new rider

Betty1974
Betty1974 Posts: 3
edited October 2008 in MTB beginners
hiya folks,

just wondering what basics i should have with me when i go riding ive got my bike and want to keep it running smoothly - what should i get when i pick the bike up?

thanks.

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  • Rich9
    Rich9 Posts: 1,635
    essentials would be:
    Spare inner tube/puncture repair kit
    pump
    tyre levers
    multi tool
    chainstay protector
    something to drink from - bottle or hydration pack (which will double up as a something to carry all the paraphenalia you need to carry!

    probably some other stuff, i've forgotten about as well. Also depends on how long you are out there too
    2014 Whyte T-129S
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    whats the bike?

    everything rich has mentioned should be spot on to get you started. make sure you get a good multi tool with a chain tool on it. dont be tempted by cheap ones from ebay as they will do more harm than good.
  • andrewjoseph
    andrewjoseph Posts: 2,165
    Funnily enough, I have just sent in an article to mtb-wales.com, concerning this very issue.

    Should be up on the site in a day or so.
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    Burls Ti Tourer for Tarmac, Saracen aluminium full suss for trails
  • andrewjoseph
    andrewjoseph Posts: 2,165
    my article on 'what to take...", is now up on mtb-wales.com:

    http://www.mtb-wales.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Subjects&file=index&req=viewpage&pageid=129
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    Burls Ti Tourer for Tarmac, Saracen aluminium full suss for trails

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