| Buying a mountain bike is a major purchase and as | | | | choice but consider the beating you hands can take |
| any seasoned mountain biker will tell you it is the first | | | | in all that sun, wind, and rain. Buy a good, quality pair |
| step into this fantastically accessible sport and great | | | | of gloves that will keep your hands protected and |
| for all round fitness. The bike is the most important | | | | warm but not so thick that you cannot hold the |
| piece of equipment but what other equipment do | | | | handlebars securely. |
| you need to ensure safe and enjoyable mountain | | | | Tip 4 - Shoes For Casual Mountain biking basic running |
| biking? My five essential tips below will help you | | | | shoes may be all you need but if you are cycling |
| decide. | | | | over rough terrain give serious consideration to |
| Tip 1 - Bike Helmet This should be number one on | | | | buying a good quality pair of mountain bike shoes |
| any mountain bikers shopping list. The helmet will | | | | with solid soles. |
| protect your head from those inevitable falls and | | | | Tip 5 - Repair Kit A good mountain bike repair kit |
| crashes. For the price conscious check out the Bell | | | | should at least contain tire levers, a tire repair kit, and |
| Slant and Giro Hex. | | | | a mountain bike multi-tool. The repair kit can reside in |
| Tip 2 - Eye Protection When mountain biking there is | | | | your back pack or be attached to the bike itself. |
| a risk of particles being blown into your eyes so | | | | Mountain biking is a fantastic sport and once you |
| investing in a good quality pair of sun-glasses will help | | | | have the bike buy good quality mountain bike |
| protect you. Ensure you buy a good make preferably | | | | equipment to ensure your ride is not only enjoyable |
| with a strap to secure them in place. | | | | but safe. |
| Tip 3 - Gloves Not always an immediately obvious | | | | |