[NSFW] Mid-A Epic Random-ness: Third Encounter
Are you looking for Clipless? Egg Beaters by Crank Bros are nice and light and easy to engage and disengage. Do you have any knee problems? If so you want to make sure you try them out so they are comfortable. Any knee soreness is a sign of improper adjustment. (the pain is different from just riding pains) Pedals are all about preference and people will swear up and down about their favorites. (Just like car stuff 
) SPD peadals are also nice because of the variety. People dont like them because they can get caked in mud sometimes
) SPD peadals are also nice because of the variety. People dont like them because they can get caked in mud sometimes
If you go clipless you will need new shoes too. Start looking on craigslist for some stuff. People will start dumping bikes, parts, gear around this time because they realize they rode once all summer and dont want to store their stuff. Lots of it is almost brand new. Knowing your European size for shoes will help a lot.
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I bought my bike from bike doctor many years ago. I'll most likely look there for gear. Alberto pointed out that my life is goin to suck with my current plastic pedals. Is there anything I should look for pedal wise strictly for offload use.
Zain. Not sure about this weekend but I need to start building up my gear so when it does happen I'm not scrambling to get things together.
Zain. Not sure about this weekend but I need to start building up my gear so when it does happen I'm not scrambling to get things together.
I would not get clipless until you are feeling very comfortable riding, things can get sketchy... just upgrade the plastic ones..
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Gloves for sure. I would just start with open fingered ones that are comfortable for this time of year. Will give you a little not of padding and will aid your grip
Camel back is def preferential to a water bottle on your frame. Pockets on the camelback make it easy to carry spare tubes/ snack bars/ tools.
Pads I wouldnt really say are nesicarily needed.
For helmets I wear a giro. Its black its light its well ventilated. I Vought it in 07 for around 100$ its about time to upgrade but it has allot of life left in it :-)
Like grizzle said get lasts years model will save you allot. Check out the website I posted earlier lots of good deals on there.
Camel back is def preferential to a water bottle on your frame. Pockets on the camelback make it easy to carry spare tubes/ snack bars/ tools.
Pads I wouldnt really say are nesicarily needed.
For helmets I wear a giro. Its black its light its well ventilated. I Vought it in 07 for around 100$ its about time to upgrade but it has allot of life left in it :-)
Like grizzle said get lasts years model will save you allot. Check out the website I posted earlier lots of good deals on there.
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You also have to know what well fitting is.
MTB specific helemts will provide more protection for the base of your skull and other areas. But that adds some weight. Ive found that weight isnt really an issue until I do over 3 hours of riding (road biking). I would also recommend going to a bigger store that has all the major helmet brands (Bell, Giro) and trying a bunch on. Then buy online from one of the large cycling distributors (bikenashbar or similiar). A lot of times you can get last years model for way cheaper. I would also stay away from darker colors (black) for obvious reasons but that may not be much of an issue mountain biking as it is road biking. Finally, I like to do my gear shopping in the winter (after October). Places run a lot more sales then.
On a side note. I have had a Bell Helmet save my brain before. What was really nice is I sent the helmet back to them and they sent a new one for free. "Saved by the Bell Program". I used to sell bikes/gear so if you have any other questions or need some more websites/brick and mortar stores to check out let me know.
MTB specific helemts will provide more protection for the base of your skull and other areas. But that adds some weight. Ive found that weight isnt really an issue until I do over 3 hours of riding (road biking). I would also recommend going to a bigger store that has all the major helmet brands (Bell, Giro) and trying a bunch on. Then buy online from one of the large cycling distributors (bikenashbar or similiar). A lot of times you can get last years model for way cheaper. I would also stay away from darker colors (black) for obvious reasons but that may not be much of an issue mountain biking as it is road biking. Finally, I like to do my gear shopping in the winter (after October). Places run a lot more sales then.
On a side note. I have had a Bell Helmet save my brain before. What was really nice is I sent the helmet back to them and they sent a new one for free. "Saved by the Bell Program". I used to sell bikes/gear so if you have any other questions or need some more websites/brick and mortar stores to check out let me know.
Oh really?
Jeff don't overthink it. Any helmet that fits well works.
Gloves. Full finger insulated for upcoming weather.
Camelback 2-3L. I got last years Consigliere model with storage for extra tubes, tools and phone for $40. Sick deal.
Pedals go on Amazon and get some aluminum Wellgos. About $45. They have adjustable studs. These are platforms wouldn't recommend clipping in at first.
These sites are where I get all my stuff from.
www.jensonusa.com
www.pricepoint.com
Amazon
Gloves. Full finger insulated for upcoming weather.
Camelback 2-3L. I got last years Consigliere model with storage for extra tubes, tools and phone for $40. Sick deal.
Pedals go on Amazon and get some aluminum Wellgos. About $45. They have adjustable studs. These are platforms wouldn't recommend clipping in at first.
These sites are where I get all my stuff from.
www.jensonusa.com
www.pricepoint.com
Amazon
