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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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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How to install bike rack to frame with braze-ons that are different sizes?
I have the Topeak MTX 2.0 bike rack, and hoping to install on a KHS Flite 223 road bike.
The M5 screws that come with the rack screw in as expected to the braze-ons near the rear brake caliper.
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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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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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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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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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Most Crucial Gear/ Accessories for a (Road) Cycling Beginner?
Some background information on myself before I get to the question:
I've decided to get in to cycling both as a hobby and because I need the activity. (Though I'm honestly driven more by the former - ...
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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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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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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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Is it possible to transport many (up to 12) bikes using some sort of auto-trailer?
I would like to be able to use a trailer, either open-air or enclosed to transport multiple bicycles at the same time. When I google hitch racks the maximum is 5...I am looking for a towable option......
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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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Toddler bike seat vs. bike trailer?
Our 2.2 year old toddler seems very interested in a random, abandoned bike seat we found, so we're considering some method of letting him ride with us. But I am not sure whether to get ...
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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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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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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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Ever seen a locking bag that could be locked to the bike?
This might take a little explaining.
I've got stuff on my bike that removes easily and could be stolen: head light, tail light, cyclometer. If I'm riding to a concert or something, I don't want to ...
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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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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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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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Does a helmet-mounted light affect the safe functionality of the helmet?
I am currently testing a bunch of lights for my (slowly) upcoming head lights review. Several of the lights can be mounted to a helmet using a mounting strap, like this:
I'm wondering if having a ...
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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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What are the most important things to bring on a ride?
On one of my recent ride, my bike broke down. My rear derailleur got pushed into the rims and broke. Since I have never gotten stuck like that before, I've never bothered to take anything with me ...
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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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Listening to audio without obstructing ears
I'm looking for a way to listen to my audiobooks while commuting without obstructing my ears.
One (rather expensive) option appears to be the Tunebug Shake (a Bluetooth turn-your-helmet-into-a-...
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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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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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How can I carry a tripod on my bike?
I have a tripod for my SLR camera that I want to carry on my bike. It's just a generic tripod like this one, but if I strap it to my top tube it rubs against my legs while riding (and it's slightly ...
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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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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's the purpose of cycling gloves?
I haven't cycled for many years already and long ago when I was cycling I didn't pay much attention to equipment. Now I see that many cyclists wear a certain kind of gloves - that only cover the palm ...
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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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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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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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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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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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Equipping a commuter bike for a 5 mile city commute
My commute is a bit over 5 miles each way through the city. It's not that long a commute; in traffic, it takes about 35 minutes door to door, and I'm never far from public transit that I could use in ...
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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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Is it possible to pair wheel sensors with an Android phone GPS?
This is a 2 part question:
I have concerns over the general accuracy of a GPS device to calculate speed. Mainly because I will be using the device in Eastern Europe, and not sure on the accuracy of ...
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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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Speed and Cadence Bike Sensor Opinions
I'm looking to start tracking my speed and cadence for my iOS app, Cycle Meter. The app works great for distance, time, but is not accurate at all for measuring my speed.
So I'm thinking of buying ...
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What should I look for in a "trailer bike"/"tag-along" bike for a child?
My daughter is growing fast, and will soon be too big for the child seat that is on the back of my bike. She is not yet ready to ride on the road, so I am thinking of purchasing a "tag-along" bike. ...
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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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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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Recommendation for panniers used off the bike a lot
I'm looking for panniers. I mostly just potter around town, and am not planning any cycle touring so my main criteria is that the panniers should be easy to carry around off the bike. Built in ...
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What are the pros and cons of panniers vs messenger bags?
I was shopping for new panniers and thought it might be worth it to also check out messenger bags as an alternative. What are the basic pros and cons of each?
I started out using just a regular back ...
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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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