| It can be somewhat overwhelming when you want to | | | | rides, and even though your body might cope well with |
| purchase your first mountain bike for your ride up and | | | | it after sometime, wearing bike shorts will keep the |
| down slopes, and come across a plethora of | | | | pain at the minimum. This is apart from the fact that a |
| accessories available in the stores. | | | | great looking pair of bike shorts are a cool addition to |
| There are plenty of mountain biking accessories that | | | | your mountain biking gear. |
| you can buy. The sales person may lure you into | | | | Mountain Bike Shoes: |
| buying the more expensive stuff, but do not get | | | | The type of your pedals, the surface of the terrain and |
| fascinated by just cool products but something that | | | | nature of your mountain bike ride will determine the |
| you need and that comes within your budget. For a | | | | shoes you need. The right shoes will have to be |
| safe and enjoyable ride the following protection gear is | | | | sturdy, comfortable, swell with the feet, and the sole |
| as important as it can get. | | | | should be made of sterner stuff. Just make sure you |
| Bike Helmet: | | | | pick up the right pair of shoes to suit the kind of terrain |
| This is a very important item to buy. To prevent any | | | | you intend to take on. |
| serious injury to the head bike helmets are a must | | | | Eye Protection: |
| take along accessory. Many a bike accident could | | | | Buy non-breakable sunglasses and clear lens glasses |
| have been prevented if a bike helmet had been used | | | | that can ward off any dust that might get in your eyes |
| by the rider. The majority of mountain bike helmets are | | | | and make you loose your way and harm you in any |
| quite stylish and everyone and anyone who hits the | | | | accident. |
| trails are equipped with one. | | | | Hydration System: |
| Mountain Bike Gloves: | | | | Never leave without a water bottle or a hydration |
| These are a must have for any biker to release the | | | | backpack to prevent drying up of your body. It is |
| pressure on hands which take all the trouble to | | | | natural to get dehydrated so keep taking sips on your |
| maintain a firm grip on the handle bars. They are also | | | | way to remain adequately hydrated. |
| the first parts of the body to get hit in a crash, so | | | | Trial Repair Kit: |
| wearing them is a safe precaution. | | | | Carry a multi tool kit, tire levers and patch kit for |
| Mountain Bike Shorts: | | | | repairing unforeseen damages that you may |
| Your posterior might feel uncomfortable with a few | | | | encounter on the road. |