Mountain Bike Ride Essentials | What To Take With You On An MTB Ride

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  • @GeorgeFrideric71
    @GeorgeFrideric71 4 роки тому +79

    Even the best multi tool can't always save you. To be ultra prepared, just carry a spare bike.

    • @yengsabio5315
      @yengsabio5315 3 роки тому +4

      Carry two for good measure! 😂

  • @hankscorpio1953
    @hankscorpio1953 4 роки тому +60

    A few things I've learnt are:
    - A bottle in a backpack can injure your back if you fall bad. A guy I know broke his back and is now in a wheelchair because of it.
    - Multi tools seem ok but I found the tiny length of the hex keys sometimes won't reach certain bolts properly, and if you try it can lead to destroying the head of the bolt. I took the small chain tool off mine and the torx bit, and just use a set of hex keys that are individual and longer.

    • @edouardrenaud5517
      @edouardrenaud5517 4 роки тому +5

      most usefell comment hands down

    • @THEGAMINGHELP101
      @THEGAMINGHELP101 3 роки тому +1

      Um... Sounds like I need to figure out a diferent place to put my water bottle

    • @nicolasmalmsten457
      @nicolasmalmsten457 2 роки тому

      @@THEGAMINGHELP101 same😅😅😅

    • @chrisw3327
      @chrisw3327 Рік тому +1

      I just bought some Montane softflasks (the largest they sell is 500ml) because I was sick of the foul tasting bladder and didn't want to land on a hard bottle. The Montane softflasks have no inherent taste. Maybe others do also. /// Update! : the newly received Montane softflasks do have a slight taste, similar to that of my Camelbak bladder but less intense. The taste is masked by a flavoured hydration tab and only noticeable with plain water. Still not ideal, but okay.

  • @ajbcollectables
    @ajbcollectables 4 роки тому +24

    I always take a spare tube, had the same one in my pack for probably 3 years without using it. At Cannock Chase I came across a chap with a puncture, no repair kit or spare tube so I gave him mine, helped him change it and sent him merrily on his way. Got myself a pinch flat on son of a chain slapper and had to walk back to my van.

  • @edwinlileo12
    @edwinlileo12 4 роки тому +13

    The production quality just gets better and better. Thanks Neil!

  • @MTBMOR
    @MTBMOR 4 роки тому +25

    Great video. I have been asked this question from youtubers on my channel. Most important...some snack to keep you from bonking...There are a ton of really cool mountain bikers who check on stopped riders, but it is best to be self-sufficient if possible...Thank you for being a good community

    • @scmtb8658
      @scmtb8658 4 роки тому +2

      I did like your duct tape rescue video...now I make sure I have duct tape with me on every ride

  • @pawesedrowski6743
    @pawesedrowski6743 4 роки тому +5

    I would also recommend to take a smartphone (for emergency and navigation), an ID card and a banknote of a value that would allow us to buy essential stuff to get home - like water, food or to hire a ride. I usually have ID and a banknote inside of my smartphone cover so that it does not take additional space.

  • @cb6866
    @cb6866 4 роки тому +12

    Thank you , for all of the advice !

    • @gmbn
      @gmbn  4 роки тому +7

      Any time!

  • @mendyviola
    @mendyviola 2 роки тому

    Every ride I go on outside of the neighborhood include my phone, water (bottle in a cage and/or a camelback depending on ride length), multi tool, spare tube, patch kit, tire levers, hand pump, pressure gauge, electrical tape, and a tiny first aid kit (band aids, gauze, medical tape, a tick tool, chapstick, and antibiotic cream). Maybe an energy bar or two if it’s an hour or longer, and electrolytes in the summer. Everything but the camelback fits either on the bike frame or in pouches on the bike.

  • @DinnerForkTongue
    @DinnerForkTongue 4 роки тому +4

    One very important tool that Neil forgot is a decent small torch. Unless you can fix a puncture or patch yourself up in the dark when you get stuck out after sunset or have to do it under dense tree cover when the sun doesn't shine bright enough.

    • @Kyle-kc8cw
      @Kyle-kc8cw 3 роки тому

      The light on my bike detaches and easily doubles as a torch, and actually I'm sure a lot of mounted lights detaches quite easily for charging.

    • @DinnerForkTongue
      @DinnerForkTongue 3 роки тому

      @@Kyle-kc8cw
      Same here, but not all of them are quickly detachable, especially the ones for serious downhill. Plus, two is one and one is none when it comes to light sources.

  • @padayonjuan6108
    @padayonjuan6108 4 роки тому +5

    Love to see you riding sir. This channel content is helpfull. Hoping to have an enduro bike like yours. Godspeed

  • @MaxMustermannnnnn
    @MaxMustermannnnnn 4 роки тому +17

    After a hard crash I‘ll put a first aid kit in my backpack.

  • @thelonewolf3515
    @thelonewolf3515 4 роки тому +1

    The Music and editquality is getting better and better and better! Love it! 😍

  • @joshporter5773
    @joshporter5773 4 роки тому +1

    Love Eastridge!!!! Old Dogs a personal favourite

  • @KoenMiseur
    @KoenMiseur 4 роки тому

    Tip (because I wished I had thought about it before), take mini-pliers (like in a keychain-multitool), last week my tubeless mtb-tire punctured and the hole was to big for a plug (I tried), my next plan was to use an innertube but I couldn't get the valve of by hand, I had to ride home on a flat tire! Next time I take a Leatherman Style PS (or something like that) so I can at least use that to get the valve of! So in my essentials:
    Pump, Multitool, innertube, plugs, money, mini-pliers, a bit of sealant and tire levers.

  • @gmbn
    @gmbn  4 роки тому +7

    Do you carry these essentials?

    • @trailsidesam3592
      @trailsidesam3592 4 роки тому +2

      Just me and ma bike, nothing extra

    • @james-xq4ke
      @james-xq4ke 4 роки тому +1

      Sam Jones what will you do when you get a big puncture in the middle of your long ride

    • @ghazypangerang6118
      @ghazypangerang6118 4 роки тому

      Just my bike and phone.

    • @curtisf.r6233
      @curtisf.r6233 4 роки тому +1

      Everyday im on the bike👍 my mtb is my only mode of transport😍

    • @kahlil-khaos9996
      @kahlil-khaos9996 4 роки тому

      I posted a video like this 2 weeks ago, it didn't get as much views, I had most of these items covered I even included a face mask for those who ride in dusty, crowded places and commuting :(

  • @Danil-Crypto
    @Danil-Crypto 4 роки тому

    I recently opened such a bag for myself and realized how cool it is when the back is not wet from the backpack)

  • @megalondonkleuter
    @megalondonkleuter 4 роки тому +2

    😅 I go for extra more preparation:
    - Tools to tighten up some bolts on the bike.
    - two bottles on the bike (total 1.25 L)
    - Tube repairkit.
    - 2 spare tubes
    - 1 pomp on the side of the bottlecage
    - 1 spare bikechain
    - Nordic pocket saw
    - phone + wallet
    - 1 tang (very helpful is somecases)
    - food (meat/bread/fruit/candybar)
    - a map of the local region
    - bag of tierips
    - little emergency kit

  • @calebhammond896
    @calebhammond896 4 роки тому

    I did that not too long ago went out with a puncture repair kit thought I was all ready then got one and then realised I couldn’t pump my tire up- luckily i could get to on easy enough but...

  • @kacper_023
    @kacper_023 4 роки тому

    I have a edc multi tool and it helps me in every situation and I have a small one up pump with a co2 cartridge inside

  • @goldmine234
    @goldmine234 4 роки тому

    Phones can definitely help you out of a jam.
    Great video Neil!
    Keep strong GMBN!!

  • @jovinbach2682
    @jovinbach2682 4 роки тому +3

    Thanks for the tips love your video’s

  • @mylesfairhurst9226
    @mylesfairhurst9226 4 роки тому

    I see your Eastridge again Neil Track behind you if you carry on and go to the left hand side of the black that’s one of my favourite tracks going down and eventually take into the car park

  • @hfvvffvhh9719
    @hfvvffvhh9719 4 роки тому

    After like 5 hard crashes and plenty of dirt in my cuts, I’ve decided to bring antiseptic and bandages

  • @scottyfpv5651
    @scottyfpv5651 2 роки тому

    I keep a tube strapped to my down tube now. Because I kept forgetting one in my bag 🤣

  • @apexblendzz
    @apexblendzz 4 роки тому

    Haha neils and Blake are dope. Neil always has good vibes

  • @AlexchristieMTB
    @AlexchristieMTB 4 роки тому +1

    Love these guys almost got 1k cause of these guys!

  • @MondoRon
    @MondoRon 4 роки тому +1

    What about a small med kit?

  • @brodiemorganPOV
    @brodiemorganPOV 4 роки тому +1

    Bruh bought one of the gmbn jerseys and it was way to big i am 10 and my dad is 45 and it fits him really annoyed because i waited 2 months for it because of corona virus and then dosent fit me, i recommend buying because it is so awesome looking a feels good but just be careful on what size you get if you are a kid

  • @irvsstella
    @irvsstella 4 роки тому +4

    RE: Punctures, stop faffing about! Rip the inner tube out, and stuff the tyre with grass, it'll get you home.

    • @TheButlerNZ
      @TheButlerNZ 4 роки тому

      been there. Drier the better. don't b afraid to stop and repack. even well packed straw crushes down.
      often you can use a small zip tie either side of a puncture and at worse, cut it at the hole, fold the ends and zip tie, you'll have a bump but it can be better than grass.

  • @foodfordan
    @foodfordan 4 роки тому

    Garmin 530... it’s connected to your phone and senses when your bike crashes.. it then textes predefined contacts with your coordinates .... I mountain bike alone mostly so it provides my wife piece of mind if something were to happen.

  • @grojass__8568
    @grojass__8568 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks m8!

  • @jdmtb4863
    @jdmtb4863 4 роки тому +1

    Cheers this helped a lot

    • @gmbn
      @gmbn  4 роки тому +3

      No problem!

  • @alfieblundell9648
    @alfieblundell9648 4 роки тому

    #gmbn hey gmbn you need to check out winter hill and rivington pike near bolton, winter hill decent to Belmont is classed as an extreme route and I would love to see you tackle it as there are many fans of yours in Belmont village.

  • @bernardhuang8005
    @bernardhuang8005 4 роки тому +2

    😂 this has got to be like the 5th mtb essentials video from gmbn

    • @DinnerForkTongue
      @DinnerForkTongue 4 роки тому

      And like the 5th one where they don't mention a torch. Seriously, do they think we're bats or something?

  • @bartholomeusclever
    @bartholomeusclever 4 роки тому

    asked my LBS what to take on a ride ... matches exactly what is in this video :)

  • @imilic8
    @imilic8 4 роки тому

    this video can also apply for the gravel rides 🏞

  • @RajendraMaharjan
    @RajendraMaharjan 4 роки тому

    Could you please do a review on Polygon D7?

  • @artemstorozhenko5917
    @artemstorozhenko5917 4 роки тому +1

    Hello. What about first aid kit? Is it essential ? Do you have any recommendations regarding it?

    • @yourmama5542
      @yourmama5542 4 роки тому +2

      Number 1 tip for 1st aid kit. Dont bring anything you dont know how to use.
      Then its.
      Antiseptic wipes, 2 medium wound dressings ,2 bandages disposable gloves foil blanket. Will cover most things the average person can deal with,
      Anything else should be left for professionals, in which case get as much info as possible and take notes , like if the person was knocked out , pains in chest ect.

    • @artemstorozhenko5917
      @artemstorozhenko5917 4 роки тому +1

      Jim Bo Thank you!

  • @mackenziewinnall7418
    @mackenziewinnall7418 4 роки тому

    Love you guys

  • @noahandcalebmtb7461
    @noahandcalebmtb7461 4 роки тому +2

    I swear on my mums life I will subscribe

  • @orangecountywebsites
    @orangecountywebsites 3 роки тому

    Love u guys

  • @danielcholewinski1110
    @danielcholewinski1110 4 роки тому +3

    My essentials are all the protective gear available cos with my lack of skill I'm an accident waiting to happen

  • @dayjeecuyangan9631
    @dayjeecuyangan9631 4 роки тому +1

    Wheres that pump 😉🚵‍♂️

  • @danlebeau4396
    @danlebeau4396 4 роки тому

    Need that digital jersey 😍👍

  • @peterellwood2103
    @peterellwood2103 3 роки тому

    No quick link?

  • @lwittrock1
    @lwittrock1 4 роки тому

    Good video.

  • @davyP12
    @davyP12 4 роки тому +2

    Don't forget a Co2 inflator and a couple of spare cartridges not a lot of space or weight. Still think your a top bloke Neil despite rookie mistake

    • @scmtb8658
      @scmtb8658 4 роки тому +1

      Do you every run out of air? The only ride I've been on where someone used a co2 inflator, he ran out of air and needed my pump. I have an inflator, but after that experience I leave it at home

    • @davyP12
      @davyP12 4 роки тому

      Can't say I have 1 cartridge in unit and 2 spares. 27.5 x 2.6 tyre's takes just under 2 cartridges to get my psi. Honestly never had an issue since tubeless needed to use twice.

  • @gabcuyan1658
    @gabcuyan1658 4 роки тому

    Nice bike neil

  • @conorod9853
    @conorod9853 4 роки тому +1

    Haven’t watched but know will be helpful

  • @mlaslett1
    @mlaslett1 4 роки тому

    Banger

  • @georgeshanson8978
    @georgeshanson8978 4 роки тому

    What's the name of the song in the intro?

  • @enricoacerbo2203
    @enricoacerbo2203 2 роки тому

    Are bikes tires Pneumatic ?

  • @WOLFTICKVIDEOS
    @WOLFTICKVIDEOS 4 роки тому +1

    Dang I knew we should have put out our essentials video last week haha. O well I guess we have no choice now we already filmed it. Thanks a lot guys lol. Nice video.

  • @martinbalman2503
    @martinbalman2503 4 роки тому +1

    I have £20 don't really know what to buy but this video helped

    • @curtisf.r6233
      @curtisf.r6233 4 роки тому

      gmbn jersey or 4 gmbn stickers make your bike faster 👍

    • @martinbalman2503
      @martinbalman2503 4 роки тому +1

      @@curtisf.r6233 very true

    • @xx-----------xx873
      @xx-----------xx873 4 роки тому

      For £20, if you don’t have a multi tool, go for it.
      Otherwise, a new KMC chain is a good idea, and buy some super cheap missing link things on eBay. They make fixing your chain easy.
      Otherwise, going tubeless or buying some spare tubes/patches and a pump is a good idea.
      Also, a bottle cage and a bottle is great for longer rides.
      Hope that helped!

    • @martinbalman2503
      @martinbalman2503 4 роки тому +1

      @@xx-----------xx873 ye cheers I've got most of that stuff .buy I'm just looking through wiggle for things 🤣

    • @DinnerForkTongue
      @DinnerForkTongue 4 роки тому

      @@martinbalman2503
      For 20 quid you can also get a Convoy S2+ handtorch.

  • @glasjanus
    @glasjanus 4 роки тому

    Cellphone, ANGI and bandage for me.

  • @sido1649
    @sido1649 4 роки тому

    tannus armour ok?

  • @leemilica
    @leemilica 4 роки тому +1

    My essential is a bike.

  • @damianmika3840
    @damianmika3840 4 роки тому +1

    Im going on a ride right now

  • @mar1nk081
    @mar1nk081 4 роки тому

    What is the song at the begining called

    • @Nupid_Stoob
      @Nupid_Stoob 4 роки тому

      🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound
      Come 2gether - Ooyy

  • @Gworan
    @Gworan 4 роки тому

    you lost me at bum bags are much cooler than rucksacks :D

  • @jkrudolf15
    @jkrudolf15 4 роки тому

    First Aid kit.

  • @stas7378
    @stas7378 4 роки тому

    All you need is a bike and a trail

  • @adrianecimovic1663
    @adrianecimovic1663 4 роки тому +1

    🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @Aazeyl199
    @Aazeyl199 4 роки тому

    Why u guys dont snug ur helmet?😅

  • @youtubeviewer9523
    @youtubeviewer9523 4 роки тому

    Music is sick

  • @bendaff9618
    @bendaff9618 4 роки тому

    Nice

  • @willsparks5089
    @willsparks5089 4 роки тому +1

    Epic

  • @nopenope7088
    @nopenope7088 4 роки тому

    for some reason i thought neil was dressed up in a knight outfit in the videos thumbnail

  • @APOORVA470
    @APOORVA470 4 роки тому +5

    Offroading/bad roads is tiresome smooth roads best for me

    • @belhothejasatuohubert
      @belhothejasatuohubert 4 роки тому +1

      @immorton joe me myself being an indian I agree with you 😆😆😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @CaptainCandycorn
    @CaptainCandycorn 4 роки тому

    7am video squad what's up

  • @sumitkid123
    @sumitkid123 4 роки тому

    Ride with someone if you best can. I never ride alone and between me and my buddy we both have what we need if something happens. And when it does we have eachother to help outselfs.

  • @markstorer7204
    @markstorer7204 3 роки тому

    Hahahah, you being sarcastic???? Bum bags are cooler than rucksacks 😂🤣😂

  • @magnusnordstrom9594
    @magnusnordstrom9594 4 роки тому

    Fanny packs are not cool anywhere! ;)

  • @xxjoshxx9493
    @xxjoshxx9493 4 роки тому +1

    Yo

  • @f5zee841
    @f5zee841 4 роки тому +1

    always take my pump until the otherday traded my bike and left my pump attached

  • @DanuelNuel
    @DanuelNuel 4 роки тому +1

    I wonder why ppl don't like saddlebags. You can buy small one, barely visible - put there tube, multi tool, CO2 pump and rolled piece of toilet paper!

    • @leolowe1232
      @leolowe1232 4 роки тому

      Which bag are you using? I like saddlebags on my daily/travel bike, but on my full sus mtb the rear tire hits the bag even during normal trail riding.. That's annoying and dangerous, but if you have a bag that works, that's great!

    • @Chris-de2qc
      @Chris-de2qc 3 роки тому

      It rattles alot

  • @siri7276
    @siri7276 4 роки тому

    Hi

  • @trailsidesam3592
    @trailsidesam3592 4 роки тому +8

    Imagine being a host here damn

    • @TeddyParker
      @TeddyParker 4 роки тому +3

      having to do the same video over and over no thanks

    • @hankscorpio1953
      @hankscorpio1953 4 роки тому

      @@TeddyParker right. because your channels are just killing it ay 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂

  • @chrisw3327
    @chrisw3327 Рік тому

    + Zip ties + Haribo

  • @kahlil-khaos9996
    @kahlil-khaos9996 4 роки тому

    I posted a video like this 2 weeks ago, it didn't get as much views, I had most of these items covered I even included a face mask for those who ride in dusty, crowded places and commuting :(

    • @james-xq4ke
      @james-xq4ke 4 роки тому

      Cuz u don’t have as much subz

    • @kahlil-khaos9996
      @kahlil-khaos9996 4 роки тому

      @@james-xq4ke maybe, I dunno, but my video was quite similar to this

    • @xx-----------xx873
      @xx-----------xx873 4 роки тому

      90% of people who have seen this video (with me included) clicked on it because it was reccomended to me as I had subscribed to them.

    • @scmtb8658
      @scmtb8658 4 роки тому

      This comment is a good way to get more views....nicely done

    • @james-xq4ke
      @james-xq4ke 4 роки тому +1

      Daniel Penaflor-MTB I watched it and you video quality it a lot worse

  • @KonnyP
    @KonnyP 4 роки тому

    Never ever clicked faster

  • @cians_mtb
    @cians_mtb Рік тому

    Normal food 😂😂😂😂

  • @ToddNZMTB
    @ToddNZMTB 4 роки тому

    Bum bags and rucksacks

  • @puritbhardwaj6077
    @puritbhardwaj6077 4 роки тому +1

    We want blake snd sam

  • @maximus6728
    @maximus6728 4 роки тому

    and a helmet m8

  • @marcstucki
    @marcstucki 4 роки тому

    bum bags are cooler than rucksacks? really?

  • @kacper_023
    @kacper_023 4 роки тому

    I cant ride for another week its gonna be raining the whole time it has already been raining for 3 days non stop

  • @trixry6971
    @trixry6971 4 роки тому +1

    More fails please

  • @Weedwhackers25
    @Weedwhackers25 4 роки тому +3

    Don’t forget a compressor and work stand

    • @gmbn
      @gmbn  4 роки тому +2

      Quite hard to take those on a ride with you! 😂

  • @brijballathakur5709
    @brijballathakur5709 4 роки тому

    0VERpOwERed

  • @mead813
    @mead813 4 роки тому

    Food for only an hour? Someone needs to fix their diet!

  • @dereksmallsuk
    @dereksmallsuk Рік тому

    I’m a Halfords Carrera guy that hasn’t been on the bike yet. 😅

  • @Charlie_Broadbent
    @Charlie_Broadbent 4 роки тому +1

    4 th and you can download what3words

  • @charliebramich2474
    @charliebramich2474 4 роки тому +4

    1 view and 28 likes? Good job youtube

    • @ollieb9875
      @ollieb9875 4 роки тому +1

      Views and likes are calculated at different intervals and totalled from the worldwide servers to display 10 or so minutes later.

    • @charliebramich2474
      @charliebramich2474 4 роки тому +1

      Ollie B Well your yo smart for your own good

  • @wsuturbo
    @wsuturbo 4 роки тому +1

    some paper for cleaning a butt after poop kkkkkkk

  • @dofidopes7080
    @dofidopes7080 4 роки тому

    Early mate

  • @jamesbunting9300
    @jamesbunting9300 4 роки тому +1

    first

  • @charlieb9903
    @charlieb9903 4 роки тому +1

    I feel like there just doing the same vids just to get one out every day they should work on longer and better vids and upload 2 maby 3 times a day

    • @xx-----------xx873
      @xx-----------xx873 4 роки тому +1

      2/3 times a day? What are you smoking?
      2/3 times a week and different content would be better IMO.

  • @markctan
    @markctan 4 роки тому

    1

  • @graeme5060
    @graeme5060 4 роки тому

    Just me that's bothered by the, "an MTB?"