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02-24-2013, 12:03 PM #1
What do you carry with you when mtb'ing
I have been biking for two seasons and have added a couple of things to my hydration pack along the way. I will be down in St. George in the next month and want to make sure I am ready to go for the rest of the season.
What do you carry with you?
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02-24-2013 12:03 PM # ADS
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02-24-2013, 02:07 PM #2
Spare tube, tools, water, snacks, sunglasses, clear safety glasses, elbow and knee pads (G-form, LOVE them) cell phone, and this time of year layer because I never know if I will be too hot or cold. Today the wind was pretty bad and I was glad I had my light weight wind breaker. Yesterday starting out it was cold but warmed up quickly. I keep think I am going to put together a small first aid kit but haven't.
Chere'
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02-24-2013, 04:36 PM #3
Cell phone, mainly for pics and MyTracks app.
Tube, Slime, Pump, multi tool
GoPro with about 157 different mounts
And I haven't packed water for about 4 years now. Only Diet Mountain Dew in the bottle.
I've found if you don't have the bladder nozzle really accessible and ready to drink from , your mind isn't on constantly getting a drink. I'll do many rides now without taking a singe sip of anything because it's not on my mind and I don't feel dehydrated either. Granted, most of the rides are about 2 hours, so if we're waiting around for somebody I'll break open the pack and grab a drink, but rarely because I'm thirsty.
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02-24-2013, 06:14 PM #4
Camelbak of course, first aid kit, tube, patch kit, pump, tool kit, headlamp, quick sticks, granola bars, sun glasses, gloves, helmet (duh!).
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02-24-2013, 08:10 PM #5
Beech, only 157 mounts? I'm a little disappointed with you.
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02-24-2013, 08:27 PM #6
I just added a crank brothers 19 multi - tool. I carry a small pump and for energy shot bloks, GU or some kind of energy bar. Should I get some SRAM power links? I slimed my tunes and haven't carried spare tubes.
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02-25-2013, 09:11 PM #7
I carry a camelback, toepeak pump and alien multu tool, spoke wrench, tire levers, patch kit, zip ties, a small strap, smith sunglass lenses, and power bars.
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02-25-2013, 09:50 PM #8
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02-25-2013, 09:53 PM #9
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02-26-2013, 12:46 PM #10
Should be delightful. I am headed to Eagle Point to ski Saturday and hike Toroweap on Sunday. I played really hard last weekend on the mountain bike had 20+ riders on Barrel Roll and Rim Rock Saturday then again on Bearclaw Sunday. But I do need to talk with Dave and Mark both! Maybe I can catch up with you guys Saturday night.
Chere'
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02-27-2013, 06:53 PM #11
I always carry lots of water in the MULE pack, a bar and/or sandwich for longer rides, a torx head wrench for brake rotors (you never know), and never leave home without my Becker Necker knife!
Last edited by mxerhale; 02-27-2013 at 06:53 PM. Reason: grammar
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02-28-2013, 07:46 PM #12
I'm a self-confessed (or is that possessed) minimalist. I used to wear a Camelbak on every ride, but now only rarely use it. I switched to water bottles and a very small under-seat tool bag. For rides of 12 miles and under I take 1 water bottle. For rides longer than that (or really, really hot days) I'll take 2. I like the simplicity of the bottles and have gotten quite skilled at drinking from them while moving. For my under-the-seat tool bag I carry the smallest of Park multi-tools, 2 tire levers, a SRAM quick-link, a Genuine Innovations Air Chuck Elite http://www.genuineinnovations.com/bi...uck-elite.html, 2 CO2 cartridges, a couple of zip ties and an aspirin 2 pack (in case I ever encounter heart attack symptoms). Since switching to a tubeless setup I never worry about flats and have only had to hike out from a ride once or twice in the last 3 years. On every ride I'll carry a GU gel pack or some energy chews. My 'water' consists of mixed powdered Powerade (no hard to digest while exercising high fructose corn syrup like the pre-mixed stuff has). For longer or more grueling rides I'll add some powdered Cytomax or CarboRocket to my Powerade mix. Probably more information than you wanted.
Are we there yet?
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02-28-2013, 07:58 PM #13
I have tried the cytomax, carbrocket, and poweraid, but I wasn't able to tell any differance from drinking plain water.
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02-28-2013, 08:39 PM #14
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02-28-2013, 08:39 PM #15
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03-01-2013, 06:28 AM #16
I can tell a difference. Much of it may have to do with the fact that if the water has some flavor to it I tend to drink a lot more (especially when the liquid gets warm), thus staying hydrated.
Powdered Powerade is also relatively cheap. I can pick up a canister of the stuff at my local grocery store for about $4. I don't mix at full strength so I probably get 4-5 gallons out of each one.Are we there yet?
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03-01-2013, 09:48 AM #17
Have you guys tried Elete Electrolytes? No flavor doesn't take much to put in your water and for the most part no taste. I love it. I can't stand the sweetness of power-aid and similar junk.
Chere'
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03-01-2013, 09:54 AM #18
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03-01-2013, 10:35 AM #19
Red Rock sales it down here but it is made in Ogden. I would imagine you could find it at the bike shops up there or here is their website www.eletewater.com
Chere'
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03-06-2013, 05:47 AM #20
I carry almost identical stuff as Tallsteve. The only difference is that I use a camelback to protect my back. I have landed like a turtle a few times and it feels better to land on my pack than my back. LOL
And yes, I would carry a Powerlink. A broken chain will get you stranded more times than a flat if you run tubeless(One flat in 4 seasons). Knock on wood!Still trying to get in riding shape.
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