| There is some mountain bike gear that you will need | | | | If you are planning on doing extreme mountain biking |
| to go along with the actual mountain bike. The gear | | | | then it may also be a good idea to invest in some |
| that you will require will depend on the type of | | | | safety equipment such as elbow pads and kneepads. |
| mountain biking you are going to be doing. The type | | | | These safety devices will protect you if you fall off |
| of gear that you will need will also depend on your | | | | the bike. The length of time that you plan to cycle |
| individual needs and another deciding factor is the | | | | for and the distance that you intend to cover will |
| amount of budget that you have available. It is also | | | | also have a big impact on the amount and type of |
| important to consider the type of bike you have | | | | equipment you are going to need. |
| when choosing equipment therefore you will need to | | | | There are a lot of people that take advantage of |
| know if your bike is a fully rigid model or if it is a full | | | | the mountain biking tour that offers overnight stays. |
| suspension model. | | | | If you are planning to cycle at night you will have to |
| There is a vast array of different mountain bike gear | | | | invest in a headlight for the bike as these will allow |
| that is available so what you purchase really depends | | | | you to see where you are going and also allow you |
| on your individual needs and also on your budget. All | | | | to be seen by other traffic. |
| mountain bikers tend to go for a suitable helmet and | | | | It is a good idea to look around to get an idea of |
| most also choose to wear mountain biking gloves. | | | | what is available prior to purchasing any mountain |
| These are the two most popular pieces of gear, as | | | | bike gear. It is also important to have an idea of |
| they will protect the head and hands if the cyclist | | | | what the size of budget that you have available. |
| falls off the bike. | | | | |