New to MTB

v1rus99
Profile picture for user v1rus99
Posts
14
Joined
9/29/2011
Location
AU
v1rus99
Edited Date/Time 8/16/2014 1:53pm
New member of VitalMTB, long time memeber of VitalMX.

Anyway...

Just got a Giant Anthem this week just to do some XC riding. Being new to the sport just want to know what most guys take with them on long rides.

Would be nice to get some input.
|
bturman
Profile picture for user bturman
Posts
2102
Joined
8/1/2009
Location
Durango, CO US
bturman 9/29/2011 8:59pm
9/29/2011 8:59pm
Welcome.

The bare essentials (for me):
- Camel back
- Spare tube
- Pump
- Food of some variety
- Multi tool (w/ chain tool and full range of 2.5-8mm allens)
- A few zip ties
- Spare derailleur hanger
v1rus99
Profile picture for user v1rus99
Posts
14
Joined
9/29/2011
Location
AU
v1rus99 9/29/2011 9:36pm
9/29/2011 9:36pm
Awesome.... thanks for the advice...

Seems I might need to go out and spend some more money....
bturman
Profile picture for user bturman
Posts
2102
Joined
8/1/2009
Location
Durango, CO US
bturman 9/29/2011 11:29pm
9/29/2011 11:29pm
Oh yeah... don't forget a tire iron or two.
sspomer
Profile picture for user sspomer
Posts
4956
Joined
6/26/2009
Location
Boise, ID US
sspomer 9/30/2011 6:24am
9/30/2011 6:24am
glad to have you here! always good to see some crossover between mx and mtb. as for longer rides, i'll bring a tube, patch kit and mini pump along with a multi-tool (i have a crank bros tool). depending on length, i'll fill my resevoir with water accordingly and will bring a bar or 2 and maybe some gu or shot things too. i should have a first aid kit, but i don't right now.
Big Bird
Profile picture for user Big Bird
Posts
2180
Joined
2/1/2011
Location
Oceano, CA US
Big Bird 9/30/2011 8:57am
9/30/2011 8:57am
Throw a cheep camera in your pack and you can be a star on Worst Trail Finds Ever.
v1rus99
Profile picture for user v1rus99
Posts
14
Joined
9/29/2011
Location
AU
v1rus99 10/3/2011 6:44pm
10/3/2011 6:44pm
Ok so I finally got my gear...

TLD Gloves, shorts and Shirt.
Giro Helmet
Crank Brothers Multi-Tool.
Camelback
Tyre Irons
Tube
Shimano Shoes
bturman
Profile picture for user bturman
Posts
2102
Joined
8/1/2009
Location
Durango, CO US
bturman 10/3/2011 6:46pm
10/3/2011 6:46pm
v1rus99 wrote:
Ok so I finally got my gear...

TLD Gloves, shorts and Shirt.
Giro Helmet
Crank Brothers Multi-Tool.
Camelback
Tyre Irons
Tube
Shimano Shoes
Don't forget a pump! Without one that tube does you no good Wink
v1rus99
Profile picture for user v1rus99
Posts
14
Joined
9/29/2011
Location
AU
v1rus99 10/3/2011 6:59pm
10/3/2011 6:59pm
Oh yes........ Pump is attached to bike.... Forgot about that.
crankskins.com 10/22/2011 3:33am
10/22/2011 3:33am
v1rus99 wrote:
New member of VitalMTB, long time memeber of VitalMX. Anyway... Just got a Giant Anthem this week just to do some XC riding. Being new to...
New member of VitalMTB, long time memeber of VitalMX.

Anyway...

Just got a Giant Anthem this week just to do some XC riding. Being new to the sport just want to know what most guys take with them on long rides.

Would be nice to get some input.
Just a couple friends so they can carry everything you may need.
Winter approach's here in N.Y.
GO RIDE!
ej

Post a reply to: New to MTB