Originally Posted by
pietzo
I'm curious what accessories and add on people use for bike commuting. What are the things that really make it easier/better? What would be the first thing you recommend to a fellow bike commuter?
You need to have a bike, and you need to have a commute. Pretty much everything else depends on circumstances.
Commonly needed accessories include lights, fenders + rain gear, and a tire patch kit + mini pump.
But the number one thing to make your commute better is a better bike. Lots of people use Walmart/Costco POS bikes, often poorly maintained, and I can see that biking is very hard for them. A decent bike that fits properly, uses quality components, and gets regular maintenance (clean and lube the chain, pump up tires to ideal pressure) goes a long way.