| Before you go mountain biking, be sure to
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| | sets are quite small and inexpensive. If
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| bring along some standard items each time
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| | you know how to use a chain tool it
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| to avoid problems. It is essential that
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| | wouldn't hurt to bring one along in case
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| you have tools, supplies, food and water.
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| | your chain let's go or requires
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| Since you won't want to carry any extra
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| | adjusting.
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| weight, only take what you need. With
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| | Be sure to take adequate food and water
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| careful planning you can be prepared with
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| | for your ride. Powerbars are great bang
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| a minimum of items.
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| | for the buck. They work very well and
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| One of the most important things is a
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| | prevent you from running out of energy.
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| spare inner tube, and the tools to change
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| | Riding when you are exhausted is no fun
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| it. Nothing can stop your ride faster
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| | and risk of injury increases because of
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| than a flat tire, and if you are far out
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| | lack of focus. Water is critical. You can
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| on the trail, it can mean a very long
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| | use water bottles if you bike frame has
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| walk home. If it's late in the afternoon,
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| | the mounts or a popular alternative is a
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| you could also run out of daylight.
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| | Camelbak backpack bladder system. It also
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| Getting trapped in the dark is no fun.
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| | has ample room for tools and tubes. Or
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| All you need to prevent this scenario is
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| | you can use an under-seat pouch.
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| a spare tube (with the right valve type -
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| | Always make sure you are dressed
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| there are two: presta and schraeder), 3
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| | appropriately for your mountain bike
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| tire levers to get your tire off the rim,
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| | ride. Keep in mind you will warm up
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| and of course a pump. Mini-pumps work
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| | quickly after starting your ride, so
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| just fine. Cautious types may also want
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| | don't wear a heavy jacket that you'll end
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| to carry a tube patch kit in case of
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| | up removing it after 15 minutes. It's
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| another flat. If you have never changed a
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| | best to dress in a series of light
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| tube before, it's a good idea to practice
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| | layers. Keep in mind that if it's wet or
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| at home first.
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| | cold, your feet and hands will feel the
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| Mountain bikes are put together with
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| | cold the most. Wear riding gloves and
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| allen bolts so make sure you carry a
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| | socks suited to cycling. Your local bike
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| folding set of allen wrenches. Extended
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| | store can assist you in selecting the
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| rides over bumpy trails can tend to make
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| | correct gear for the kind of riding you
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| bolts loosen up. You also may want to
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| | will be doing so try and establish a good
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| make adjustments while on the trail to
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| | relationship with them.
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| your brake or gear levers. Allen keys
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