Recommended Accessories.......

SachaJ

Hi All,

Buying a bike on the BTW scheme so need to start thinking about accessories. The hybrid bike I'm looking at is around the €700 mark which gives me around €300 for bits and bobs, but hoping to not spend all that.

1) I've read a bit about locks and it's recommended to get two. A ULock and a cable. The Kryptonite Evo Mini 5 or New York Fahgettaboudit seem to be the best ones in that category to get. Can anyone recommend a cable lock? Do Cyclesuperstore out in Tallaght stock the Kryptonite range? I can't see anything on their website. If not, I might have to try other shops for the bike I want. (Only picked Tallaght as it's handy to get to)

2) Helmets. Is there anything I need to know about helmets? Again, can anyone recommend a good brand or helmet in patricular?

3) Lights. I know next to nothing about bike lights. Dynamo's were in fashion the last time I was on a push bike. I guess the good ones are now cree LEDs or similar. Can I get recommendations on lights too?

What else can I get on the scheme? High viz bag cover and vest I presume. What about bike shorts and jackets etc?

Anything I'm forgetting?

Beasty

According to the Revenue Guidance, the following safety equipment may be purchased under the scheme:

• Cycle helmets which conform to European standard EN 1078
• Bells and bulb horns
• Lights, including dynamo packs
• Mirrors and mudguards to ensure riders visibility is not impaired
• Cycle clips and dress guards
• Panniers, luggage carriers and straps to allow luggage to be safely carried
• Locks and chains to ensure cycle can be safely secured
• Pumps, puncture repair kits, cycle tool kits and tyre sealant to allow for minor repairs
• Reflective clothing along with white front reflectors and spoke reflectors

Hence hi-viz jacket - yes, shorts - no

triggermortis

I'm not too knowledgeable on what you need, but if you look at the chain reaction cycles website all the gear they sell has customer reviews, which I have found useful in the past. They sell just about everything possible cycle related - and usually cheaper - but it is a good research tool. You can list items in each section by user review which can help too

Raam

SachaJ wrote: »

Anything I'm forgetting?

Deep section wheels.

SachaJ

Raam wrote: »

Deep section wheels.

For commuting? Sorry, never specified my primary use for the bike.

Raam

SachaJ wrote: »

For commuting?

Yes.

TinyExplosions

SachaJ wrote: »

For commuting? Sorry, never specified my primary use for the bike.

I use deep section rims on my commute...

SachaJ

TinyExplosions wrote: »

I use deep section rims on my commute...

Surely it would be overkill for someone just starting out and out of the grand I have to spend, it would be wiser to spend on other accessories?

Beasty

No deep section wheels unless bought as as part of a "complete bike"

I've started a BTW megathread where all future questions concerning the rules of the scheme should be directed