whats the first thing to buy??

[jig-sore]

get a track pump

 

[swee'pea99]

+1.

The simplest way to improve your cycling experience: hard tyres. Go faster with less effort, get fewer punctures. Other than absolute musts like a puncture repair outfit and lights, a track pump would definitely be my first purchase.

 

[jimboalee]

After being given my first 'serious' bike as a birthday present when I was starting high school, the first thing I 'wanted' was a Huret Speedometer.

The first thing I went out and bought was the Ordnance Survey Landranger sheet of my home area.

Then I bought a pair of mittens, shorts, adjustable spanner and a small single battery rear lamp.

The PRK, pump and small bag to hold them was included with the bike from the LBS.

 

[Bman]

Some spokey dokey's !!!!!

OMG Havn't heard these mentioned in nearly 20 years!!! And I instantly remembered them!

I think this thread needs pictures of the OP's bike with some Spokey Dokeys!

 

[solmisation]

If you haven't got one already, I would suggest a helmet.

 

[andyfromotley]

Track pump. (joe blow if u can afford it)
Lights
Clipless and shoes
new clothes/waterproofs
Lock
new wheels
storage shed
Cleaning kit
Retro rapha jerseys
Bike stand
Bike bag (for holidays)
Thorn Roholf - for touring
panniers, tent etc.
Exotic fixie.
Full fakenger outfit.
High end road bike.
Appropriate gear.
Larger garage (it may be better to move house if current land is limited)

That should keep you going for now. (and if you have any left over throw in a couple of tyre levers)

andy

 

[dodgy]

Track pump.

Let me say that again, TRACK PUMP.

 

[Virtual DBP]

i'll vouch for the track pump as a v. early purchase as well.

 

[scots_lass]

New matching helmet! If you are a helmet wearer of course.

 

[al78]

whats the first thing i should buy for my new road bike (specialized secteur)?
comes in 2 days time.....cant wait!!

In addition to what has already been mentioned:

Multitool
If you need pedals, consider clipless ones.
Water bottle holder

 

[photography27]

Love it mate,it's my 1st ever drop bar bike so feels totally different to my hybrid.accelerating away from the lights is great,just need to get a bit fitter generally to really appreciate it.
Only thing I'm finding a problem is I'm used to my bar-end mirror,not as confident looking over my shoulder when i want to move out/turn right.
Which one did you get? I got the Sport.

i just got the basic model, not the sport or elite.
its my first road bike so it will be strange for me to ride, looking forward to it though, i pick it up 2moro night.
think it will be living in our bedroom for now, untill i build asecure lock up for it outside.

 

[photography27]

thank you to all who replied, i now have an idea of what i should start spending my money on, many thanks again, your all top people.

 

[zacklaws]

Also check the tyres that the bike comes supplied with and change them if they are not up too much, they may not be much good on wet roads as I have just found out on my new road bike. Perhaps the shop may change them before you take delivery of it.

 

[potsy]

Also check the tyres that the bike comes supplied with and change them if they are not up too much, they may not be much good on wet roads as I have just found out on my new road bike. Perhaps the shop may change them before you take delivery of it.

This could be the best advice,done my 2nd commute on mine today and punctured on way home,new tube in fixing old one now have found 2 holes upto now.
Will see how these tyres go for a couple of weeks(spesh all condition sport) then change them for some conti 4 seasons,or schwalbe durano+.

 

[Garz]

Check for anything in the rims potsy, or a spoke not protected by rim tape.