Originally Posted by
surfrider
By far, my favorite mod is putting on a crankset with 170mm pedal arms. Bikes in my size tend to come with 175mm crank arms, and changing the crankset makes riding a whole lot more comfortable. After stumbling across this by chance (a friend had done this to one of his bicycles) I've done it to two used bicycles I've bought in the past two years, and an older bicycle I was rebuilding.
Other favorite mods depend on what a specific the bike is used for; drop bars on my MTB and SS, and fenders on my commuter.
My most comfortable road bike has 170mm cranks. And a 66cm CTT Seat Tube. Super comfortable over long distances.
Lights are the most important accessory for me. I ride on lit roads, so I only need see-me lights, but in the busy Northeast Corridor, they're a must when commuting in the dark or in marginal light.
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