Being prepared with a trailside repair kit is essential for mountain biking. While carrying tools is important, knowing how to use them can save time and frustration during a ride. The article emphasizes the importance of familiarity with the kit, sharing personal experiences of encountering problems that were resolved thanks to prior knowledge of equipment. The author specifically discusses the Crankbrothers BC18 S.O.S system as a highly recommended kit and stresses the necessity of supplementing it with tools like a hand pump.
Not knowing how to properly plug a tubeless tire, break and cut a chain, or use your C02 inflator can complicate fixing things while riding.
Familiarizing yourself with your trailside repair kit is essential; not knowing how to use it can be as bad as not bringing it.
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