Threevok
Growing old disgracefully
- Location
- South Wales
Mirrors - even if I did have to fettle them myself
The best bit of commuting kit i ever bought was...
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straas
Matt
- Location
- Manchester
Rack and panniers
kevin_cambs_uk
Guru
- Location
- Near Cambridge
Co2 Inflator
Wins hands down for me
Wins hands down for me
kevin_cambs_uk
Guru
- Location
- Near Cambridge
mjr
Comfy armchair to one person & a plank to the next
- Location
- mostly Norfolk, sometimes Somerset
Neck tube, snood. "Original Buff" is a brand of them. Www.buff.com
kevin_cambs_uk
Guru
- Location
- Near Cambridge
middleagedspread
New Member
Tough choice.
I've had some great value out of Lidl's bike clothes over the years, but I can't say any of it was 'the best'.
An Exposure Race rechargeable front light, perhaps, not cheap, but still going strong after 9 years.
A pair of Pearl Izumi lobster mitts/gloves. Expensive overkill if I'd used them in the UK, but absolutely essential in Canada's wintertime when the temperatures drop below -20C.
I've had some great value out of Lidl's bike clothes over the years, but I can't say any of it was 'the best'.
An Exposure Race rechargeable front light, perhaps, not cheap, but still going strong after 9 years.
A pair of Pearl Izumi lobster mitts/gloves. Expensive overkill if I'd used them in the UK, but absolutely essential in Canada's wintertime when the temperatures drop below -20C.
biking_fox
Guru
- Location
- Manchester
ProvViz Colour Reflective Jacket. Even if it's a bit warm in summer, and an odd cut, it's still the thing to commute in year round.
Rainlegs - non sweaty waterproof covers (not really trousers) for legs
Cheap random chinese light imported - permanent attachment to handlebars, metal body. Can't be nicked and doesn't break. I've had to fettle the lead a couple of times, but still going strong.
Reelights - always there, always on.
2nd bike!
Rainlegs - non sweaty waterproof covers (not really trousers) for legs
Cheap random chinese light imported - permanent attachment to handlebars, metal body. Can't be nicked and doesn't break. I've had to fettle the lead a couple of times, but still going strong.
Reelights - always there, always on.
2nd bike!
andystorey
Member
- Location
- Poole
Another vote for Exposure lights.
I have a Trace and Strada running up front and a Blaze mk1 and TraceR on the rear, plus a Joystick mk13 mounted on my Catlike helmet for the last mile that is down an unlit, off-road track.
Recently had to send the Blaze back for repair. The cost was a very reasonable £20 for a replacement battery and was back on the bike after 3 days. So well pleased with their service.
I have a Trace and Strada running up front and a Blaze mk1 and TraceR on the rear, plus a Joystick mk13 mounted on my Catlike helmet for the last mile that is down an unlit, off-road track.
Recently had to send the Blaze back for repair. The cost was a very reasonable £20 for a replacement battery and was back on the bike after 3 days. So well pleased with their service.
confusedcyclist
Veteran
A bike?
iancity
Veteran
- Location
- Ashington, Northumberland
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Ortlieb panniers - waterproof, and protected the bike from some big crashes - didn't do now't for me - anyone want a pair of front roller classics in red..... 
Ming the Merciless
There is no mercy
- Location
- Inside my skull
Tell me more, what is this invention you speak of?
