Panniers Cycling
Top 20 Bike Accessories for Riding Anywhere – Part Two
There are many important bike accessories that all cyclists should own, particularly if they ride their bike frequently such as commuting to work. These accessories can make riding a bike more convenient, but in many situations they can provide protection from injuries too. In this series of articles we reveal the top 20 bike accessories that cyclists have chosen as absolute essentials.
Bike helmet
A bike helmet is one of the riding essentials; many people ride a bike without a helmet and in doing so run serious risks. Bike helmets come in a wide range of styles and designs to make choosing a helmet more appealing and suited to your cycling preferences. For instance there are streamlined racing helmets, as well as those made for BMX and stunt riding too. If you own a bike you need to own a bike helmet!
Pannier racks
Many people who commute to work or head off to the shops on their bike can be faced with some difficulty in getting their equipment, work clothes and shopping home. Pannier racks allow people to strap rucksacks and other baggage to the rear of their bikes and not have to carry them on their back or suffer any discomfort when riding.
Water bottles and hydration packs
Riding a bike is thirsty work. If you are out on your bike and need to rehydrate, it may not be possible to pop into a shop to get a bottle of water. Luckily water bottles and carriers can be attached to your bike’s frame, providing instant refreshment on the go. Hydration packs are a newer version of this, allowing you to carry a bladder of water on your back like a rucksack with a hose that you use as a straw to drink whilst cycling.
Bells / Horns
Having a bell or a horn on your bike gives you a form of warning to pedestrians that may have stepped off the kerb into your path or reminding a motorist that you are next to them. Many children like adding a bell or a loud horn to their bikes for fun. They come in a range of different styles and designs that suit their interests, whether it is a Disney Princess or classic bugle style horn.
Child Bike Trailers
Children love riding bikes but some may either be not quite confident enough to ride unaided or may be small infants who cannot ride yet. There are child bike trailers that can be attached to your bike with your child sat securely on board. Some models even accommodate two children, although this may well make it difficult to get up to speed and will really test your strength!
Buying these along with many other bike accessories is possible by going online or enquiring at your local bike shop. Many items such as helmets and child accessories will need proper safety checks and fitting before you can use them to ensure you are 100% safe on the roads.
Go online to find bike shops selling these handy bike accessories, from essential like bike helmets to optional extras such as bells and horns it is easy to purchase these for quick home delivery.
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Wald 535 Rear Twin Bicycle Carrier Basket (18 x 7.5 x 12) $38.23 Wald 535 Rear Basket. Measures 18 x 7.5 x 12. Silver .If your looking for a heavy duty rear basket for your bike .Great for groceries anything. Includes everything to mount on your bike …. |
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Wald 570 Rear Twin Bicycle Carrier Basket (13.5 x 5 x 10) $25.98 BASKET WALD 570 TWIN REAR-LW 13×5x10… |
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Banjo Brothers Market Bicycle Pannier Bag 1500 cubic inches (13.5? L x 8? W x 15? H). It?s like a deluxe grocery pannier, only it?s so much more. This is a great bag for errands, commuting (drop your briefcase right inside), and visiting your favorite market. The easy-on and off mounting, long handles and a shoulder strap make it convenient to bring inside, and a large cinch-down flap keeps your stuff covered on the road. Cinch-down flap … |
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Detours Toocan Utility Pannier Single Utility Pannier… |
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Detours Transit Tour Panniers Larger light weight pannier set…. |
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Live to Ride $0.99 A bicycle-touring novel, 2008, fiction. Two university students from Colorado pack their bicycles and camping equipment off to England for a 6-week tour at the invitation of a London cycling friend. The two cyclists admire the opposite sex as much as the scenic British countryside, until they find themselves in the crossfire between rival drug gangs in the Midlands. The opposite sex proves much mo… |
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Pedals, Panniers and Punctures $7.99 One woman, one bike, no backup and 1477 miles on a unique End to End adventure.Since when did cycle touring become and extreme sport? Since it involved travelling by train. When one woman, more accustomed to long distance footpaths than long distance cycle rides, set out to cycle from Land’s End to John o’Groats the first obstacle she faced was getting to the start.With no backup and just a bike a… |
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Panniers, Pedals, and Pubs: Cycling Tours in Britain $15.99 The pleasures and perils of five long, leisurely but occasionally rigorous solo cycle tours of Britain on a budget…. |
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Pyramid Bicycle Bungie Cargo Net, Black $1.99 This Pyramid Bungie cargo net will fit any standard bicycle rack and most oversized racks. It is perfect for carrying odd shaped items that won’t fit on your rack normally…. |
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Topeak Explorer Bike Rack $24.50 All critical support points are precision welded for optimal strength. The Topeak Explorer Rear Rack is a durable, versatile bike cargo rack for long distance touring. The integrated top plate accepts all Topeak MTX QuickTrack-compatible bags. 6061 hollow aluminum construction is tough yet lightweight, and red/taillight mounts offer safety-minded touches. QuickTrack System Topeak’s proprieta… |