Originally Posted by
Eric F
I would be concerned about my tire choices if I was using a manual pump often enough, and for long enough, to consider it a productive form of exercise.
I guess its more common to flat in some areas ?
I went for years without a flat on 20mm Michelin Super Comp HDs
I carried CO2 cartridges and an adjustable inflator - for longer rides sometimes also packed a mini pump
I now carry a small 6 75 gram Lezyne pump that works well - pumped up a 700x40 gravel tire fairly quickly
the last thing I considered at that time was how much time I could have saved - 90 - 120 seconds ? - if I carried a larger pump
sheesh