subject: Make Sure You Invest In High Quality Mountain Bike Accessories [print this page] If you are a regular cyclist it is incredibly important that you use the right kind of bike accessories, such as protective clothing and security items to keep your bike safe while you aren't using it. There will be a large number of bike accessories that you need to purchase if you are to stay as safe as possible while out and about on your bike, and here are just some of the ones that you will need:
Bike helmets
Wearing a helmet when cycling will help to protect your head should you be involved in an accident and fall from your bike. They are one of the most important pieces of kit you will need when cycling and you should ensure you buy a good quality one that will be able to give you a high level of protection. You should only ever wear a helmet that fits you perfectly; otherwise it might not protect you in the event of an accident. After an accident you should always replace your helmet as there may be invisible damage to the inside of it and this could hinder its effectiveness later on.
To get the right bike helmet for you, first measure your head, choose a bike helmet that matches your sizing and then try the helmet on. It should rest just above your eyebrows on the front and shouldn't move about - shake your head to check that this can't happen. You can always make the helmet more comfortable by adjusting the straps, but make sure that it still fits well when you do this.
Bike lights
A bike light is designed to make you more visible to other drivers, cyclists and pedestrians on the road at night. You can buy rechargeable bike lights that can save you money, and you will also need to choose between LED, krypton and halogen bike lights to find the best one for your needs.
Hi vis clothing
Just like bike lights, hi vis clothing can make you more noticeable to others on the road and it could help to save you from being involved in an accident. You should never only wear dark clothing when cycling at night - you will become almost invisible. You can buy hi vis jackets, vests, ankle straps and stickers that you can use to let people know that you are on the road.
Bike locks
When you aren't using your bike you will be able to store it in designated areas around your town, such as on bike stands or in a bike locker. To stop others from stealing your bike you should invest in a bike lock - you can pick from cable locks, shackle locks and chain locks.
