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Just upgraded to a real road bike, what else to do need to buy?

Old 02-16-11, 07:53 PM
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pretty much agree w/ everyone, but i think priority on my list would go to:

extra tube/patch kit/pump or co2
seat bag to carry that stuff in
lights both front and back
you already have shorts, so jersey
another bottle/cage
eye protection (sunglasses)
and a light cycling jacket

that should easily get you ~200
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Congrats on the bike! 20 miles a week isn't much though ... if you catch the bug you'll be doing a whole lot more than that soon enough.

I'm having to downsize my own purchase a bit (105 components instead of ultegra) just to help cover some of the extras that seem to come up.
My list (I have a bunch of stuff already):

tube/patch kit/co2
floor pump
bibs, jerseys & rain jacket
another bike computer (giving the garmin 500 to the wife, looking at 705)
sunglasses
bottle cages
new helmet
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Old 02-20-11, 09:03 PM
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Purchased this weekend
1. Gel Gloves
2. Patch kit with Co2
3. Light weight hand pump that mounts under a drink holder
4. Cateye Strada wireless
5. Jersey

total spent out of pocket $8
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