SurlyLaika

Hey guys, what would be the best accessories to add to a commuting frame?
Links to specific products are welcome, I would like to know how you have your commuter set up. I'm especially interested in less typical add-on's than water bottle holders and mini-pumps.






My story [If you're interested]:
I have two braze-ons on my Surly Cross Check. I already have a hydration pack for my water needs and I currently have a Topeak Harpoon mini-pump attached to the frame.

I recently switched out the stock cross tires for some Specialized Armadillo skinnies and a floor pump with a pressure gauge to keep the new tires in glass-crushing, pinch flat resisting shape. Floor pumps are so much more powerful and accurate in pumping a tire to the optimal pressure. I now see the inferiority of the Topeak mini-pump. I know it's good for emergencies, but it just seems like if I got a flat, I would just take a bus the rest of the way.

gitarzan

A bell.

SurlyLaika

damn, you're right. A bell would be useful on campus with tons of pedestrians, or sometimes sidewalks...

but I think I want some sort of loud horn for cars. Is it rude to use a horn on pedestrians?

RichardGlover

Bottle cage to hold a travel tumbler for coffee (or your hot drink of choice).

Bottle cage to hold AirZound air bladder.

Bottle cage to hold a MagicShine battery pack.

Bottle cage to hold a bottle-shaped waterproof toolkit/storage unit.

Bottle cages are versatile. You can put more into them than simply water bottles.

SurlyLaika

Sounds like you get the full use out of your bottle cages. Which one do you use?

lubes17319

You forgot one.......

....for post-work refreshment.

SurlyLaika

Is that flask holder made specifically for the surly flask?
by the way, driving intoxicated requires much more coordination than driving a car. I do not recommend, definitely enjoy a flask post-ride.

SurlyLaika

Here's a Surly flask/flask holder combo, kind of pricey, though
https://www.webcyclery.com/product.php?productid=16571

I'd be better off with a Topeak Modula and a Joose.
https://www.amazon.com/Topeak-Modula-...8901916&sr=8-1

RichardGlover

Currently, I use water bottles and coffee tumblers (nice to have hot drinks in cold weather). I keep my tools in the ubiquitous under-seat tool bag.

After DST ends (in two days), my wife will start to worry enough about the darkness that she'll beg me to buy a better headlight... hello, Magicshine!

Now that's pretty cool. Not my kind of style, but I can appreciate it without wanting it.