TOPGEAR
Getyourkitsorted.OurmatesfromTrekBicycle (trekbikes.com/au) have drawn up your essentials list.BontragerForay
MountainShoe
Cleatsareworththeeffort,asthey
makefora moreefficientride.You
canalsoadjustthetightnessofthe
pedalstomakeit easiertorelease
yourfeetwhenyouneedto.BontragerBlaze WaveCel
MountainBike Helmet
A particularlyimportant piece of
kitformountainbiking, especially
if you’reridingthrough bushland
wherelow-hanging branches add
anextraelement of surprise.Bontrager Rhythm
Mountain Tech Tee
You need something
that will stay dry
’cause you’ll be
working up a heavy
sweat. A breathable
tee made from quick-
dry fabric is ideal.Bontrager Evoke
Mountain Shorts
Mountain bike saddles
are more forgiving
than those on road
bikes, but it’s still worth
investing in a pair of
well-padded cycling
shorts to soften the
impact of bumpy terrain.BontragerIonElite
FrontBikeLight
Lightsarecrucialduringautumnand
winterriding,butthey’realsoa good
ideaatothertimesoftheyearif you’re
ridingoff-roadorin remoteareas.
Lightsalsohelpothersseeyou.“If you’re planning on getting
seriously off-road on very
challenging terrain, front
and rear suspension might
be your best option.”78 MEN’S FITNESS OCTOBER 2019
Bontrager Evoke
Mountain Glove
Other than your bum, the impact of the
trail will be taken by your hands. Look
for a full-fingered glove that’s durable
enough to handle hours of riding time.