'Needed' MTB accessories, newbie, what do you suggest
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Re: 'Needed' MTB accessories, newbie, what do you suggest
Postby mitzikatzi » Tue Apr 14, 2015 10:36 pm
So far I have been lucky and never lost stuff from a saddle bag. I never put hard stuff in my pockets. I have seen horror bruise pictures of people who have crashed with stuff in there pockets. Once or twice I have landed on my back and been grateful for the soft water bag on my back.
I live where it is hot. Gatorade in the bottle only ever water in the camel pack. I often drink all I carry.
Your riding is different to what others do. Bottle are cheap. I have had success with cheap alloy bottle holders. I have also been happy with cheap hydration packs. The bite valves can leak so if you get a cheaper one get one with a tap.
You don't need the best at the beginning. Just functional then you will work out what works for you.
Too much on your back can be uncomfortable.
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Re: 'Needed' MTB accessories, newbie, what do you suggest
Postby Duck! » Tue Apr 14, 2015 10:50 pm
Just a generic bog-standard one.mitzikatzi wrote:Dusk! What chain breaker do you carry? Thanks
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Re: 'Needed' MTB accessories, newbie, what do you suggest
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Re: 'Needed' MTB accessories, newbie, what do you suggest
Postby bychosis » Wed Apr 15, 2015 9:45 am
Mostly I ride with a pack on for commuting. In the last couple of years I've stopped using my camelbak for shorter MTB riding and found the air around my back a nice change. I used to have issues with it moving around over jumps and such, but since adding a waist strap (it is so old they didn't have one then) it is much better on my back and I still use it for long rides or when I expect I will need more than one bottle full for the ride. My MTB only has room for one bottle cage, the roadie has two cages.
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Re: 'Needed' MTB accessories, newbie, what do you suggest
Postby countryteen » Fri Apr 24, 2015 3:20 pm
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Re: 'Needed' MTB accessories, newbie, what do you suggest
Postby mitzikatzi » Fri Apr 24, 2015 4:00 pm
I just got those gloves too (mainly because of a link to gloves you posted got me thinking about new gloves )
. No padding on the palm which some people like (I prefer a little padding) . They were cheap so I will use them till I find some more on sale gloves. Buying online is a risk when it comes to sizing. My current gloves the strap has fallen off they don't do much anyway.
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Re: 'Needed' MTB accessories, newbie, what do you suggest
Postby countryteen » Fri Apr 24, 2015 4:10 pm
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Re: 'Needed' MTB accessories, newbie, what do you suggest
Postby mitzikatzi » Fri Apr 24, 2015 7:48 pm
Hard to wipe your bum when your hands are all bandaged up. That is why i wear gloves.
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Re: 'Needed' MTB accessories, newbie, what do you suggest
Postby trailgumby » Fri Apr 24, 2015 7:56 pm
Gold!mitzikatzi wrote:Hard to wipe your bum when your hands are all bandaged up. That is why i wear gloves.
Yes. Full finger gloves ONLY. I don't understand these roadies who ride bare-handed.
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Re: 'Needed' MTB accessories, newbie, what do you suggest
Postby countryteen » Sat Apr 25, 2015 7:04 pm
Same problem here.mitzikatzi wrote: Finger length is good but they are very "narrow" gloves.
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Re: 'Needed' MTB accessories, newbie, what do you suggest
Postby countryteen » Sat Apr 25, 2015 7:06 pm
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Re: 'Needed' MTB accessories, newbie, what do you suggest
Postby mitzikatzi » Tue May 26, 2015 12:44 pm
After about 1000km I quite like these (the ones you posted above). I have done 6 hour days in them with no complaints. They stretch a little but remain snug. Didn't seem to pick up too much mud. Worked well wet.countryteen wrote:What gloves do you use?
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Re: 'Needed' MTB accessories, newbie, what do you suggest
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