Here in OZ at this time of year we carry a snake bandage. The slivering things look like large twigs until you spot them moving. Adds to the trail hazards and keeps you focused!
A snake bite bandage and the knowledge how to use it should be common place for any outdoor activity here in Aus much like the ability to read surf conditions and when and where to swim. Sadly not these days.
@pokinacha - I've got a new one which has rectangles printed along it's length. Then when you stretch it tight they extend to the correct compression when the rectangle turns into a square!! It's a super simple design, flipping brilliant! I'm up in Castlemaine (Vic), so there's a fair chance.
@@andycjohnston that does sound brilliant. Will have to look for one of those. I just use a bulk pack of got from work and make sure my young daughters know what to do when faced with a real possibility. I’m in the ACT and any snake we see is venomous
If you want to carry master link pliers on a ride then Wolfs Tooth Components do a couple of MLP based multi-tools. Also, regards names for vans, my mate drives a Mercedes Vito called Danny ;-) First aid kit tip, throw away your tube of anti-septic. Older first aid kits used to contain a *tube* of anti-septic, they don't any more because they were ironically a great place for bacteria to grow. Modern first aid kits have use-once anti-septic wipes or spray, so there is no contamination next time you use the kit.
Critical addition to the quick link pliers: extra large paper clip. Bend it open into a double hook so you can put it either side of the master link so your chain (and master link) doesn't go flying off into the bushes!! 🤣
Fenders are inexpensive, and come in a variety of sizes and graphics. Velcro or zip tying a fender onto the fork, not only helps deflect dirt, sand, and mud away from you, and your bike’s downtube, it also shields your fork stanchions from damaging flying debris. Hack: If the ride is going to be especially wet and muddy, I’ll zip tied a spare front fender onto my seat rails, with it sticking out behind my saddle. It really helps keep the skunk stripe of mud and water off your bottom and back.
An assortment of bandaids and a couple of wipes go out with me on every ride. Most of the time these get handed to some other hapless rider. You will be EL SUPER PRO when you ride up to a parent who’s 6-year old just took their first MTB fall.
Small add-on on the master link pliers: Get some who are combined as a tyre lever, like the Topeak Power Lever. Real handy: also stores a spare master link in it !!
I carry a Wolf Tooth pack pliers with an extra master link, plus in a zip lock bag I have extra valve cores, a few bolts, narrow strip of duct tape wrapped around a paperclip and a few zip ties. As for First Aid I also carry a Sam Splint and ace wrap. ( A hack for removing valve cores without a valve core tool....your chain-breaker tool, the space in the area you would place the chain is the right width.)
One thing you missed is a piston press. We've all had that "oh shit" moment where we've accidentally hit the brakes with the wheel out - it's happened to me a few times where i've gone to test a brake after putting a wheel back in and then accidentally gone the wrong one.
Tell me about it. My little brother recently went “oh, what does this do?” And pulled the front brake lever while the wheel was off. I didn’t have a piston press so I had to use a screwdriver. They’ve been pretty dodgy since that.
Good to carry a first aid kit and take a course how to use it. For the first aid kit don’t forget to check the expiration date of the components like the “pain reliever.” Single packet refills can be found and shared with friends. :)
I don't know about UK, but in every country I have lived, you are obliged to have a first aid kit in every car. Thus, if you go to the trail by car, the first aid kit is already there. Also: if you need one and aren't by car, or cannot get to your car easily, you should be able to ask any car driver to help you out, since they all should have a kit with them, and are obliged to help you to some extend (though as long as you can approach them, probably not, as things likely aren't severe enough). But if you can get to any parking lot with cars, just ask around. Someone will hopefully help you out.
Gotta say, unless it’s pretty cold you’ll still get wet in waterproof trousers or jacket. Breathability is fine, but evaporation is pretty limited in humid conditions
Not an accessory but I always carry a coffee pack. A small ziplock bag with a face mask, hand sanitiser and a Fiver in it. Just incase whilst I’m out exploring I pass a coffee shop.
For the first aid kit, I don’t think you should carry or just not use painkillers for anything that looks like there may need to be surgery. I broke my arm a couple of months ago and took a painkiller in the car on my way to the hospital and they couldn’t operate on me until I got it out of my system
Tbh, at today’s prices, if I can afford a proper ebike, then having a van as a second car is no problem. But, really now, I can’t justify buying a van just to carry an accessory for a weekend hobby
Emergency kit is highly recommended. Sometimes you scratch your legs with some bushes, or something simple that alcohol wipes would help you clean the cuts and get going in no time. Amazon has some cheap ones that are also quite small.
Yea alcohol whips are great to help clean cuts and can also be used for cleaning rotors and are available at most pharmacies! A small pot of petroleum jelly (such as Vaseline) can also be a good option as it can also be used as a lubricant grease if needed 👍
Another free tip, learn how to use the first aid equipment. Having it at all is great but some tutorials on splinting broken or dislocated bones or other injuries can help even more
That's what my mates said about their plastic bagged loo rolls on our last hike, too. I was quite the hero to the group when I pulled my dry loo roll from my drybag after all theirs was soaked through.
I am carrying with me one pair of those thin working gloves not the nitryl gloves which are really too much thin but thin reusable working gloves. So with this if I should repair a puncture on a muddy tire or chain breakage or whatever I can then continue after work riding with clean hands
@@Dani-El. You can take an RS6 to a race track and beat most of the competition all while carrying your bike, groceries, wife and kids at the same time.
I carry a little bit of duct tape (small bit rolled up on an old empty toilet roll and small 4"zip tys. Never know when you have to secure something to get you home.
100% always carry a first aid kit. On your person. Won't do any good 10 miles away. All I have is quickclot, tourniquet, gauze, and gloves. Anything else can wait.
problem is zippers tend to leak in prolonged heavy rain, so even the most waterproof bag can have water ingresss. While a waterproof backpack will work in 99% of scenarios, that 1% is gonna be when you really need it.
Missed a plug there Mr.Payne... a GCN ShadowStand Photographer from your sister channel's shop rather than an inanimate perspex rod should be the go to choice :0)
Let's see, ziploc bag, needle nose pliers if you run masters, truck definitely 4wd, had a great fanny for twenty years, side cutters for cables. Nope nothing I need in this video.
2022 trek marlin 8, it's one of the best looking ~1000$ bikes out there and it comes with some nice parts. Only the frame is the worst part as it is non boost and there's a straight steerer tube on there. Would I buy it again? Probably yes cus it looks and rides good.
Thumbs down for promoting the use of a bigger motorised vehicle. I'm proud that my only wheels come in pairs. I cycle everywhere and occasionally catch a train. It's not that hard. Scrap that diesel van and help keep fossil fuels in the ground where they belong.
@@rasmusvedel I chose not to build my life around a car as it did not feel right filling up a tank of petrol knowing it was destroying the environment I love. I'm not telling people not to drive, I'm saying stop promoting driving for the luxury and convenience. Take some pride in that you have good legs that can take your a hundred miles on a bicycle if you use them. A van used for work may be essential. A van owned just to carry your mountain bike to trails is a waste of resources.
@@cjreeve79 It's always a delicate balance. Transport is one area where we need to do better, on that I agree. I'm lucky that I live in an area that is well served by public transport, so I tend to rely on that as much as I can. Some other areas of the city I live in aren't quite so well served, so it's not practical for everyone to do that. While we can, and need, to do better, this is one area where I think there will need to be compromises because the most environmentally friendly option isn't always the most practical or convenient.
@@dogwomble I don't see it as a balance, I see it as a matter of trying. That might mean using a more efficient car or replacing it with an electric wheel and tag along trailer with your trail wheel and kit. It's about finding enjoyable ways to use less energy instead of buying a bigger vehicle and running the engine to keep warm. We will all need to make changes in our lives. This chanel could be an inspiration for using the most efficient vehicle, the bicycle, as a way to have fun and burn less fossil fuel.
@@cjreeve79 ok then, you can help do your part by stopping charging your phone or laptop, that would save a bit of energy, then also you wont be able to come on youtube when they are out of battery and come up with petty little comments because some people use a van to get out and about on their bikes
Got any cool MTB gadgets or accessory recommendations? Let people know!👇
i have 500 or more pictures of my bike
Tip for dry bags. Get a couple of the shoe box dry gel packs and stick those in to prevent any condensation.
Those work great. I have one in all my bags
This is a good tip!
You can buy them in bulk on Amazon👍
@@BadBoyV1 I usually smile nicely to the staff in my local shoe shop and get some gratis 😁
They double up as a trail snack too
Here in OZ at this time of year we carry a snake bandage. The slivering things look like large twigs until you spot them moving. Adds to the trail hazards and keeps you focused!
A snake bite bandage and the knowledge how to use it should be common place for any outdoor activity here in Aus much like the ability to read surf conditions and when and where to swim. Sadly not these days.
Fax
Are snake bites a problem when your government won't "let" you out of your house?
@pokinacha - I've got a new one which has rectangles printed along it's length. Then when you stretch it tight they extend to the correct compression when the rectangle turns into a square!! It's a super simple design, flipping brilliant!
I'm up in Castlemaine (Vic), so there's a fair chance.
@@andycjohnston that does sound brilliant. Will have to look for one of those. I just use a bulk pack of got from work and make sure my young daughters know what to do when faced with a real possibility. I’m in the ACT and any snake we see is venomous
Zip-lock freezer storage bags make a quick and easy dry bag for small items (phone, cash, keys, etc).
If you want to carry master link pliers on a ride then Wolfs Tooth Components do a couple of MLP based multi-tools.
Also, regards names for vans, my mate drives a Mercedes Vito called Danny ;-)
First aid kit tip, throw away your tube of anti-septic. Older first aid kits used to contain a *tube* of anti-septic, they don't any more because they were ironically a great place for bacteria to grow. Modern first aid kits have use-once anti-septic wipes or spray, so there is no contamination next time you use the kit.
Editors must love Rich as he does all his sound effects himself.
Critical addition to the quick link pliers: extra large paper clip. Bend it open into a double hook so you can put it either side of the master link so your chain (and master link) doesn't go flying off into the bushes!! 🤣
Fenders are inexpensive, and come in a variety of sizes and graphics. Velcro or zip tying a fender onto the fork, not only helps deflect dirt, sand, and mud away from you, and your bike’s downtube, it also shields your fork stanchions from damaging flying debris.
Hack: If the ride is going to be especially wet and muddy, I’ll zip tied a spare front fender onto my seat rails, with it sticking out behind my saddle. It really helps keep the skunk stripe of mud and water off your bottom and back.
Nice! I bought myself a maintenance stand.. perfect! Saves my back And much time!
Yea, a good work stand is so worth it!
Bought my husband one for Christmas 2019, it has been invaluable. Saves me standing for ages holding the bike!
My 1st aid kit is a roll of tape. Fits neatly in seat bag.
An assortment of bandaids and a couple of wipes go out with me on every ride. Most of the time these get handed to some other hapless rider. You will be EL SUPER PRO when you ride up to a parent who’s 6-year old just took their first MTB fall.
Small add-on on the master link pliers: Get some who are combined as a tyre lever, like the Topeak Power Lever.
Real handy: also stores a spare master link in it !!
Topeak creates some of the best biking tools out. In a lot is instances, much better designs compared to ParkTools.
I carry a Wolf Tooth pack pliers with an extra master link, plus in a zip lock bag I have extra valve cores, a few bolts, narrow strip of duct tape wrapped around a paperclip and a few zip ties. As for First Aid I also carry a Sam Splint and ace wrap. ( A hack for removing valve cores without a valve core tool....your chain-breaker tool, the space in the area you would place the chain is the right width.)
Like the clear rod idea 💡
One thing you missed is a piston press. We've all had that "oh shit" moment where we've accidentally hit the brakes with the wheel out - it's happened to me a few times where i've gone to test a brake after putting a wheel back in and then accidentally gone the wrong one.
Tell me about it. My little brother recently went “oh, what does this do?” And pulled the front brake lever while the wheel was off. I didn’t have a piston press so I had to use a screwdriver. They’ve been pretty dodgy since that.
Just use a plastic tire lever.
Ah, did the piston pop out? 😳 - Yes a piston press is a useful tool, you can also use a plastic tyre lever (it's best to edge the pistons back evenly)
@@gmbn I don’t have a tire lever either - used a screwdriver for that too 😂
I do it all the time I have the blocks that go in but I always forget about them
Good to carry a first aid kit and take a course how to use it. For the first aid kit don’t forget to check the expiration date of the components like the “pain reliever.” Single packet refills can be found and shared with friends. :)
Those waterproof trousers at the end is gold… that’s exactly what I’ve been looking for.
NOrmal MTB Rider Should know both Shreding and Maintanance
As a guy who carries a hip pack, space blanket, dry bag, and first aid...in his minivan.....I agree with all of these.
Nice love the dry bag maybe buy one 👍🏻
Worth getting one, if you live somewhere it rains a lot!
Ty-wraps! Life savers
Thanks for the video. Very helpful
Master link pliers.... Just bought some.... Awesome lol
I don't know about UK, but in every country I have lived, you are obliged to have a first aid kit in every car. Thus, if you go to the trail by car, the first aid kit is already there. Also: if you need one and aren't by car, or cannot get to your car easily, you should be able to ask any car driver to help you out, since they all should have a kit with them, and are obliged to help you to some extend (though as long as you can approach them, probably not, as things likely aren't severe enough).
But if you can get to any parking lot with cars, just ask around. Someone will hopefully help you out.
Thanks Rich. Peace
Break disk wrench tool also helps.
I like them all.
Gotta say, unless it’s pretty cold you’ll still get wet in waterproof trousers or jacket. Breathability is fine, but evaporation is pretty limited in humid conditions
Not an accessory but I always carry a coffee pack. A small ziplock bag with a face mask, hand sanitiser and a Fiver in it. Just incase whilst I’m out exploring I pass a coffee shop.
A van being a MTB accessory is like a car being a walking accessory.
doesn't sound wrong to me... ;)
For the first aid kit, I don’t think you should carry or just not use painkillers for anything that looks like there may need to be surgery. I broke my arm a couple of months ago and took a painkiller in the car on my way to the hospital and they couldn’t operate on me until I got it out of my system
Tbh, at today’s prices, if I can afford a proper ebike, then having a van as a second car is no problem.
But, really now, I can’t justify buying a van just to carry an accessory for a weekend hobby
Emergency kit is highly recommended. Sometimes you scratch your legs with some bushes, or something simple that alcohol wipes would help you clean the cuts and get going in no time. Amazon has some cheap ones that are also quite small.
Yea alcohol whips are great to help clean cuts and can also be used for cleaning rotors and are available at most pharmacies! A small pot of petroleum jelly (such as Vaseline) can also be a good option as it can also be used as a lubricant grease if needed 👍
need that blue pullover!
Definitely been considering a van or at least a small pickup. While a scion tc can carry a bike it's a bit of work.
For as often as you open a master link, considering they can't be used again, a loop of cordage is just as easy and can be carried on your pack.
Another free tip, learn how to use the first aid equipment. Having it at all is great but some tutorials on splinting broken or dislocated bones or other injuries can help even more
You can use circlip pliers for chainlinks 😉
Not as light as a thin zip tie..... Thread it through around both "pins" pull tight, open masterlock
@@stevehaigh8260 I‘ve tried some laces. I was hard work to open the lock.
Radon Comp 2in1 Mini Chain Pliers Master Link!
Bin liners are better than dry bags in the backpack.
My husband bought me a SQ5 & 6 mths later I swapped it for a Transporter-definitely can’t beat a van! 😁
Transporters are the way to go. We love ours!
Those cables At the end make my cables look tame. That dropper cable looks like it's plotting to choke you.
It's Kenny Everett on a bike again!
Bungee cord to keep your trouser bottoms out of your chain.
Dry bag not needed. I take a simple plastic bag and a rubber band. Does the trick.
That's what my mates said about their plastic bagged loo rolls on our last hike, too.
I was quite the hero to the group when I pulled my dry loo roll from my drybag after all theirs was soaked through.
Zip lock bags... cheap and reliable
Cheap for sure. Reliable ... Well if you don't go out in actual foul weather, sure.
I am carrying with me one pair of those thin working gloves not the nitryl gloves which are really too much thin but thin reusable working gloves. So with this if I should repair a puncture on a muddy tire or chain breakage or whatever I can then continue after work riding with clean hands
You missed a Leatherman Squirt and some cable ties...
I love these
So the Van or the RS6 are accessories for the MTB?:)) that's a good one
In a case of RS6, the MTB is an accessory.
Neil got his priorities right for the RS6 😁
They're supposed to be good at speeding through red lights!
@@Dani-El. You can take an RS6 to a race track and beat most of the competition all while carrying your bike, groceries, wife and kids at the same time.
Oh god, just realised I have everything on that clip. It’s true, I have all the gear, but no idea 😩
Weird having a time section for foil blanket
"for the ultimate pro bike shot... ....tire logos at the top"
Takes "pro picture" with tire logos at 7 o'clock
Rich what frame size is your canyon stoic?
I carry a little bit of duct tape (small bit rolled up on an old empty toilet roll and small 4"zip tys. Never know when you have to secure something to get you home.
Imagine riding without a pump
being the one friend in the group who carries one.. this happens way too much.
Time for a new master link at 2:03. You didn't seat it properly and twisted it. (or just go riding until it snaps)
100% always carry a first aid kit.
On your person. Won't do any good 10 miles away. All I have is quickclot, tourniquet, gauze, and gloves. Anything else can wait.
I'm intrested in the clear perspex road but need to know what thickness and leng should I go for
I do not think that streets are yet made using perspex. That would make a sick lookin lane, though.
Middle of the cassette, go tell the GCN tech crew they are stuck on biggie smalls.
Yaaaaayy
Van? I prefer a small truck like a Hilux.
Do not use pain killers for first aid, especially if you bang your head. Pain killers can make the injury worse and create complications.
watch @0:25 for 6 seconds then jump to @6:58 😆😆 these boys love the mud
Are bikes tires Pneumatic ?
Where is the Amazon link to the van?
Knee length waterproof socks, cause water is still going to get in the top of waterproof boots.
Is the Tacoma stereotype a thing over there? In Canada and the US basically every mountain biker has either a van or a Tacoma.
In Poland we call a hippack "a kidney".
That stoic needs more riding.
Wouldn't a waterproof hip pack or backpack be better than a dry bag?
problem is zippers tend to leak in prolonged heavy rain, so even the most waterproof bag can have water ingresss.
While a waterproof backpack will work in 99% of scenarios, that 1% is gonna be when you really need it.
Missed a plug there Mr.Payne... a GCN ShadowStand Photographer from your sister channel's shop rather than an inanimate perspex rod should be the go to choice :0)
Sorry but Neil is right about the RS6…
👍
You really shouldn’t give me more ideas on what I need Rich.....
Let's see, ziploc bag, needle nose pliers if you run masters, truck definitely 4wd, had a great fanny for twenty years, side cutters for cables. Nope nothing I need in this video.
Squeeze the air out of the dry bag before you roll it up.
but then it won't make it over the ocean...
Pro pic after mentioned logo at top of tyre…… but still didn’t to it. Bravo
3:55 drip inside the car instead
Waterproof trousers, van, dry bags. Man I'm glad I don't live in the UK
If only they could invent something that could be attached to the bike to make it stand up on its own? 🤔
I think the "Eurobike" has something, both road and MTB (the former I have heard about from my adopted cousin).
Bro not the most replayed!!!
My wife swears by a shewee in the backpack or bumbag
What bike does y’all have
mine got stolen
@@bernardbuieba 😥😥
Oof, what bike was it
2022 trek marlin 8, it's one of the best looking ~1000$ bikes out there and it comes with some nice parts. Only the frame is the worst part as it is non boost and there's a straight steerer tube on there. Would I buy it again? Probably yes cus it looks and rides good.
2015 gambler
Connex link you don't need tool
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Eighth
That van is a big NO in America; you get stereotyped that a pedophile lurks inside offering candies to children around the county park playground.
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Thumbs down for promoting the use of a bigger motorised vehicle. I'm proud that my only wheels come in pairs. I cycle everywhere and occasionally catch a train. It's not that hard. Scrap that diesel van and help keep fossil fuels in the ground where they belong.
Congrats on being in a situation where that's available to you.
Thumbs down for gatekeeping others who might not be so fortunate.
@@rasmusvedel I chose not to build my life around a car as it did not feel right filling up a tank of petrol knowing it was destroying the environment I love. I'm not telling people not to drive, I'm saying stop promoting driving for the luxury and convenience. Take some pride in that you have good legs that can take your a hundred miles on a bicycle if you use them. A van used for work may be essential. A van owned just to carry your mountain bike to trails is a waste of resources.
@@cjreeve79 It's always a delicate balance. Transport is one area where we need to do better, on that I agree. I'm lucky that I live in an area that is well served by public transport, so I tend to rely on that as much as I can. Some other areas of the city I live in aren't quite so well served, so it's not practical for everyone to do that. While we can, and need, to do better, this is one area where I think there will need to be compromises because the most environmentally friendly option isn't always the most practical or convenient.
@@dogwomble I don't see it as a balance, I see it as a matter of trying. That might mean using a more efficient car or replacing it with an electric wheel and tag along trailer with your trail wheel and kit. It's about finding enjoyable ways to use less energy instead of buying a bigger vehicle and running the engine to keep warm. We will all need to make changes in our lives. This chanel could be an inspiration for using the most efficient vehicle, the bicycle, as a way to have fun and burn less fossil fuel.
@@cjreeve79 ok then, you can help do your part by stopping charging your phone or laptop, that would save a bit of energy, then also you wont be able to come on youtube when they are out of battery and come up with petty little comments because some people use a van to get out and about on their bikes