Trail-Essentials – Indispensable items for your next eMTB adventure
Those planning on riding further than the local ice-cream parlour should consider taking the following essentials for their ride. Here’s a curated list of stylish and smart products that are truly of the essence for your next adventure.
Stance socks
From psychedelic patterns to mountain panoramas, these achingly hip socks from Stance work just as well when carving the trails as they do when hitting your next underground rave. Moisture-wicking, breathable, anatomically shaped and seamfree around your toes – they tick all the boxes.
Price from € 17
Info stance.com
CamelBak K.U.D.U. Trans Alp
The CamelBak K.U.D.U. Trans Alp is your new best friend for multi-day rides. It has everything covered with a 30-litre capacity, integrated tool pocket, and CE Level 2 back protector. Thanks to the smartly designed battery compartment, it’s a must-have if you’re the type to rely on a spare battery. Given all these worthy features, it won’t surprise you to hear that the K.U.D.U Trans Alp won a coveted Design & Innovation Award.
Price € 240
Info camelbak.com
Amplifi MKX Knee
The honeycomb-shaped Hex Grid 3D protector gets injection molded directly onto the sleeve. Manufactured in this way, the certified MKX Knee pad doesn’t need any frills: no seams, no glue, no Velcro. The result is a slim, lightweight and super comfortable knee protector that’s so inconspicuous on the bike that you’ll forget you’re wearing it.
Price € 80
Info amplifisports.com
GORE C5 GORE-TEX SHAKEDRY™ 1985 Viz jacket
Should your ride extend into the hours of dusk, the GORE-TEX C5 SHAKEDRY will not only grant visibility to other road users but will also keep you totally dry without becoming a sweaty mess. This jacket is, in fact, totally breathable. Packing down to a nominal size and weighing in at just 139 g for a size L, it can go in any jersey pocket or somewhere on the bike.
Price € 300
Info gorewear.com
MarshGuard
Geeky mudguards sticking out on your eMTB are so 2014! These super minimal, narrow offerings from MarshGuard succeed in keeping your face free of mud without dropping down the style scale. In fact, we’d go as far as to say that they even elevate it! Who knew simple mudguards could get this cool?
Price from € 10
Info marshguard.com
OneUp Components EDC Pump 100 CC
You won’t notice the sublime finesse of this mini-pump until your second or third glance. Its aluminium casing isn’t just filled with air; it also has space for the insanely multi-faceted EDC Tool from OneUp. This little tool has so many tricks up its sleeve that we’d recommend devouring the operating manual. Suffice to say: you can comfortably leave your toolbox at home.
Price € 100 No Worry Set (inc. tool)
Info oneupcomponents.com
Komoot
Paper maps are so yesterday. Today is all about komoot. Ride planning doesn’t get any easier or intuitive than with this navigational app. Alongside the public side of things – like sharing your rides and planned rides – it’s a whizz at navigating from point A to point B. Meanwhile, rest assured that your route will be anything but boring as you rely on the experience of thousands of other users who will have submitted inspirational Highlights that you can loop into whatever route you feel like riding.
Price from € 4
Info komoot.de
Chimpanzee bars
Whether you’re on a post-work loop, a day ride or crossing the Alps, sooner or later you’ll hear a faint rumble from your stomach. Fortunately, those who have a bar in their pocket can stave off the dreaded bonk. Even better when the bar tastes as good as these ones from Chimpanzee, which come in eight different flavours, including cashew and caramel, beetroot and carrot, or date and chocolate. There’s something to entice every palate (you just might not have known it).
Price € 2
Info chimpanzeebar.com
Tubolito Tubo-MTB-Plus
Beyond the fact that Tubolito’s Tubo MTB Plus are produced in Europe, they’re also lighter and stronger than other conventional tubes, proving that even ‘standard’ parts on eMTBs have room for improvement! The tubes come in either 27.5″ or 29″ with widths of 2.5″ to 3″. What’s more, they only weigh 105 g so those who ride tubeless would be foolish not to stash one in their backpacks.
Price € 30
Info mizulife.com
Mizu V7 VACUUM LID
Doesn’t the thought of a thermos fill your head with images of chilly evenings and sunsets? The Mizu V7 VACCUM LID masterfully keeps your drinks hot for hours after the kettle starts boiling, so you’ll be able to enjoy it at its finest while the sun sets. No more lukewarm brews. BPA free and 100% recyclable, of course.
Price € 36
Info mizulife.com
MeisterSinger
Classic, elegant, yet somehow different. With its sleek one-handed watch design, forget counting the minutes with your MeisterSinger and just let time pass, as it does, especially after a stressful day in the office. Thanks to the scratch-resistant sapphire glass and solid stainless steel casing, you can scrub off any rogue mud from the trails without concern. Essential wristwear if you ask us!
Price from € 1,770
Info meistersinger.de/
Primus Lite+
This all-in-one stove from Primus should be a staple on every ride. Weighing just 390 g, there’s room for it inside every backpack and it will delight hungry souls as well as those who want to brew up a coffee. The lid on the Lite+ model significantly cuts cooking time and safely keeps everything in check.
Price € 130
Info primusoutdoor.de
This article is from E-MOUNTAINBIKE issue #017
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