What is this extra part added to a frame?

phospho · Aug 25, 2013

The bar circled in red, is it removable? What is the extra bar called and why is it added to certain bicycles?

thanks.

Elev12k · Aug 25, 2013

That is an interesting question. I think it is a pump. Yeah, it is a pump. A frame mounted pump. They are removable. I have seen them before. This answers your question?

lewisfoto · Aug 25, 2013

That is a frame pump, popular in days gone by (and still by many a retro biker) but replaced by CO2 and smaller pumps that fit in a jersey pocket.

phospho · Aug 25, 2013

Thanks!

bugloss · Aug 25, 2013

I always thought they were for hitting dogs with.

widowmaker · Aug 25, 2013

My cycling buddy has one on his £1000 Giant carbon bike, he has 2 elastic bands which he uses to attach it to the top tube :shock: :shock:

NeilM · Aug 25, 2013

widowmaker":2ur335yg said:
My cycling buddy has one on his £1000 Giant carbon bike, he has 2 elastic bands which he uses to attach it to the top tube :shock: :shock:

Cor, modern technology eh?

Elastic bands you say.... what will they think of next?

BigFoz · Aug 26, 2013

I have one on my Ribble Audax commuter, my Colnago CT2 (which I swap for a minipump to race), and on my Colnago Superissimo. All of them live under the top tube and are secured with velcro straps. Having a full sized pump when you need one in the back of nowhere is priceless.

derailled · Aug 27, 2013

Being a Dawes... it is more than likely a presto or similar small valve pump. Keep it on the bike that is my advice..

What is this extra part added to a frame?

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