Cycling Gear

Fenders

• Makes your bike look wimpy

• Keeps water off your back and front

• Keeps water off rider behind you

• In Washington State, some riders won't ride with you unless you have fenders

• Select a fender that is at least 10mm wider than the tires you are running

• Example Fenders

  • Portland Design Works Full Metal Fenders

  • SKS Bluemels Basic fenders/mudguards

  • Bontrager NCS mudguards

    • "Budget" fenders

  • Ass Savers Win Wing 2 Fender

    • ass-savers.com

    • Works in PNW

  • DIY - many hardcore riders will tape aluminum can extensions on their fenders 

• Example Mudguards

  • Mudhugger Gravelhugger

  • Zefal Shield G50

    • "Budget" fenders

  • Ass Saver Win Wing2

    • ass-savers.com

Seat Suspension

• Redshift ShockStop 

  • redshiftsports.com/products/shockstop-suspension-stem 

Grips

• SPIRGRIPS 

  • Ergonomic bike grips

  • 10% discount use the code 'TristanPlus'

• Ergon GA3

• Tasis Fat Wrap Bar Tape

Water Bottles and Cages

• • You will need one to two water bottles on a Scout Outing

  • See our Water Bottles and Cages Page for more 

Repair Gear

Anything mechanical will breakdown, especially if used by a scout.  Part of biking is learning how to maintain and repair you gear. 

• See our Repair Gear Page for more 

Saddle

• Most likely, the bike seat that came with your bike is perfectly fine

  • For bike touring and High Adventure, you will start to notice your seat more, especially if its not one that is a good fit for your butt

• See our Saddle Page for more