Every sport has its accessories, and mountian biking is no different. But many of these accessories are designed to save, if not lives, then certainly unnecessary aches and pains.
There’s more to mountain biking than just getting a cool bike. Mountain biking can be a dangerous sport – as is any sport where you’re heading downhill at speed.
The younger generation has a tendency to think it is invincible, and so will not bother with the common sense safety gear that could save them from unnecessary bumps, bruises, cuts or breaks. Of course, even with all the safety gear, those bumps, bruises, cuts and breaks can happen, but they’ll more than likely be less severe.
Bike helmet
The helmet is not really an “accessory,” is an essential part of the mountain biker’s gear. Every mountain biker is going to fall off his or her bike at one time or another – and the helmet will very likely come in for a beating – much better than the rider’s head. Helmets these days are comfortable and come in an array of styles. Make sure you purchase one which fits properly.
Eye protection
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