Fifty Plus (50+) - new bike, what accessories?

Suppose you just ordered a new bike, (which I just did from bikesdirect.com), and now you have to accessorize. What accessories would you buy for the bike in descending order of importance? Here is what I have chosen so far:

1. Pedals (of course)
2. Water bottles and cages
3. Lock

What am I missing?

Suppose you just ordered a new bike, (which I just did from bikesdirect.com), and now you have to accessorize. What accessories would you buy for the bike in descending order of importance? Here is what I have chosen so far:

1. Pedals (of course)
2. Water bottles and cages
3. Lock

What am I missing?

computer - to see how far and fast you're riding
some type of bag to carry the extra tube, patch kit and a few tools

saddle and computer

saddle

You beat me to it. Stock saddles are not normally suitable for 99.9% of the people that buy a new bike. You can only tell if it is right after about a months riding so don't change it straight away- give it a chance but be prepared to take a few trips to your LBs to see what "Might" work for you.

Lights!!!!
A reflectorized vest

And in some states and municipalities, a bell.

Saddle, pedals, computer, wedge saddle bag, mini tool kit.

No one has said helmet yet, so....

helmet.

Ya gotta learn how to fix a flat. It happens, usually miles from home.

No one has said helmet yet, so....

helmet.

Ya gotta learn how to fix a flat. It happens, usually miles from home.

He said new bike, not first bike.

He said new bike, not first bike.

But what if his helmet does not match his new bike?

Continental tires with "Contact" flat prevention system......

Digital camera for ride reports.

Area map of pie sources....

Pair of Florshiem loafers, but you can choose black or cordovan.

pump (s) , gloves

Bike Stand
Cassette remover
Bottom Bracket remover
pedal wrench
chain whip
wheel truing stand
Assortment of cone wrenches
Chain breaker
Spoke wrenches
Headset wrench
New workbench with pegboard
Good bench stool

and.... beer holder

saddles and pedals are accessories? can you ride without them?

He said new bike, not first bike.
You're obviously not a card-carrying OCP ;)

If you were, we'd have to confisgate it and shoot your dog.

Cycling specific clothing. Not exactly a necessity but helpful.

It would appear that your going to need a locking presta valve less some guy in a Golden Helmet steals the air out of your tires.

You're obviously not a card-carrying OCP ;)

If you were, we'd have to confisgate it and shoot your dog.


I can't even spell OCD, I mean OPC, I mean OCC, I mean ... oh forget it :o

(but I can spell confiscate) :p

I can't even spell OCD, I mean OPC, I mean OCC, I mean ... oh forget it :o

(but I can spell confiscate) :p
You don't know nuthin', boy. I ain't gonna confiscate yer card, I'm gonna confesgate it which is a whole lot worst.

And I'm still gonna shoot yer dog.

No one has said helmet yet, so....

helmet.




.... beer holder
Two birds w/ one stone:

You don't know nuthin', boy. I ain't gonna confiscate yer card, I'm gonna confesgate it which is a whole lot worst.

And I'm still gonna shoot yer dog.

You'll wish you hadn't. She gets mean when people shoot her. So do I.

You don't know nuthin', boy. I ain't gonna confiscate yer card, I'm gonna confesgate it which is a whole lot worst.

And I'm still gonna shoot yer dog.

Please don't shoot the dog. I'd hate to see you crying on Dr. Phil. :D

boston blackie, get a good computer and stuff to fix a flat.

saddles and pedals are accessories? can you ride without them?


Apparently.

http://biketrials.com/review/Product_Reviews/Stock_Bikes__26__/index.html

Pair of Florshiem loafers, but you can choose black or cordovan.

I only know for sure that black works. To date, I have done no research with regard to cordovan.

saddles and pedals are accessories? can you ride without them?

No, but the ones that come on most new bikes are just there so you can test ride it. You almost always need to buy a saddle and pedals to suit your own preferences. I do at least.

I did not see these mentioned:

spare tubes
tire irons
pump or C02 cartridges (I prefer the pump because I will never run out of air).
allen wrenches (or the multitool mentioned above)

At home it is nice to have a floor pump. Maybe at home a patch kit. When I get a flat, I take my punctured tube home and patch it.

You should get something to clean and relube your drivetrain. I use degreaser and everyone has their favorite chain lube.

All good suggestions! Thanks folks. Surprized no one mentioned mirror. I find my Blackburn brake mounted mirror an invaluable asset.

A 2-toned Ricky Ricardo jacket and an autographed picture of Andy Devine. ;)

saddles and pedals are accessories? can you ride without them?
I was wondering the same thing..... :lol:

On our ride last Sat. morning we passed a guy with a cupholder mounted on the bars... it had a full coffee cup in it. We both wondered how the coffee stays in the cup, even with the lid on.

an autographed picture of Andy Devine. ;)

And don't forget Froggy the Gremlin. I haven't plunked my magic twanger in years.

And a new SUV to carry everything in.

http://www.marketingshift.com/images/internationalSUV-7300cxt.gif

All good suggestions! Thanks folks. Surprized no one mentioned mirror. I find my Blackburn brake mounted mirror an invaluable asset.
Wow. Don't mention that on the Roadie thread. They'll discuss confiscating your bike, and they'd be serious.

I haven't plunked my magic twanger in years.

Gasp!
Moderator! :D