Stuff you add to a bike but aren't absolutely essential. May or may not actually bolt on. Such as rack, fenders, bottle cage, water bottle, bike computer, lights, bell, etc.
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Good Gloves to Prevent Ulnar Numbness
I recently noticed that towards the end of my 6.4 mile ride to and from work, my hand and arms began to numb. A friend recommended I try cycling gloves, so I purchased these from Amazon. They do ...
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Bicycle lights- Indicating in the dark
I am a product designer and am currently working on a bicycle lighting project and would really appreciate your valuable feedback.
In England, turning left on a bicycle is not really a problem as ...
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Can I use long reach calipers on my cyclocross bike?
I've got cx bike(Centurion Cyclocross 4000) which I currently use only for commuting and riding long distances on a road. Is it possible to use some longreach caliper brakes on it (e.g. Shimano BR-650 ...
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What should I look for when buying a smartphone handlebar mount?
I am not interested in a specific product recommendation in answer to this question (like the existing iPhone question), but rather the key attributes to consider when buying a smartphone mount. ...
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Garmin Heart Rate Monitor Not Reporting Accurate HR Anymore
With my first Garmin Edge 305, I got the cadence and heart rate accessories. Cadence is still humming along, but the heart rate monitor has been not accurately reporting heart rate over the past ...
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Can I use my nitto campee rack on my bike?
I just purchased a Nitto Campee 27R rear rack. It seems like it's not wide enough to mount on my All-City Space Horse, which has rack bosses and 130mm rear wheel spacing.
Has anyone tried to ...
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Kickstand compatible with 2011 TREK Utopia
Will a kickstand fit on a 2011 Trek Utopia? I'm told the standard that bolts in near the front gear won't fit and I read that the one that mounts near the rear axle won't work with disc brakes.
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Will the topeak FX & RX mudguards fit a Carerra kraken?
I have this bike
Will these mudguards fit OK?
I don't know much about fittings, but there is a picture on the bike link.
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wedge/saddle rail mounted bags interchange
A variety of manufacturers make snap in wedge bag mounts. The mount attaches to the saddle rails and the bag snaps into the mount. Does know which brands if any interchange?
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Recumbent Accessories [closed]
My cousin recently bought a recumbent bike (well, I suppose it's technically a trike) and has been having a blast with it. I'd love to encourage her new hobby and get her an accessory for it as a ...
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What is this — seems to be bike-related?
I'd love to know what it is that is pictured below:
It is worth driving 320 km to pick it up. (Makes no sense.)
I am trying to win a bet that I can find out what it is.
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best rear rack for fuji absolute bike?
my trail bike (only i've ever attached a rear rack) have a straight line from the seat stays holes to screw in the rear rack and the top clearance for the rear tire. my wife's fuji bike has the rear ...
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Accessory to raise handlebars (on a bmx)
I just bought a used bmx bike and after raising the seat to a level where it is semi-comfortable to pedal while on the seat, I now find that the handlebars are too low.
Is there any sort of an after ...
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What are the missing accessories for you cyclists? [closed]
I am a technology guy and I would like to ask you cyclists, what are the missing accessories with your bike that you want us to do for you? In a project at school, I am asked to use the following ...
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How to carry small-medium sized personal stuff on my bike? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Recommendation for panniers used off the bike a lot
I have a rack and I have panniers, but I find them to be too large and cumbersome to bring with me once the bike is ...
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List of accessories and training for commuting [closed]
It's been about 10 years since I last rode on a bike. My wife and I have decided that we need to get ourselves into shape, and one method we've decided on, encouraged by our daughter, is to bike back ...
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Equipment for a multi-day bike trip
I'm planning a multi-day bike trip, and I want a list of all bike related equipment I'll need to fix / negate the most common bike problems.
The list currently has:
Multi tool.
At least 3 spare ...
