| Being prepared while out on the mountain bike trail is | | | | Other tools to look for are an Allan key or small |
| an absolute must and a great rule of thumb is to | | | | wrench, a chain breaker, a tire gauge, a Swiss army |
| always pack more mountain biking equipment the | | | | knife, and some strong tape. |
| farther away from help you plan to be. There are a | | | | Another highly recommended piece of mountain |
| few important considerations you should also make | | | | biking equipment to include is a spare mountain bike |
| regardless of the skill level of mountain biking that | | | | chain. Any experienced bikers know all to well how |
| you plan to partake in. | | | | easy it is to bust a chain on the trail and the |
| The first consideration, for anyone planning on being | | | | headache it can cause. Often a broken chain can be |
| active outdoors regardless of mountain biking or not, | | | | repaired but do not take the risk of being left |
| should be to have a well stocked first aid kit. You | | | | without one. |
| can purchase biker specific first aid kits, that are | | | | Last but definitely not least is a portable air pump. |
| purposefully designed to fit nicely in a small pack, | | | | These pumps come in numerous shapes and sizes |
| under the seat or even in saddlebags. A well stocked | | | | and can be purchased specifically to fit your bike. |
| first aid kit will contain antiseptic, pain reliever, tensor | | | | Most can fit under the seat or in saddlebags, and |
| bandages, band-aids, moleskin, and tweezers. | | | | often the repair kit includes one. |
| The second necessity is to have a mountain bike | | | | All these pieces of equipment are designed to be light |
| specific tool kit and there many options available as | | | | weight and easily stored on your bike. Never risk |
| to the type of bike you have and the tools you | | | | traveling far from help without then because being |
| want it to contain. The very basic tool kit should | | | | prepared with the right mountain biking equipment |
| have the required tools needed to repair a flat tire | | | | can save you many hours of frustration. |
| and will fit nicely under your seat or in a saddlebag. | | | | |