my goodness

[fretted]

There I thought that cycling would be the most economical way of comminuting to work and bought a second hand bike. I've just ordered:
2x d locks
2x padded shorts
Lights
Pump
Puncture repair kit

I've still to buy:
SPD shoes
Cleats
Bike stand
Hi vis stuff
Mud guards
Bike cleaning stuff etc

I hope it is all worth it!

 

[DCLane]

Good start. Personally I'd not bother with Hi-viz, bike stand, etc. yet until you're settled in.

I didn't use SPD shoes/cleats for the first 9 months of commuting.

Mudguards / cleaning stuff is sensible though.

 

[vickster]

What locks did you order? They are not all equal by any means

What do you need a bike stand for at this point?
Bike cleaning - a pack of babywipes from Poundland, some lube and a cloth is all you need

Hi-viz - the jury's out on that - reflectives rather than hi viz better in dark

 

[fretted]

What locks did you order? They are not all equal by any means

What do you need a bike stand for at this point?
Bike cleaning - a pack of babywipes from Poundland, some lube and a cloth is all you need

Hi-viz - the jury's out on that - reflectives rather than hi viz better in dark

The bike stand is really a luxury buy item for cleaning and maintenance. Probably very low down on list

 

[TissoT]

I think your getting off lightly......
Imagine what a competitive cyclist has to fund when they are racing !

 

[Saluki]

Don't forget a couple of spare innertubes. Then you can swap out should the Mrs P Fairy come calling (Hello Your Majesty P Fairy, how are you today *turns around 3 times while patting head and rubbing tummy) Then you can fix the used 'tubes at your leisure, that evening ready to pack into your wee saddlebag the next day. Much better than sitting on the side of the road in your work clothes patching.

 

[fretted]

Don't forget a couple of spare innertubes. Then you can swap out should the Mrs P Fairy come calling (Hello Your Majesty P Fairy, how are you today *turns around 3 times while patting head and rubbing tummy) Then you can fix the used 'tubes at your leisure, that evening ready to pack into your wee saddlebag the next day. Much better than sitting on the side of the road in your work clothes patching.

I was given some spare inner tubes but I'm going to need to practise on changing them

 

[HLaB]

There I thought that cycling would be the most economical way of comminuting to work and bought a second hand bike. I've just ordered:
2x d locks
2x padded shorts
Lights
Pump
Puncture repair kit

I've still to buy:
SPD shoes
Cleats
Bike stand
Hi vis stuff
Mud guards
Bike cleaning stuff etc

I hope it is all worth it!

As said don't forget spare tubes.
Shoes/cleats are great (they've improved my cycling experience) but not essential.
Bike Stand similary great.
Hi Vis not really that effective IME,
Mud Guards as the year progresses they will become invaluable.
Bike cleaning stuff, I have bought it but I tend just to use Baby Wipes, there more effective and less aggressive than other cleaning products; things seem to wear better using them instead.
You might want to consider a Track Pump, I rate it with cleats/ workstand for improving the cycling experience.

 

[Gravity Aided]

You might want a multi tool with a chain breaker to go along with that, just a small, but quality one.

 

[smokeysmoo]

I was given some spare inner tubes but I'm going to need to practise on changing them

Make sure you make the time to practice this at home, or sods law dictates you will get caught out at the roadside.

 

[numbnuts]

Cycling ain't cheap I've spent nearly £300 this year

 

[MickeyBlueEyes]

I thought that cycling would be the most economical way of comminuting to work

I hope it is all worth it!

It's easily worth it but you've got to stick at it to see the benefits. I'm in my fourth year as a cycling commuter and to be honest it's only been last and this year that I've really truly felt the perks.

I'll save over £1200 a year in fuel money alone. I'll probably churn £400-£600 of this back into cycling through consumables such as tyres, pads, new kit, whatever it may be but I still see that it's paid itself.

 

[Profpointy]

a track pump is (almost) an essential. It's virtually impossible to pump tyres hard enough with a portable pump - and a track pump can pump car tyres too.

A work stand would be low down my list - I dare say helpful, but remember space as well as cost.

Good tools - my luxury best buy was a set of top quality T-bar allen keys. Mine (Facom) were an eye watering £70 , but were a good buy all the same - and just make every job a little easier.

 

[vickster]

Save money cycling? Hahahaha

 

[LSAF2011]

Under seat saddle bag for essential tools, always keep an ey out for the Lidl or Aldi deals