Archive for September, 2009
The importance of cycling helmets
Tags: Bike Helmets, Cycling Gear, Cycling helmets, Mountain Bike Gear, mountain bike helmets
Posted in Bike Helmets, Cycling Helmet on September 27th, 2009
When a person engages himself in whatever type of rough sport, helmets are a must. Cycling and mountain biking are no exceptions. In fact, the helmet is one of the most important parts of a cycling gear.
Cycling helmets help protect the head and lessens the risk of severe head injury during accidents involving a collision. Helmets are there to take in the impact of any accident thus decreases the degree of effect on the person.
Mountain bike helmets, on the other hand, do not only protect the head during accidents, they also protect the head from falling debris. A mountain bike gear isn’t complete without one. The terrains for mountain biking is not the smooth trail that road cyclists travel on. The paths are rough, rugged and totally off-roads which goes without saying that anything could fall anywhere, anytime.
There are two types of helmet available: the soft shell and the hard shell. Soft shell helmets are made of foam and can offer limited protection. Hard shell helmets have thin plastic surfaces that are strong enough to prevent anything from getting through.
Wearing a helmet come as a discomfort to many but this feeling lasts only the first few times of wearing. After a while, you get used to it. Helmets should also be worn the right: straps fastened and it should sit leveled on your head. If it sits far back, they can’t do what they’re supposed to.
Regardless of what type, bike helmets share the same purpose: they keep the riders safe and protected.
The complete guide on Mountain bike Accessories
Tags: Cycling Apparel, cycling shirts, Cycling Wear, mountain bike clothing, mountain bike helmets, mountain jerseys
Posted in Cycling Apparel, Cycling Wear on September 15th, 2009
If you’re a newbie on mountain biking, you would want to have the best and complete set of accessories that all bikers have. You want to have the proper cycling apparel to go with your bike to provide you with that ultimate mountain biking experience. For you to be able to have that, it is best to own the most basic things.
Mountain Bike Helmets are the most important accessory any biker can have. It protects your head from falling debris and it can even save your life in cases of accidents and the like.
Mountain Bike Clothing consists of the proper bike shorts which have comfortable pads in them to help ease out the riding effects. Cycling shirts are also a must for they keep you cool and dry. For colder days, mountain jerseys also come in handy.
Mountain bike Gloves are given less importance but they can actually help big time. Gloves can save your hands from brutal beating as a result of gripping the handlebars. They also protect your hands when you fall off your bikes.
Mountain bike shoes depend greatly on the type of terrain you want to tackle. Most shoes however are durable, strong and have stiff soles to make pedaling easier and efficient.
Sunglasses help protect the eyes from dust or any particle that can come contact with your eyes due to the wind.
With the right cycling wear and the basic accessories, you are all set to go on your first mountain biking experience.
Kinds of Mountain Bikes
Tags: mountain bike clothing, mountain bike gears, mountain bike helmet, mtb gears
Posted in Mountain Bike Gear on September 5th, 2009
A bicycle is a human-powered contraption that consists of two wheels and is driven by the pedals attached to its frame. A mountain bike (also known as MTB) is a bicycle designed and created for off-road terrains and other uneven trails. Armed with the proper mountain bike helmet, these bikes were built to withstand the unpredictable structure and layout of nature. There are also different types of mountain bikes that perform best under various riding paths. With the right mountain bike clothing and the right bike, the riding experience is sure to be a good one. Here are some of the types of mountain bikes:
Cross country – This is probably the most famous and widely-used mountain bike there is. They were produced for all types of terrain. This is made possible by a full range of mtb gears and the fact that it’s the lightest bike available.
Downhill – These bikes are created with huge drops and hits on a downhill slope. They offer a full suspension but a limited number of gears. They perform best going down and are not the best choice for uphill slopes for any length of time. This type of bike is the heaviest bike available but is durable and sturdy nonetheless. This type of bike is also the most expensive amongst all.
Free-ride – This bike is a combination of the two bikes mentioned above. It has the advantages of a cross-country bike but has a somewhat sturdier and heavier frame. It has a full suspension and full mountain bike gears as well.
Dirt-jumping – This bike is exactly what its name says. These bikes are designed exclusively for jumps. They only have a number of gears but have front suspensions that help with the jumps. Because of this, these bikes will not do well with any other mountain biking styles.
Trial – These bikes are a revision of the cross country mountain bike but have softer suspensions for more difficult obstacles. Because of the suspension feature, pedaling requires a little more effort.