Hi all, still new here but pulled the trigger on a 2019 ridgeback expedition so have spent the day sorting bars, saddle, pedals etc. The question I have though, particularly to owners of said bike is, on the rear of the stem tube and under the top tube is a small round/pointed “nipple” for want of a better description. I’m wondering if anyone knows what it is. It looks like the stay you used to put an end of the pump in on old bikes, but there’s no “nipple” at the other end. Cheers.
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midlife
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Drago
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Yep, it's for the frame pump that Ridgeback don't sell.
This is whats on my Panorama but I've had it for some time. Probably can't get the same one now.
https://www.evanscycles.com/blackburn-frame-pump-EV172955
https://www.evanscycles.com/blackburn-frame-pump-EV172955
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midlife
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Good choice
. We have 2 ridgebacks, not the cheapest but came with solid kit at a good price...
Drago
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- Suburban Poshshire
They only need it at the front to stop the pump sliding out because of the obtuse angle between the top tubes and head tube.
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- London
My 2016 model (british racing green and v brakes) came with a frame pump.
Are you sure the shop didn't leave it off?
Great bike by the way and excellent value.
If you want to buy a pump I would get a topeak mountain morph for use on the bike.
And a track pump for use at home.
Are you sure the shop didn't leave it off?
Great bike by the way and excellent value.
If you want to buy a pump I would get a topeak mountain morph for use on the bike.
And a track pump for use at home.
From what I gather, the Zefal HPX is the most popular frame-fit pump. I have a Zefal Reversible (which Parkers of Bolton are selling for £3.05) which I have had no problems with. It's not my "primary" on-the-bike-pump but there's nowt wrong with it.