Pumps
In the city, petrol stations are of course the most convenient places to inflate tyres. At home, however, floor bicycle pumps or small compact pumps work just as well.
About this category
A pump is an always-useful and necessary tool for keeping a bicycle ready to ride. It is the main tool for ensuring the correct air pressure in bicycle tyres. Tyre pressure is expressed in Bar and PSI. Every bicycle tyre is marked with the pressure that should be maintained. Differences in how the bicycle rides can be felt depending on how closely the pressure requirements are followed. The required tyre pressure depends on the bicycle’s intended use and the type of tyres fitted. Pumps can be classified by their intended use. Floor pumps are more convenient to use and better suited to home use, while portable pumps or even gas cartridges with a specially designed valve for inflating tyres are better for trips or sport. A more specialised category is bicycle shock pumps, designed for suspension units that operate using air pressure.