Just bought a new bike I hope of going on a few bikepacking adventures as summer is right around the corner. I bought second hand of the Facebook marketplace for a good price considering the quality of the bike. It’s a mountain bike that has hybrid 27.5” wheels, 30mm front suspension. Could do with some pointers on what to carry in terms of tools, equipment and parts for roadside repairs (photo attached)
by DateRevolutionary925
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Great bike! Enjoy your rides! It’s gonna be awesome!
Depends on your tires: spare tube and levers, or co2 and bacon. Also depends on how far away from civilization you’ll be. Sometimes I carry spokes and a derailleur hanger and extra chain links or masterlinks. Always a multitool.
Bike looks great!
If you got the money to drop, swap that rack for an old man mountain divide and axle mount kit. You will radically increase your carry weight on the rack. It might not seem that important, but when you hit a big bump or pothole, you’ll like it.
Without recommending my full tool kit, I recently picked up the Lezyne Multi Chain Pliers. It has magnetic storage for your quick links, chain tool, chain pliers, valve core tool, rotor aligner and even a fucking bottle opener. Granted the bottle opener kinda sucks.
I have absolutely no idea what any of that stuff is😂. but I’m pretty sure I can just google it or ask a bike shop professional. Thanks for the advice mate. I’m sure you know what your talking about, I’ll look into that
I plan on going from my home town of Shrewsbury to the Welsh coast and back again, so any other tips will be extremely welcome as I’ve never done anything like this before 😂
I think for a complete novice, making sure you know how to pump up your tires and what is the recommended PSI is absolutely critical, especially when carrying a load.
Unlike a car, bike tires sometimes leak enough every week to make a difference. And it may be likely you will be without a gauge, so get used to squeezing your tires when you pump them to the right PSI, and check them before every ride.