Mountain Bike Gear Checklist
THE BEST MTB ACCESSORIES AND MOUNTAIN BIKE CLOTHING FOR TRAIL, DOWNHILL, AND ENDURO RIDING
Heading out for a mountain biking adventure? Packing the right gear can make all the difference between a fun, smooth ride and a challenging one. The trails are full of surprises — from sudden flat tires and loose bike parts to the odd scrape or bruise. While we all hope to avoid serious emergencies, it is smart to be prepared for whatever the trail throws your way. Here is a detailed checklist of mountain biking must-haves to ensure you are fully prepared for your next trail adventure.
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MOUNTAIN BIKING GEAR CHECKLIST
GEAR ITEM: PRODUCTS WE LIKE
· Mountain Bike Helmet: Fox-Speed Frame Pro
· Mountain Bike Gloves: Dakine Cross X (Men’s): Dakine Cross X (Women’s)
· Knee Pads: Leatt Knee Guard Air Flex Pro
· Elbow Pads: Fox Enduro D30
· Protective Eyewear: Smith Wildcat
· Body Armor (optional but recommended for aggressive riding)
· MTB Jersey: Fox Racing Men’s Flexair SS Mountain Bike Jersey (men’s): Fox Racing Women’s Flexair SS Mountain Bike Jersey (women’s)
· MTB chamois: BALEAF Men’s 3D Padded Bike Shorts Cycling Underwear MTB Liner (men’s): Ewedoos Padded Bike Shorts Women 4D Padding Cycling Shorts with Pockets (women’s)
· MTB baggies: Endura Men’s Humvee Mountain Bike Baggy Cycling Short (men’s): Endura Women’s Humvee Baggy Mountain Cycling Short (women’s)
· Cycling Socks: Fox Racing Men’s 6" Ranger Sock (men’s): Fox Racing Women’s 6" Ranger Sock (women’s)
· Lightweight jacket: MARMOT Gore-tex Minimalist Jacket (men’s): MARMOT Gore-tex Minimalist Jacket (women’s)
· MTB shoes: Five Ten Freerider (men’s): Five Ten Freerider (women’s)
· MTB pedals: OneUp Components Composite (flat pedals), Race Face Chester Mountain Bike Pedal
· Bike lock: NDakter Bike Chain Lock
· Water bottle holder: WEST BIKING Bike Water Bottle Cage
· Water bottle: CamelBak Podium Chill Insulated Bike Water Bottle
· Mountain bike backpack: CamelBak M.U.L.E. Pro (men’s): CamelBak M.U.L.E. Pro (women’s)
· Mountain bike hip pack: EVOC Hip Pack Pro 3
· MTB Lights (optional): Ascher Ultra Bright USB Rechargeable Bike Light Set
· Water and Snacks
· Chain lubricant: Squirt Chain Lube for Bikes
· Spare tube and tubeless tire repair kit: Exppsaf Bike Inner Tire Patch Repair Kit
· Tire pump or Co2 inflator kit: Mini Bike Pump
· Multi-tool: Crankbrothers Multi Tool M 20 Bike Tool
· Tire levers: Tyre Monkey Tyre Lever
· Chain tool and quick-link: Park Tool Master Link Pliers MLP-1.2 (chain tool)
· Spare derailleur hanger:
· Duct tape or electrical tape:
· Zip ties:
· GPS device or smartphone with trail maps: Garmin Edge 530 Mountain Bike Bundle
· Bike mount for smartphone: Lamicall Bike Phone Holder
· Whistle or signaling device: Orion Signaling Kit — Flag, Mirror, Dye Marker & Whistle
· Sunscreen: Supergoop Play
· Insect repellent: Repel 100 Insect Repellent
· Small First Aid Kit: Brave Soldier Cyclist First Aid Kit
