River City Bicycles shares their top pre-MBO tips to ensure you have a trouble-free weekend:
Brake pads and rotors: Check and/or change before the event. One of MBO’s most popular trails, Alpine, is basically a 14-mile descent. You don’t want to learn the hard way that you ran out of pads as you are bombing downhill toward a switchback. Tires: New Tires are one of the most immediate improvements you can feel. Worn-out tires are more likely to flat and lose tractions. The trail conditions in mid-June are typically a mix of tacky and dry/loose soil. Popular tires for Oakridge/Westfir trails are the Maxxis Minion, Maxxis Ardent, or WTB Vigilante. Tubeless sealant: Tubeless sealant dries out in 6-8 months. If you don’t remember the last time sealant was added to your tires, top off the sealant. Chains and drivetrain components: These are vital to make sure you can pedal your bike. Your local bike shop should have a chain checker tool that measures its lifespan. Derailleur hanger: These are bike model specific, so make sure you have an extra. They are small and easy to keep in your pack.