Hydration system:
water bottles that affix to a water bottle cage on your frame are the cheapest option, but they generally dont carry enough water for a long-distance ride. If youre planning on doing any rides that are more than 2 hours long you should invest in a hydration pack (i.e. a small pack that harley dyna goes on your back and has a water bladder and hose). We love Osprey Packs theyre some of the best built and feature-rich packs on the market.
3. Handheld Pump and Tube
Get a pump that can switch between Presta and Schrader valves, and is small enough to fit in a hydration pack but big enough to not require 1500 pumps to fill up a tube. Carry at least one spare tube with you on every ride (make sure you get the right size tube!). A pump and tire can save you a long walk back to the trailhead.
water bottles that affix to a water bottle cage on your frame are the cheapest option, but they generally dont carry enough water for a long-distance ride. If youre planning on doing any rides that are more than 2 hours long you should invest in a hydration pack (i.e. a small pack that harley dyna goes on your back and has a water bladder and hose). We love Osprey Packs theyre some of the best built and feature-rich packs on the market.
3. Handheld Pump and Tube
Get a pump that can switch between Presta and Schrader valves, and is small enough to fit in a hydration pack but big enough to not require 1500 pumps to fill up a tube. Carry at least one spare tube with you on every ride (make sure you get the right size tube!). A pump and tire can save you a long walk back to the trailhead.