Title: 
Equipment For Mountain Bikes

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520

Summary:
The categories of equipment for mountain bikes include a great number of subcategories.  These subcategories include the bikes, frames, accessories, biking apparel, and even the separate components that make up the bikes.  There are a number of items that you can get for mountain biking, so it is imperative that you know what you want.  You first need to determine what kind of biking that you do.  Do you mountain bike for fun or are you into it for racing?  If you have just s...


Keywords:
mountain bikes, cycling, equipment, sports, outdoors


Article Body:
The categories of equipment for mountain bikes include a great number of subcategories.  These subcategories include the bikes, frames, accessories, biking apparel, and even the separate components that make up the bikes.  There are a number of items that you can get for mountain biking, so it is imperative that you know what you want.  You first need to determine what kind of biking that you do.  Do you mountain bike for fun or are you into it for racing?  If you have just started your mountain biking adventure, then your first purchase will need to be a bike that will meet your needs and wants.  

Clothing that is specially made for mountain biking is much looser than the other clothing made for cycling.  The difference between mountain biking apparel and other biking apparel is very noticeable and easy to see.  All kinds of cycling have one thing in common, however, and that is helmets.  Helmets should be worn anytime you are on your bike.  This will help to protect your head from the many hazards that may be on the trail.  

There are accessories that can help make your biking safer for you, too.  One of these accessories is mountain bike lights.  If you are going to be riding at night, then you will need some kind of lighting on your bike, whether it is LED lights or other lights.  Lights enable mountain bikers to enjoy the trail at any time of the day or night.  

You can find your mountain bike supplies at your local bike shop or online at many different bicycling retailers.  You can find everything that you need-from knee guards to full body guards to helmets to other apparel and accessories.  The shops will be able to assist you to find mountain biking gear for any level of rider, from the casual to the more extreme enthusiast.  

Protective gear is essential in mountain biking, especially.  It will help you to withstand the rigors of mountain and downhill racing.  Many different body armor pieces help to protect different parts of the body to make sure that you will be protected if you have an accident.  This gear is specially made to protect you without taking away from the experience and fun of mountain biking.  

The most important thing that you need to purchase to help keep yourself safe is a biking helmet.  A helmet can keep you alive in this sometimes dangerous sport.  No matter how small the race, biking helmets are required to help keep you safe.  To keep your hands free from burns or blisters, you may want to choose some gloves.  They serve a functional use as well, because they help to give you a much stronger grip on the handlebars for maximum control.  

Mountain biking demands comfortable clothing.  Most races occur during the summer, so shorts and t-shirts are the most commonly seen clothing, but during the winter months, you may see pants and sweatshirts.  You are sure to find the perfect clothing to ride in no matter what time of the year to help you be comfortable and to look cool.