Essential equipment

zicopower09
zicopower09 Posts: 17
edited May 2009 in MTB beginners
Hi,

Ready to try my first good ride this weekend at Dalby, before I do what would you all reccomend as essential kit to take and carry with you.

I am wondering mainly about tools and tubes for example. I have the helmet and hydration bag.

Cheers,

Jas

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  • Ditch Witch
    Ditch Witch Posts: 837
    Spare tube
    Puncture kit
    Tyre levers
    water
    haribo
    waterproof :lol:
    I also like to carry a basic first aid kit

    If you can actually repair anything on your bike, then take tools. If not, then don't bother.
    I ride like a girl
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  • Mickey Eye
    Mickey Eye Posts: 590
    mini tool w/chain breaker
    pump
    repair kit w/levers
    spare tube
    powerlinks
  • Ditch Witch
    Ditch Witch Posts: 837
    Christ, yeah, forgot the pump :lol:
    I ride like a girl
    Start: 16.5.x Now: 14.10.8 Goal: 11.7.x
    www.ditchwitch.me.uk
    www.darksnow.co.uk
    Specialized HardRock Pro Disc 04
  • mhuk
    mhuk Posts: 327
    As above but sun screen might be a good idea this weekend - sunny :)
    Scott Scale
  • REMF
    REMF Posts: 106
    spare tube
    pump
    decent tool
  • Si78
    Si78 Posts: 963
    Ditch Witch wrote:
    Spare tube
    Puncture kit
    Tyre levers
    water
    haribo
    waterproof :lol:
    I also like to carry a basic first aid kit

    If you can actually repair anything on your bike, then take tools. If not, then don't bother.

    Yep, you gotta take some Tangfastics with you :D

    Si
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  • Thewaylander
    Thewaylander Posts: 8,594
    Ditch Witch wrote:
    Spare tube
    Puncture kit
    Tyre levers
    water
    haribo
    waterproof :lol:
    I also like to carry a basic first aid kit

    If you can actually repair anything on your bike, then take tools. If not, then don't bother.

    Yup add a pump and a decent trail too.l i use a topeak alien seems to do about everything have rebuilt a bike with it.

    i prefer a mars bar instead of haribo. but either is a good pick you up if ya feeling a little low
  • Si78
    Si78 Posts: 963
    Thewaylander wrote:
    i prefer a mars bar instead of haribo. but either is a good pick you up if ya feeling a little low

    I cant eat chocolate :cry::cry::cry: lol

    Where did you get your Topeak alien from? how much? Im looking for a good multitool myself.
    What about chain tools..Any recommendations?

    Si
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  • Thewaylander
    Thewaylander Posts: 8,594
    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Topea ... 360011565/

    Thats what i have, and only ever use the chain tool on it, its a very good tool
  • cgarossi
    cgarossi Posts: 729
    Spare tube (or repair kit)
    Pump
    Alun Keys (Came in usefull when my SPD cleat broke)
    Sherbert Dib Dabs (for energy)
    Camera
    Bottle of Lucozade Sport
    Mobile Phone
    Money
    Trek Fuel EX8 2009
    Cube LTD Race 2010
    Hereford and Worcester rider? Ledbury Mountain Bikers
  • Si78
    Si78 Posts: 963
    Thewaylander wrote:
    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Topeak_Alien_II_26_Function_Multitool/5360011565/

    Thats what i have, and only ever use the chain tool on it, its a very good tool

    cheers! looks perfect. even got a bottle opener :D

    Si
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  • Si78
    Si78 Posts: 963
    cgarossi wrote:
    Mobile Phone

    Deffo.... I use the sat nav on my nokia too, very handy for when I forget where ive parked my car lol
    Will set the carpark at delamere tomorrow as a 'landmark' just incase I get lost in the woods lol :oops:

    Si
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