1. Avoid cycling specific accessories. They're mostly overpriced crap and you can do it better and cheaper making your own or just buying gear not "made" (really only marketed) for cycling.
2. For transportation riding, get a folding bike. You'll ride more often if it's more convenient and it's easier to build up to longer distances if you have the option of taking the train or hitching a ride (no matter how far your destination there's really nothing stopping you from riding the whole way, but it builds your confidence if you can skip the worst parts at first).
Last edited by chucky; 04-07-11 at 11:03 AM.