calabash Posted July 22, 2008 Share beside the obvious checks, how do I ensure that my bike is race-ready? any must carry tools for a long mtb ride? advise will be greatly appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted July 22, 2008 Share beside the obvious checks' date=' how do I ensure that my bike is race-ready?any must carry tools for a long mtb ride?advise will be greatly appreciated[/quote'] I guess if your bike is well maintained it should be race ready? Carry wif tools, how long is the race? I would take at least tube, tyre levers, pump, puncture repair kit and a multi tool (preferably with a chaintool). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted July 22, 2008 Share you bike shouls always be race ready. Only tool that I carry is Parktool IB3 http://www.parktool.com/products/detail.asp?cat=11&item=IB%2D3, spare tube (akmost 2 years old) and chain link. I have not used any of them on a ride yet. *touch wood* Oh yes, a pump. Mampara2008-07-22 05:50:33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Daemon_ Posted July 22, 2008 Share 1 tyre lever + bomb + 1 tube and your set, if you run stans and maintain your bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Badenhorst Posted July 22, 2008 Share Once your bike is ready, do a check to see whether your body is. Vomiting on the top tube isn't one of the nicest ways to cross the finish line... Make sure you have more energy products than you actually need, especially energy gels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted July 22, 2008 Share Once your bike is ready' date=' do a check to see whether your body is. Vomiting on the top tube isn't one of the nicest ways to cross the finish line... Make sure you have more energy products than you actually need, especially energy gels.[/quote'] And say your prays and pay your money to Angus or someone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtlek Posted July 22, 2008 Share carry a few chain links with you if you think they are needed in my case i carry a few shimano linkage pins taped with electrical tape to my stem other important things: tube,tyre lever, multi tool, duct tape (wrapped around saddle post), bomb or pump and an ice bracelet or some form of ID and you are sorted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saffa_G Posted July 22, 2008 Share check that your tyres are also free running, byt this I mean make sure that breaks are not binding or anything. Also check your Cranks and make sure they are not clogged up etc with muck that may make more friction..... but yeah, keep it well maintenained ... get a powerlink from SRAM and a chain tool, get an independant chain tool, i found that the cheapass ones break ... Ispent extra and bought a park tool ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted July 22, 2008 Share As 'optional' I would have added:- PowerlinkTubeless repair kit (if you running tubeless of course)Cable tie/s and if you were DR a portable vice and welder ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted July 22, 2008 Share As 'optional' I would have added:- PowerlinkTubeless repair kit (if you running tubeless of course)Cable tie/s and if you were DR a portable vice and welder ....... ....and bar fridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted July 22, 2008 Share As 'optional' I would have added:- PowerlinkTubeless repair kit (if you running tubeless of course)Cable tie/s and if you were DR a portable vice and welder ....... ....and bar fridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowbee Posted July 22, 2008 Share umm ok, so I am wanting to convert to tubeless with sealant to reduce the chances of flat tyres. How tricky is it to take a tubeless off in the middle of a race? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowbee Posted July 22, 2008 Share oh yes, in other similar threads blokes were mentioning rear derailers? Do you need to carry this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linnega Posted July 22, 2008 Share Not tricky at all - it usually takes itself off and squirts all the sealant everywhere. Hopefully you never find out - the whole idea is to reduce the need to stop. You still carry a tube and simply insert tube after removing messy tubeless rim strip if you have a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linnega Posted July 22, 2008 Share oh yes' date=' in other similar threads blokes were mentioning rear derailers? Do you need to carry this?[/quote'] Rather carry a spare rear derailleur hangar. You are more likely to need one of those. I have one in my Camelbak and 2 in my commuting bag (one for the road and one for the MTB). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted July 22, 2008 Share umm ok' date=' so I am wanting to convert to tubeless with sealant to reduce the chances of flat tyres.How tricky is it to take a tubeless off in the middle of a race? [/quote'] Sticky sure but not that tricky! Depending on which of the many official versus ghetto conversions you've done ........ basically remove one side of tyre like normal (OK so now you've got Stans/Joes/OKO/Sludge/latex everywhere), remove whatever strip/valve and insert tube, continue as normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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