5 non-essentials that make life easier

[smokeysmoo]

Definitely essential for me. I couldn't get 110psi in my tyres without one.

+1

 

[What's that clunking?]

1) CO2 cartridges - Just so much easier that trying to get a decent pressure with a hand pump when you're sat at the side of the road in the cold and rain

2) Garmin edge 705 - Stops me getting lost and stores endless data for my inner geek to pour over when I get home

3) Powertap wheel - Makes training that much more precise, helps with pacing and see previous point about my inner geek

4) Northwave winter cycling boots - Nowt worse than cold feet

5) Tri bars - For that little extra speed

 

[PpPete]

Track pumps
Double pivot brakes
SPD pedals (& walkable shoes)
Modern lights (Dynamo or battery) - so much better than they used to be.

& best of all - Garmin GPS - no more faffing with maps at every junction, and records all your speed distance stuff without recourse to accurate wheel measurement.

 

[snorri]

Panniers, you can never have too many.
Lidl cycling gloves.
Bottle dynamo, fit and forget.
Rohloff hub gears.
Cable brakes.

 

[pepecat]

Bib shorts
Sunglasses (with interchangeable lenses)
Track pump
Google maps (for route planning)
High Five Zero