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Getting into mountain biking, any tips on gear? Update: Arm is healed, I’m back baby
Posted on 8/3/21 at 9:18 pm
Posted on 8/3/21 at 9:18 pm
I got a bunch of stuff in the mail today and it still feels like I need more gear. Any help is appreciated, feels a little overwhelming with all the stuff you need.
Just need a list of essentials from any mountain bikers here.
*Update: Broke my arm and wrecked my knee and shoulder on my second ever ride, lol. Came around a berm too fast and my front tire went over the edge and I got flung through the air. Tumbled a few times really hard, broke my radius and got banged up pretty bad.
Still had a blast and rode back to my car with a broken arm. Ready to get back out there in 6 weeks or so!
Just need a list of essentials from any mountain bikers here.
*Update: Broke my arm and wrecked my knee and shoulder on my second ever ride, lol. Came around a berm too fast and my front tire went over the edge and I got flung through the air. Tumbled a few times really hard, broke my radius and got banged up pretty bad.
Still had a blast and rode back to my car with a broken arm. Ready to get back out there in 6 weeks or so!
This post was edited on 9/20/21 at 5:26 pm
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Posted on 8/3/21 at 9:29 pm to Stonehog
Was thinking about a mountain bike thread as well. Just getting back into riding again. Picked up a new bike recently.
I hit the trails at Bogue chitto recently and had a blast. Nice area and fun.
I hit the trails at Bogue chitto recently and had a blast. Nice area and fun.
Posted on 8/3/21 at 9:29 pm to Stonehog
Bike and helmet is really all you need. Water bottle holder is a plus if you are going to be riding more than an hour.
Posted on 8/3/21 at 9:38 pm to LSUengr
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Bike and helmet is really all you need.
Well then I’m all set! I do need a bottle holder though. I see people talking about rail pumps and bringing extra tubes, not sure if I need to bring all that for a casual ride.
Posted on 8/3/21 at 9:56 pm to Stonehog
Where are you riding?
Good luck, I got really into this at the beginning of the pandemic and ended up herniating a disc in my back and now on my second back surgery in a few weeks.
Was hitting up Raccoon Mtn, White Oak, and enterprise south in my area and was planning a trip out to west nc before I went down. So much fun, hope I can get back into it eventually.
Good luck, I got really into this at the beginning of the pandemic and ended up herniating a disc in my back and now on my second back surgery in a few weeks.
Was hitting up Raccoon Mtn, White Oak, and enterprise south in my area and was planning a trip out to west nc before I went down. So much fun, hope I can get back into it eventually.
This post was edited on 8/3/21 at 9:58 pm
Posted on 8/3/21 at 10:20 pm to Dam Guide
My son and I have hit up Raccoon and ESNP. My parents live in Hixson so we bring the bikes up there when we visit
I've been meaning to hit up white oak but the trail system seems a little confusing at first glance. I cracked a rib at Stringer Mountain earlier in the summer. One of the shortest easiest rides and I'm not paying attention and lose my front wheel and go off a steep bank.
I run tubeless and carry a spare tube, CO2, levers, and a pump. I use a OneUp EDC pump that also holds a full set of tools. Also depends on the trails I'm riding. How far away are you from civilization is a big factor in how much crap I bring. 1 hour quick after work ride? Water bottle or two and that's about it. I do like gloves, helmet, and eye protection when riding off road. Pump. And a way to fix a flat are what I would consider essentials. Set of tools to make trail side adjustments and fixes are a nice to have but not a necessity. A spare quick link is good of your tool kit has a chain breaker.
I've been meaning to hit up white oak but the trail system seems a little confusing at first glance. I cracked a rib at Stringer Mountain earlier in the summer. One of the shortest easiest rides and I'm not paying attention and lose my front wheel and go off a steep bank.
I run tubeless and carry a spare tube, CO2, levers, and a pump. I use a OneUp EDC pump that also holds a full set of tools. Also depends on the trails I'm riding. How far away are you from civilization is a big factor in how much crap I bring. 1 hour quick after work ride? Water bottle or two and that's about it. I do like gloves, helmet, and eye protection when riding off road. Pump. And a way to fix a flat are what I would consider essentials. Set of tools to make trail side adjustments and fixes are a nice to have but not a necessity. A spare quick link is good of your tool kit has a chain breaker.
Posted on 8/3/21 at 11:00 pm to Dam Guide
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Where are you riding?
There’s a place in Fayetteville called Mount Kessler that has a big trail system, I’m gonna start there.
Posted on 8/3/21 at 11:05 pm to DeoreDX
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DeoreDX
Thanks man.
Posted on 8/3/21 at 11:44 pm to Stonehog
Change out the stock saddle if it's not comfortable. Been a while since I've purchased the really good one I have but I bet there are some even better models now. Your arse will thank you.
Posted on 8/4/21 at 6:28 am to Stonehog
Quality padded shorts and cycling gloves would be good.
You may eventually want to get a Camelback for drinking without having to fumble for bottles, and add clipless pedals to the future purchase list. A simple speedometer/computer to track speed and mileage is nice to have.
Always bring flat repair supplies unless you are willing to walk out pushing a bike with a flat tire. You ride trails, and you'll get flats sooner or later.
You may eventually want to get a Camelback for drinking without having to fumble for bottles, and add clipless pedals to the future purchase list. A simple speedometer/computer to track speed and mileage is nice to have.
Always bring flat repair supplies unless you are willing to walk out pushing a bike with a flat tire. You ride trails, and you'll get flats sooner or later.
Posted on 8/4/21 at 7:13 am to Twenty 49
Gloves definitely. And if you don't like backpacks, they make hip packs now, osprey makes a good one that fits an emergency kit, a bottle, and maybe a snack.
Figure out if you like clips or flats and buy shoes. Mountain bike shoes have reinforced toes so you're not busting shoes on limbs and such.
A multi-tool to do pre-ride bolt checks.
Figure out if you like clips or flats and buy shoes. Mountain bike shoes have reinforced toes so you're not busting shoes on limbs and such.
A multi-tool to do pre-ride bolt checks.
Posted on 8/4/21 at 7:49 am to LSUengr
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Bike and helmet is really all you need
I'll add a camelbak to your list. Gloves and shoes (if you have clipless pedals.)
Posted on 8/4/21 at 10:49 am to Stonehog
If you guys are in Louisiana, NE Texas or NW Mississippi, plan a day or weekend trip, and come ride the trails at the Lincoln Parish park near Ruston.
98 www.alltrails.com members rate it as a 4.4 out of five.
Tyler State park has some great trails too.
Both are not far from I-20. I have friends in Dallas that drive to both, and will spend the weekend.
98 www.alltrails.com members rate it as a 4.4 out of five.
Tyler State park has some great trails too.
Both are not far from I-20. I have friends in Dallas that drive to both, and will spend the weekend.
This post was edited on 8/4/21 at 11:04 am
Posted on 8/4/21 at 11:01 am to Twenty 49
quote:Yes, tools are a must have as well as a place to keep them. I got one of the little "corner bags". That's where I put my phone and my keys.
Always bring flat repair supplies unless you are willing to walk out pushing a bike with a flat tire. You ride trails, and you'll get flats sooner or later.
If you get a new bike, you might need to replace your tools too. My best friend had a flat at Tyler during a race. His wife and I were surprised we finished ahead of him. We waited, watching stragglers finish up. Finally put our bikes up and sat in the car. He came walking out of the woods from where the race started carrying his bike. It's was new and the tools that fit his old bike didn't fit it. As you can imagine, the excitement of taking the new bike out was gone.
This isn't the bag I have, but it's the same concept.
This post was edited on 8/4/21 at 11:09 am
Posted on 8/4/21 at 11:14 am to Sao
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Change out the stock saddle if it's not comfortable. Been a while since I've purchased the really good one I have but I bet there are some even better models now. Your arse will thank you.
Any recs? I just starting biking and bought a 2022 Trek Marlin. The seat is very uncomfortable. There are a ton of gel ones on Amazon with decent reviews for under $30-50. Wittkop brand is one I saw. Do these hold up or do you need to spend more for a decent seat?
This post was edited on 8/4/21 at 11:28 am
Posted on 8/4/21 at 11:28 am to jmorr34
Got my bike from the Tigerdroppings store
Posted on 8/4/21 at 11:36 am to Stonehog
Good CamelBak is always good to have. I've got some mtb specific shorts, but any longer, moisture wicking, shorts work.
Do you have flat pedals? If you do, some decent flat bottom shoes are a game changer.
Do you have flat pedals? If you do, some decent flat bottom shoes are a game changer.
Posted on 8/4/21 at 11:41 am to LSUengr
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Bike and helmet is really all you need.
Padded shorts, gloves, spare tub and tools to change a flat.
I always wear eye protection.
Posted on 8/4/21 at 6:35 pm to TimeOutdoors
Thanks for all the tips guys.
Just about got everything I need at this point. Now to actually ya know, go mountain biking.
Just about got everything I need at this point. Now to actually ya know, go mountain biking.
Posted on 8/4/21 at 7:44 pm to Stonehog
Make sure you have a helmet, water bottle cage, and water bottle. That's all you need. I don't like extra weight and crap on my bike. If you switch to tubeless tires, you really don't have to worry about getting a flat so you don't need the tubes, pump, etc. Its definitely worth it for that reason but will make your bike lighter and even roll better. Are you willing to stop, remove the wheel, remove the tire, replace the tube, pump up the tube, put it all back together and then get back on your way? That's a lot of work. I would just walk my bike out; i'm out there for exercise anyway. My route is Harbison Forest in Columbia, SC. If any of you travel to Columbia for a ball game think about bringing your bike and doing some riding.
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