All the necessary accessoris for a bike

[Uptoyou]

My parents bought a bike as a gift for my birthday. Now i'm looking for the necessary accessories and decoration accessories for my bike.
First, i think i need a bell, i've found one that i'm quite interesed, check this:
I also plan to buy these small lamps which was recommended by someone:
Are there other accessories necessary or interesting for my bike?

 

[Greyhound Velo]

The most obvious accessory would be a helmet. It doesn't have to be an expensive one, just buy it from a bike shop, not Wal-Mart. If you plan to ride at night, you should get a decent head and tail light. The ones you link to will help you be seen from the side, but it's at least as important that cars overtaking from behind and approaching from the front see you. The last thing would be a good quality lock if you plan to leave it anywhere outside.

 

[funnytanlines]

basic tool kit: a couple of spare tubes, a patch kit, tire levers, a mini tool for minor repairs and adjustments and maybe a water bottle and cage.

 

[Altitude]

Lose the bell and reflectors/lights obviously. Don't worry about a helmet, they're overrated-- a Mapei team issue cap will do just fine. Get some 21mm tires and a single speed 56 tooth chainring up front-- if you can't turn that over on all terrain you shouldn't be riding a bike.

 

[masking_agent]

your accessories you speak of, will be determined by what you're using your bike for, how long you ride for and what your budget can afford.

 

[mimi28]

Don't worry about a helmet, they're overrated-

Don't underestimate the importance of a helmet - you can get a decent one that looks good try bikester online they have some nice ones!

 

[titan_90]

basic tool kit: a couple of spare tubes, a patch kit, tire levers, a mini tool for minor repairs and adjustments and maybe a water bottle and cage.

You forgot mini-pump and or C02 inflator.

 

[cyclingfury]

Tell your parents that you can't possibly ride the bike without a set of lightweight carbon wheels that cost at least £1,000.

If they refuse, you should threaten to shave your legs. That usually does the trick.....

 

[darkcloud]

Uptoyou,
Congratulations on the new bike. Enjoy!
DC

 

[Freddo]

Hi guys,
I'm also new to riding and i'm keen to buy shoes and pedals for my road bike.
Do i need to have the same shoe brand as my pedals how do they work? Does any shoe click into any pedal?
cheers

 

[rgmerk]

Hi guys,
I'm also new to riding and i'm keen to buy shoes and pedals for my road bike.
Do i need to have the same shoe brand as my pedals how do they work? Does any shoe click into any pedal?
cheers

No.

The first option is mountain bike pedals and shoes.

This may sound silly, but for casual riding and touring they can be a good option as MTB cleats (and the matching pedals) are designed in such a way that you can walk on them easily.

However, they are less comfortable on really long rides, and give you less clearance when cornering (important for racing, makes SFA difference for general riding).

Then there's road pedals. There are several different systems but the shoes are all the same. You just screw in the appropriate plastic cleats (supplied initially with the pedals) into your shoe, adjust them to the right position, and you're good to go. However, this means that you have to have the same pedal system on the bikes you wish to ride.

Road cleats protrude from the bottom of the shoe, so they're not very comfortable to walk in (and you'll wear the cleats out quickly if you walk very far in them).

Pedal systems include Shimano SPD-SL, Look Keo, Time, Speedplay, amongst others. I ended up with Looks purely because that's what my local bike shop had in stock, and have had no reason to switch thus far. But there are plenty of riders I know using the different systems, and are happy with them. Speedplay does have the advantage of infinitely adjustable "float" (the amount of horizontal rotation permitted before you clip out), but they have a bit of a reputation for fragility.

Like most bike gear, you can pay huge amounts of money for high-end pedals, but frankly unless you're racing, don't bother (and possibly don't bother even then). You're paying for a few grams less weight and bling factor.

More important, get a pair of shoes that fit you, and feel comfortable, and get the cleats in the right position! At the very least, get the guy at the bike shop to help adjust them for you. It may, if you're riding a lot or can't get comfortable, be worth paying extra for a professional bike fit, which will include adjusting the cleats to the right position for you. Tiny adjustments can make a huge difference.

Hope this helps.

 

[Freddo]

Thanks alot rgmerk!
extremely helpful will now look into buying some pedals and shoes!

 

[The Devil]

Don't worry about a helmet, they're overrated--

Are You Kidding? Don't list to all the inane nonsense You hear about wearing helmet's. Any one how doesn't, is not fully aware of the consequences an impact to the skull makes. Your own safety is paramount when cycling a bike and that starts with wearing a helmet. The message is never ride a bike without wearing Your Helmet.

Fabio Casartelli ( which I am sure most of You are aware of ) (August 16, 1970, Como – July 18, 1995) was an Italian cyclist and an Olympic gold medalist, who died in a crash on the descent of the Col de Portet d'Aspet, France, during the 15th stage of the 1995 Tour de France.

If he was wearing a helmet. It may have saved his life.

The following image is graphic:

Fabio Casartelli - Born August 16th 1970 - Died July 18th 1995 - Aged 24.
MAY HE REST IN PEACE.

 

[The Devil]

Don't worry about a helmet, they're overrated--

Are You Kidding? Don't listen to all the inane nonsense You hear about wearing helmet's. Any one how doesn't, is not fully aware of the consequences an impact to the skull makes. Your own safety is paramount when cycling a bike and that starts with wearing a helmet. The message is never ride a bike without wearing Your Helmet.

Fabio Casartelli ( which I am sure most of You are aware of ) (August 16, 1970, Como – July 18, 1995) was an Italian cyclist and an Olympic gold medalist, who died in a crash on the descent of the Col de Portet d'Aspet, France, during the 15th stage of the 1995 Tour de France.

If he was wearing a helmet. It may have saved his life.

The following image is graphic:

Fabio Casartelli - Born August 16th 1970 - Died July 18th 1995 - Aged 24.
MAY HE REST IN PEACE.

 

[The Devil]

Lose the bell and reflectors/lights obviously. Don't worry about a helmet, they're overrated-- a Mapei team issue cap will do just fine. Get some 21mm tires and a single speed 56 tooth chainring up front-- if you can't turn that over on all terrain you shouldn't be riding a bike.

Don't worry about a helmet, they're overrated--

Are You Kidding? Don't listen to all the inane nonsense You hear about wearing helmet's. Any one who doesn't wear one, is not fully aware of the consequences an impact to the skull can cause. Your own safety is paramount when cycling a bike and that starts with wearing a helmet. The message is never ride a bike without wearing Your Helmet.

Fabio Casartelli ( which I am sure most of You are aware of ) (August 16, 1970, Como – July 18, 1995) was an Italian cyclist and an Olympic gold medalist, who died in a crash on the descent of the Col de Portet d'Aspet, France, during the 15th stage of the 1995 Tour de France.

If he was wearing a helmet. It may have saved his life.

The following image is graphic:

Fabio Casartelli - Born August 16th 1970 - Died July 18th 1995 - Aged 24.
MAY HE REST IN PEACE.

 

[TheDude]

Lose the bell and reflectors/lights obviously. Don't worry about a helmet, they're overrated-- a Mapei team issue cap will do just fine. Get some 21mm tires and a single speed 56 tooth chainring up front-- if you can't turn that over on all terrain you shouldn't be riding a bike.

No fare picking on the new guy. If you can't be helpful, stay home. I think it is great he is getting into cycling. Helmet is a must. I find gloves a must. Bell, whatever to me, lights can be important when it starts to get dark.

 

[RDV4ROUBAIX]

Don't worry about a helmet, they're overrated--

Are You Kidding? Don't listen to all the inane nonsense You hear about wearing helmet's. Any one who doesn't wear one, is not fully aware of the consequences an impact to the skull can cause. Your own safety is paramount when cycling a bike and that starts with wearing a helmet. The message is never ride a bike without wearing Your Helmet.

Fabio Casartelli ( which I am sure most of You are aware of ) (August 16, 1970, Como – July 18, 1995) was an Italian cyclist and an Olympic gold medalist, who died in a crash on the descent of the Col de Portet d'Aspet, France, during the 15th stage of the 1995 Tour de France.

If he was wearing a helmet. It may have saved his life.

The following image is graphic:

Fabio Casartelli - Born August 16th 1970 - Died July 18th 1995 - Aged 24.
MAY HE REST IN PEACE.

Very tragic, but this has been debated over and over ever since it happened. Fact is his injury was not anywhere on his head where a helmet would've "maybe" saved his life. He smashed in the side of his face in on one of those concrete pylons at over 80kph.

People who advocate not wearing helmets are just as annoying as the ones who want to impose some kind of sharia law on wearing them. Both sound fanatical IMHO.