Originally Posted by
SweetNightmare
I've already got fenders on the bike I got.
I think I'll be okay minus the rain stuff. I do want to get a helmet mounted mirror, though. When test riding, I didn't feel comfortable with the turn-to-look thing. Doing my best to get things in the order that I need them, in the price bracket I can afford. Off brands in places where it's appropriate. Lots of amazon shopping with free shipping, lol. I do have the relaxing knowledge that my job and most places I'd need to go are within walking distance if a tire pops on me.
I just want to know what kind of stuff people on here discovered that they couldn't live without once they had it.
Think again if you're going to commute year 'round.
Framepump: Topeak Road Morph w/Gauge.
www.bikeisland.com No shipping.
www.nashbar.com always has good deals on clothing, accessories, etc. Niterider Mi-Newt Cordless 150 headlight. 50.00 on sale. Worth every dime and more. Get a rainproof helmet cover as well. And wear a bb cap or a golf visor to keep rain out of your glasses/goggles.
Cheap, BRIGHT rear taillights:
www.pricepoint.com Sette 316. They're 7.98 on sale. Get 3. Use them all. Get a Sette Glo Headlight as an emergency backup. 9.98.
And +1 on the tire levers, multi-tool, tube(s), patch-kit, reflective vest. And for cold weather 100% Merino wool sweater for at least one layer as they hold heat while wet.
Btw,
never wear cotten unless it's really warm. Cotten gets wet, but doesn't wick sweat. Nice in the heat.
Really bad in the cold.