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5 Comfort Upgrades for Long Two-wheeler Cruises

Love motorcycle cruises? Cruising on a two-wheeler is one of the most amazing experiences that cannot be described in words unless you feel it yourself. The sensation of cool wind blowing through your hair and vast vistas sweeping past the visor have a therapeutic effect that draws thousands every year to make the pilgrimage to popular biker destinations across India, and even beyond borders. While the joys of motorcycle riding are immense, it can quickly become a painful ordeal if you are not careful about a few simple things that you need on your motorcycle before getting started on long distance cruises. In addition to riding safety gears (such as helmets, gloves and jackets), there is one more thing that you cannot ignore when you are on a 200+ kilometre ride on your motorcycle. And that is comfort! We spoke to pro riders and discovered 5 comfort upgrades that can make a big difference when it comes to staying really comfy on long routes over undulating road surfaces. Let’s find ou...

Staying Safe on a Mountain Bike: 5 Safety Tips

Mountain biking and rail biking or two of the most popular sport activities that have picked up a lot in the recent years. The Himalayan range offers a lot of wonderful Mountain biking trails where people flock in hundreds every year to track or to ride their mountain bikes. Mountain biking is a dangerous sport and needs professional guidance and safety equipment to enjoy the experience even more.   Here are five safety tips to stay safe on a mountain bike: either you are riding a normal hilly trail or pushing the limits of your skills on the ridge of a mountain. Listen to your brain, not to your buddies  Peer pressure is a worst kind of thing that can make people do stupid things. It always adds up against logic which may put you in a tough spot, but the smart thing to do is to follow logic instead of trying to make your position felt among your peers. Do not be ashamed to back off a challenge if you think that your skills are not adequate to tackle it.  Never ride ...

Road Safety Hacks: Tips and Tricks for Riders of All Heights

Love adventure riding, but worried about riding tall adventure bikes? An average Indian is about 5.5ft tall which makes riding tall adventure bikes a challenge in itself. The biggest challenge every short Rider has with riding tall two-wheelers is losing balance when they come to a stop. Not to worry, here are some smart hacks that you can implement and make your dream of riding a tall adventure bike come true. Stop at high, even surfaces The first trick is to prevent from tipping over is to stop at a place that provides adequate height for you to put your foot down firmly. when you are coming to a stop look 50 metres ahead and plan where you are about to stop. Once you get in the habit of doing that it will come to you as second nature.  Reduce the seat height In most modern two wheelers, including adventure  motorcycles and scooters, you can reduce the seat height at the dealership itself. also, it is a good idea to research the market for options that are more suited to you...

Motorcycle Helmets – Your Ticket to a Safe Ride

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Riding a bike is one of the most exhilarating experiences. It brings alive the ‘spirit’ of the rider and conjures up images of zipping off into the sunset, without a care in the world. However, things are not as rosy in real life, and riding cannot be romanticised. Thrilling it is, but staying safe is the foremost requirement. The rider and the companion have to wear helmets. Motorcycle helmets are critical in making sure the joyride does not end up becoming a ‘horror-ride.’ The good news is the best helmet brands in India offer many types of helmets to suit the different needs, budgets, and personalities of the riders. The increasing innovation and use of technology in the industry also ensure that the best safety and convenience features keep getting added to the helmets, thus enhancing the rider’s safety. Essential Features of Motorcycle Helmets Use of Latest Generation Material The use of advanced materials is a given for good quality motorcycle helmets . The ...

Shop From The Best Bike Helmet Store And Flaunt Your Style

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Shopping for a motorcycle helmet can sometimes become a daunting task as the market is flooded with many types and brands. A racing professional will need different features than one riding a short distance to work and not zipping cross-country in a rally, the need will probably be to avoid sweaty, messy hair as against a racer who needs an extremely light-weight and aerodynamically designed with strong eye protection. To top it all, it doesn’t hurt if the helmet looks good as well!  Therefore, it’s ideal to go to the best bike helmet store in your town and explore the choices.  While at the bike helmet store, do make sure to check out all the options and not settle for anything but the best helmet brands. So, the next big dilemma would be what should be the USP’s of the best bike helmet store . Here are a few pointers to help you navigate through the sellers thronging the market and reach the best. Are the helmets stocked of the best quality? Are the helm...