First time using a bike to hunt with. Is there anything I should bring that I might be overlooking, what kind of tools should I bring?. What about biking with boots on?. I have trouble replying so thank you in advance
A pannier rack on back works well, and a vest that has a large compartment in back to haul out bird is a must. A buddy had a gun rack on his handle bars, but I hated it.
A spare tube, tube repair patches, a chain break / repair tool with a master link, small compressed air canister (manually pumping a flat tire using the small pumps that strap to the frame will take a while, and fatiguing). A pair of clear safety glasses is a good idea as well. A rear cargo rack with a small cargo net will hold a bird for the trip back out to the gate. Everything you need to know about fixing a bike in the field can be found on youtube, tons of do it yourself tutorials to fix a chain break, repair a flat, etc.
Disc brakes are 100% worth the money if you are running rim brakes now, or considering buying a bike. Rim brakes tend not to work when wet, and going downhill on a skidder trail, in the dark, with no braking ability is a risk I'm not taking. Disc brakes are dependable regardless of weather.
Flat pedals with pins are also worth the upgrade - wide for boots, and the pins give you positive contact with the pedal.
Quote from: paboxcall on February 17, 2020, 09:31:13 PM
A spare tube, tube repair patches, a chain break / repair tool with a master link, small compressed air canister (manually pumping a flat tire using the small pumps that strap to the frame will take a while, and fatiguing). A pair of clear safety glasses is a good idea as well. A rear cargo rack with a small cargo net will hold a bird for the trip back out to the gate. Everything you need to know about fixing a bike in the field can be found on youtube, tons of do it yourself tutorials to fix a chain break, repair a flat, etc.
Disc brakes are 100% worth the money if you are running rim brakes now, or considering buying a bike. Rim brakes tend not to work when wet, and going downhill on a skidder trail, in the dark, with no braking ability is a risk I'm not taking. Disc brakes are dependable regardless of weather.
Flat pedals with pins are also worth the upgrade - wide for boots, and the pins give you positive contact with the pedal.
X2 .. one for hunting , needs to be for hunting , so set it up right the first time ...