finallygotabike Posted October 31, 2011 Share Hi, I am sure there has been a list like this but I can't find it now, hence posting. What do you guys pack to carry with you during a race (MTB specifically)? I know it is dependent on the distance but trying to get an idea. Things I carry: Food/Drink1. 2x Bottles of some drink (prefer this than a camelback & feeling like a pack donkey)2. 2 x Energy Gels3. 1 x Energy Bar Tools1. Multi-Purpose tool2. Chain Repair Tool (no idea how to use this)3. Tyre plugs (running tubeless)4. Tyre Bomb5. Tyre Levers Anything Else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibruegge Posted October 31, 2011 Share Hi, I am sure there has been a list like this but I can't find it now, hence posting. What do you guys pack to carry with you during a race (MTB specifically)? I know it is dependent on the distance but trying to get an idea. Things I carry: Food/Drink1. 2x Bottles of some drink (prefer this than a camelback & feeling like a pack donkey)2. 2 x Energy Gels3. 1 x Energy Bar Tools1. Multi-Purpose tool2. Chain Repair Tool (no idea how to use this)3. Tyre plugs (running tubeless)4. Tyre Bomb5. Tyre Levers Anything Else? No point taking a "chain repair tool" if you don't carry a spare chain link (the tool is a chain breaker to remove broken links, then insert the spare link and fix your broken chain) :-) Happy riding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Fuel Posted October 31, 2011 Share I also carry latex gloves in case I need to help someone and there is blood involved. Just a thought. You can buyn them in P&P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAAD4 Posted October 31, 2011 Share A spare tube. Not every hole or slash on a tubeless tyre is pluggable.. A few cable ties, you will be surprised by what they can hold together. Keep the wrappers from your energy bars or Gu's as they cold patch a huge gash. Better make it more than one bomb... malfunctions do occur. A R50 note could get you out of a whole lot of tricky situations... I could go on, but I like feeling like a pack donkey, as I beleive it makes me stronger and has saved me a few times when I have gone over the bars or become seperated from my bike in mid air.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davetapson Posted October 31, 2011 Share Ha - this fred is going to go on a bit. Me, I commute. This is what I take (I also take it on races, 'cos I can't be arsed to unpack/pack stuff for the sake of 100g): Spares in saddle bag:Spare tubetubeless repair kitpresta/schraeder adaptersmall puncture repair kit (for tube if I have to use it, and it gets a puncture)2 bombs plus ryder adapter (best one, for sure)2 chunky tyre levers (the green ones that don't break)Multi-tool with everything including chain breakerQuick release chain linkSpare chain pins (get one with every new chain, but I use quick release links) Camelbak:1 litre go juice per 20km is my consumption - max = 3l in my CB. Current go juice is low Gi stuff.Cheap Ryder tyre pump (is also light!)Light rain shellOdd gel or bar, way past use-by date (I hate them, but at least I know I won't starve to death for lack of food). If I intend to actually EAT the bars, I carry granola bars - they really work well. Break them into quarters and eat one quarter every 15 - 20 mins or so. You might notice I REALLY don't want to be caught short when it comes to punctures... Edited October 31, 2011 by davetapson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witkop Posted October 31, 2011 Share pack for a race: pump and plugs. food and water(with some or other suppliment). anything else and you are not racing but riding. On I ride, I may even take a spare tube and tyre levers (maybe), a multitool (for fine tuning) lots of food and water, and money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted October 31, 2011 Share Depends on the length of the race. Less then 2 hrs1x bottle energy drink1x energy bar in pocket1x tube in pocket1x tool in pocket1x pump on bike More then 2 hrsHydration pak with 2l of water2x energy bars in bag1x tube in pag1x tool in bag1x pump on frame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickzta Posted November 1, 2011 Share Hmmnnn Am I the only chomp carrying a R50note for emergency coffee's or such? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Hmmnnn Am I the only chomp carrying a R50note for emergency coffee's or such? Nope. Mines in my saddle bag with my tube and tyre levers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted November 1, 2011 Share 2. Chain Repair Tool (no idea how to use this) the why carry it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmonooit Posted November 1, 2011 Share I pack a few SRAM Quick Links, most often to help others out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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