MTB Egypt Forums - Where to get helmet & multitool?

Hi, First off, great website with lots of good info. You've apparently put a lot of effort into it. Keep it up Hani.

Just got a decent second hand mountain bike and plan to use it in the city as well as off-road. I need advise on where to locally buy some spares and the carry on kit. Any help is appreciated.

Thanks

Hello and welcome to the MTB Egypt forums!

Here is some advice on where to get your riding kit:

*Helmet: I know Besceletta has them but is there any place else?
I found the ones at Besceletta to be very uncomfortable and provide zero ventilation in hot weather, but a helmet is a helmet: protection is the main function.

*Hydro pack: or a back pack with an integrated one
Havent's seen one sold in Egypt, but a good (temporary) option which will be less convenient than a hydration pack is frame mounted bottle cages. Abu EL Gokh on El Gomhorya st. in downtown sells cheap bottle cages (check your frame for mounts)

*Behind the saddle tools bag.
Again, haven't seen one sold anywhere in Egypt. However, one of my buddies had 3 custom made rack mounted bags for bike trekking in El Khayammeya at L.E. 20 a piece! They looked and worked great actually. I am sure you can talk someone over there into making you a basic smaller, nice looking saddle bag.

Alternative: Just but your stuff in a small backpack.

*Bar mounted small battery powered light
I think Abu EL Gokh carries some low-quality Chinese made ones. Measly light output though. Try checking the Industrial Safety stores on El Goumhoreya st for the rechargeable lights (smaller ones). You can pick up a nice rechargable LED light for L.E. 70-100. Next step is to jimmy-rig a handlebar mount for it, which isn't as difficult as it sounds.

P.S. I have the Blackburn System X4. Great bike light!

*Good chains
Goumhorya st hardware stors or any hardware store for that matter. Get yourself a nice chain and a padlock for less than L.E. 25! Wrap duct tape around the chain so that you would not scratch your frame.

*Bike specific multi-tool
Get an allen key set (L.E. 15-30 at any hardware store) and two small screwdrivers (a flathead and a philips)
Abu El Gokh has spare tubes. Get the more expensive ones.

Good luck and happy riding!

Hani , thanks for the great info

Hani Wrote:*Good chains[/i]
Goumhorya st hardware stors or any hardware store for that matter. Get yourself a nice chain and a padlock for less than L.E. 25! Wrap duct tape around the chain so that you would not scratch your frame.

I actually meant the driving chains... Smile

any recommendation on that?

abadr Wrote:Hani , thanks for the great info

Hani Wrote:*Good chains[/i]
Goumhorya st hardware stors or any hardware store for that matter. Get yourself a nice chain and a padlock for less than L.E. 25! Wrap duct tape around the chain so that you would not scratch your frame.

I actually meant the driving chains... any recommendation on that?

Ah

Never bought a chain in Egypt. I would assume Abu El Goukh would have limited selection of low quality 8 and 9 speed chains. Not sure though.

We stock helmets, chains and other parts and accessories. See this page on our website http://elementxsports.com/parts.html

We are a webstore, but you can view any product before you buy by getting in touch with us and fixing and appointment. We are based in New Cairo.