What extras to take on vacation?

[hjscm]

ok so i am going camping for 2 weeks this summer and wanna take my S-Works levo. What do you guys recommend i take in case of breaks. Thinking extra Tires, maybe chain, But what else do you guys think. Nearest bike shop is about 2 hours away.
Thanks
Chris

 

[Gary]

Spare pants? Condoms? king size skins?

Oh. You mean to fix the bike on the trail don't you? A decent multi tool will get you out of most mechanicals, consumables like brake pads, tubes and a gear cable should suffice. Maybe a spare mech hanger if you have one. Brake bleed kit. I probably wouldn't bother taking a spare mech/chain unless you already have them kicking around.
Out of interest. how will you charge the bike while camping?

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

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[Japuserid]

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I think Eddy got this pretty much spot on, especially if the nearest bike shop is 2 hours away and possibly won't even stock the part you will need. Sods Law dictates this to be the case. I can't see any spare spokes or a spare shifter and cable, Come on Eddy

I once ripped off a rear mech while away in Wales, luckily on the last ride of the last day, but it could have just as easily been on the first day. I always have a spare of pretty much everything that will eventually wear out or need replacing in stock at home, so I tend to take everything with me when I go away. Hopefully I won't need any of it but if I do have a disaster it shouldn't turn into a Full on Drama.

If you keep a regular eye on who's got what on offer, you can pick up a few bargains and generally your spares will cost you less in the long run, I find this much better than waiting till you actually need it and having to pay through the nose.

 

[Doomanic]

If you keep a regular eye on who's got what on offer, you can pick up a few bargains and generally your spares will cost you less in the long run, I find this much better than waiting till you actually need it and having to pay through the nose.

This is good advice.

 

[hjscm]

I was thinking chain cause i didn't wanna break one on a climb. I bought a tire and a repair kit. I can charge off my generator and i have solar to charge a bank of batteries. Also campgrounds have power.