Many cycling accessories can lead to a more productive, comfortable, and injury free ride. Regardless of weather conditions, riding experience, or riding type these essentials will enhance any riding experience:
Helmets: Today’s helmets offer a combination of protection, comfort, ventilation and even style. So if you’re still wearing your favorite lid from the 1980’s your not benefiting from today’s technology (and protection). Plus. if you have crashed, dropped it or caused any other potential destruction it is time to for a new helmet. It is important to be sure your helmet fits correctly to prevent injury. Visit BikeSource today and invest in the right helmet for you!
- Water bottles and cages: Hydration is an essential element of any physical activity. Proper hydration actually keeps your blood flowing properly when exerting energy. Hydrating continually throughout your ride, even when you aren’t thirsty will stop your muscles from cramping and can minimize discomfort.
- Tool kits: Preparation with the proper tool kit and basic repair knowledge will help you avoid many small problems on the road. Many cyclists find repairs intimidating but most small bicycle kinks can quickly and easily be fixed when equipped with the essentials. Don’t forget to bring along a pair of rubber gloves if you don’t want to get your hands dirty when making a quick repair!
- Gloves: On a ride of any distance a significant portion of your body weight is supported through your hands and handlebars, adding gloves into your riding attire can easily remedy many of the discomforts this pressure may create. Most notably, gloves eliminate palm numbness allowing for extend riding.
- Eyewear: Eyewear provides protection from light changes and the elements allowing you to ride any time of the year and day with safe, clear vision.
- Pumps: Keeping tire air pressure at the correct levels ensures better riding performance and reduces the potential for flat tires. Proper air pressure absorbs the terrain of the road more smoothly creating an overall more comfortable ride. Nothing makes a bike ride better than properly inflated tires!
- Seat bags: Seat bags offer riders a non-prohibiting alternative to carrying essentials such as id, cell phones, tools, and snacks while riding.
Cyclometers: Cyclometers allow you to track distance, speed, time, and more while riding. Some cyclometers even provide GPS systems to help map out your route.
- Tires: The correct tires will maximize riding efficiency while minimizing riding vibrations and the chance of flat tires. There are various types of tires depending on the bike or how you are going to be riding. When choosing tires, take into account the terrain, weight and durability of the tire.
- Components: Brakes, handlebars, cranks, and pedals all are necessities to make your bicycle go. Whether upgrading components or building a new bike, check out our extensive selection.
- Grips and Tape: To avoid hand numbness and fatigue change handlebar grips or add tape to current handlebars. These essentials provide extra shock absorbance resulting in longer riding comfort. Grips and tape also are available in exciting, vibrant colors and styles allowing you to personalize your ride.
- Saddles: The proper saddle can add comfort and allow you to ride for a longer period of time. To reduce numbness and soreness from riding it is important to have the correct saddle width and shape. Also, gender specific saddles are available to fit your body type. Ultimately, the correct saddle will enhance blood flow and alleviate pressure through even distribution, which will maximize your saddle comfort and ride endurance.
- Shoes: Cycling shoes with clip-in pedals provide higher efficiency as they allow your legs to pull up on the pedals rather than over exerting energy and pushing down on the pedal. In addition, they eliminate leg and knee discomfort by connecting your foot, leg and pedal to create one energy system.
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