These are some relatively inexpensive items that I have and enjoy, and perhaps you, or your favorite road-going bicyclist might enjoy. Enjoy!
Rearview Mirror
I've got a couple suggestions.
The CycleAware Reflex mirror sticks onto
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The "Take a Look" mirror is my current model.
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Both should be available online, or at your LBS (local bike shop). Expect to pay $15 or so.
Taillight
I've been VERY pleased with my
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Headlight
I blogged recently about my Akoray flashlight, from DealExtreme.
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Be sure to get some kind of mounting device - several are available at DealExtreme.
NOTE: Order now for Christmas - and HURRY! (DealExtreme ships from Hong Kong, so it takes a couple weeks to arrive.)
Winter Wear
I've got a balaclava and gloves, to keep my extremeties (fingers and ears) from falling off on those really brisk days. You don't need expensive bike-specific stuff, but find something that isn't so thick that you can't squeeze your helmet on over it. Mine is "open face" - the "Jackson's Convenience Store robbery" model tends to trap condensation and cause fogging on glasses. My gloves aren't too thick, either, and have a rubbery palm for good gripping.
I also have some yellow-lens glasses for riding when lighting conditions are marginal. Light yellow or clear works fine. (You want to protect those eyes - replacements are hard to come by!) I tried a set that has interchangeable lenses - dark, yellow, and clear. But for me, it's more hassle than it's worth to change the lenses, clean the fingerprints off, store the lenses, etc., when you can buy separate glasses for $6 or $8.
Seat Bag
I have a permanently-attached seat bag, to carry a spare tube,
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Fanny Pack
I carry my sack lunch, checkbook, pocket planner, a couple pens, glasses, and a big ol' freakin' knife (just in case!) in a fanny pack. Some folks use a messenger bag, but I prefer to economize on what I need to carry.
My choice is the Kelty Cardinal, for
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a very specific reason... it can expand into a little daypack! So if I end up needing additional carrying capacity along the way, I'm not stuck. It has a little MP3-player-size zipper pocket, and stretchy nets for 2 water bottles. (I use the bottle holders for my digital camera, sunglasses, gloves, etc. The pack comes with 2 bottles, however.) If you shop around, you can find it for around $40.
(I plan on writing more extensive reviews of some of this stuff... just wanted to slap together a Santa list while it still matters...)
3 comments:
Where is the FTC blogger disclaimer?
Gotta hide, Clancy - the jack-booted thugs are at the door!!!
(hahahaha!)
Even though I use prescription glasses enough cold air gets to my eyes that they start to water once the temperature drops below freezing. To prevent this from happening I have found that these safety goggles work well.
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