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Old 07-03-10 | 06:49 PM
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I was wondering what i should get first. I am new to road cycling and i just recently ordered my bike and i am waiting for it to come in. My budget will be about 100 dollars of spending money a week on new supplies to get into this sport. I will need to get pedals so that is the first thing.
I don't know if i should get pants and shirts first or i don't know. Anything would be helpful.

I already have a pump
and yeah thats about it

Also if you could recommend a certain item.
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Old 07-03-10 | 06:50 PM
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Old 07-03-10 | 06:52 PM
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Yeah a helmet is a must. Sorry so PEdals and a helmet will be my first purchase.
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Old 07-03-10 | 06:55 PM
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A patch kit so you can fix flats. Possibly a small pump, spare tube, and tire levers so you can fix flats while biking. Water bottles and water bottle cages.
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Old 07-03-10 | 07:50 PM
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Old 07-03-10 | 09:40 PM
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Helmet is first, yes.

What kind of pedals? If they're clipless, then you'll need shoes.

Cycling shorts, or even better, bibs & a jersey and a couple of water bottles with cages will make your cycling much more enjoyable.
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Old 07-03-10 | 10:05 PM
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Safety first.

Get some condoms in case you want to have sex on the bike.
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Old 07-03-10 | 10:33 PM
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Get some condoms in case you want to have sex on the bike.
I'm so tempted to post pics and videos
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Old 07-03-10 | 11:05 PM
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i was thinking about getting clips on one side and regular on the other side because i will be using it to commute aswell.

Haha Condoms. Ill make sure to have those handy at all times. not just on the bike. I have been seeing the word Bib alot what is a bib exactly?
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Old 07-03-10 | 11:08 PM
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They're biking shorts with straps that go up to your shoulders.

https://www.google.com/search?q=bib+b...ient=firefox-a

Much more comfortable than normal bike shorts, which have an elastic waist band. There's a recent thread about why bibs are better than shorts.
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Old 07-03-10 | 11:13 PM
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Hahaha i love it.
I cant wait to get my bike and start riding but i feel like i still need so much more to really get started.
Is their anything else i should look into?
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Old 07-03-10 | 11:46 PM
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I bought a pack of those stretchy muscle shirts without the sleeves(round neck) and they are freaking awesome for cycling.

They are super cheap and sold at wal-mart so you better spend that money on helmet and cycling shorts for the time being.
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Don't over think it. Get some good (that does not mean expensive) cycling clothing and get out and put some miles on!

Good idea on the pedals.

So here's your check list:

Pedals
Helmet
Bibs
Jersey
Sunglasses
Shoes (not necessary at first, but you'll probably want to get some at some point)
Bottle cages (if you don't already have some)
Water bottles
Seat pack (containing: patches; multi tool; tire levers; Co2 (or get a mini pump))
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Old 07-04-10 | 12:38 AM
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Thank you soo much! Anyone have any good decent pedals that have both the clips on oneside and without them on the other.
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Old 07-04-10 | 01:11 AM
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Thank you soo much! Anyone have any good decent pedals that have both the clips on oneside and without them on the other.
These are a good value. $35 & SPD on one side, platform on the opposite:

https://www.performancebike.com/bikes...1511000_400048
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Old 07-04-10 | 01:13 AM
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These are better, but twice the price:

https://www.coloradocyclist.com/product/item/SSXMFZ3M
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I'm not aiming to start a debate here (there's plenty of opportunity for that in the A&S forum) but personally I don't wear a helmet, it isn't essential, cycling isn't dangerous. So it would not be on my list if you have a limited budget.

You probably need some shades: they seem an indulgence only until a beetle flies into your eye during a 40mph downhill. And you do need waterbottle, a multitool and probably tyre levers if you haven't mastered the trick of changing tyres without them.

If you buy a decent jersey you can probably do without the seatpack, the pockets will do. Shorts/bibs yes.
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Old 07-04-10 | 02:25 AM
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i say helmet...because it cools your head!

helmet
gloves
shades
saddle bag
pump
tubes
multitool
jersey
bibs
pedals/shoes
floor pump
tools
work stand
patches

in no particular order, just random stuff i have that use all the time
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Old 07-04-10 | 04:22 AM
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1. helmet

2. gloves

3. good pair of sunglasses

3. 75 spf sunblock

4. pedals/shoes

5. bibs

once u ride more and need minor maintenance

6. bike stand/tools

everything else will be more of a WANT than a NEED thing
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Old 07-04-10 | 07:04 AM
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I'm not aiming to start a debate here (there's plenty of opportunity for that in the A&S forum) but personally I don't wear a helmet, it isn't essential, cycling isn't dangerous. So it would not be on my list if you have a limited budget.

You probably need some shades: they seem an indulgence only until a beetle flies into your eye during a 40mph downhill. And you do need waterbottle, a multitool and probably tyre levers if you haven't mastered the trick of changing tyres without them.

If you buy a decent jersey you can probably do without the seatpack, the pockets will do. Shorts/bibs yes.
good thing you spoke for yourself and good luck.
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Old 07-04-10 | 07:21 AM
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The other day I looked down and added up what I had on. From shoes up to helmet it was $530, and much of the stuff was bought on big sales. Of course it can be done for much much less. In fact I know that the first $100 could get you a decent helmet, fine road pedals, and some nice road shoes like Diadora. (pssst - check Nashbar).

The next $100 will get you gloves, short, jersey.
Then so on fro the lists above.

I really hope when you say "ordered my bike" that you mean the shop ordered the right size. Based on this post, if you just ordered a bike from the internet I think we are going to be seeing a lot of questions from you this summer. So just to head off some of those posts: www.parktool.com.
They have lots of how to, what is, how does that.
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good thing you spoke for yourself and good luck.
What a cockhead.
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What a cockhead.
no different from you jackass.
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Old 07-04-10 | 09:21 AM
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yeah i ordered my bike from my Local Bike store they will be getting it in an building it up for me.
I think i will get a helmet as a priority better safe than sorry.
Thank you for the Pedals they both look like very good options.
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