View Single Post
Old 12-29-2006, 02:39 PM   #9
Shannon
Founder, WildTexas.com
 
Shannon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 1,391
Re: Inexpensive Mountain Bikes?

So, Mickey, have you purchased that bike or bike rack yet? Do share when you do.... plus, depending on where you live, we might have some good suggestions on bike-friendly places you could hit the road or trails.

Do get a decent helmet, btw... and, depending on how much you will ride, you might want a pair of padded bike shorts (to protect those "sensitive areas" -- even if you have a fancy saddle, the padded shorts make all the difference in the world.)

If you find you have any issues with numbness or blisters or plan to go on long rides, a pair of cycling gloves is useful too... they do not have to be fancy, but I prefer ones with gel padding vs. just foam -- they seem to hold up longer and, at least for mountain biking or rough roads, seem to cut down the vibration a bit better. I have notoriously pain-prone wrists due to all my computer use, so I am sensitive to vibration and extended pressure on my wrists.

The only MUST HAVES though are your bike and a helmet -- protect your noggin from fallin!

__________________
- Shannon Moore
Your Host @ WildTexas.com
http://www.twitter.com/ageekgal

Shannon is offline   Reply With Quote