New bike, a few questions please !!!

[Paddy44]

Hello

I ordered a
Specialized Sirrus Sport 2012 Hybrid Bike

It is being delivered on Friday, just a few questions. The tyres are Specialized Nimbus
Flak Jacket Protection, 700x32c
I am 12 stone weight and 5' 9", I will be using the bike mainly 70% canal towpath and the rest on the road, just
for leisure and fitness. I'm new to all this, so if some experienced member could assist, what PSI tyre pressure should
I put in the front and rear tyres.?

I don't have a pump at the moment but want to buy something not too expensive maybe £30 with a PSI gauge and also
so I can carry it in my rucksack when cycling could somebody recommend a good pump that fits this specification.?

What locks could I get, if somebody could give me some names. Theres a Halfords maybe 1.5 miles away from me so
maybe they will stock some good locks and pumps but I don't know which ones are best.?

When I get the new bike, what kind of general servicing can I do myself and how often does it need to be carried out. Are there
any parts of the bike that will need lubricating, if so what and what lubricant do I need for this.?

Sorry if the questions appear silly but I am new to all this, thanks in advance.

 

[Norm]

Nice bike.

Tyre pressure is partly personal choice but I'd start at 60psi. Although, for 70% towpath and particularly if it's a mud / gravel towpath, I'd be considering wider tyres if the Sirrus Sport will take them.

Pump is easy - get a Topeak Turbo Morph with analogue gauge and fold-out foot rest. Easy pumping, as close as I've yet found to a track pump you can strap to your frame.

Abus D Lock, anything rated 8 or above, £40 to £85.

I am a mechanical clutz but, with the help of a Haynes Bike Manual and YouTube, I do all of the servicing on my own bikes.

Lubricant - I'm not going to touch that (but Finish Line wet will be a good start ) The bits that need lube are all the bits that move. Mostly the chain but also the gear changers and cogs, a touch on the cables, infrequent greasing of all of the axles. If you have some sympathy and "feel" for the bike and spend a few minutes every week just touching and spinning stuff, you can start to feel when something needs attention.

 

[Paddy44]

Thanks Norm

Vey helpful, appreciated..!!!!!

 

[Paulus]

Agree more or less with what Norm has said. There is no silly question on the forum, if you need info, this is the place to ask.

 

[goody]

If I had £30 to spend on a pump I'd get a decent track pump for around £20 to keep at home and a mini pump for £10 to carry with me.
One of the web sellers might offer better value for money, chain reaction, wiggle, etc. Halfords were doing a nice looking track pump for half price (£12.50) a while ago.

 

[mickle]

Good advice from goody. That would be my recommendation.

 

[Paddy44]

My new bike arrived today, took it for a short spin...... wow.!!!!

Very happy, cant wait to try it out over the weekend.

Thanks to all for your advice...I'm sure I'll have many more questions.!!!!!!!