Pump in back pocket dangerous?

rhysyd
rhysyd Posts: 141
edited October 2014 in Road general
going on my first big ride tommorow, trying to stuff everything my jersey pockets but my pump sticks out about an inch or so (did say mini pump on wiggle). I was just wondering of its the norm or quite dangerous? I could put it on frame but I'd lose a bottle and could do with all the fluid I can get.

Thanks

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  • diamonddog
    diamonddog Posts: 3,426
    Mine has been fine in the pocket including a few offs, although mine does not stick out above the pocket.
  • imposter2.0
    imposter2.0 Posts: 12,028
    If you're carrying any glass vials of anthrax, hydrochloric acid or nitroglycerin in your back pockets, keep the pump in a different pocket. Otherwise, don't worry about it.
  • dj58
    dj58 Posts: 2,223
    I have one on the frame with the bracket fitted under the seat tube bottle cage, I had to use long allen screws though to fit it.

    I also sometimes take it with me on the MTB and put it in the side rear pocket with spare inner tubes to stop it falling out, like yours it is slightly longer than the pocket, however it has not bounced out yet, so you should be o.k.
  • Walls82
    Walls82 Posts: 126
    I have a pressure drive which sticks up about an inch or two and never had any issues, you'l forget its there after a while.
  • ai_1
    ai_1 Posts: 3,060
    There's absolutely no good reason to put a pump in your pocket.
    Most frame mount for pumps are intended to attach to the bottle cage mounting points but sitting to one side to allow a bottle cage to share the mounting point.
    I have a Lezyne road drive on one bike and a topeak pocket rocket on the other both mounted this way. Either would fit in a pocket but there's no need. Same goes for multitool and tyre levers - saddlebag. Why put stuff that's a slightly uncomfortable and inconvenient at best and dangerous at worst in your pocket when it can go on the bike.
  • Walls82
    Walls82 Posts: 126
    I think the main reason for not putting a pump on frame is rule 30 :)
  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    I once had my pump mounted on the frame. I commuted with the bike all through winter and by the time I came to want to use the pump, there was that much grit worked its way inside the pump that it hardly worked anymore! That was an MTB without full mudguards though.

    Less faff sticking the pump in your pocket if you run several different bikes.
    Faster than a tent.......
  • gethinceri
    gethinceri Posts: 1,665
    Pocket. Bike looks better without it mounted on the frame.
  • flasher
    flasher Posts: 1,734
    Gethinceri wrote:
    Pocket. Bike looks better without it mounted on the frame.

    Indeed, stick it in your pocket and forget about it, it's not going to jump out.
  • robbo2011
    robbo2011 Posts: 1,017
    All good until the day when you actually get a flat and realise that you have forgotten to put the pump in your back pocket and are stranded. Mount it on the frame and forget about it.
  • cyclingsheep
    cyclingsheep Posts: 640
    robbo2011 wrote:
    All good until the day when you actually get a flat and realise that you have forgotten to put the pump in your back pocket and are stranded. Mount it on the frame and forget about it.

    So if you have more than one bike you need to buy more than one pump or you'll forget to swap it over presumably?
  • postie90
    postie90 Posts: 53
    whats a good compact (small) pump with presta valve? just recently bought a road bike but after something small.
  • arthur_scrimshaw
    arthur_scrimshaw Posts: 2,596
    postie90 wrote:
    whats a good compact (small) pump with presta valve? just recently bought a road bike but after something small.
    I like the Lezyne road drive, works very well and nicely made.
  • dilatory
    dilatory Posts: 565
    Topeak Race Rocket Master Blaster Mini!

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/topeak-race-roc ... mini-pump/

    Amazing pump. Fits in back pocket completely (even on my jerseys with less than ample pocket space). Has a hose which if you've ever tried to get decent pressure back in with a clamp on micro pump you'll absolutely love.
  • Matthewfalle
    Matthewfalle Posts: 17,380
    Why not get one of those Co2 canister thingies that cost very little, are tiny and weigh nowt? Carry a couple of the little canisters in case you faff the first one, if you do need to use it order a new one when you get home while the kettle is on/excuse to go to LBS to gaze at new toys.

    Convenience and no size issues.

    In response to your initial post though, if you did crash with it in your back pocket there is a tiny, tiny chance of spinal or sphinctal injury, but hey, it's a tiny chance.
    Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am

    De Sisti wrote:
    This is one of the silliest threads I've come across. :lol:

    Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honour :D
    smithy21 wrote:

    He's right you know.
  • robbo2011
    robbo2011 Posts: 1,017
    cyclingsheep wrote:
    robbo2011 wrote:
    All good until the day when you actually get a flat and realise that you have forgotten to put the pump in your back pocket and are stranded. Mount it on the frame and forget about it.

    So if you have more than one bike you need to buy more than one pump or you'll forget to swap it over presumably?

    I have a frame mounted pump on each of my bikes..
  • Matthewfalle
    Matthewfalle Posts: 17,380
    I also have a Presta to Schraeder adaptor in my back pocket - size of a large peanut, weighs literally 10grammes and means that if I do get a puncture I can use a petrol station forecourt airline/friendly workshop with a compressor to pump my tyre up. Generally up to 80psi, so enough.

    50p at your LBS.
    Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am

    De Sisti wrote:
    This is one of the silliest threads I've come across. :lol:

    Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honour :D
    smithy21 wrote:

    He's right you know.
  • dj58
    dj58 Posts: 2,223
    ^+1 for the Presta/Schraeder adaptor in case you need to use a garage air line or compressor, I've had one in the saddle bag for years. Only had to use it once, but did prevent me from having to call home for a lift.
  • Bobbinogs
    Bobbinogs Posts: 4,841
    robbo2011 wrote:
    cyclingsheep wrote:
    robbo2011 wrote:
    All good until the day when you actually get a flat and realise that you have forgotten to put the pump in your back pocket and are stranded. Mount it on the frame and forget about it.

    So if you have more than one bike you need to buy more than one pump or you'll forget to swap it over presumably?

    I have a frame mounted pump on each of my bikes..

    Me too after I did the 'forgot the pump' on one ride. Not exactly a comfortable feeling being about 40 miles from home thinking "Shoot,if I puncture now..."

    One thing to check for, some connectors can get seized up due to rain causing a small degree of alu corrosion. Caught me out once but I was lucky to be on a club run so I could borrow a pump. Some anti-seize paste works well though.
  • RDW
    RDW Posts: 1,900
    Matthewfalle wrote:
    Why not get one of those Co2 canister thingies that cost very little, are tiny and weigh nowt? Carry a couple of the little canisters in case you faff the first one, if you do need to use it order a new one when you get home while the kettle is on/excuse to go to LBS to gaze at new toys.

    I have a Lezyne Pressure Drive (the small version, alloy not carbon). It weighs less than two CO2 cartridges (not even counting the inflator) and is about the same height as my jersey pocket.

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