Any Advice?

[flatflr]

So I've got my first bike for about 20 years, picked up a Specialized Hardrock (rim brakes), have done a few rides down the local tow path and paths up to 9 miles so far and loving it

Starting to pick up the necessary bits and pieces:
· I've got the padded shorts (makes things much more comfortable) from my local Halfords so probably quite cheap ones, but they do help.
· Changed the brake pads as the old ones were well worn.
· Bought a helmet, pump, water bottle and lock.
Any advice on what’s next would be most helpful.

Thanks
Nick

 

[Pauluk]

Couple of spare tubes and a repair kit + tyre levers

 

[flatflr]

Will add those to the list.

Oh, one thing i did miss of my list of things i got is a big smile

 

[Pauluk]

Ok here's another one free of charge Happy cycling.

 

[oilyormo]

cycle computer...... great for the stats ie miles / times etc.

 

[Pauluk]

I have one with cadence too which I like. It reminds me when my pedaling rpm is a bit slow.

 

[oilyormo]

how does that work then? must have sensor on the crank?

 

[Profpointy]

how does that work then? must have sensor on the crank?

Got it in one

 

[BrumJim]

Puncture kit and a few spare innertubes.
Lights will help you get around in winter.
New bike. You'll always want another bike.

 

[Pauluk]

how does that work then? must have sensor on the crank?

Sensor goes on the chain stay and a little magnet on the inside of the crank, simples.

 

[Davos87]

A decent seat pack might be useful to put your bits and pices in ie tube, punture repair patches, mini tool, levers etc

 

[flatflr]

Thanks for the advice guys, basket on wiggle is filling up nicely (but will check out LBS first).

Already started looking at other bikes