Essential equipment
zicopower09
Posts: 17
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
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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Spare tube
Puncture kit
Tyre levers
water
haribo
waterproof
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
Start: 16.5.x Now: 14.10.8 Goal: 11.7.x
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Specialized HardRock Pro Disc 040 -
mini tool w/chain breaker
pump
repair kit w/levers
spare tube
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Christ, yeah, forgot the pumpI 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 040 -
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spare tube
pump
decent tool0 -
Ditch Witch wrote:Spare tube
Puncture kit
Tyre levers
water
haribo
waterproof
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
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Ditch Witch wrote:Spare tube
Puncture kit
Tyre levers
water
haribo
waterproof
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 low0 -
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 lol
Where did you get your Topeak alien from? how much? Im looking for a good multitool myself.
What about chain tools..Any recommendations?
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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 tool0 -
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
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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
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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:
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