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When mountain bikes go flat
Tags: bike gear, mountain bike clothing, Mountain Bike Gear, mountain bike helmets, mtb gear
Posted in Mountain Bike Gear on August 31st, 2009
There’s more to mountain biking than just mountain bike helmets and mountain bike clothing. Together with the exercise that it gives and the scenic views one gets upon reaching the peak comes the responsibility of looking out for oneself and the bike itself.
Mountain biking is a tad more dangerous than road cycling in the fact that the terrains are uneven, unpredictable and rough. Mountain bike tires are more susceptible to damage than most bike tires are. This is why a mountain bike gear is not complete without the basic tools and skills in repair and fixes necessary – an example of which would be a flat tire.
If you encounter a flat tire, remove the wheel with the flat tire from the bike. Check for any object that may have caused the deflation and remove it. You have to remove the tire from the rim by using tire levers to make things easier. Take out the tube and find the hole. You can either feel the air leak by hand, by ear as it hisses and the most popular way of dipping the tube in the water and looking out for bubbles. This is where your kit from your mtb gear comes in handy. Apply a thin piece of adhesive to that particular area and let dry by adding pressure for a couple of minutes. After making sure that the holes have already been sealed shut, place the tube back into the rim and re-seat the tire. Add air to your tire by the use of a pump and your tires are as good as new.
No matter how complete your bike gear is, if you don’t know how to fix your tires, you’ll still end up getting stuck.
What Cyclists Wear and Need
Tags: bike gear, Bike Helmets, Cycling Apparel, Cycling Gear, Cycling Helmet, Cycling Wear, Mountain Bike Gear, mountain bike helmets, mtb gear
Posted in Bike Helmets, Cycling Helmet on August 5th, 2009
The group of items that should make up every cyclist’s gear is clothing. A cyclist needs a quality bike helmet. A bike helmet that doesn’t fit perfectly increases your risk of getting a serious injury so it is best to make sure that it fits properly.
What a cyclist wears depends on whether he or she is riding for sport or on a competitive scale. The average cyclist will be comfortable in the usual cycling apparel, which consists of comfortable shorts and tops. The advanced riders, on the other hand, need cycling skinsuits to decrease drag and improve their speed.
For cycling accessories, protective eyewear or sunglasses is important since covering the eyes protects you from the sun’s blinding glare as well as those unexpected bits of debris that fly through the air. Next on the list is cycling gloves and these are a must for both safety and comfort. A cyclist’s hands need special attention regardless of the season because they are exposed to cold, wind, rain and the rays of the sun. If a cyclist goes down due to an accident, for instance, his hands are usually the first to make contact to the ground. A cyclist should not forget to include socks and sports shoes in the list of cycling gear.
One very important item that a cyclist should bring with him is a tool kit that includes a bicycle pump together with a puncture repair kit with patches. Bringing these ensures a safe activity for beginners and veterans.