The single best bike accessory purchase you ever made.
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Hyper...interesting. appreciate knowing of this.
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There are many other cheaper alternatives, but I (and many on here) swear by the MKS ones.
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Locks, blinkies are all good. But the best one to me is also the ugliest. Primal wear arm warmers, the ones with the tattoo pattern. They are ugly, but they catch peoples eyes. From that I'm hoping they make me more seen by drivers.
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Crank Bros 17 Multi Tool.
PAC Designs Ultimate bag.
Velox rubber bar-end plugs.
PAC Designs Ultimate bag.
Velox rubber bar-end plugs.
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Gore-tex boot/shoe liners. Put a wool sock inside the liner and had warm, dry feet all winter long. And if my feet are warm and dry I am a happy man, even in the worst weather.
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on MTB eggbeaters for SURE
fixie... mm... clipless good for serious high speed ride .... but for bang/buck riding around town Koolstop brake pads are it
selle flite saddles are good upgrades too
fixie... mm... clipless good for serious high speed ride .... but for bang/buck riding around town Koolstop brake pads are it
selle flite saddles are good upgrades too
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One of those park tools 3-way allen wrenches. Much better torque than a multitool and lets me take apart 85% of my bike in under 30 seconds (bigs up to PW allen head axel bolts)
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futon frame disassembled and used as a bike rack in my basement. fits 5 bikes easily, and makes me feel good for recycling.
"snyder" style retractable chain key ring... $9 at ACE, clips on my bag, never have to fumble with keys when locking up.
"snyder" style retractable chain key ring... $9 at ACE, clips on my bag, never have to fumble with keys when locking up.
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new pedals. went from sh*tty cage style pedals to the cheapie sylvan pedals. totally tits and im not afraid of having the clip snap.
oh and i won the lottery for 500 bucks when i got a new light.
oh and i won the lottery for 500 bucks when i got a new light.
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Originally Posted by schloe mo
futon frame disassembled and used as a bike rack in my basement. fits 5 bikes easily, and makes me feel good for recycling.
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Rear blinkies are tits. Same for NY chains.
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Winner: orange Campy cycling cap... $5 used from my LBS, and the *only* cap I've ever found to fit my large head.
Runner up: blue coolmax skull cap. Looks goofy (see avatar), but keeps the sweat outta my eyes on hot days and my noggin comfy on cool days.
Second runner up: IC Berlin glasses. Light, stylin', indestructible, don't slide when sweaty.
Runner up: blue coolmax skull cap. Looks goofy (see avatar), but keeps the sweat outta my eyes on hot days and my noggin comfy on cool days.
Second runner up: IC Berlin glasses. Light, stylin', indestructible, don't slide when sweaty.
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Handmade wool hat I bought at the swap. I wear it every.day.
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There are several cool things, but I would have to agree with some previous posters that Eggbeaters introduced the most fundamental and greatly appreciated improvement to my riding experience.
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Child...
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Originally Posted by hyperRevue
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my cheapo Cannondale seat purchased off the guy who helped me build my bike. wow, that thing saved my ass.