Unpopular opinion: Letting neighbors use your bike pump is a bad idea

My neighbor borrowed my floor pump and returned it with a broken gauge. Now I can't check tire pressure right before rides. How do you handle friends who ruin your tools?

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brian_dixon891h ago

Honestly, I get where you're coming from, but my experience is different. I lent my floor pump to my neighbor last month and he actually fixed a loose valve on it for me. If you set clear rules, like don't force the gauge, it usually works out. Tools are meant to be used, and sharing builds good relationships. Sure, there's risk, but I'd take a broken gauge over a strained friendship any day.

brian_dixon8912m ago

Stuff just gets broken sometimes. Maybe keep a cheap pump for lending. Or only loan to the one friend who actually fixes bikes.