What Gear ?

Dave-Greenock
Dave-Greenock Posts: 20
edited June 2009 in MTB general
Got a new bike today as ive not had one for about 3 years now, went and got a carrera vulcan disk spec not the most expensive of bikes but what do u guys think ? anyway to the point ill be doing alot of long journey off&on road daytrip kinda things so im just wondering what stuff ill need ?

Got a spare inertube, bottle & cage, Mud Gaurds, Tools But i think il probably need some decent bike clothing and will probaby get one of them small pouches that sit under the seat to hold inertube etc. Also going to go get a small pump that i can attatch to the frame tomorow as i would like to have a rucksack free ride when i do go anywere.

Anythine else u guys think would be handy or important to have ?

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  • sweenball
    sweenball Posts: 188
    The carreras are good bikes, i had a fury and it felt better to ride than my more expensive kona cindercone, the carreras also have very good spec for the price.

    If you are going to be doing long trips i would suggest getting a camelbak as you can put everything you need in it and they are comfy to wear.( I have one for sale!! )

    Also the pumps that attach to the bike aren't that great i spent around £30 on a topeak one and it is crap!!!!!

    Hope you enjoy the bike
  • Dave-Greenock
    Dave-Greenock Posts: 20
    Cheers m8, wasnt to sure about the camelback but mite go for 1 then, any pumps recomended by any1 if the small handheld 1ns aint upto much
  • sweenball
    sweenball Posts: 188
    i find that halfords own make are the best.
  • OH NO Dan
    OH NO Dan Posts: 186
    Camelbacks are well worth it, you forget that there on your back after you get used to em.
    I recommend the slim jim pump, it got 9/10 in an MBR magazine review. I bought one its nice and small and works really well. Think i paid £6.50 with £3 postage here http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDeta ... goryID=117

    I agree about topeak mini pumps mine was shit and it cost £25!
  • k2rider
    k2rider Posts: 575
    ive got a bikehut hydration pack and its spot on, more than big enough for what i need and has 2litre bladder.
    who cares?
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    no its top gear or what car not top car or what gear :lol:
  • The HutcH
    The HutcH Posts: 107
    Yeah i have a bikehut hydration pack. Just as good as a Camelback in my opinion.
    Holds 2L of water and all my tools.

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