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9Oct/090

Get yourself a Folding Mountain Bike

If you are considering of getting yourself a mountain bike, you should know that there are a wide range of styles of mountain bikes you can choose from.

One of the most popular of these is the folding mountain bike. It is very practical and convenient in the sense that you can easily carry it when you have to cross a river or a body of water or anything that makes it impossible for you to ride your bike; all you have to do is fold your bike, and carry it over your shoulders.

Folding mountain bikes looks similar to your ordinary mountain bikes. However, folding mountain bikes come with a special feature to enable you to fold it easily in just a few seconds without having to use any kind of tools.

Plenty of bikers are having the time of their lives atop their folding mountain bikes. Even children and women prefer this kind of bike to the regular mountain bikes because they can embark on any adventure without having to worry about what the obstacles they will have to face. Assuming there is a body of water to cross or a rough terrain to deal with, they can simply fold their bikes and put them over their shoulders.

A world leader in the manufacture of folding mountain bikes at affordable prices is Montague. Evan Cycles, the largest independent bicycle dealer in the United Kingdom, also offers folding mountain bikes and carries other mountain bikes from popular bike manufacturers like Saracen, Trek, Kona, and many more.

Getting yourself a folding mountain bike is definitely a smart decision. With all the benefits and the convenience you will be getting, folding mountain bikes are certainly worth the amount that you will be shelling out.

Nonetheless, in the event that you decide to get one for your self, always make sure that you are dealing with a reliable and trusted company of folding mountain bikes.

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5Jul/090

Mountain Bike Product Safety

A few months ago one of my friends called to tell me he was going to be late to the trail because he had a part on his bike that was being recalled. He wanted to stop at the bike shop and have his part replaced before our regularly scheduled ride. I too thought it was a good idea to get the part replaced before our ride so I told him that I will see him when he is finished at the store.

When I met up with my friend later in the day I asked him how he found out about his recalled part. He told me that his wife signed up for email alerts on product recalls. She subscribes to these email notification to be aware of toy issue for their children and it just so happened that a mountain bike part was on the email.

Just like other consumer products, mountain bike products occasionally get recalled for various reasons. I do not want to speculate so I am not going to give examples. It is important to be aware and not to ignore these recalls because your safety could be in jeopardy.

So in an effort to keep riders aware of product recalls the links below will direct you to the Consumer Affairs and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission websites. These sites will allow you to search their database for product recalls that might pertain to your bike, gear or both.

The two sites listed below are not meant to be the all encompassing sources of information. It is to help you get started in you product recall search. If you come across more sites with mountain bike recall information let us know and we will add it to the list.

Check out the websites below.

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

- http://www.cpsc.gov/

Consumer Affairs

- http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls/recalls.htm

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Accessories For Mountain Biking

Initially when you first decide to do mountain biking it can be a bit daunting when you visit a mountain bike shop as there is a vast choice of mountain bikes and accessories to choose from

There are several mountain biking accessories and related products that you can purchase. It's not a question of what looks cool it's about the safety, enjoyment and your budget for your accessories, so don't be drawn in by the sales staff. You need to consider accessories carefully By starting with these accessories, you'll be just fine when you hit the trails.

Bike Helmet

One of the most important accessory for mountain biking is the bike helmet.No one should ever be on a bike without a helmet. Wearing a helmet is crucial as wearing one can prevent serious head injurys

All mountain bike helmets are comfortable and stylish and everyone who rides on the trails wears one.

Mountain Bike Gloves

No matter what season you ride in, your hands can take a beating. People who are just starting out will usually keep a tight grip on the handle bars which can be very uncomfortable for their hands. If you fall off your hands will the first thing to hit the ground. Mountain bike gloves are a must have accessory, as they will take the beating for you.

Mountain Bike Shorts

Your bottom may feel sore after the first few mountain bike rides you take Even though your body will adjust, bike shorts are great to have as they will help keep it at a bare minimum. Shorts are a great addidtion to your mountain bike ride as they make your ride more bearable.

Mountain Bike Shoes

Depending on the type of pedals you have and the type of riding you do, you'll want to pick your mountain bike shoes accordingly.
You'll want to get shoes to accept the special cleat for your pedals, if your bike has clipless type pedals. When purchasing mountain bike shoes things to take into consideration are their durablility, do they have a stiff sole for better efficiency when pedaling and are they comfortable. Another consideration is to ensure you get the correct shoes for the terrain you'll be riding.

Eye Protection

Getting something in your eye can run you off the trail very quickly. To keep your eyes safe from debris and help protect then from the wind you could purchase some sunglasses or clear lense glasses. Ensure you buy glasses which are non-breakable

Hydration System

Bringing a water bottle or hydration backpack with you is always a great idea. Enusre you bring water with you to drink on the trail so your body stays properly hydrated at all times.

Trail Repair Kit

It's easy to get stuck in the woods or on the trail if you don't bring the proper repair kit for your bike. To ensure you have all senarios covered bring a multi-tool desisgned for bike repair, tyre levers and a patch kit for mending flat tyres.