Base Equipment for a Mountain Bike

To eliminate various faults, mountain bikes are equipped with bike repair tool set.Its equipment is dependent on how far away from home is expected, but the minimum margin is presented in the form of adhesive patches, tools, a set of keys, screwdrivers.

Bicycle backpacks generally available volume of not more than 20 liters, and designed for a maximum weight of no more than 5.7 kilograms. Although they can withstand a lot of weight, but this weight will embarrass and hinder cyclists’ bike control. The load placed on the back of the motion repeats all the movements of the cyclist and the effect on the control and balance of the bike. Plus, a lot of weight puts pressure on the spot on which the cyclist sits, and causes unnecessary discomfort. If you have too much weight load, then bell bike bags are you better choice.

The most common form of a backpack, this handicap drops, narrow at the top and extends to the bottom. It contributes to the lowest aerodynamic drag, thus cyclist expends less energy to overcome long distances. Also this form is best suited when driving off-road. Driving in places with a lot of vegetation cyclist leans forward in order to avoid collision with obstacles and the teardrop form of the backpack does not allow branches to cling to him.

For safety when driving on the road should choose a bright backpack, with visible colors. The most suitable colors are considered to be red, orange and yellow. When choosing a backpack that color you repeatedly reduce the risk to get into a traffic accident. When driving at night cycling backpack, in addition to bright colors, must have reflective strips that drivers failed to timely notice the cyclist in the headlights.

When choosing a backpack, wear it cycling and adjust all the adjustment and fasten all straps. Listen to your feelings, if you are comfortable, if a backpack holds down movements. It is important that the backpack does not interfere with breathing while riding, compress the chest and abdomen. This is a very important point that will affect the ride comfort.

By the way, a cycling raincoat and a cycle helmet rain cover should be the most important equipment. I wouldn’t repeat more about them, as you all know that.

How to Protect Yourself and Your Bicycle at the Mountain Bike Riding

As we often say, no matter what we do, safety is always the most important thing we should care about. As a mountain biking enthusiast, cycle helmet rain cover is an indispensable equipment for me. I need it to protect my head from any possible injury I might encounter. And if I have an accident, I expect to replace the helmet, but not my skull. 

In order to attain maximum protection and comfort, the helmet must be the right size, and must be put on correctly. The helmets should be put on with the edge of the helmet approximately 5/8" (15 cm) above our eyebrows. And the helmets should fit comfortably, so that they holds onto our head as we move it forward and backward as well as side-to-side. We’d better avoid wearing the helmets which sit low on the back of our head/neck and exposes our forehead.

Next, let’s talk about how to protect the bike when we ride it. As you know, when we ride a bicycle on the mountain road, the bicycle chain jump up and down, and may wear down the frame terribly. But if we put a mountain bike chain protector on the frame, it will reduce the wear between the chain and the frame a lot.  

Though it seems a small thing, but it's really useful and practical. Usually, it’s made of thick cloth. The magic stick can make it easy for installation. And the material make it convenient for unpicking and washing.

In my opinion, safety is the point we should always concern. And when we ride on the mountain road, we ought to protect ourselves perfectly. Of course, we’d better protect our bicycles for the next riding.