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Ten best cycling accessories

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  1. SRD
    Moderator

    Ten best cycling accessories? from the Independent.

    Posted 13 years ago #

  2. DaveC
    Member

    I don't see the invisible forcefield for deflecting rogue busses and cars?

    Posted 13 years ago #

  3. ruggtomcat
    Member

    No Ortleib, no Mini-lock, no overshoes....

    puff.

    Posted 13 years ago #

  4. thebikechain
    Member

    i am assuming that was sponsored by Madison.... only one of the products not from them.

    Posted 13 years ago #

  5. ruggtomcat
    Member

    no puncture proof tyres, no retro-refectives, no gloves...

    Posted 13 years ago #

  6. kaputnik
    Moderator

    What TBC said.

    I also wouldn't call a £200 Rapha Jacket a must have "accessory". Perhaps a fashion statement.

    Posted 13 years ago #

  7. SRD
    Moderator

    yup. reflective/hiviz vest is an 'accessory', cheap and useful. cycling jacket NOT. ditto most of the other stuff on the list.

    Posted 13 years ago #

  8. Min
    Member

    No mudguards either. Since hardly any bike is ever sold with any they are a very useful accessory. Just saw a similar list in a bike mag that looked similarly un-useful.

    Posted 13 years ago #

  9. Arellcat
    Moderator

    Best for oil-free trousers... I think I'll stick with my velcro reflective ankle bands that stay the same tightness until I take them off.

    Best for protection...Best for visibility... Cycle training with an accredited instructor, plus a £40 dome if you still want one. £115? Come on.

    Best for shower protection... Something with Goretex, maybe? There's nothing worse than your jacket letting the rain in, and in, and in.

    My own super-opinionated top 10 cycling accessories:

    • SKS mudguards
    • Smart/Cateye LED rear lights
    • Cateye EL135 front light
    • Nimrod reflective leg bands
    • Carradice or Ortlieb panniers
    • Finish Line Teflon Plus dry lube
    • Gore Bikewear XCR jacket
    • Altura Nightvision gloves
    • Endura Multi tights
    • Endura MT500 shorts

    Posted 13 years ago #

  10. SRD
    Moderator

    Cateye EL135 front light - Mounted on HELMET (if you have one, but its a good reason to wear one, if only so you can see to lock up your bike)

    high viz vest - sustrans, ikea etc.....

    blinky light trouser/arm band

    reisenthal basket

    knog lights

    Posted 13 years ago #

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