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Originally Posted by
GamblerGORD53
If the pump can't be braced against something, then they are near useless. IMO.
Yes. Use to carry the pictured one on my Montello. Hit a hard bump on the MUP and it was knocked off! Almost caught in my spokes. Certainly upset my riding rhythm! Another time I hit it when using my DT's. CO2 is now the source of filling repaired innertubes or replacement sew ups.
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