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Mtb MUST HAVES for all skill levels
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items Whether you’re just starting out or have years of trail experience, the right gear can make every ride safer, smoother, and more enjoyable. This list covers the essential mountain biking must-haves that all riders should carry, no matter their skill ...
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Cleaning
Protection And Essentials For The Trails
MTB Clothing
Cleaning
Regular cleaning keeps your MTB running smoothly and prevents wear. A quick wash after muddy rides helps protect the drivetrain, brakes, and suspension. Here you’ll find recommended brushes, cleaners, and degreasers to make the job fast and easy.
Also essential for cleaning your bike. Just spray, brush and rinse and all the muck and grime will disappear.
Bio Drivetrain Cleaner | Bicycle Chain Cleaning
Keeps your drivetrain running smooth and prevents wear.
All Weather Chain Lube | Bicycle Lube
This works a charm. Made it so much easier to clean those nooks and crannies.
Bicycle Chain Brush
This MTB stand is super sturdy and makes cleaning and repairs so much easier. Having the bike elevated and secure saves time and hassle—spinning the wheels, adjusting gears, or washing is a breeze.
Bike Repair & Maintenance Stands
Essential for bike cleaning. You can’t get anything other than water or disc brake cleaner on your brakes or they will get squeaky or they will get ruined.
Disc Brake Covers - Bolt | Bike Accessories
You need these for the frame and brakes. Great quality and a definite essential.
Microfibre Cloths
I cant recommend this enough. Most of the things I listed in the cleaning section in one thing! Great!
Ultimate Bicycle Cleaning Kit
Protection And Essentials For The Trails
Everything you need to stay safe and keep rolling. Gear that lets you ride with confidence and enjoy the trails without worries.
This is so compact and small but so easy to use like most of the other muc off products. I bring this with me on the trails for fixing flats on the go.
AirMach Electric Mini Inflator
This Fox half shell helmet fits great, feels super light, and has awesome airflow. The coverage in the back gives extra confidence, and it looks good too. Couldn’t ask for more in a trail helmet!
Helmets
Compact, sturdy, and easy to use — this multi-tool has everything I need for quick fixes on the trail. A must-have in any MTB pack!
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The first time I hit the trails I was absolutely dying of thirst out there, I already knew I was in need of a bottle cage. But this muc off one is great; it’s sleek, modern, and works fantastically.
Tool Bottle | Accessories
These Fox gloves have great grip, and prevent blisters they also fit snug without feeling tight, and keep my hands comfortable on long rides. Durable, breathable, and stylish.
Mountain Bike Gloves
These sunglasses are good at preventing fog and they’re great for shielding my eyes from dust, branches and bugs.
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Saves the day if your chain breaks mid-ride.
Bike Chain Repair Link
Absolute life saver. Compact and so easy to use, very simple. A pro tip is to zip tie one of these to the bottom of your saddle and if you get a puncture pull out and plug them off you go! By the way these only work for tubeless tires.
Puncture Plug Repair Kit | Tubeless Range
These Fox elbow pads are lightweight, comfortable, and stay put even on rough trails. I forget I’m wearing them until I need the protection — exactly what I was looking for!
Mountain Bike Elbow Pads
These Fox knee pads stay in place, breathe well, and don’t feel bulky while pedaling. I hardly notice them on climbs, but they give great confidence on descents.
Mountain Bike Knee Pads
You should already have one but if not get one it’s a must have especially if you’re going on your bike. Just keep it in your backpack in case.
Amazon.co.uk: First Aid Kit
If you’re not completely confident, these definitely will make you boost your confidence and enhance your riding experience; Saving you from injuring your back or chest.
Chest & Back protectors
MTB Clothing
Comfortable gear that moves with you and keeps you ready for any ride. Look good, feel good, ride better.
I didn’t realise how much difference mtb shoes made until I tried them. Game changer.
Five Ten - Flat Pedal - Shoes
These Fox MTB shorts fit great, have just the right amount of stretch, and feel super durable. The pockets are handy, and they stay comfortable on long rides. My go-to trail shorts!
Mountain Bike Shorts
If you don’t already have one grab yourself a nice breathable lightweight t shirt.
Mens Running Tops & T-Shirts
This MTB backpack is lightweight, fits snug without bouncing around, and has plenty of space for tools, snacks, and a water bladder. Super comfortable even on long rides!
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Great for when it’s wet or windy. Lightweight and comfortable. I highly recommend.
Men's MTB Jackets | Fox Racing® UK