I will be forever grateful if Jeff rides his bike while making Moto sounds with a kazoo. That would be worth at least five internets, or twenty crispy high-fives.
What an informative vid. May be more info than we need, lol! Added toilet paper to my pack just now. Great tip. Small flask of whiskey for medicinal purposes only, of course... sling shot is priceless! I carry several marbles instead of golf ball, just my preference. Kazoo tip was new to me, but I now understand how important it is, should probably be state law, lmao! In addition to your pack inventory, I carry a multi spoke wrench, a chain break tool, and a small adjustable wrench. Have not used these on MY bike on the trail yet, but have helped many a fellow rider out on the trail, riding older, less expensive rides... just sayin'. Also carry some antibiotics ointment, first aid purposes... combined with whiskey, see above! Also always have some ibuprofen stashed, never know when she may pull the "I've got a headache" routine, lol! Another great vid, thanks so much!
One of the good things about our trails is that you don't need a pack. Also with there being no rocks, I've yet to flat. And I doubt it will ever happen. Although next week I'm supposed to be riding in St. Louis which has rocks. So I'll have to get my shit together for sure.
Great vid. I ride MX and Enduro motorcycles also and use a Kreiga R20 for every 2 wheel ride I have including bicycles. Harness system is way better than anything in the hiking/biking market. Rock solid.
I have been riding with a bag less and less lately and it's so good. My bike probably looks silly to some people with everything strapped to it but I love it.
Only fault is the Starbucks bit.. As a Kiwi from NZ where we have a big cafe culture I can tell you Starbucks is horrendous.. If you drink a double shot espresso you will be "cranking" before you get to the trails. Then you'll be able to get rid of the TP & free some space up for some more essentials ;) BTW the kazoo was on point!
I have a evoc free ride enduro bag 16 litres I have a hydration pack and pack a shock pump multi tools master link aswell as spare inner tubes and some nourishment.
Not only do I ride with an extra derailleur cable, but I also pack SRAM syringes and DOT fluid because you never know when the brakes need an on-trail bleed.
One saftey item that I always carry in my bag are a couple of prophylactics. You never know when you might need one out on a ride. This reminds me, I should check the expiry date on the ones that I've had in my bag for the past 25 years…?
In addition to what you carry you could have an spare tubeless valve, valve core, presta to shraeder adaptor just in case you have to use a gas station air pump, derailleur hanger
I ride in the southern AZ desert. A good large tooth comb is an absolute necessity. If you know anything about Cholla cactus, you'll understand what the comb is for.
OK now the SLINGSHOT actually makes sense, and here's why... If you're racing, you get up ahead early and duck into the bushes. Hide there, and one-by-one pick-off other bikers with the slingshot. Once you've disadvantaged them and they're tending to their injuries, get on your bike and take-off to the finish line. As you're approaching the finish, make KaZoo noises and they'll THINK you won because you have a motor-bike and the others couldn't keep up w/you. As long as there are NO cameras on the race trail, and you had a good hiding spot with the slingshot, your story MAY hold up in court... ~JSV
The only stupid questions are the questions you don't ask! I run tubeless but carry a small tube to install if the tubeless setup fails via puncture or something that sealant will not resolve. Then you have a chance of making it back home!
Haha I thought that was a pretty good little sneaky joke and very few people noticed it. Nice job Peter! We actually keep a few different things of nail polish in our tool box for touching up bikes and components and painting little bolts and knobs and things black 😁 Or maybe that's a lie and I do actually paint my nails. Only God will ever know.
