| Mountain bike accessories are a must have if you | | | | and bulky as they used to be. They are also quite |
| regularly ride your bike. Every bike rider, regardless of | | | | inexpensive and come in a wide variety of colors and |
| experience, should at the very least acquire the basic | | | | styles. |
| safety gear like a helmet, glasses and shoes. | | | | Eye Protection |
| Buying bike accessories can be overwhelming but | | | | It is not advisable to ride a bike without some sort of |
| thankfully online shopping makes the process easier. | | | | eye protection, preferable specialist riding sunglasses. |
| You can read reviews and compare prices, rather | | | | Ensure you have a strap on the glasses so they do |
| than pay ridiculous prices in stores. | | | | not fall off. If you wear prescription glasses then you |
| Let's look at some of the absolute basic yet vital | | | | are able to obtain sunglasses with your prescription |
| mountain biking accessories every rider should own. | | | | lenses; speak to your optometrist for details. The risk |
| Mountain Bike Shoes | | | | of not wearing protective glasses is significant: it is |
| You may think you can wear your regular running | | | | common for small particles of glass, dirt and other |
| shoes to ride a bike, and sure you can. However if you | | | | debris to fly up off the ground and if lodged in your |
| are riding for long periods of time then you'll want to | | | | eye, can cause blindness. |
| consider special riding shoes which have a better fit | | | | Other accessories you should consider are riding |
| and of course are made for the shape of bike pedals. | | | | gloves which lessen handle bar discomfort and of |
| These specialist shoes can reduce and eliminate foot | | | | course a basic bike repair kit which will assist you in |
| cramping and discomfort when riding. | | | | getting out of trouble. Repair kits should include a |
| Mountain Bike Helmet | | | | multi-tool and tire puncture kit. |
| A helmet is the first piece of safety equipment you | | | | Safety is one aspect that you should not skim on. |
| should buy when you purchase a bike. You should | | | | Make sure you buy quality safety gear and once you |
| never ride a bike without a helmet as it can literally | | | | are more experienced and your budget allows, you |
| save your life if you fall of your mountain bike. Helmets | | | | can delve into some of the more luxury and fun |
| these days are lightweight, comfortable and not big | | | | mountain bike accessories. |