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With an expansive collection of riding accessories out there, which ones really have you covered when you need them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Camelbak MULE 5 Waist Pack<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Well known for the success of their many hydration products, Camelbak’s MULE 5 Waist Pack<\/a> is no exception. As our first choice of essentials to take with you riding, this waist back ensures both storage and hydration. It is the perfect place to start when it comes to figuring out what riding accessories you need. Despite their many competitors, Camelbak’s experience in the mountain bike market allows them to have developed a product that leaves out nothing when it comes to functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stans Incredible Dart Tool<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Second in our list of riding accessories is the Incredible Dart Tool<\/a> which offers the ultimate solution to your tubeless needs. The collaboration between Stans and Daysaver.fun has resulted in an innovative riding essential that we at Merlin are big fans of. Its high quality appeal is a reflection of the thought that has gone into this small tool. Partnered with Camelbak’s waist pack, we can be sure the fear of irreparable punctures is a thing of the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aleck Tocsen Crash Helmet Sensor<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This new addition to our website is especially great for all solo-riders. Aleck<\/a> have created their crash sensor with the aim of making all your rides worry-free whether you’re with or without others. Applied to any helmet, this weatherproof gadget is able to detect a crash sending messages to the right people. If the gadget hasn’t been disabled within 30 seconds after the crash, the sensor will have notified anyone in the surrounding area with the app, the emergency services and your preset emergency contacts with your location. Long lasting, durable and easy to install are factors top this product off as a must-have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crankbrothers Multi 19 Multitool<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A list of riding essentials wouldn’t be complete without a multi-tool. Our choice has included the Multi 19 multi-tool<\/a> from a brand well-established in the mountain biking world. Here, Crank Brothers have created a compact yet lightweight essential from titanium which carries all the necessary features needed on your ride. With the ever-increasing complexity of today’s bikes, why go for anything less than the best when it comes to fixing them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fidlock Twist Bottle 590<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Complete with a base kit, the Fidlock Twist Bottle<\/a> eliminates the need for any bottle cage. Instead, it’s been replaced with the satisfying click that is synonymous with the Fidlock brand. No longer does your bottle suffer the risk of vibrating out of its cage when the trail gets technical; the two magnets on the bottle are secured by their counterparts on the mounting system. Complete with a cap for the top, this bottle pairs perfectly for Merlin’s hydration drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To find out more about what to take with you riding, visit MerlinCycles.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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