Useful Accessories for Cycling

As we all know, there are tons of accessories and what not that can make your bike ride even more enjoyable, but they’re by no means a pre-requisite. If you haven’t been on a bike in a few years, you’re probably best sticking to the basics at first and then adding bits and bobs to your bike or outfit as and when you feel a need for them.

That said, when you do reach a time you’d like to pimp your ride, then I’d recommend checking out the following cheap accessories…for a more comfortable ride, you may need fixed gear grips, fixed gear stems, fixed gear toe straps, fixed gear rims 20, helmet and other accessories. With them, you can ride more comfortably and safely.

Helmet use polarizes opinion amongst the cycling community like nothing else. It is not a legal requirement to wear a helmet (apart from in Australia, New Zealand and a few American states), but some people believe that not wearing a helmet is reckless and stupid. On the other hand, other people don’t consider cycling to be inherently dangerous.

For example, if you are mountain biking and gunning it – for pity’s sake, wear a helmet. If you’re behaving like a vehicular cyclist, immersed in traffic – wear a helmet. However, if are cycling along a bike path, with no traffic around you, and you have some experience cycling, I really don’t see the need for a helmet. Would you wear a helmet if you went for a run?

It really comes down to opinion. Consider the cycling facilities available. Consider the quantity and speed of motorized vehicles around you. Consider your visibility. Consider your terrain. Consider your experience. If you feel uncomfortable at the idea of not wearing a helmet, wear one.