minjin Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 Does anyone have a complete (suppose thats subjective) list of what spares to take along on a multi day MTB race. I am planning on entering the Berg and Bush later in the year and need to start buying the spares slowly slowly. Wallet isn't gonna allow everything to be bought in one go - and its far easier to hide the evidence away from Mrs Guv'ment And does anyone have an idea yet of the 2011 dates yet for Berg and Bush
HJV1999 Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 (edited) would recommend reading: http://www.theswazifrontier.sz/pages/kit.html or https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/14619-packing-for-the-epic/ Edited January 10, 2011 by HJV1999
rudi-h Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 my list: 1 x deraileur hanger1 x set extra brake pads2 x tubes1 x pump1 x patch kit3 x master chainlinks1 x multi tool1 x knife / leatherman1 x tyre levers1 x bottle of wet lube (wet is my preference for stage races)1 x pack of cable ties1 x roll of tape (insulation or duct tape) That should sort you out for 99% of issues! Some okes take extra spokes, but I get my rims checked and spokes tensioned before the race, so chances of breaking wheels / spokes are slim. All the best with the prep!
Top Fuel Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 1 Tube2 Chain links (2(3 Multitool4 Plugs (if tubeless)5 Cable ties (2)6 Latex gloves (in case of blood on other people)7 A bag of hope that you don't need to use any of the above.
The Worm Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 Also remember to take things that are specific to your bike. An example would be if you ride a GT Marathon, then you would want to take a Flex plate with you. Some things you'll be able to get from other riders, but things that are specific to your bike you might not be able to.
Weight Weenie Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 if ur running tubeless and its a big hole you can plug you may lose all your sealant so take a 60mml bottle of stans with. Maybe some spare buckels for your shoes and spare cleats/cleat bolts.
crasher Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 I carry the following Multitool with chainbreakerRear HangerCable TiesTubeless puncture kitnormal tube patchesbombs and co inflatorpump1 gear cable innertube and gatortyre leverschain linkalso 2 cleat bolts as abovechain lubeCash
minjin Posted January 10, 2011 Author Posted January 10, 2011 Thanks for all the advice so far I take it that these are all the things that you are carrying with you on the ride. What other general spares should I be looking at that will travel in the overnight bags?
Just Keep Pedaling Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 You have to establish if there will be a bike shop at the event as some have. Remember, they also carry limited stock and can run out of even basic things.
rudi-h Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 Thanks for all the advice so far I take it that these are all the things that you are carrying with you on the ride. What other general spares should I be looking at that will travel in the overnight bags? Overnight list: 1 x Floor pump1 x Extra tyre if you're racing with light tyres that are likely to get sidewall cuts.1 x Brush / rag for cleaning your bike1 x can of condensed milk
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