New to this, help required!

stupu43

After much deliberation and putting off, I finally bought a mountain bike the other day.

I used to have one a long time ago, but at 29, i am ready to get right into it now, especially living in scotland where some great trails seem to be!

I bought a GT Aggressor Sport (white) the other day, it was a decent price and had some good reviews on the website.

What i am unsure of, is what i need to go with it. I already bought a full face helmet (was a good price, hopefully fits), but people have mentioned chain linkers? and multi tools, just if someone could give me help on what i'd be worthwhile investing in it would be much appreciated!

Thanks!

Mattharrier

Initially, for hitting some trails, a multitool (various types of driver to allow adjustment of the various bits of your bike - saddle position, shifter/brake lever position on the bars as you'll find you will probably want to change their position slightly depending on your riding position), a spare inner tube or two, some tyre levers, a small pump, some form of drink container (a bottle or a Camelbak), and a lightweight bag to carry it in.

stupu43

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19709977#p19709977]Mattharrier[/url] wrote:

Initially, for hitting some trails, a multitool (various types of driver to allow adjustment of the various bits of your bike - saddle position, shifter/brake lever position on the bars as you'll find you will probably want to change their position slightly depending on your riding position), a spare inner tube or two, some tyre levers, a small pump, some form of drink container (a bottle or a Camelbak), and a lightweight bag to carry it in.

Sweet, thanks man! I bought a few items earlier, a multi tool being one of them. spare tubes is a good shout though, will look into them!

bob6397

Self-adhesive puncture patches are pretty awesome as well - no applying rubber manually, no waiting for it to go tacky..

Also consider a spare derailleur hanger, maybe a KMC quick-link or two (in case you chain breaks), maybe a chain tool as well??

I carry everything in a saddlebag personally, with a water bottle on the bike as I can't stand rucksacks when riding. But apparently that's just me

bob6397

cooldad

A full face is going to be horrible if you are actually pedaling anywhere.

stupu43

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19710024#p19710024]cooldad[/url] wrote:

A full face is going to be horrible if you are actually pedaling anywhere.

Yeah I really like the thought of it, but i actually think i'll end up sending it back! With that in mind, what kind of helmet would you recommend?

Some good ideas here guys. Chain links, do they vary in sizes or are they are pretty standard (probably showing my noobness)

bob6397

Quick links vary depending on the type of chain you have - eg. 9 Speed, 10 Speed or 11 Speed...

(The "speed" being the number of cogs on the cassette on your bike..)

7/8 Speed: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/kmc-78-speed-chain-links/

9 Speed: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/kmc-9-speed-chain-links/

10 Speed: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/kmc-10-speed-chain-links/

11 Speed: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/kmc-11-speed-chain-links/

bob6397