The first thing that you should put on your bicycle after a pump is water cages. Don’t stop with one but put two or more if possible. Most bicycles have room for two inside the main triangle part of the frame usually on the down tube and the seat tube. Some bicycles also have a third mounting facing forward at the bottom of the down tube.
Archive of posts filed under the Bicycling category.
Gallery – Bike Week 2009 in Kalbarri
These are a few pictures taken around Kalbarri during Bike Week in 2009.
What are rims with eyelets?
Why are some rims made with eyelets? Do I need them? Will my wheel break if I don’t have them? These are a few questions that many people ask about rims. This is a short article for beginners with a picture of a rim that has eyelets for the spokes.
Puncture Kits
In the photograph below, you will see the contents of a basic puncture repair kit for a bicycle. Most puncture repair kits come in some sort of case to keep it all together. This case should fit into your pocket, or into a small bag under the seat.
Inner Tubes
Inner tubes are what keep your tyres inflated so that you can ride your bicycle. Unfortunately Western Australia is littered with triple headed thorns.
Getting Started – Helmets
The law in Western Australia states that a helmet must be worn when riding a bicycle. This applies to all sorts of bicycles except for exercise bikes inside your house. In this article we will be taking a look at bicycle helmets, so you know what one looks like.
