Mountain Biking Essentials
Starting you off on the right trail!
Riding the trails & what you need to know!
Whether you're heading to Bowmont, Eastlands, Moose Mountain, or West Bragg Creek—whether it's all day, half a day, or just a quick evening rip—you’ll need a few essentials to ensure a safe and fun ride.
Here are the must-haves for a great time, from your experts at Bow Cycle!
HELMETS & EYEWEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT MOUNTAIN BIKING APPAREL TOOLS & OTHER ACCESSORIES
Helmets & Eyewear
Mountain biking has you weaving in and out of shadows, constantly changing direction. Helmets and eyewear are essential for the protection and safety you need to conquer any trail.
Helmets
Helmets offer crucial protection in the event of a fall or crash. No matter how skilled or careful you are, accidents can happen—when they do, you'll be glad you wore a helmet.
Trail helmets are designed with lightweight materials, excellent ventilation, and advanced safety features like MIPS to ensure both comfort and protection on the trail.
Eyewear
Clear vision is key when navigating roots, rocks, and everything else the trails throw at you. Bike goggles and sunglasses enhance your vision while protecting your eyes from dust, rocks, and branches. Designed with ventilation to prevent fogging, many goggles also feature tear-off options for those particularly messy rides.
Beyond protecting your eyes from debris, bike goggles and sunglasses improve visibility in both bright and low-light conditions. With a variety of lens options, you can easily adapt to the changing conditions of the trail.
Protective Equipment
Riding bike trails can be tough on the body and accidents happen! Make sure you're prepped to keep yourself safe and comfortable.
Body Protection
Protective bike gear is essential for any type of trail riding. Gone are the days of bulky, stiff armor that left you hot, uncomfortable, and fatigued. Today’s protective gear is purpose-built for mountain biking—lightweight, low-profile, and incredibly ergonomic—offering excellent mobility and comfort without sacrificing safety.
At Bow Cycle & Sports, we carry a wide range of protective gear, including knee and elbow pads, shin guards, hip protection, arm guards, and more. Whatever your ride demands, we’ve got the gear to keep you protected on the trails.
Gloves
Gloves for trail riding host a variety of purposes such as grip, protection, dexterity, and shields your hands from the elements on mud filled rainy days. Like a second skin, the technology in gloves makes them more comfortable than ever and purpose built for the demanding dexterity that's required on your bike.
There is a whole lot of personal preference when it comes to bike gloves which is why at The Bike Zone we have brought in a huge selection of models to choose from!
Mountain Biking Apparel
Apparel designed for trail riding provides protection from the elements and keeps you cool and comfortable so you can focus on the fun!
Looking good means you go faster!
Apparel designed for trail riding provides protection from the elements and keeps you cool and comfortable so you can focus on the fun! The fabrics are designed to wick moisture away from the body keeping you dry and cool on those scorching summer rides. The combination of reinforced durable fabrics and ventilated stretchy fabric where it's needed makes apparel designed for trail riding an essential. From breathable jerseys, to bibs with storage, we have apparel that has you covered!
Tools & Other Accessories
Gravity riding and park laps can be hard on your rig, having basics on hand to patch up any minor repair needed can keep the fun rolling!
Racks
If you're transporting multiple bikes, e-bikes, or full suspension bikes, look no further than a hitch mounted rack. Securely attached to your vehicle and take seconds to install. There are a variety of styles to fit your vehicle, bike, and budget.
Some racks secure the bikes through the frame of the bike and there are also options that secure by the wheel to avoid any contact with the frame. Carry up to 5 bikes, and some models conveniently fold up and swing out so you still have full access to the trunk of your vehicle.
Tools & Spare Parts
A multi tool is really handy to carry with you in case of any minor repair you might need to make. Things like a loose stem or handlebar can happen if you're not checking regularly. Or perhaps you need to make a minor adjustment to your saddle height.
With a multi tool you'll be able to make those small adjustments without a problem. We stock a variety of multi tools that include the basic essentials to more complex tools that include chain breakers. The multi tool is the ultimate package to complete any on trail repair.
Gear up for the best time to ride
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