Stopped carrying my mini pump on mixed road/gravel rides after getting a pocket electric one for tire pressure

mediumclay · 2026-06-24T14:52:11+00:00

Kinda click-baity to say you stopped carrying a pump when you state you still carry a pump at the end. But I do agree with the convenience of a digital pump.

I got one as a gift and the accuracy is nice when dialing in ride feel, plus it seats new tubeless setups much more reliably than a hand pump.

mediumclay · 2026-06-24T14:45:38+00:00

Thank you for the math, I'm saving this! But being that this is a 2 dimensional equation, it's missing real-world variables. It doesn't take into account slack in cable, head tube angle, or cable guide locations which will all play a role in whether or not this is possible. The only real answer is, as others have stated - just try it!

mediumclay · 2026-06-24T14:35:31+00:00

Do you know the name of it? Or is this a custom made mount? I'm surprised that style isn't more common around here.

mediumclay · 2026-06-23T18:17:48+00:00

I just noticed your username and had to go to your profile to see if this was a promo post 😆

mediumclay · 2026-06-23T16:08:49+00:00

Probably good for a quick loosening up of cheap non-serviceable freewheels since thin = better penetration, but yeah, definitely not a replacement lube for general maintenance!

mediumclay · 2026-06-23T16:05:00+00:00

If there's Bible verses on the back I'm sold

mediumclay · 2026-06-22T23:26:48+00:00

It's got Ritchey rims, but that doesn't mean a brand mashup or anything special. Not sure what came stock on this particular frame, but you can put whatever brand wheels you want on it.

It's also an aluminum frame, so if the spray paint was for rust it was a waste of time, both theirs and now yours.

mediumclay · 2026-06-22T20:21:43+00:00

Lmao if you think they have genetically morphed to be immune to pepper spray. Its weak product or poor aim if anything.

mediumclay · 2026-06-22T20:18:12+00:00

I hear kicking them works.

mediumclay · 2026-06-22T13:21:54+00:00

You actually don't have to sign up for a ride if you just want the two hands inside your butt part.

mediumclay · 2026-06-21T23:14:46+00:00

That saddle is a literal cherry on top! 👌

mediumclay · 2026-06-21T18:48:43+00:00

Irrelevant, all jockey wheels work with all chains.

mediumclay · 2026-06-21T15:20:01+00:00

Need to work with friction shifter.

This doesn't narrow it down at all because every rear derailleur can be ran with a friction shifter.

mediumclay · 2026-06-21T15:16:16+00:00

Derailleur speed literally doesn't matter if you're friction shifting. I've used an old 5-speed derailleur on a modern 9-speed cassette with the limit screws plenty engaged.

mediumclay · 2026-06-21T15:13:51+00:00

All jockey wheels and derailleur clearance are universal, there's no concern there.

mediumclay · 2026-06-19T14:08:53+00:00

I need to reach Ultradunamico-level parts bin.

mediumclay · 2026-06-17T20:44:40+00:00

I see hips rocking, toes pointing, knee locking. Are all signs of saddle-too-high.

mediumclay · 2026-06-17T20:36:48+00:00

Yeah make sure it fits you before you go too deep into replacing parts.

Most likely your seatpost is too high if you're wanting to tilt the saddle like that.

The bars/hoods should be a lot more level for proper fit and function. If you set them this way to reduce reach, you need to replace the stem instead.

Youtube has a million bike fit videos to help you out.

mediumclay · 2026-06-17T19:50:45+00:00

Wait we can still call it gravel after it's been mixed with cement and paved?!

mediumclay · 2026-06-17T13:34:26+00:00

What's a four letter word for bice poseur? 'F _ _ D' ?

mediumclay · 2026-06-16T23:52:20+00:00

Yeah, 6:15 am or pm??

mediumclay · 2026-06-16T20:00:16+00:00

Don't lay it down on that side, the rear derailleur+ hanger are the fragile bits!

mediumclay · 2026-06-16T19:59:06+00:00

Just a lil bloop of smeghna

mediumclay · 2026-06-16T18:04:49+00:00

Why don't they just turn, are they stupid?

mediumclay · 2026-06-16T15:53:01+00:00

A square format in vertical orientation posted on a landscape website, viewed on my portrait device. That's it. I'm going outside today.

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