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We carry a full range of bike and unicycle safety gear, including helmets as well as knee, elbow and wrist pads that will protect you against the bumps, knocks, and unplanned dismounts of learning to ride a unicycle! In addition, we carry gloves that will afford better hand protection, as well as specialized leg armor to protect your knees and shins. Looking for a bundle? Try one of our Triple 8 Savers, which contain knee pads, elbow pads and wrist guards. Be better prepared for the trials of the trail, gear up with a little help from Unicycle.com!

Bike and Unicycle Safety Gear FAQs

What is the recommended safety gear for cyclists? 
All cyclists should always wear a helmet; beyond that, important unicycle and bike safety gear includes knee and elbow protection such as pads. Some unicyclists also prefer to wear gloves or wrists guards, or specialized leg armor that doesn’t just protect the knees, but the shins as well. 

Also, if riding on the road, it’s important to wear bright colors or reflective clothing, and at night you should have either lights in front of or behind your bike, or at least a reflector that others will be able to see. 

What is an “unplanned dismount”?
In this industry, we refer to falls by the more polished euphemism of an “unplanned dismount,” but it is exactly what it sounds like. 

Are unicycle and bike safety gear interchangeable? 
As a general rule, unicycle and bike safety gear are interchangeable. Whether you choose safety gear designed for bicycling or unicycling doesn’t matter so much as that it is appropriately rated and that you wear it according to its intended use.  

What is the most important piece of bike safety gear? 
A helmet is the single most important piece of unicycle or bike safety gear. Most “unplanned dismounts” result in minor to no injuries at all, but the vast majority of serious accidents involve injuries to the head. As a result you should always wear a helmet while riding. 

Why are close-toed shoes such important pieces of unicycle safety gear?
Even though you might not think of shoes as unicycle or bike safety gear, a pair of close-toed shoes will protect your feet whenever you fall out of the saddle. As a general rule it’s a good idea to wear them when riding. 

Is leg armor necessary? 
Some unicyclists wear simple knee pads, others prefer more specialized leg armor that will protect your shins as well as the insides of your legs against contact with the frame’s crown. Whatever you choose is up to you and both can be highly effective pieces of safety equipment. 

Are wrist guards necessary? 
Because unicyclists are more liable to experience a higher incidence of unplanned dismounts than other cyclists, some wear wrist guards to shield their wrists on those occasions. They do provide a higher level of protection to your hands and wrists, but some riders simply prefer to wear gloves. The choice is up to you.