New MTB'er

bendewey
bendewey Posts: 23
edited May 2010 in MTB beginners
Hi All,

Having just traded in my road bike for a MTB today i have a few questions.

1.What kind of stuff should i be taking out with me on a long ride?
2. Any ideas for a budget lock for the bike? will only be locked up at uni etc
3. has anybody tried/got an opinion on the flat SPD pedals that can be used with trainers and SPD's?

Thanks!
Ben

Comments

  • Oxygen Thief
    Oxygen Thief Posts: 649
    Long ride:

    Spare innertubes, few tools, hydration, some energy food, camera, waterprrof if your setting off without one, warm layer fi your setting off without one. That kind of thing

    I'm not too clever on locks, never really looked.

    Flat pedals/Clip pedals!!!!! Hmmmmm Check outthe debate going on in general forum! There are lots of opinions! :-)
  • mf5
    mf5 Posts: 207
    Long ride:
    Plenty of water
    Spare tube/s
    Puncture repair kit
    Pump
    Waterproof
    Multi tool
    Phone
    Bit of cash
    If your going out for longer, i.e weekend take a spare mech hanger and tyre boot

    As for locks kryptonite are the best but not the cheapest
  • TheNorthernTrain
    TheNorthernTrain Posts: 1,049
    Don't skimp on a lock at uni! Two of my housemates have had bikes knicked even when they were locked up (crappy locks) so use a decent lock!

    Uni is one big target for bike theives.
    MmmBop

    Go big or go home.
  • abarth_1200
    abarth_1200 Posts: 370
    Dont get one with braided SS wire and loops with crimps, they are easily cut at the loop and off comes the padlock, try get ones with covered loops
  • alfablue
    alfablue Posts: 8,497
    "only locked up at uni" - say goodbye unless you buy a worthwhile lock - minimum = Abus Granit X Plus. Don't go for anything less if you are regularly locking up in a public place. Also, uni is a magnet for bike thieves, its like a superstore to them.
  • 5pudgun
    5pudgun Posts: 402
    What bike did you buy?
  • Matt N
    Matt N Posts: 160
    the best bike lock : keep your bike in your room
    If calsberg made bikes... they'd probably be the best bikes in the world

    ’My Spesh’
  • Agreed - Decent lock for anywhere I'd say!

    Long ride - Don't forget the tyre levers too... Which is what I did the other day :oops: