Surely the most-used bit of bicycle maintenance kit in any household? A good track pump will make your life much easier on and off the bike: you’ll be able to cycle to your full speed potential, and you’ll faff around a lot less than if you were using a little hand pump.

Beginners: How to pump up your bicycle tyres

You can either buy one that works for the valve type you’re currently rocking, or future-proof yourself with one that works with both Presta and Schrader valve types. There are lots of reasonably priced models out there: don’t spend any more than about £40 unless you have a very good reason (the improvements in quality plateau after that price-point).