schlepped up/down/hill/dale for the last few years while standing in a cold steady drizzle on a remote backroad without cell service would try my better nature.
Pumps, and all systems should be tested at least every season. My 2 favorite Silcas get a wipe of grease of the leather plunger every winter.
It's not a pump if it doesn't inflate.... take some tubes, a patch kit doesn't weigh much......
-Bandera