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Dappa D 23-03-09 03:03 PM

Re: A quick one for the Mountain Bikers of the .org
 
MrT, yea he just starting out fella, he's got the shorts, cleaning stuff and multitool and a pump (bought with the bike along with the computer i have now been informed)

I wanted to surprise him but when my mum said he had all this i gave in and called him to ask what he wanted, he wants a water bottle and holder, so ill get this at halfords tonight along with some gloves and maybe a book......

I also asked what hes doing with it, he said early days all he has done so far is go along the cycle track from bristol to bath! lol .....bloody light weight!!! but hoping to do some trials/off road/downhill type stuff come summer time!

El Saxo 23-03-09 04:09 PM

Re: A quick one for the Mountain Bikers of the .org
 
I'm just getting into MTB's too so I can think of couple of things he might want...

If you go with the book idea, how about this - I plan to buy it to tell me how to repair all the stuff I break from falling off! :lol:

Either that or a hydration pack instead of the water bottle - I went out on a couple of rides and found the bottle wasn't quite enough water - I got very envious of my mate's hydration pack so I just bought one of these. Only £30 and it means he can carry plenty of water as well as bits 'n' pieces like a spare innertube, multitool etc on longer rides.

Dappa D 23-03-09 04:12 PM

Re: A quick one for the Mountain Bikers of the .org
 
looked at the hydration packs, look good (wouldnt mind one for ride outs on the sv!)...but he can get his own if he wants one down the line lol...was thinking that book, venom also suggested it so i might go with that over the routes book, cheers ES

maviczap 23-03-09 04:22 PM

Re: A quick one for the Mountain Bikers of the .org
 
Camelbak hydration back pack is good, but something simple like the toppeak alien tool is very useful.

An underseat pack, with a puncture repair kit & a spare inner tube is another worthwile purchase

speedplay 23-03-09 05:48 PM

Re: A quick one for the Mountain Bikers of the .org
 
A saddle pack with a spare tube, some tyre levers and some co2 cannisters is worth a shout too.

just read the whole thread and agree with above answer :)

maviczap 23-03-09 06:25 PM

Re: A quick one for the Mountain Bikers of the .org
 
Has he got a helmet? After what happened to Natasha Richardson makes sense to wear one mountainbiking.

xXBADGERXx 23-03-09 07:28 PM

Re: A quick one for the Mountain Bikers of the .org
 
Crank Brothers Multitool , best £20 I ever spent
http://media.rei.com/media/963687.jpg

urbane1 23-03-09 10:21 PM

Re: A quick one for the Mountain Bikers of the .org
 
Bar ends, they really help when climbing

MrTom 23-03-09 11:18 PM

Re: A quick one for the Mountain Bikers of the .org
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by urbane1 (Post 1833616)
Bar ends, they really help when climbing

Just beware of the fashion police telling you they're sooo '90s!

xXBADGERXx 23-03-09 11:34 PM

Re: A quick one for the Mountain Bikers of the .org
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by MrTom (Post 1833776)
Just beware of the fashion police telling you they're sooo '90s!


Only if they are Purple Anodised :smt026


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