Now that you have your bike, it’s time for you to really enhance your biking experience by getting the best bike accessories. While these aren’t technically absolutely essential, each one can make biking a lot more fun. And for many of us, isn’t that the point?
PDW Little Silver Mini Pump
If there’s a single accessory here that can qualify as an essential item, it’s this pump. After all, you should always check your tyre pressure before each bike ride. But you can easily bring this along as it only weighs 94 grams and measures 7½ inches. It even looks great with its bamboo handle and bright aluminium barrel.
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SmartHalo
It’s true, there really is an app for that. If by “that” you mean biking, just get this gadget and its accompanying app. This gadget guides you towards your destination, activates front lights automatically, and bellows a 110dB alarm if someone even tries to move your bike. This will even track your average speed, distance travelled, time, and calories burned. The Wall Street Journal calls this “a Swiss Army knife for bikes”.
Brooks’ MT21 Bike Multi-Tool
Now if you want a literal multi-tool that’s similar to a Swiss Army knife, this is what you get. It certainly has the classy looks with the premium leather case. But peer inside, and you have 3 screwdrivers, 3 Torx wrenches, 7 Allen keys, and 4 spoke keys. There’s a knife too, just in case.
Lander Commuter 25L Backpack
Somehow, Lander managed to cram this modern backpack with everything you’ll want. It’s even made from recycled materials. Yet it’s not too bulky or too complicated. It has a water-repellent coating with waterproofed seams, and inside you have specially made pockets for contemporary gadgets like your phone. It even has lots of padding to protect these gadgets, plus thoughtful amenities like interior cable routing for your mobile battery pack. It has plenty of reflective detailing as well if it gets too dark, and there’s a place here where you can attach a rear light.
Hiplok DX Bicycle U-Lock
How can a lock this lightweight ever get this strong? This only weighs in at 3 pounds, while other locks can weigh twice as much. But those locks certainly aren’t twice as strong as this one. It’s technically possible to use a hacksaw to cut through the 14mm hardened steel shackle. It’s just that it will take you half an hour to do it, and you’re going to need several blade replacements for that hacksaw.
Respro City Antipollution Masks
Studies have already found that more than 1,800 places across the UK now have toxic levels of air pollution. These include the area outside Earls Court tube station in Kensington and Chelsea borough, and in fact, London has 8 of the worst polluted roads. If the air in town isn’t as healthy for you as it should be, try these masks.
These masks filter out a wide range of pollutants and it’s very comfortable. The contoured design offers a perfect fit, and it’s made from hypo-allergenic Neoprene.
