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Esstenial Accessories

  • 02-02-2010 5:20pm
    #1
    ipodrocker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,002 ✭✭✭


    hey,

    I have just started commuting to work by bike and wondered what are the most popular accessories you guys have for cycling, i plan to cycle on the weekends too.

    thanks.


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  • #2
    DirkVoodoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,505 ✭✭✭✭DirkVoodoo


    For commuting: Lights, lock, spare tubes, pump.

    For longer distance: Bib shorts, breathable windproof jacket, helmet, bidon, lights, spare tubes, pump.

    For your house: Basic set of allen keys, Floor (track) pump, lubricant.

    What kind of bike? Where do you commute to? What kind of cycles did you have in mind?


  • #3
    DualFrontDiscs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 932 ✭✭✭DualFrontDiscs


    DirkVoodoo wrote: »
    For commuting: Lights, lock, spare tubes, pump.
    And a puncture repair kit.
    DFD.


  • #4
    DirkVoodoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,505 ✭✭✭✭DirkVoodoo


    DualFrontDiscs wrote: »
    And a puncture repair kit.
    DFD.

    For me that is a "home" accessory. I'm weak, there is a point where I say "enough is enough" and sitting at the side of the road looking for a puncture then waiting for the glue to set, possibly in the lashing rain knowing this country, is my quitting point :).

    Two tubes in the rucksack should be enough for anyone but the most unlucky commuter.


  • #5
    DualFrontDiscs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 932 ✭✭✭DualFrontDiscs


    DirkVoodoo wrote: »
    For me that is a "home" accessory. I'm weak, there is a point where I say "enough is enough" and sitting at the side of the road looking for a puncture then waiting for the glue to set, possibly in the lashing rain knowing this country, is my quitting point :).

    Two tubes in the rucksack should be enough for anyone but the most unlucky commuter.

    Based on this thread I think a repair kit in the rucksack is a good idea. I concur with the repair by the side of the road hell, but at least when you get to the office/ inside you can repair then for the return trip.


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