Questions tagged [accessories]
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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How to adapt a tube-mounted clamped accessory for a larger diameter tube?
I bought an Abus bike lock which came with a tube mount called the Abus EaZy KF.
The issue is that this mount only supports up to 36 mm diameter tube but the smallest tube on my bicycle is 38 mm. I ...
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General mounting solutions for lights etc
I am curious to know your best solutions for using lights and other accessories that mount to a proprietary clip, when the correct original fitment is not available. Why? I get a lot of lights and the ...
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What is this bag that came with a bike?
I can't figure out the point of this bag that came with a Canyon road bike. It has velcro straps on top and bottom and a velcro enclosure for the top. The top also has loops on each side of the ...
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Pet Safety and Adult Tricycle
Am interested in an adult tricycle and would like to add carry-on feature for my dog(slightly overweight-12lb pug mix)that can accommodate safely on either front or back. My question is about the ...
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How can add a good hold point to my bicycle
The bicycle now has a black basket on the back so there is only about 5 cm of this steel bracket (it wouldn't help much to include as it doesn't show how space is available) In a previous thread, ...
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I need help identifying a kid cart for bicycles
I have two bikes set up for a tow cart with the pictured hook up. It shows a square insert:
We want to buy a kid cart that uses the same fitting. Can anyone identify a manufacturer that has a same ...
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What are the Trek Domane frame bottom hex screws for?
I recently purchased a Trek Domane AL 3 Disc. It has 4 mounting supports.
2 inside the frame for water bottle cages
1 next to the stem
1 on the frame bottom
I wonder if anyone know what kind of ...
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Quick Release for Accessories
Is there a way I can make my bolted-on accessories quick release?
I'm looking for something that allows quick removal & replacement of accessories like lights or screens that come with a hex bolt, ...
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Bell that sits above trigger shifter?
I'm looking for a bell that will sit above a trigger shifter on a flat bar bike.
Placement is a safety issue: in this location I can maintain hands on bars, brakes, shifters and warn pedestrians at ...
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Pannier Racks On Frames Without Mountings
The winter was harsh and the wear on my beloved road bike and its incredibly fragile ultegra componentry was too much on my wallet and I'm starting to explore winter bike options. I've decided I want ...
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Is there a standard for water bottles?
It's prudent to use water bottle cages that will adapt to bottle diameters within some range, to allow using multiple bottles in the same cage.
Naturally, this flexibility is to be hedged against ...
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Retaining M5 bolts for bottle cages
I have a Ti frame.
Alloy M5 bolts (they were greased) not working too well for me for holding the bottle cages - one seized / broke off, and I lost the boss/insert (?) when a mechanic drilled out the ...
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Help identify fender mounting clamp?
My bike has metal fenders that attach to the frame through ~3mm steel arms that are clamped and held in place with a piece of plastic that is screwed to the frame (M5 bolts) - as shown on the photo.
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How to mount central (two-legged) kickstand on normal bike frame
I bought this kickstand, but it has grooves in the top that the instructions said should slot into the "stand plate" on the frame.
My frame looks like this: doesn't seem to have a plate of any kind, ...
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Bikes and wiring trouble
Do bicycles have ground wires and if so where are they I am trying to put a horn on mines and it’s kinda hard....it’s a bicycle any help would be very appreciated thanks.
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Do I need a shock-proof watch for cycling?
I've just started cycling longer distances as a hobby (I cycle for my commute daily).
My watch isn't waterproof at all so I don't take it with me but on my last ride I found myself getting annoyed at ...
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Purpose of fork with single bidon mount and no eyelets?
I saw a fork that had a single bidon mount on each blade, midway down, and no eyelets on the dropouts. I don't understand the use of this. I was under the impression that any front rack would need an ...
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Bike accessory: what is this for?
I’ve been given this bike since it wasn’t used. It has this thing attached to the frame on the rear wheel. Does anyone know what it is for?
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How can I fit this bottle holder to this bike?
I want to fit this bottle holder on my bike but the attachment seems too thin for the frame tubes. I believe this is a universal bottle holder and my bike isn’t of unusual size or tube girth. Am I ...
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What are the differences between a seatpost-mounted and frame-mounted rear rack
I am in the market for a rear rack. I noticed that there are two categories of rear racks:
Seatpost-mounted rear racks, such as this one:
And frame-mounted rear racks, such as this one:
I'm ...
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What are these eyelets for on my 2015 Diverge?
I just learned a bit about Specialized's "Plug and Play Fender" that apparently fits my bike by way of metal rod into the leftmost hole of the first photo, secured by the set screw in the second photo....
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Will 28" - 29" rack suit my 27.5" bike?
The particular rack is
Cube
Luggage Carrier Bosch
The particular bike is Cannondale Trail 6 with 27.5" wheel size.
Can the rack be attached to my bicycle in a right way?
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Would a seat post mounted back rack act like a rear fender?
Specifically I want to know if the right one would stop the rider's back from getting splattered with rain. That way it does double duty as a fender and a rack.I want a light duty back rack for day to ...
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Storing clip for Pro Design Aero Bottle
So I keep my bike in the garage, in Florida where there are plenty of critters. This would include lizards and frogs including the expected insects. Heck the other day there was a bird trapped in my ...
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Mounting mini-pump on frame
I recently bought a mini-pump from Amazon, it was very cheap and, so-far, I'm pretty impressed with the build quality. I never intended to mount it on the bike but then realised that it came with a ...
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Fitting a vibration-proof bell for drop bars
I have a bike with drop bars which I need for commuting, but I live in a city which is not only full of idiots† both on foot and on bikes themselves (thus meaning going bellless is idiotic), ...
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Rubber rings for attaching lights etc
I have some lights and a cycle computer that attach using some sort of rubber or silicone bands (or O rings - don't know what they are called). I need some replacements, but I don't know what they are ...
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How comfortable is it to wear a u-lock holder this way? [closed]
I have never used a bike lock holder or holster but this handmade one looks practical and cool: https://www.vespoe.com/contourandco/shop/u-lock-holder.
I would like to know if it's practical to use on ...
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What are these mounts for on inside edge of carbon fiber fork?
I just got a new Tommaso Sterrata.
I commute during the winter so I'm looking to put fenders on. I know I can get fenders that clip onto the fork instead of being mounted, but while inspecting the ...
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Kryptonite Flex frame bracket slides around a lot
I had my Krytonite mini for a few years now, and I remember installing the Flex-frame bracket on a bike frame which I left outside when I got it. I had a go at removing it recently and put it on my ...
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Is there a "conventional" configuration for mounted accessories?
Many different types of bike accessories as designed to be mounted via somewhat-conventionalized braze-ons: These braze-ons most often are on the down tube and occasionally on the seat tube and nearly ...
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How to attach bell with metal bracket
I've got a big old "ding dong" bell which has got a metal bracket and a screw for affixing it to the bike rather than the more modern "clamp"-style attachment:
How does one attach this properly to ...
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Selecting a GPS device
I am out to purchase a (dedicated) GPS device for the outlined below use cases. Trouble is, I have never owned a GPS-enabled device. Furthermore, general articles on "how to purchase sports GPS" seem ...
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Would a moist cloth wrapped around the nose be reasonably effective as compared to an anti-pollution mask?
On looking at the prices of masks and filters, I figured that it could eventually get rather expensive for me. Moreover, there's an article in a newspaper that these masks don't really help:
Don't ...
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Unidentified "Sigma Mount Compatible" Bike Computer
Just got this used bike computer, only knew it fits in a Sigma type "Twist Lock System" mounts.
No markings on the front or sides only a serial number stamped on the back.
Really hope someone can ...
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Casual, stylish jacket for cycling? [closed]
I've been looking for a commuting jacket for a few months and haven't found anything suitable.
Are there any casual-looking jackets with the following features for autumn/winter commuting in a city ...
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How many lumens (lm) should a front light have?
I need a front bike light for pretty quick night riding on roads beside the town. I found one that has 120lm, 30lux, and 92m shining distance.
Is it enough? What parameters should a good front light ...
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What are the absolute essentials a cyclist should own? [closed]
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My bike shop includes free servicing as a standard with a new bike. I don't need such thing and live too far away. In lieu of waiver I can get €100 of stuff from the shop.
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"Le vélo de Tati” - Jacques Tati by Robert Doisneau
Does anyone know where i can purchase this iconic poster? I've searched the most obvious websites.
thanks
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What to consider when looking for a chainguard?
Alright, the inner seam of my jeans is about done for, and I'm worried that I'll take a nasty spill the next time my pants get caught in there. Given that I don't want to wear gaiters or Lycra, I'm ...
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Which is the safest side to place a foldable rack-attaching bike basket?
I recently received a foldable bike basket which attaches to my back rack as a gift, which I am really excited about - it will make my commute a lot easier. However, I am not sure which side of the ...
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What is this metal bar parallel to the frame?
I saw this at work the other day and I was completely baffled. This bicycle has an additional, adjustable metal bar that runs parallel to the upper part of the frame, between the seat and the ...
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What are the most important accessories for a new biker to get? [closed]
I am a new biker and am going to be commuting to work on a hybrid. There are many cool accessories that help you carry gear, bike at night, track your rides, make adjustments and quick repairs like ...
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What kinds of tools do I need to do bike maintenance, e.g. adding a rack?
I just got a new Trek 7.2 for commuting and getting around town. It's a great bike but I want to add some stuff to it like a rack. I am fairly handy and have more or less a full toolkit in my ...
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Bike Speedometer Accuracy [duplicate]
What factors should one look for when purchasing a speedometer? Does wired vs wireless or anything else factor into its accuracy?
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ANT+ to Bluetooth Low Energy bridge? [closed]
Does anyone know of a stand alone ANT+ to Bluetooth Low Energy (BTLE) bridge device?
I have a Garmin Edge 810, which uses ANT+ ... but I would also like to track my rides on my iPhone 5S (which has ...
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Bicycle speakers
Hey I am looking for a pair of speakers to mount to my bike. How I plan to mount these speakers has yet too be determined, but I have tried once in the past, where I added a pair of speakers to the ...
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Making bicycle semi-motor powered
Is there any way that I could easily and affordably (under $US200) add a motor to my bicycle, so that it would move both by my pedalling and with the help of the motor?
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Is there a way to syncronize cycling activities from Movescount to Runkeeper or vice versa?
I have used Runkeeper for years to track my cycling activities with my Smart phone.
Recently bought a pulse watch Suunto Ambit 2 that stores activities in the Movescount portal when the watch is ...
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Why do consumer battery powered LED lights fail mid ride
I've had consumer battery powered LED bicycle lights fail mid ride without the battery being at fault. This has been spread across brands, weather conditions, ride lengths. The most recent failure ...
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