fishymamba

Hi everybody! I have $100 store credit for my LBS and I can't decide on what to get. And I have to spend ALL the money at one time. Do you guys have any accessories or tools that come in handy a lot and I should get? Thanks!

P.S. I don't really have that many accessories for my bike besides a $3 ebay bike computer and and new shoes and pedals.

Blackdays

Saddle bag, lights, bottle cages, bottles, tubes, a good pump, CO2+cartridges.

Ignore all of that if you don't have a helmet - get that first.

fishymamba

I already have a Giro Transfer helmet and I don't think I need another one. I was thinking about getting a portable pump(I bought a $30 floor pump from amazon), but I don't know if I should get a CO2 or a manual pump.
This pump is $25 at my LBS. Should I get it?

Blackdays

I haven't heard anything about those pumps, but a minipump is definitely a good idea.

The Lezyne ones seem to get good reviews - see if your LBS carries the brand.

pacificaslim

A new pair of gloves is always nice, and a cyclist can never have too many tires!

keisatsu

Pump, seat bag, tools (tire levers, multi-tool, patch kit), jerseys, shorts, chamois cream, maybe a better computer...

pgjackson

Clothes. Right now a couple of nice base layer items would be perfect. All the gizmos will be worthless if you are too cold to ride.

doctor j

Topeak Road Morph G frame pump, seat bag, tire levers, spare tubes, tire boots, multi-tool

BarracksSi

I had a $100 gift card and put it towards a repair stand.

Carbon Unit

Wool socks, arm warmers, leg warmes ear warmers, foot warmers or gloves for winter riding.

goodtimes5

Those pumps work, but they don't work well. I need about 150 pumps with it to get close to 100psi. However, this was a price I was willing to pay for the diminutive size of the pump.

djpfine

+1 on the Topeak Road Morph. Great pump.

caloso

All the stuff you need to not get stranded: tubes, patch kit, pump or CO2 (or both), minitool, and saddlebag to carry them.

coasting 

powertap, garmin, pro fit.

AngryScientist 

bike clothing if they sell it, you'll kill that hondo quick.

kvangundy

I believe the amount was $100 not $1000......

fishymamba

I visited the store today to check out their prices and all the clothing items are really expensive. And I don't really need any warmers or anything because the temperatures stay in the 60s in SoCal. So right now I am thinking of buying:
1. A Mini pump(Maybe CO2):$25-30.
2. Saddle bag:$25.
3. Any tools/multi tool:~$25.
4. Tubes/tires: any money that is left over.

How much is a set of tires? I saw a box of Vittoria Zaffiro tires for $30. Is this the price of two tires or do I need two boxes for a set?
And I see saddle bags on ebay for 5.99 so should I buy one of those instead of buying it at the shop for $25?

goodtimes5

I paid $8 for my saddle bag, and that was at the bike shop. For $25, it must be a huge bag that's probably more space than you need.

colombo357

$100 can get a decent amount of pot, which is good for cycling.

fishymamba

The cheapest decent sized saddle bag was $25. There was one cheaper one for $15, but it was really tiny.

2ndGen

Look for a "flat kit" where you'll get a mini-pump, mini-tool, patch kit, tire levers & saddle bag if they have one.

Priorities:

1. $40. Flat kit (mentioned above/about $60. if purchased separately)
2. $10. Tubes (at least 2)
3. $20. Bottles & Cages
4. $40. Shorts
5. $20. Gloves
6. $30. CO2 Dispenser & Cartridges

I'd say get the cheapest stuff you can get now just to get on the road and
upgrade as needed. But the most important (IMO) is a flat kit and hydration.

Here's my essentials kit:

• Lezyne Micro Bag
• Lezyne Tire Levers
• Lezyne Patch Kit
• Crank Bros 17 Multi-Tool
• Genuine Innovations Air Chuck w/16g Cartridges
• Topeak Micro Rocket Carbon
• Tubes (2)