Top 10 Mountain Bike Accessories

Here are ten accessories that will improve your mountain biking experience.

Although you only really need a bike to get out and enjoy mountain biking, there are a bunch of accessories that can improve your mountain biking experience and help you to become a better rider. Neil opened his ride pack and went through the mtbing accessories that he regularly carries.

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[georgesaba]

Personally I always like to bring a bike as it helps me get down the trail

[AlexandreHimself]

don't forget the barbecue. Top 1 Accessorie. A bit heavy on the the back, but very usefull.

[AncaSandu]

Gloves! Preferably full-finger ones, great way to protect yourself from scratches, or mud, or keeping one's manicure intact. :D

[aktazf]

- Tube repair kit
- First aid kit
- Energy bars
- Map
- Headlamp

[susprout]

I look at this awesome "how to jump" video, then I think "there must be some nice accessories for MTB", and then there you are again with another awesome video! Thanks!

[Burnfingerz]

Quick comment @ CO2, a fine alternative is an airbone pump; it's actually the smaller than the CO2 model shown and functions like a traditional pump, so it never runs out and doesn't require additional cartridges / space / weight. Huge plus is it easily fits in a small under-saddle bag with an m17 and patch kit :)

[gmbn]

Anca Sandu Morning Anca, Yeah I agree I never ride without gloves. I Can't really comment on damaging your manicure.. Marc

[timothydavis]

I always have a small backpack with two water bottles, and another bottle in the bottle cage. I use a small pump and a cateye velo computer. A 600 lumen axion lazer light and a small red tail light along with a saddle bag filled with lots of tools and a patch kit. I also keep a spare tube in my pack as I don't ride tubeless.

[jeffreystern]

a first aid kit, emergency blanket and whistle are all good calls for must have items on longer rides.

[TheKansaibogus]

I have always a pair of medical gloves with me. Just to keep my super cool gloves clean, when I have a mechanical...

[MarkWheadon]

If you don't carry a full headlamp etc. then at least carry a cheap front and rear LED light – so if / when you get eventually caught out after sunset (or in a storm) you can get home (reasonably) safely.

[RobertBrownieJr]

Dropper post, my goodness boys and girls, invest. Best purchase I ever made.

[manabiker]

good stuff, I've got a LOUD air horn, it communicates to people that don't speak my language, or have ear buds in. Many bipeds actually thank me.

[terrymarshall]

Small first aid kit. Fits comfortably in my back pack. Have 2 pairs of medical gloves in too.

[olliesimcock]

I always use my Oakley radarlocks and also my poc vpd 2.0 knee pads work very well. I definitely recommend. Good thinking with the Gopro!

[tomgodfrey]

I hardly use it but i keep a small high viability vest in my pack in case it gets dark and for extra safety

[evanbusch]

Also some extra batteries for the Go pro or flashlight take up almost no room at all, and keep your gear running longer.

[shlep]

Glasses > Gloves to be honest. Don't underestimate how much damage you can do to your eyes whilst on the bike! Plus the amount of Midges and flies I inhale this time of year is unbelievable, you don't want them in yer eyes!

[timb]

I use Bolle Tracker II goggles with prescription inserts, they are dirt cheap (£12 uk) keep the crap out of your eyes and are well enough vented to not steam up as long as you're moving.
I got a tinted set and an amber set for low light and transfer the inserts between them.

I'd say gloves are a higher priority than knee pads, or do they assume gloves are a given?

[theoholter]

Life hack! Tape a bottle stuck to a bottle cage and store some multitools or sparetubes and stuff it with paper so that it doesnt make any noise and then you can wear a smaller hydrationpack.