TOP 10 CYCLING ACCESSORIES
The right accessories are essential to your riding enjoyment. You’ll be prepared should the need arise. Having the right accessories can make all the difference in your riding enjoyment.
These are the accessories that I think everyone who rides needs to have.
Helmet – Need I say more? It’s a law for children under 16 years old in Maryland.
Bell or Horn – In Maryland it is a law that you have a bell or horn on your bike. Many will say that your voice counts, but it doesn’t meet the requirement of the law. A bell is such an easy way to let people know you are approaching them.
Hydration – You need to stay hydrated while you ride. A water bottle and cage is a small investment. Need to carry more water? A hydration pack can allow you to carry up to a hundred ounces of water and provide you with additional carrying capacity for stuff.
Floor Pump – Proper tire inflation is one of the keys to avoid flat tires. A floor pump is the best way to inflate your tires.
Car Rack – A car rack will make it easier for you to get you and your bike to all of the great places to ride. Make it easy to ride and you’ll ride more often. Check out my post about car racks.
Fix a Flat Kit – Seat Bag, Inflation Device (pump or CO2), Patch Kit, Spare Tube, Tire Levers and a multi tool.
Cycling Computer – It’s always fun to know how far you’ve gone. Did you ride your twenty mile loop faster today then last week? If you are riding in an organized ride you’re going to need a computer so you know where you should be turning.
Lock – If you are going to leave you bike somewhere while you are riding a lock is going to give you peace of mind.
Gloves – We don’t know what they do for a living but we can imagine they use their hands on a daily basis. Gloves are a lot easier to replace then to clean your hands of debris from a fall and nurse them back to health. They also make holding the grips a lot more comfortable.
Chain Lubricant – Keeping your chain properly lube will keep your bike shifting smoother and increase the life of your chain
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