Mountain bikers need only two things when they go biking – a good bike and a good helmet. But there’s dozens of other pieces of equipment which riders should stock up on to increase their enjoyment of the sport.
When you’re out on your mountain bike, the only things you really need to have, apart from a bike suited to the terrain over which you’re writing, are a helmet and goggles. Everything else can really be considered accessories, although they’re the type of accessories that it also important to have.
But let’s consider mountain biking equipment from the ground up.
Bike storage
Where do you keep your bike when you’re not riding? If you live in an apartment where space is at a premium, it’s always best to hang the bike in a hall, either on the wall or suspended from the ceiling. (Anyone remember seeing that bike hanging from the ceiling in the classic Seinfeld television series?)
If you’re fortunate to have a garage, there’s plenty of places to store a bike, but since chances are you don’t have a kick stand on your mountain bike, the best thing to do is have a bike stand in...