I want to take up mountain biking, how can I start?

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Q. I'm looking for a new hobby. As a kid I used to really enjoy biking. Now I want to take up mountain biking. What is everything I will need to start? What gear and accessories? Also any general knowledge or advice for a beginer would be greatly appreciated.

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Step 1. Do you have at least $500 to $550 for a decent entry level bike? Yep, I said entry level.
http://www.fujibikes.com/bike/details/nevada_17_d

You'll also need an under-seat bag to store a spare tube, tire levers and multi-use folding bike tool. A good frame pump or mini-pump & of course water bottle cage & bottle.
http://www.topeak.com/products/bags/AeroWedgePack_large_Quick
http://www.crankbrothers.com/tools_multi10.php
http://www.topeak.com/products/Pumps/MountainMorph

And don't forget a good helmet. This is a decent one for the price.
http://www.giro.com/us_en/products/men/helmets/indicator.html

Where can I get a bike helmet that fits...I'm bald so its hard to find one?

Im a 20 year old man and have Alopecia so I'm bald. I need a help trying to find a bike helmet that fits me right without it being to wide and just to huge just in general. My head size is 20 1/4 inches. I don't want to have to break the bank on this one either around $50 would be great.

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You're going to have to look at youth helmets. That might be hard to find a helmet without a kiddy pattern on it.


Bell Influx Helmet $34.95($27.96 with 20% discount)- http://www.nashbar.com/bikes//Product_10053_10052_123145_-1___

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/Product.aspx?baseno=1201M&plp=Giro_Stylus_Bike_Helmet&utm_source=GoogleBase&utm_medium=PaidShopping&utm_term=Giro_Stylus_Bike_Helmet&utm_campaign=PCGOOGLEBASE2KX&codesProcessed=true

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/,66868_Giro-2005-E2-Bike-Helmet.html

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