It is very important to have the right equipment for your bike if you want to be protected all the time and to adapt to the traffic conditions which are always unexpected. Here are a few things you should take into consideration when thinking about the equipment you should have with your bike.
First of all, you should have a good bicycle, because if your bicycle isn’t safe, you won’t be safe on the road either. Your bike has to be tall enough for you and with women, the upper pipe should be shorter because the upper part with women is shorter than it is with men. Also, it has to be fully functional, the breaks, the gears, everything to work just fine so that you can control any situation when you are in traffic.
Then, you should always wear a helmet because without it, you can suffer severe injuries to your head. This helmet has to fit you, not larger, not too tight, so that you can be safe all the time. Apart from the helmet, you should also wear gloves, these protecting your hands in case you fall and protecting it from the repeated shock caused by the wheel.
Apart from a helmet and gloves, you should equip your bike with a mirror, this offering you better visual possibilities and helping you adapt to different situations in traffic. Tools are also important to have with you, a toolbox for repairing the wheels in case it is needed and a pomp being very useful. Having these on board, you are very likely to get out of any unpleasant situations, given the fact that most of the repairs you may have to do on the road are very simple and easy to learn.
Last but not least, you should have a bottle of water on the frame, which might prove very helpful if you go on trips which last longer than an hour. Then, you should have the tools, the proper outfit, maps and any other objects you might take with you on your trips. A bag set on the bike is also much better than a backpack, this only warming you up and make you sweat when the weather is hot.
