What Tools Should You Take On A Mountain Bike Ride? | Building An MTB Trail Tool Kit

[@DeadsetYT]

The biggest tool I bring with me on all my rides is my friend.

[@karlj1717]

😂

[@rafaelgodoy3703]

ahhhh looking forward to get myself a swiss friend too

[@NickAeb]

@@rafaelgodoy3703 here i am🙋🏻‍♂️😂

[@David-rb3tk]

I think I know your friend!

[@oskar4037]

Aaawwwwwwww how cute

[@smtkelly]

I would really recommend for all rides: * "Adhesive Wound Dressing Pad" size 10 x 8cm & up - even the biggest band aids are useless for most crashes. My son came off in the local park. Big graze on his elbow, cleaned with water + this and he was much claimer. * Space blanket - You can go into shock anywhere, last use on old lady who fell in the road. * Emergency Poncho - Saved my life in the alps, lightest water wind proofing you can pack. Last used to save my kit from gallons of surrey hills mud. All of that can be folded, slipped in a pocket size baggie and weight less than few sheets of paper. I also carry a flint fire lighter in my big pack, not for leisure but the ability to create fire seems like a good option. And para cord bracelet and arm warmers

[@PurpleJeepleEater]

I agree. Slipped a front ring on my bike and smashed the raceface pedal(8 bolts) to the shin. Gause and the coagulation spray came in handy until I could get to the car for full care

[@drtibber]

Not a fan of space blanket. A guide tarp is much more useful ( rab makes one). Also a like a Israli bandage for large bandage.

[@A.D.D.O.C.D.T]

That’s a walking dead survival pack ☀️😂

[@gezzapk]

You riding across Siberia??

[@Superteastain]

Riding solo I always carry an emergency whistle and a foil blanket. Also some ibuprofen and salt/caffeine tablets.

[@rupedog]

Makes good sense....

[@graemer66]

This is so helpful especially when you are over 60 and you do not bounce when you fall Somthing is going to brake good chance it's going to be me. Starting to make my kit now I've made a list using this video and some of the excellent comments. Big Thanks everyone Graeme in OZ

[@Sibert_]

Went out for ride one day and met Doddy himself on the trail. At this moment I was struggling, trying to fix a puncture. Doddy (thank God) brought his daypack. About 20 min. later my puncture was fixed and he replaced my hanger because it was a little bent. By the time I had put my helmet back on and thanked him, I realised my bike wasn't exactly the same anymore. It had custom built wheels, a fork upgrade, carbon frame, and an upgraded drivetrain. My brakes were still the same, but my guessing is he bled them because they felt different, better. He also built a bike-park complete with showers, bike-wash, restaurant, service center, infrared cabin and a hyperbaric oxygen chamber. What a legend this man is.

[@bertrandolf9733]

As a frequent multi day rider i can highly recommend to carry as much of your load as possible low and central within your frame. But don't tie up multliple little bags., just get the biggest capacity inner frame bag that fits to your bike. Put the heavy stuff there. A light backpack is a good backpack - let it be a protector one though. A protector inlay doesn't weigh much but provides (of course - in case - spine protection) but also less arrangement sensibility of the packed items against your back and thus comfort. If there's say a 20 and a 30l version of your model of choice certainly get the bigger one. Chances are it has compression straps so you can vary it into a 10l version. This keeps the center of gravity close to your body if you don't need the whole volume at a specific ride but leaves the option to unleash the max volume any time. This comes at the additional cost and weight that would have bought you a .3l "handlebar food pouch". It's easy to put nothing into the 30l but impossible to put 25l into the 20l. That said - the "wintersports-versions" that some manufacturers offer are much more versatile to ad more clothes and bulky stuff if you maxed out the backpacks inner volume. The straps intended for snowboards or skis are perfect to strap sleeping pads and/or rolled up blankets or clothes or similar. I find that to be more useable than the "bike versions". Anyways even when only with the few basic stuffies for any short ride i like the inner frame bag better for the load than the backpack. The latter - if heading for action - i still carry for the protection. Additional clothing and sensible stuff like cameras would go there. But on summer days the backpack can be totally empty. For harmless cruising i leave the bp and only have the frame bag - that's the most comfort you can have, better than the smallest race belt bag. If you carry the stuff anyways - low and central is the way to go. BTW for day trips and short rides the water bottle goes into the frame bag too. For multiday rides i add a bottle cage below the down tube or even strap a large nalgene bottle there. The chainring will be still more endangered than the bottle. Oh and the bottle cage has a hair tie added that's to be strapped above the bottle neck. That's a handy hack even for regular inner cage position. Cheers!:D

[@JClark2600]

@4:15 I personally wouldn't pack the multi-tool on my hip. I raced BMX at a high level for about 7 years and most of my crashes I would end up hitting the ground on my side first. This was because when I knew I was going down I would try to roll to disperse the force of the impact. This happens to most riders that have put in some time on their bikes. This is especially true if you ride with an open-face or trail helmet. When you crash wearing an open-face helmet you are typically going forward thus your momentum pushes you face first into the dirt. Good riders and those who have already lost teeth to riding can tell you that you want to catch yourself by putting your arms down to absorb as bust of the force as you can. I take that one step further because I like to go fast I know by just putting my arms down will not stop me from face plants. That's why after I put my hands down I immediately start to roll. My face will no longer hit the ground but sometimes the back of my helmet, which has much more protection that the front (my face).

[@Adamrcope]

For the big day and overnight rides, having a personal locator beacon (PLB) is important. Particularly if you go an areas that don’t have mobile phone coverage

[@Adamrcope]

@@demondavejeep I know some helmets (and clothing) have Recco which is built in and transmits a reflector signal which is awesome but to my knowledge they dont send an alert to the authorities like a PLB does when activated if someone gets lost or injured.

[@rupedog]

@@Adamrcope recco has a very very limited range...a few m. Its really ti locate under snow. Seems pointless for mtb, they should see u before recco works

[@6-Iron]

Overnight rides? Where are there bike trails that take more than a day to ride?

[@g.ldutton1952]

Imagine being lucky enough to have Doddy riding up to you, when you're in a spot of bother... Doddy's the man✌

[@hypersailor]

Great ideas, perhaps you mentioned it but in a first aid kit one zip clear plastic bag can be used for ice. I ride at 9,000', usually a van shuttle in the Utah high country came across a rider laid out, head bump the size of a baseball, smart partner begged me to ride to the nearest snow/ice field and help out. Communicating with other riders is key too, with so many newbies riding, they think their phones will save them. A simple ask "how far are you guys going today" can make or break a 20-mile ride with unsigned turns leading to a very long day! I treat a riding day like I'm riding 'single' on ski lifts, and adopt newbies/fun people that really appreciate a local showing off some world-class runs. Bottom line I"M SAFE, and so are they, riding together in case of moose, breakdowns etc.

[@smontane1]

That is a very thorough kit!!!! The things that I miss is : -a buff instead of a beanie -an old toothbrush to clean the mech and also -a cloth to clean the chain (these two more for the longer rides) -lighter stored in a zip lock bag, and fire starter can be handy in bike packing adventures -and some sort of water filter could be useful as well -a whistle can be useful specially in bear territory, probably not necessary in the UK.

[@gideonrichards1862]

I keep being told there are beaters in the Surrey hills😉😂

[@Pay2winps]

Good insight into what to bring on any rides easy to forget that one thing when you eager to get out great video doddy

[@A.D.D.O.C.D.T]

Great timing ,was going to buy tools this week. Saved me a lot of research ,thanks Iceman 🙏🔥👑

[@ThatguyDiscGolf82]

I ride a hybrid bike, we ride both road and some mild trails, I carry 2 bottles of water, and a manual air pump on bottle cage, under my seat is two sets of tire levers, patch kit, multi tool, spare valve stems, also got a spare tube, another set of tire levers, a compact handheld flashlight in a small Dakne pack next to the neck of the bike

[@viclundin5677]

Doddy is one of your best presenters. His mechanical videos have saved me a lot of money. Keep it UP!

[@Britishdave09]

In my Mountain trails, Bear Spray is essential.

[@sergiojimenez3445]

Where do you ride?

[@allworkandnoplay76]

Good, comprehensive video. The only thing else I take on cooler rides is a compact, two-person bivy sack if you or a friend get injured. That and the space blanket are a good combo and, together, they pack up the size of your fist.

[@ridefast0]

My e-MTB wrapped its inner tube around the cassette on a beach the other day, I put in a new tube and hand-pumped it and I was moving again in half an hour! Small handlebar bag and a water bottle carrier. Wish I had taken something to clean my hands!

[@RyanAlexanderBloom]

Multi hex/driver tool, tire levers, pump. Boom. Done.

[@pgn666]

Same "the Proper Ride" setup for me! even the Fuji X100V ;)I have a basic pump with adapter to fit it with a water battle cage. It has a velcro strap to secure the pump and it works so good!

[@anthonycongiano8890]

Great breakdown from the bare minimum to a full blown day trip...thanks for this!

[@bagera3005]

i had a chain snap on trail an got Crankbrothers F15 few months before an it saved my butt

[@megatryn]

I have a superlight Deejo knife (weighs 37g!) in my bumbag in addition to my multitool. A cutting-parafanalia is always nice to have handy, even on short rides.

[@Ampedmountainbiking]

I ride a lot on my own ( and in an area not known for reliable phone signal) and always carry a orange emergency whistle.

[@santacruz7771]

Granite tools makes a chain tool and a tire plug tool that fit in the ends of the handlebar you don't know their until you need it

[@FrankieWilde2021]

Tape has been my puncture repair kit a few times

[@istillhavetenfingers8150]

I agree with being in a group. I always ride in a group and we distribute what to carry. Prevents us from having to bring a full pack and we get away with hip packs for a few hours

[@JamesRobertMTB]

Even better. Get a mate to carry it 🤟🏻

[@hopmtb7649]

Got the exact same frame strap from Louri bike and I love it, perfect for any ride and so convenient 😁

[@ianlloyd1182]

Thanks for the very helpful and informative videos, I always learn something new. When out riding in the bush I always carry a spare gear inner cable and an emergency suspension pivot bolt that fits the pivots that I’ve been told seem to come lose easily. On longer rides I also cary a spare set of brake pads.

[@900schutter]

got 1.5 liters on the bike and a pump. a strap for an inner tube. oneup edc tool in the forks (with co2) lights in my pocket and a lezyne tyre plug kit in my pockets. gets me through most of it.

[@ianlloyd1182]

In the Aussie bush its a good idea to carry a snake bit bandage, we’ve got some nasty snake down here in Oz.

[@AshfordMTB]

I carry water and maybe a multi-tool. I hate the idea of having stuff strapped to my bike or crammed in a bag weighing me down. I do stay on top of maintenance though, so I am confident at least that my bike won't fall apart on the trail.

[@JP-bv8su]

Couldn't agree more, this is all you need. The rest of this is GMBN shamlesly plugging their sponsor products under the guise of trying to be helpful 😂😂😂

[@marcel_fpv]

It depends on how long your ride is. If I ride for less then two hours I will also only bring a waterbottle, my mulitool and phone.

[@javiercaselli]

@@marcel_fpv Most of my rides are about two hours and I do carry a saddle bag with a multitool, but also a spare tube and some other more or less basic stuff. If I puncture at the middle of the outing it means my ass is 15-20 Km from home, and, most likely, several Km from a "main" road or populated area. Always a good idead to carry enough stuff to handle a puncture or a damaged chain.

[@rogertrullo8272]

@@javiercaselli just happened to me yesterday, had to push my bike for almost 2 hours just because I didn’t have a spare tube. That’s the reason I’m watching this video 😂

[@someflipswhoguy]

It's all fun and games until you get a flat

[@ronb9165]

thanks a lot .. but a plastic bag or ziploc is a must so we dont leave our trash behind :)

[@MrJwhittaker93]

Well said about lights in the day for road visibility. I always have front and rear lights on my rides unless I’m 100% not going to have to ride on road like when I drive to Leeds urban bike park.

[@shemshem9998]

I almost always ride with my hip pack, I have the evoc hip pack pro and I raced xc, full day enduros, weeks in the bike park, and even whole day travel adventures. Only exception being single run DH races where I can store most of my stuff inside my back protector and on my bike.

[@FormulaCalleja]

Interesting and useful information about bike care. You can almost do anything yourself by watching your vedio clips.

[@SteveGouldChewy]

I also stash some 💰 cash. Great video. 👌🏻

[@marcdxn87]

I did this forgot all about it, finding it again was ace 😂🍺

[@brianlebumfacil5495]

Love videos like this...! Just few additional med items i always carry with me when out on the trails in my area are anti-bac wipes and a triangle bandage.

[@teenyspud0405]

Being someone who is not that well versed in biking equipment, I really just want a couple of product names that are recommended because if I can't find that, I have to spend days trying to figure things out. These videos often tell me things to look for, but a lot of the time, websites don't say this info. This just makes life harder and would be easier if you could give us products to look for.

[@xavierhulbert5849]

There are also a number of bike lights on websites like Amazon that sell light kits (front and tail) for $15 USD or less. The lithium lights are pocket sized and can last upwards of 4 hours on the highest setting. Most are detachable as well so they also double as amazing flashlights. Most of these are designed for handlebar mounts but I was able to fit one very easily to my helmet.

[@scottohare7863]

I actually use the beanie trick to put my phone in my bag, thought I was the only one 😂 Also highly recommend the medi kit, I’ve used it on other people more than my self but the one time I didn’t have it my friend grazed his leg and the next day it was very infected Clean your wounds!

[@mrbadger9920]

I just lick my friends wounds when they pick up a cut or graze. I can't be bothered carrying first aid kits.

[@johnreese3762]

I had a link to Amazon open to order the stuff I don't have! Thanks Doddy!

[@benjacobson7490]

A co2, multitool, spair master link, tire plugs, valve core remover, zip ties, electrical tape and maybe a pump for most rides and a tube if worst comes to worst

[@djs5074]

I like to carry some mini bags of Haribo, a great moral and sugar boost for those times when those hills seems endless 😁

[@gmbntech]

So true!

[@iffy_too6465]

I had to leave my Leatherman in HCMC airport. I forgot it and when my hand luggage got X-rayed security found it. I was gutted, 10 years I owned that for and it was a present from one of my old mates and I had to leave it behind.

[@mrbadger9920]

My kids (wife) bought me the wolf tooth encase system for Father's Day. Awesome way of always having the tools to hand, pricey though

[@webbragegaming8517]

only thing with the compact bag is.... if you go down and land on that, It is going to be more of a danger to breaking a back

[@HansHuysmans69]

I carry a small back pack. I also take a spare gear cable and brake pad.

[@samredfearnmtb2773]

My kitten watched this whole video sat Infront of the tv 😂 , Great info thanks 👊🏼👍🏻

[@MarcWdives]

Why no mention of the old saddle bag. I have the wolftooth drybag and it does not touch my dropper post.

[@karlj1717]

Great video again, loving the content 😁👍🏻 it’s great.

[@gmbntech]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@greygameruk]

One addition to a first aid kit I'd recommend, slim line sanitary towel, excellent emergency bandage. Open it up, pop it over a wound tape in place and Bob's your Aunty.

[@woduk]

I’ve a little evoc 3litre bag that I put a pump and my little tool bag in and also a lock I can fit in, local rides here so I sometimes stop off for some snacks

[@kiltymacbagpipe]

First aid kit comes with me nearly every time. I had a scratch on my ankle from my pedal get infected and it wasn’t fun. Keep the mud out with a bandage.

[@gmbntech]

Good tip!

[@mclamby]

Don't know why your suggesting to ride around with a pad saw. It's designed to stab in to/cut plasterboard as a result the folding ones weigh a ton and have a pointy bit that's only really good for plasterboard and having accidents in the woods. For roughly the same size both folded and open the Opinel No12 weighs significantly less with a saw blade that's intended use is bush craft.

[@mojo3398]

inner tube, multi tool, water bubble, phone, spare contact lense, tubeless repair kit, protein bars, money, another tshirt and maybe a an old hoodie if its cold

[@dyfanlloyd4494]

I was on a ride once thought I had my pump and spare tube but didn’t and had to get a lift back home worth checking and carrying tools

[@tennissir1986]

Well done as usual.

[@letsgoletsgoletsgoletsgoletsgo]

so i've strapped the spare tube on me frame for a year, by the time i actually needed to use it ... it became brittle and powdery .... i dont know why ... but its something you should pay attention to

[@chuesyklein87]

A also take dextro energy tablets with me, when riding a fast and long cross country ride. And a buff.

[@musicalnoodles5737]

I love the look of your new nukeproof 🤘 The purple and gold looks sick

[@michaelsweeney156]

Don't know if it's already in the comments but something really important to remember in relation to foil blankets. If the casualty is wet and cold, that foil blanket will trap the wet and cold in. Strip the wet/cold clothes off and then wrap them in it. An emergency bivy bag or storm shelter may be a better option, they're not much bigger!

[@lubosmach1745]

AMAZING VID MAN

[@danielmundy6822]

What bottle cage is that? That looks sick with the pump attached!

[@benstewart9014]

Yes number 1

[@jackturner8457]

Noice

[@JazzNazz]

Great Info, thank you!!!

[@alanduren6326]

Doddys new bike looks amazing

[@philbagus9662]

What is this inner tube (orange one) ??? 👍👍

[@felixtritthart8776]

Tubolito

[@philbagus9662]

Thanks 👍 i’ll check it...

[@RomanVazhenkov]

Might have missed it, but if you carry a first aid kit and think of rendering first aid to others, medical gloves are a must. Had a chance to help a brother mtb-er this summer. Mtb traumas may be messy and bloody and one doesn't want to be messing with other person's bodily fluids unprotected. The guy cut some of his fase with his sunglasses. And concussion of course.

[@801Self]

You should give links to where you bought things

[@peteturner8493]

Personal preference I guess but I think the allen key part of the multitool is the most useless thing around, as trying to get any real rotational leverage is difficult due to the small size and wide holder; better off working out what size good quality allen keys you need and a small hollow bar just in case you need extra leverage. A lot of unecessary weight that Leverman, but your kit your choice!

[@angellnathan]

What camera is that?

[@Muddyfox47]

Think glasses cleaner is overkill , but love the wood saw :)

[@bigshow4443]

What kind of inner tube is show in minute 2:22? Great video dude

[@paulandrews7573]

Tubolito about $35 USD, so light and compact, worth it for an emergency. Get the right size though, they don't stretch like butyl (see Seth's Bike Hacks/Berm Peak video where he explodes one)

[@lwittrock1]

Great show!

[@drpaulmartin]

Bare minimum: Water pump, tube, and multitool quicklink co2 and tyre lever compact bag: tubeless repair kit cable ties CO2 and adaptor or pump sapre tube beanie, and emergency lights - season dependant gloves for working on bike tyre leaver +/- masterlink plies Compact Day Pack: 10-15L as above plus hand cleamer and glases cleaner trail saw First Aid Kit Food Waterproof jacket and hat Full Monty! 30-35L Shock pump puncture repair kit, bolts and mech hanger foil blanket tyre boot cable ties and toe straps Electrical tape chain lube multitool torch/helmet light

[@hambo76]

Buy a Henty Enduro, a hip pack and bladder with lightweight webbing so it's not hot.

[@tim__sadler]

Solid Video Once again! And some top camera kit recommendations (I'll even overlook the Fuji fanboying on this occasion ;-) )

[@jonnyscott8910]

Never took a first aid kit as I like the longer day rides out but starting to think of taking and as mentioned just in case, also the nukepoof bike looks like or very similar not a bike that Roddy had a few days a go that popped on Instagram sndnif it's that bike then it's stunning

[@danny.i4058]

Good informative video, you may have said it and I missed it but just incase I'd like to add valves for your tubeless setup.

[@jamesc6876]

I was thinking this as well and thought maybe the tube would be good enough but it's so small wouldn't make sense not to and would be much easier than tube replacement. I was also surprised he didn't put a zip tie which I have a reusable one tied around the seats rails.

[@Burbs1976]

What brand was that light tube?

[@cameronlythe3352]

Doddy you should get a small hard shell camera protector because if u take a hit u might end up breaking the camera. Just an idea 👌

[@gmbntech]

Doddy rides a bit easier when he's got the full pack with the camera on!

[@N_Davido]

Not a tool 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.

[@tennissir1986]

So - What are the plastic ties for ?

[@emaguigad]

Where did you get the waist pack or fanny pack?

[@jimmy_j.078]

You can buy compact hand chainsaws which cut quickly and can cut big branches

[@marveledits5826]

What’s the water bottle holder called?

[@charlie9ine]

You didn’t show us the industrial strength stapler in the front Doddy!

[@underbikedoverconfident1142]

Real talk - medical insurance card & ID we don't all have the NHS. Also after an hour and a half walk of shame recently due to a broken hanger. Chain tool always a chain tool!

[@tonysegadelli9421]

Do you not carry break or gear cables?

[@ChessArmyCommander]

Whats a good multi tool for a Giant Fathom 2 mountain bike ?

[@AcrossTheMap]

Man, I am so curious as to what that contraption is which allows to connect a small flash light to your helmet. Any info would help. Cheers.

[@donbridgewater2988]

Great info Doddy, thank you. By the way, what brand watch is it you wear? It looks like all of you guys wear the same.

[@paulandrews7573]

Probably a Garmin watch, they're sponsored by them

[@joeso8114]

what muti tool is that, the all silver one

[@nvkulk]

Good video 👍

[@gmbntech]

Thanks 👍

[@orangecountywebsites]

Ty

[@OCDfish]

What’s the make/model of the multi tool with the puncher repair part included?

[@ericsadler4794]

I'm confused as to the purpose of the tire levers that double as a chain master link opener. Those don't remove a damaged link when a chain snaps like a regular chain tool. And you would need the same regular chain tool to reattach the pins after removing the damaged link or use a Powerlock master link that simply snaps into place by pressing on the cranks. So I don't understand what purpose those tire lever/master link ones would serve on the trail?

[@markpotts4428]

Anyone know what bottle cage that was please?