I've been considering the slicks, but at this point I'm not having trouble riding the bike, or even pushing it, and I hesitate to make the workout any easier... What's the deal with the bar-ends? I've seen them on accessory shelves, and I've seen them on some bikes, but they don't seem to adjust the grip all that much.
Originally Posted by
AndrewP
You can get decent bike computers that give the basic info for $15.
http://www.nashbar.com/bikes//Produc...2_217197_-1___ Racks with dog-legged rear stays are worth having, but normally I only use a trunk bag on top (I think it looks more sporty). Get a waterbottle cage and bottle. Get bar-ends on the handlebars. When the tires start showing signs of wear, replace then with slick tires 1.5" wide - this will make the bike roll more easily.