Seven Must Have Accessories for Cyclists?

[spen666]

http://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/health/7-musthave-accessories-for-cyclists-a3540441.html
Not sure I agree with all seven - especially the last one - really useful for a weekend away?

1. Buff
2. Garmin GPS
3. Quad Lock
4. Multi tool
5. Mini pump
6. Lights
7. Frame bag
   

 

[Globalti]

Blimey, I wonder what that bag is like in the wind?

 

[hopless500]

I'll pass on the bag. You wouldn't get much in it before your legs caught it. Never mind what it would be like in a cross wind!

 

[zigzag]

Blimey, I wonder what that bag is like in the wind?

totally fine and doesn't affect the handling, just like a full disc rear wheel on a tt bike. best is to try and find out.

 

[Oldbloke]

Just how have I managed to get along with only 3 of these?

Does the bag open up to use as a sail for tailwinds?

 

[Bodhbh]

http://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/health/7-musthave-accessories-for-cyclists-a3540441.html
Not sure I agree with all seven - especially the last one - really useful for a weekend away?

I had my first go with one last weekend, a custom job from Alpkit to fit the triangle on my Inbred. I was quite impressed - it doesn't budge, has a map pocket for easy access to OS maps and has an inner partition. Lock and tool kit in the bottom half, wet weather gear in top, 4 OS maps in the side. With the heavy stuff down near the BB it keeps the centre of gravity low and the bike less back heavy than panniers. And yeah I think it's noticable on climbs where you'd maybe be popping wheelies otherwise.

Downsides are, you have to find somewhere else to put your bottles cages (the fork in my case) and they don't seem particularly waterproof - unlike for example Ortlieb panniers which 100% are. Also, the volume is not really massive - the items I listed above pretty much fill it. Horses for courses I guess - hardly must have tho...

/edit - didn't notice side winds being a problem. At least not anymore than they normally are on a 29er with plus tyres

 

[Sharky]

Surprised a pump is on the "must have" list and no mention of a repair kit or spare tube?

A pump etc should be on the "mandatory" list

 

[Milkfloat]

I think the title needs to be changed to "7 products we need to sell for our sponsors".

 

[Gravity Aided]

Spare tube. So inexpensive ,so easy, so sensible.

 

[mjr]

Yes: buff (although I use a clone).

Yes with slight changes: mini-pump (mini floor pump with gauge), lights (legal German ones not those trinkets).

No: Garmin (phones are better), Quad Lock (pockets are better), multitool (never seen one with the mix I need, the tool body gets in the way and individual tools are generally lighter), frame bag (saddlebags and rack bags are better - even from alpkit - and even panniers are better).

 

[MichaelW2]

Yes: buff (although I use a clone).
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Buff is a clone of the old Army headover. I still use the fleece headovers in winter, 2 on a really nippy evening.

 

[steveindenmark]

Buff is a clone of the old Army headover. I still use the fleece headovers in winter, 2 on a really nippy evening.

I went into my local supermarket 3 years ago and they were selling knock off polar buffs for about 3 quid was wearing my polar Buff at the time and compared them. I could not tell the difference. I bought about 20 of them and gave them away as Christmas presents. I kept 5 and they are still going strong. . Buff are great but they are overpriced.

 

[snorri]

A quad lock? Apparently to hold your 'phone if you can't afford a gps, but a 'phone isn't included in the list of seven items.

 

[gbb]

GPS and quad lock...nah. I go where my nose takes me and enjoy it all the same.
Good I suppose if you're a bit anal about your stats...but not for me thanks.

 

[Globalti]

GPS? Might as well carry a map then view it down a cardboard tube.