Must-have gear for commuting?
Back in November was a thread on the local Metro Boston discussion group: “Boston commuters -- send me your tips!!”
Originally Posted by
sammoyer
Fairly new to the forums and new to the idea of bike commuting. …Finally, any tips on gear or rigging up my bike? So far all I've got on it is a water bottle holder, haha.
Any tips for a new commuter would be super appreciated!! Thanks in advance!!
As a decades-long commuter. I replied with the intent of establishing a comprehensive list of gear (matériel).
Originally Posted by
Jim from Boston
Otherwise for the more practical things I can think of for your consideration (as I mentally envision my bike and routes):
- lights, front and rear, even in daytime
- luggage, e.g panniers for whatever you need for work
- comfortable, visible, seasonable cycling clothing
- rearview mirror, highly recommended
- cycle computer, nice to have
- helmet, goes without saying
- studded tires (for winter)
- tools, tubes, pump, at least to fix flats
- parking, to include lock (I have indoor secure parking, so I don’t need a lock)
- clean-up…
PS; To round out the list, for my future reference, a video camera was suggested above, though I don't use one myself, and a water bottle as noted by the OP.
Originally Posted by
Jim from Boston
And thank you, @
sammoyer, for that feedback. It was an opportunity for me to make a comprehensive list of necessities for cycle -commuting,
and I'll add a bell (as an option). I never had one, preferring verbal messages.
Some cyclists use Airhorns (like Airzounds) to make a point …
Last edited by Jim from Boston; 01-11-19 at 08:10 AM.