Chuckanut
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I thought a thread a bike accessories might be useful and more to the point than putting accessory comments on a general bike thread. Here it goes.
I am thinking of adding four additional accessories to my bike to make it safer and more usable and would appreciate comments on people's experience with different makes and models. One advantage of my new bike is that it weights 8 pounds less than my old one. I do not want to give away much of that advantage by adding more accessory weight than necessary.
FWIW, I am a casual cyclist. Most of my cycling is under 20 miles total.
1. Bike computer
I am thinking of a small and light weight computer that will give me miles speed, trips (more than trip would be nice) and time. Wired or wireless? Do any models stand out in terms of being more rugged, waterproof, etc? Battery life and cost?
2. Biking gloves
Full finger coverage or the type that leave the last inch of finger exposed? Are gel pads worth the xtra cost?
3. Lights - front and rear
I doubt if I will bike much at night or in bad weather, but one can be stuck in that situation by events. Any advice on which are best?
4. Rear view mirror
Helmet or handle bar attachment? Should a helmet mirror be permanently attached to the helmet or be a 'clip-on'?
Your thoughts and advice are appreciated.
I am thinking of adding four additional accessories to my bike to make it safer and more usable and would appreciate comments on people's experience with different makes and models. One advantage of my new bike is that it weights 8 pounds less than my old one. I do not want to give away much of that advantage by adding more accessory weight than necessary.
FWIW, I am a casual cyclist. Most of my cycling is under 20 miles total.
1. Bike computer
I am thinking of a small and light weight computer that will give me miles speed, trips (more than trip would be nice) and time. Wired or wireless? Do any models stand out in terms of being more rugged, waterproof, etc? Battery life and cost?
2. Biking gloves
Full finger coverage or the type that leave the last inch of finger exposed? Are gel pads worth the xtra cost?
3. Lights - front and rear
I doubt if I will bike much at night or in bad weather, but one can be stuck in that situation by events. Any advice on which are best?
4. Rear view mirror
Helmet or handle bar attachment? Should a helmet mirror be permanently attached to the helmet or be a 'clip-on'?
Your thoughts and advice are appreciated.
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