Originally Posted by
ClydeClydeson
I find it important to have a floor pump kept at home/garage to easily ensure tires are properly inflated before riding, which seems to prevent most flats. Regular use of a frame-fit or mini pump , in my opinion, makes tube failures near the valve more likely. THe exception is the Topeak style of mini-pumps with a built-in hose to reduce the load on the valve stem while pumping. I have a cheap mini-pump without a hose, but I have not had any punctures on the road so haven't used it yet.
have full size pump in the rav4 ( car just for bikes ) at all times and one in the garage. I pump up before every ride. Got my first pinch flat after like only a week or two of my then new road bike. I was not used 23 tires going flat in an instant by hitting a man hole cover that was not flush at speed. Several people told me I got the flat from low psi. After that I always pump up to 100 psi before every ride.