What's required?

[Onthedrops]

New cyclist here!

Recently treat myself to a shiny new road bike. (B'Twin Triban 3) Very pleased with it so far! Unfortunately not managed to ride the wheels off it yet due to the recent filthy weather.
As well as the bike I bought myself a helmet, gloves and a butt saving pair of padded cycling shorts!
What would you suggest as being additional good buys to build up the kit? Not particularly wishing to look like Wiggins but would appreciate any advice of required cycling gear.

Cheers everyone!.

 

[lulubel]

Track pump, mini pump, spare tubes and/or puncture repair kit, multitool.

 

[HovR]

Welcome to the forum!

A track pump, such as one from the Joeblow range. This really helps in keeping the pressure of the tires up to the correct level, which makes the ride feel quicker/more responsive than if your tires were too soft. You'll also need a smaller pump such as the Topeak Road Morph (or one of many others) to carry with you on the bike in case of a puncture.

It's also good to carry a basic toolkit (multi-tool, spare inner tube, puncture repair kit) around with you in a saddle bag just in case. Topeak make a good range of saddle bags and multi-tools, whilst almost any inner tube (as long as you get the right size) will do. Quality tire levers are also a good thing to have as the cheap ones tend to snap.

More importantly, practice changing in an innertube in the comfort of your own home, so you know how to do it when out on the roads!

Also around this time of year you may want some decent lights if you will be out approaching dark.

Hope that helps!

Edit: Just re-read my post - I don't work for Topeak, I just like their products, so recommend them!
Edit 2: X-posted with lulubel.

 

[simon.r]

As above - enough tools to fix a puncture and tighten up loose bolts and a saddle-pack or some other means of carrying them with you.

Bottle cage and bottle for longer rides.

Clothing next- you don't need anything specific, but it's much more comfortable if you're wearing tights, a wicking top and a decent jacket.

You may then want to look at clip-in pedals and shoes, but that's maybe a few miles down the road!

 

[Onthedrops]

Sorry, I wasn't too clear.
I have the mini pump, spare tubes, multi tool, lights etc. Mainly looking at cycling clothing I will require.

 

[Scruffmonster]

Just get riding.

If something is uncomfortable, change it.

 

[Peteaud]

for me a decent jacket.

I have winter and summer ones.

Good ones keep out the wind but let it breath.

 

[Dave 123]

Over shoes- say goodbye yo cold, wet feet

 

[Easytigers]

+1 Just bought some BBB overshoes and my feet are warm and snuggly...You might also wanna buy one of these:
http://www.parker-international.co....ogle&utm_medium=froogle&utm_campaign=pid19632
You can put all of your tools etc in there and I even fit in a waterproof rolled up!

 

[Sittingduck]

Sports Direct for those cheap Campri thermal base layers. LS tops are great under other garments, imho.

 

[adamangler]

I would say thermal tights, overshoes and a rain proof jacket, neck warmer comes in handy as well

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Depends on the type of riding you do eg a commuter may well need to stay pretty dry or on how far you travel from home eg whilst a few miles ride home if the weather turns nasty is ok in minimal kit a 50 mile hike could well be dangerous without decent waterproofs.

Personally I would rarely be more than 10 miles linear from home and I like to keep kit light.

I have:

Helmet.
Extremities Sticky Windy gloves (hiking kit)..
Long sleeve Helly Hansen top.
Short sleeve Helly Hanson top.
Lighweight microfibe gillet.
Hi-vis gillet with windproof front.
Padded shorts.
Ronhill tracksters.
Thin hiking socks.

No waterproof - imo the benefits are outweighed by the disadvantages in my particular circumstances. I can't stand the sweat build up in these things. I have 3 Gore-tex climbing jackets that use latest generation Gore and tbh they may as well be non-breathable. If you are hoofing along they cannot shift perspiration as fast as you produce it esp' when the outer face is wet.

I don't go out to cycle if it is raining and if it does turn foul whilst I am out riding it is easy to abort and get home quickly. For an absolute emergency a black bin bag makes a quick and easy core body waterproof - easy to stash one in your saddlebag if you wanted to.

 

[BrianEvesham]

Welcome to the forum fellow T3 owner.

 

[Sillyoldman]

Buff, skull cap, wind proof gloves and keep riding no matter how cold it gets. Welcome and happy riding.

 

[Eribiste]

I've bought a short sleeve jersey (cycle chat of course) for those (eventual) sunny days, a long sleeve jersey for cooler times and a slightly heavier windproof overtop for the chilly days. I also have long padded tights. I only have fingerless padded mitts, and I would like some full fingered ones for the cold days, but other than that, I consider myself sorted for now. I will be buying some gel padded shorts soon. Oh, I've got a funny hat too, in case I fall off.

You might also think about eye protection contre les insectes, you'll need 'em, even oop north tha knows!