Originally Posted by noisebeam
So for fun I did a thought experiment to help me determine the most essential gear for my AM commute under two different scenarios: Winter and Summer
For both I start with my de-accesorized (i.e. 'naked') bike, no bottle cage, no lights, no speedometer, etc. and with totally naked me.
Scenario 1: Winter, dark, 25F
I, totally naked, jump on 'naked' bike.
Sweat on the way to work, naked junk freezes to seat

, unable to get off of bike and attend work.