Mountain Biking Accessories

When you first start out with mountain biking, it

can be a bit overwhelming when you walk into a bike

store to buy your first mountain bike and see all

of the available accessories you'll need when you

first start riding.

There are several mountain biking accessories and

related products that you can purchase. Although

the sales staff will try to sell you anything they

can, the real question for those on a budget isn't

what's cool, but what accessories you need to make

your rides more safe and enjoyable. By starting

with these accessories, you'll be just fine when you

hit the trails.

Bike helmet

The bike helmet is the most important mountain biking

accessory that you can buy. No one should ever be

on a bike without a helmet. There have been many

people who have experienced serious head injury, when

it could have prevented by wearing a helmet. All

mountain bike helmets are comfortable and stylish and

everyone who rides on the trails wears one.

Mountain bike gloves

No matter what season you ride in, your hands can

take a beating. Beginners will normally keep a death

grip on the handle bars, which can be very brutal for

their hands. When you crash, your hands will be the

first thing to hit the ground - and everyone crashes

at some point. Mountain bike gloves are a must have

accessory, as they will take the beating for you.

Mountain bike shorts

After the first few mountain bike rides you take, you'll

notice that your rear end will be quite uncomfortable.

Even though your body will adjust, bike shorts are

great to have as they will help keep it at a bare

minimum. You can get shorts that are very comfortable,

making them a great addition to your mountain bike

ride.

Mountain bike shoes

Depending on the type of pedals you have and the type

of riding you do, you'll want to pick your mountain bike

shoes accordingly. If your bike has clipless type

pedals, you'll want to get shoes to accept the special

cleat for your pedals. Good mountain bike shoes are

durable, comfortable, and also a stiff sole for better

efficiency when pedaling. Also, you should make sure

to get the right shoe for the terrain you'll be riding

in as well.

Eye protection

If you get something in your eye, you can run off the

trail in a matter of seconds. Sunglasses or clear lensed

glasses can help keep your eyes safe from debris, as well

as protect them from the wind. When you buy your glasses,

make sure they are non-breakable.

Hydration system

Bringing a water bottle or hydration backpack with you is

always a great idea. It's very easy to get dehydrated so

you should always bring water with you and drink it on

the trail to ensure that your body stays properly hydrated

at all times.

Trail repair kit

It's easy to get stuck in the woods or on the trail if you

don't bring the proper repair kit for your bike. To be

on the safe side, bring a multi-tool designed for bike

repair, tire levers, and a patch kit for fixing flat