New EMTB Rider Help Required To Select Some Kit
Discussion
Hi all,
I've recently retired and just bought a new EMTB (my first bike for over 40 years) and need some help selecting some riding gear, for starters I need a decent helmet and gloves.
As for clothing that will have to a bit as I have some weight to loose first...no point in buying twice is there.
Any help is greatly appreciated..!!!
I've recently retired and just bought a new EMTB (my first bike for over 40 years) and need some help selecting some riding gear, for starters I need a decent helmet and gloves.
As for clothing that will have to a bit as I have some weight to loose first...no point in buying twice is there.
Any help is greatly appreciated..!!!
Get yourself down to a local bike shop, Tredz or if you're lucky enough to have one near you a Decathlon. Try a load on, pick one that fits and is comfortable, the staff should be able to help you. Also things like helmets may look funky in pictures, but then look terrible when you put one on your swede. Gloves the same, ones that are comfy, different makes have slightly different sizings.
What pedals have you ?
I have found the flat soles of the ‘5:ten’ brand (owned by Addidas, to be great. Caution on size - you may need a half size bigger.
Recommend a top tube bag or equivalent with some tools / tube / spare hanger / spare magnet / chain split link / cafe lock too
The Website / Drop shipper of www.Sportspursuit.com can give some great bargains ( and / or be ruinous
)
I bought, still have a lot of Endura gear (shorts / gloves).
Don’t scoff at padded pants too.
Winters coming so layers and less mainly but pratical stuff is worth a nod too - (thermal rubber work gloves from a farm shop for example) and then you the world of :
Upgrades
Tubeless
Saddles
Grips
Pedals etc
But - best toy I have bought for a decade plus is my EMTB and use it 4+ times a week
I have found the flat soles of the ‘5:ten’ brand (owned by Addidas, to be great. Caution on size - you may need a half size bigger.
Recommend a top tube bag or equivalent with some tools / tube / spare hanger / spare magnet / chain split link / cafe lock too
The Website / Drop shipper of www.Sportspursuit.com can give some great bargains ( and / or be ruinous
) I bought, still have a lot of Endura gear (shorts / gloves).
Don’t scoff at padded pants too.
Winters coming so layers and less mainly but pratical stuff is worth a nod too - (thermal rubber work gloves from a farm shop for example) and then you the world of :
Upgrades
Tubeless
Saddles
Grips
Pedals etc
But - best toy I have bought for a decade plus is my EMTB and use it 4+ times a week
lancslad58 said:
It really wont! 
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It'll also come down to what sort of riding you're doing. I got my eMTB a little over a year ago having ridden council bikes for years, mostly single track /nothing too crazy but having moved to the eMTB, all 28kgs of it, I've very quickly learned that it's ability to go up stuff and down stuff at an elevated pace has caught me out a few times. It ability to go places that my last bikes struggled with has also been an eye opener. I've also learned the bike has way more ability than I do and thus, I've had a few unplanned visits to the ground and thus, I've started wearing knee pads, elbow pads and if it's a bit gnarly, a full face helmet. That and I'm no longer mad of rubber and magic so I'd definitely consider some protection.
I'm not brand loyal and I also don't sway towards the big brand stuff... my trousers are those sort of stretchy water resistant types from Go Outdoors as are my jackets, have a couple depending on the conditions. Adidas 5ten shoes are good, mine have worn well but I paid £40 in a sale rather than the usual £80+ but I also ride in my trainers. Have two helmets, a 7idp full face that I bought second hand, albeit it was brand new in the box and my other is a Troy Less Designs but regardless of brand, get one that covers your ears and back of your head. Gloves are a mix... but Endura stuff is pretty decent for the money and my pads were also second hand.
I'd agree that the likes of Decathlon is good as is Go Outdoors, granted you won't get the big brands / bepoke bike stuff but as winter approaches, you'll find their general hill walking / running type stuff can be decent and at least you can try it on first. No point spending hundreds initially as chances you'll chop and change until you find stuff that suits your needs / riding style etc.
I'm not brand loyal and I also don't sway towards the big brand stuff... my trousers are those sort of stretchy water resistant types from Go Outdoors as are my jackets, have a couple depending on the conditions. Adidas 5ten shoes are good, mine have worn well but I paid £40 in a sale rather than the usual £80+ but I also ride in my trainers. Have two helmets, a 7idp full face that I bought second hand, albeit it was brand new in the box and my other is a Troy Less Designs but regardless of brand, get one that covers your ears and back of your head. Gloves are a mix... but Endura stuff is pretty decent for the money and my pads were also second hand.
I'd agree that the likes of Decathlon is good as is Go Outdoors, granted you won't get the big brands / bepoke bike stuff but as winter approaches, you'll find their general hill walking / running type stuff can be decent and at least you can try it on first. No point spending hundreds initially as chances you'll chop and change until you find stuff that suits your needs / riding style etc.
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