Cool vid Sam. My suggestions, get a rear hanger. If you clip or bend the rear hanger it’s an easy and quick fix to replace on the trail. Also useful to carry a spare valve and a cleat screw.
I've been carrying rear hangers in my pack for over 20 years and I've never used one on the trail. Normally any impact hard enough to bend the hanger badly enough that you can't get by has destroyed the rear mech anyway.. I still carry them BTW... :)
Good list . The only thing that doesn’t concern me personally is the shoes . I’m of the opinion that shoes are shoes and not mt. bike specific . They are being sold as mtb specific but that’s a bit of a stretch for me . I’ve been using Converse All Stars for about 65 years and have never felt any need to upgrade to something more durable like in the video . Other than the shoe thing your list is really very objective and extremely useful . i carry all of those things and have used ALL of those things at one time or another . Another well presented video ! 👍👍
Thanks for the kind words... yep I used to rock Vans as I'm old school but I broke my foot in 4 places took a year to walk again... trust me good shoes are worth every cent...
Good selection and applicable on for non Ebike. For Knee Pads I look for adjustable straps above & below the knee so you can modify for a non perfect fit, also any elastic grippers relax as they age so they may become loose. I carry all sizes of quick link 9-12 just in case a rider buddy hasn't got one or just some random on the trails. I recommend a tyre insert in the rear wheel. With many designs of tyre plug systems they can be fiddly and you can if your not careful puncture the rim tape. I now carry the Stans Dart .. expensive and you need a latex based sealant.. not used it yet. Ultimately always I carry the relevant size inner tubes a puncture repair kit + a tiny Tubolito final backup for remote epics. I'd never ride without a pump even with CO2 it runs out and isn't enough even with a big 16-20g you'll need to top up anyway on those large tyres. I do carry CO2 for Uplift days but other than that only if it's cold and wet would i use it. I also use a backpack with a back protector but you need to have it on tight and correctly or it wont help. A full size 8 and 6mm Hex.. I've helped many people over the years with a crank issues and with a tiny multi tool you've not go the leverage. I've got a Switchblade and TBH I don't really like it.. too heavy and the chin guard mounting needs practice also they are really tight fits to put on and off with no safety release. IMO just get one of the new lightweight one piece ones and for uplifts get a proper DH helmet (I replaced my Switchblade with a POC Spin.. night and day difference imo) Main thing I do carry with me is the knowledge of how to fix my bike and others bikes.. no point carrying the kit if you don't know how to use it. So learn how to fix stuff and don't just rely on the LBS as their mechanic probably isn't going to jump out of a bush at the side of a trail if you have a mechanical :)
Hey Rider thanks for the massive comment, agree with everything you said.. my next video might be how to keep you going... which would be really interesting I think
@@SamsBikes Yeah it's a big topic though. I also carry the small mountaineering folding needle nose pliers... lots of uses and used them the other day to get some randoms overtightened wheel valve nut off. Also Zip ties... obviously.
Sam’s Bikes Awesome Sam 🤙🏻 looking forward to it! I’ve received my SX now, it’s an absolute blast, climbs well with the assistance and descends like a beast! Will be good to hear your take on the bike and how you feel it compares to the Decoy. If you get the bike from Commencal direct, could be worth seeing if they’ll send you a couple of springs to dial in the rear shock, my medium came with a 350lbs spring which was way to light for me, at around 82kg the 450lbs worked out a perfect 👌🏼
Sam, I noticed you were dissing the Fox gloves a bit for wear issues. I can't recommend enough the POC Resistance DH Glove. Pricey, yes, but extremely durable and quite protective.
Great tips Sam cheers. In a previous video, you talked about the rages2 from Sunn whats the power like and would that be a good choice of bike fro a virgin e-bike rider.
Hey mate thanks for watching, the only bike I have ridden out of the best hardtails was my pick the max max great bike, the rage would of been my second pick, I’m pretty sure the rage comes with a brose 90nm motor which is loads of power. Both bikes would be a great pick I think 💭
Hello Sam, always nice videos but you have forgotten the most important thing and that is a drinking bottle I live in the Philippines and it is usually 30 gr here. and drinking is really important here you can not last an hour without drinking ... so at least 2 drinking cans ... Greetings
Forget the phone . it forces one to be more prepared . you may not remember the days before cell phones and gps but i certainly do . When going out on unknown trails and roads without a phone or gps it forces one to pay really close attention so you can get back . Way more exciting that way . well , just my opinion. Enjoy and keep riding .
Cool vid Sam. My suggestions, get a rear hanger. If you clip or bend the rear hanger it’s an easy and quick fix to replace on the trail. Also useful to carry a spare valve and a cleat screw.
Hey Darren your totally right.. thanks for watching and the advice!
I've been carrying rear hangers in my pack for over 20 years and I've never used one on the trail. Normally any impact hard enough to bend the hanger badly enough that you can't get by has destroyed the rear mech anyway..
I still carry them BTW... :)
RocketMagnetUK have replaced 2, bent on technical rocky single track.
Good list . The only thing that doesn’t concern me personally is the shoes . I’m of the opinion that shoes are shoes and not mt. bike specific . They are being sold as mtb specific but that’s a bit of a stretch for me . I’ve been using Converse All Stars for about 65 years and have never felt any need to upgrade to something more durable like in the video . Other than the shoe thing your list is really very objective and extremely useful . i carry all of those things and have used ALL of those things at one time or another .
Another well presented video ! 👍👍
Thanks for the kind words... yep I used to rock Vans as I'm old school but I broke my foot in 4 places took a year to walk again... trust me good shoes are worth every cent...
@@SamsBikes You broke your foot in FOUR places ? yikes . No wonder you are big on a stronger shoe .
Ok now i hope ?
Greetings from the US. Great video, keep it up. And for the quick links tip!
Don't forget you'll also need a chain breaker as well the quick link to remove the broken plates from the chain before you can use the Quick Link
very true... sorry I missed that
Glad you enjoyed it! Hello from Spain
Good selection and applicable on for non Ebike.
For Knee Pads I look for adjustable straps above & below the knee so you can modify for a non perfect fit, also any elastic grippers relax as they age so they may become loose.
I carry all sizes of quick link 9-12 just in case a rider buddy hasn't got one or just some random on the trails.
I recommend a tyre insert in the rear wheel. With many designs of tyre plug systems they can be fiddly and you can if your not careful puncture the rim tape. I now carry the Stans Dart .. expensive and you need a latex based sealant.. not used it yet. Ultimately always I carry the relevant size inner tubes a puncture repair kit + a tiny Tubolito final backup for remote epics.
I'd never ride without a pump even with CO2 it runs out and isn't enough even with a big 16-20g you'll need to top up anyway on those large tyres. I do carry CO2 for Uplift days but other than that only if it's cold and wet would i use it.
I also use a backpack with a back protector but you need to have it on tight and correctly or it wont help.
A full size 8 and 6mm Hex.. I've helped many people over the years with a crank issues and with a tiny multi tool you've not go the leverage.
I've got a Switchblade and TBH I don't really like it.. too heavy and the chin guard mounting needs practice also they are really tight fits to put on and off with no safety release. IMO just get one of the new lightweight one piece ones and for uplifts get a proper DH helmet (I replaced my Switchblade with a POC Spin.. night and day difference imo)
Main thing I do carry with me is the knowledge of how to fix my bike and others bikes.. no point carrying the kit if you don't know how to use it. So learn how to fix stuff and don't just rely on the LBS as their mechanic probably isn't going to jump out of a bush at the side of a trail if you have a mechanical :)
Hey Rider thanks for the massive comment, agree with everything you said.. my next video might be how to keep you going... which would be really interesting I think
@@SamsBikes Yeah it's a big topic though. I also carry the small mountaineering folding needle nose pliers... lots of uses and used them the other day to get some randoms overtightened wheel valve nut off. Also Zip ties... obviously.
Hey Sam! Another cool video 🤙🏻 any closer to a power sx review?
Coming soon! Im really hoping in the next 4 weeks
Sam’s Bikes Awesome Sam 🤙🏻 looking forward to it! I’ve received my SX now, it’s an absolute blast, climbs well with the assistance and descends like a beast! Will be good to hear your take on the bike and how you feel it compares to the Decoy.
If you get the bike from Commencal direct, could be worth seeing if they’ll send you a couple of springs to dial in the rear shock, my medium came with a 350lbs spring which was way to light for me, at around 82kg the 450lbs worked out a perfect 👌🏼
Sam, I noticed you were dissing the Fox gloves a bit for wear issues. I can't recommend enough the POC Resistance DH Glove. Pricey, yes, but extremely durable and quite protective.
Hey John thanks for the tip ill check them out.
Great tips Sam cheers. In a previous video, you talked about the rages2 from Sunn whats the power like and would that be a good choice of bike fro a virgin e-bike rider.
Hey mate thanks for watching, the only bike I have ridden out of the best hardtails was my pick the max max great bike, the rage would of been my second pick, I’m pretty sure the rage comes with a brose 90nm motor which is loads of power. Both bikes would be a great pick I think 💭
Yep good list👍
Thanks Glad you think so!
Hello Sam, always nice videos but you have forgotten the most important thing and that is a drinking bottle I live in the Philippines and it is usually 30 gr here. and drinking is really important here you can not last an hour without drinking ... so at least 2 drinking cans ... Greetings
Great point but I use my backpack with 2 liters of water thanks for watching
He said his backpack holds 3 litres of water. Did you actually watch the video
@@JittyLaRoot are you taking your backpack every time you go biking ????
It really depends on what I’m riding have a smaller backpack on little rides but if it’s big and hard I always take it saved my bacon a few times
Mostly common sense
but common sense isn't that common haha
My bare minimum: helmet, glasses, gloves, water, phone.
Forget the phone . it forces one to be more prepared .
you may not remember the days before cell phones and gps but i certainly do . When going out on unknown trails and roads without a phone or gps it forces one to pay really close attention so you can get back . Way more exciting that way . well , just my opinion.
Enjoy and keep riding .
@@siriosstar4789 Agreed