Making Exercise Count

Riding a bike to lose weight is a good option. It is important, however, that your bike is comfortable for you. If it is not, you may not ride it long enough to lose the weight you need or you could become injured. Keep reading for two tips to make your bike comfortable for you.

Use a Noseless Bike Seat

The most important thing on your bike to make you comfortable is the seat you sit on. Traditional bike seats have a nose, which is where it lifts on the end. This presses against you, especially if you are male. For men, there are a lot of nerves, muscles, and blood vessels in the area that sits near this lift. This can also cause pain to women while they are riding the bike. 

Replacing the bike with a noseless bike seat can make a big difference in the way you feel while you are riding. Being more comfortable will help you ride your bike much longer so you can lose weight and get much healthier. A noseless bike seat has no lift at all. The best thing to do is visit a bike shop to look at these seats. You can sit on bikes that have these seats to see what feels most comfortable for you. The employee at the bike shop can help you choose the best noseless seat for you. You can also find these seats online. 

Replace the Grips

If your bike is older the grips may be worn out. The grips are where you rest your hands while you are riding the bike. Over time these grips can wear down so there is much less padding. This can cause pain in your hands and wrist and may even lead to injury. Instead of purchasing a new bike, you can have these grips replaced with new ones. A bike shop should be able to do this for you or you can do it on your own. 

There are some bike grips that have an ergonomic design, which is useful if you have wrist problems. This also increases shock absorption while you are riding your bike. This is helpful if you ride on rough terrains, such as gravel or a bumpy road. There are different sizes of bike grips. If you are a large person with large hands, purchase longer grips to make them more comfortable for you, or shorter grips if you have small hands. 

There are many more things you can do to make your bike more comfortable, such as using the right type of tires and using comfortable handlebars.  

For more information about noseless bike seats, contact a local company like New Light LLC.