What wouldn't you be without......

[Chief Broom]

For me its my mirror
I dont see that many riders using a mirror maybe 20%? anyhow for me its essential and wouldnt be without it. The roads i ride are probably different than the norm being mainly single track with passing places. Whenever anything looms in my mirror i can scoot into a suitable passing place and let them by. I judge slowing down and rarely have to take a foot out of the clips. I reckon the locals appreciate not being held up which they are in the summer by tourists who often ride two abreast. A bit of consideration keeps everyone happy though its not all altruism as i dont want a driver surprising me and trying a close pass. When i am on a major road i still appreciate having a mirror in case a texting lorry driver/motorhomer is about to run me over i can take to the verge/hedgerow. The one in the pic was only about a £5-£6 on ebay and does the job.

 

[vickster]

A saddle!

 

[welsh dragon]

this. Its a brilliant little Co2 tyre Inflation kit. Its tiny but it works brilliantly.

 

[EltonFrog]

Strawberries and cream.

 

[oldwheels]

I agree wholeheartedly about the mirror. I also use mostly single track roads and it is essential to keep tabs on possible overtaking traffic. It means I can adjust my speed and stop if needed in a handy passing place. Keeps everybody happy.

 

[Slick]

I don't think there is much I absolutely couldn't do without, but I will admit to hating anything that expends energy that doesn't actually involve cycling, so I make sure I always ride with a couple of C02 inflator's. Just lazy I guess.

 

[numbnuts]

Riding a trike - two mirrors

 

[Cathryn]

I have a little wate-resistant/windproof jacket from my running days. It's tiny, packs into its pocket and weighs nothing but it has saved my life a thousand times!

 

[cyberknight]

mudgaurds on the commuter

 

[Profpointy]

Cycling wise I'd list

Brooks saddle
Track pump
Ortlieb panniers
Tubus rack
Mudguards

 

[oldwheels]

Riding a trike - two mirrors

MY Ice trike has two but the Kettwiessel has only one on the right. I though this was inadequate but due to difficulty finding somewhere to mount a left one delayed it for a while. Now I think the one I have which looks pretty small is actually very good and a left one is not needed.

 

[roley poley]

My u-lock ..the only time i can go without it is when i go to chums and i can take my bike into their house

 

[MontyVeda]

Cycling wise I'd list

Brooks saddle
Track pump
Ortlieb panniers
Tubus rack
Mudguards

Yep, since buying the panniers, one has been in constant use. The other, only used when i need two, still looks pristine. And they're useless without the rack.

I carry a small tool kit; pump, patches, levers, allen keys, etc. I don't seem to get any punctures when I've got everything I need to mend one, but when i don't, Sod's Law kicks in.

I also couldn't do without a radio, an amp and some speakers... but not on the bike.

 

[markemark]

If this is a thread about what I need to see behind me, then it’s my neck.

 

[Rusty Nails]