Cycling Accessories Tips for the proud owner of a new bike.
To extract the maximum enjoyment and health benefits from cycling then this is where cycling knowledge and some bike accessories come into play. Indeed as in any sport preparation will go along way toward making that first
ride on your new bike everything it should be.
Every
experienced cyclist knows that few things can ruin a ride faster than a flat Tyre you're not prepared to handle or a change in weather that leaves you
cold and wet. Anyone can buy a bike and cycle around on it, but for the progressive and determined cyclist, part of the sport is learning to meet the challenges
of riding with style and purpose.
A whole range
of bike equipment is available to address the problems you'll face on the road
or trail. If you are like most cyclists, you'll certainly desire the
cycling necessities, plus a few toys that catch your eye. Some bike riders happily get
by with very little equipment, while others want only the best, and a lot of
it. Either type is served well at at any bike retailer,most of whom are passionate about a healthy
bicycle approach coupled with a range of cycling accessories, bike parts and
components.
Let's
start by looking at some of the basics, this checklist contains the kinds of
things a well prepared and committed cyclist should have. It's not a complete
list, but it's meant as a guide for those cyclists who are somewhat serious about extracting the maximum out of cycling.
Cycling Helmets.
Starting at
the top, and at the top of this list, are bicycle helmets. Wear a helmet every
time you cycle. It's that simple. Every cyclist will fall off sooner or later.
So it's smart to prepare accordingly. Today's bicycle helmets are not
infallible, but they work awfully well. You owe it to yourself.
Pick a
helmet that's comfortable. Alimay Sports cycling accessories section have different models and styles where
you can find a helmet which fits properly. Wear a helmet with an expanded
polystyrene liner -- that's what absorbs the shock of a blow
Fixing Bike Repairs
Now we
the "fix your bike" category. Firstly, relax you don't need to carry a complete bicycle repair
shop on the road but you need enough little sprockets for bicycle maintenance or repairs.
Buy a
small saddlebag to carry this assorted stuff. There are excellent bags which
attach under the saddle. you will also need some things to allow you to fix a
flat Tyre. Basically, you'll need a patch kit. It will have in it,
appropriately, patches, to plug any holes in a tube. It'll also have some glue,
and some sandpaper for roughing up the surface so the patch will stick. Get a
set of Tyre levers so you can pry the Tyre away from the rim. IF you don't have
quick-release hubs, you'll need a wrench for taking the wheel off. A lot of
riders also carry an extra tube, just in case the one you're using is totally
shredded. It also gives you the choice of fixing the puncture later, and
quickly replacing the leaky tube with a good one while on the road.
You'll
also need a pump for the bike. They're light and come in a lot of styles. Also
if you have got tubular tyres, carry along a pre-stretched and pre-glued Tyre
as a spare. That saves all sorts of potential headaches.
Oh yes, buy
a good bike lock if you plan to leave your bike parked out of your sight.
Cyclist Water Bottles
The next
essential is a bicycle water bottle, with a cage for holding it on your bike. If you
ride with much gusto, it's easy to go through a full water bottle or more each
hour. Your body's the engine. It needs liquid lubrication. Not only does
perspiration cause fluid loss, but a lot of moisture is exhaled as you roll
along. A lot of racers use large cycling bottles, and carry two or more bottles on
their bikes. There are even water-carrying systems which can be carried on your
back. Your dealer can help you decide what is best.
The
general rule is to drink before you're thirsty. By the time your body is
telling you to drink, your engine may already be a quart or more low.
A lot of
good bikes have braze-ons to accept bottle cages. If yours doesn't, they're
available with clamps which fit around your tubes.
