Biking Gear
Stories in Riding Gear will introduce you to our riding products. Gear that will enable you and your family to ride and make time on your bike safer, more comfortable and therefore more enjoyable. Knowledge about bike gear helps you to be prepared, be protected, be more confident as well as allowing you to make good buy decisions. We are all on a riding journey regardless of whether you are a beginner or an experienced rider so be open to learning about gear, discover how to get prepared with the right gear and be curious about where this could lead you and your family.
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BUYING GUIDES
- Kids Bike Seats – on the bike
- Kids Bike Seats – towed by the bike
STORIES & ADVICE
Biking with Kids – what are my options?
Biking with babies on board – NZ law
Buying an E-Bike to Transport Kids or Grandkids
Meet Emily – a Mum who rides with her toddler
How to do MORE riding with a toddler or 2
Using a Regular Bike to Transport Your Family
Using a Cargo Bike to Transport Your Family
Tow Rope – Make Riding Easier for Kids
THE BEST KIDS BIKE SEATS FOR…
- Mountain Biking
- Town Riding
- Bike Path Riding
- Family Touring
- Attached to the E-Bike
- Towed by the E-Bike
The Best Front Mounted Kids Bike Seat – The Yepp Mini
The Best Rear Mounted Kids Bike Seat – The Yepp Maxi
WILL IT FIT?
Will your bike work with an attached kids bike seat?
Will your bike work for towing kids?
Match your bike to a kids bike seat
Attached “To” the Bike
Will a REAR MOUNT SEAT fit your bike?
Will a FRONT MOUNT SEAT fit my bike?
Will a MID MOUNT SEAT – the Do Little – fit on my bike?
Will a MID MOUNT SEAT – the Shotgun MTB seat – fit on my bike?
Towed by the Bike
Will a RECLINED TRAILING BIKE – WeeHoo Turbo – attach to your bike?
Will a BIKE TOW FRAME – Follow Me Tandem – attach to your bike?
Will a BIKE TOW BAR – Trailgator – attach to your bike?
Will a TRAILING 1/2 BIKE – Rocket Tag A Long – attach to your bike?
HOW TO ATTACH A FRONT SEAT
HOW TO ATTACH A MID MOUNT SEAT
HOW TO ATTACH A REAR MOUNT SEAT
HOW TO ATTACH A TRAILING 1/2 BIKE
HOW TO ATTACH A TOW…
- Frame – Follow Me Tandem
- Bar – Trailgator
- Rope – Tow Whee
VIDEOS
BUYING GUIDES
- Bike Helmet Buying Guide
- Mountain Bike Helmet Buying Guide
- Kids Bike Helmet Buying Guide
Bike Helmets for Kids – What are the options?
Bike Helmets for Mountain Biking – What are the options?
Bike Helmets for Women & Men – What are the options?
VIDEOS
Design Features to look for in Womens Saddles…
The ‘Right’Town Riding Saddle (seat)
The’Right’ Mountain Biking Saddle (Seat)
The ‘Right’ Tour/Long Commute Riding Saddle (Seat)
The ‘Right’ Fitness/Bikepath Riding Saddle (Seat)
The ‘Right’ All-round Riding Saddle (Seat)
Attachment/Placement & Comfort
VIDEOS
PADDED BIKE PANTS
How to Size & Fit Padded Bike Pants
Women’s Padded Lycra Bike Pants – Features
What to wear over a pair of goUnders – Padded Bike Underwear
Why Wear Padded Bike Pants? – Comfort
BIKE GLOVES
Why are womens bike gloves important?
How to Size & Fit a Pair of Bike Gloves (includes video)
BIKE JACKET
The Best Bike Jacket for Cycling…
Waterproof or Breathable? – Tech Terms explained
VIDEOS
VIDEOS
USING BIKE TOOLS
BUYING GUIDES
Bike and Chain Cleaning Buying Guide
Bike Lube Buying Guide
CLEANING TOOLS & KITS
HOW TO LUBE
CARRYING GEAR WHEN YOU RIDE
BUYING GUIDES
THE BEST BIKE CARRIERS FOR
CARRIER – ATTACHING & FIT
How do bike carriers attach to bikes?
How to Attach a Topeak Explorer Rear Carrier