My family is asking me for Christmas gift ideas and I’m fishing to see what accessories you have on your bike. I already have the HandleStash and I love that. (https://handlestash.com) It is great for my morning coffee.
I have a Dutch bike with the lights powered by a dynamo so I don’t need new lights.
Thanks for the suggestions.
by jimhoss
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https://www.balls.bike/store/bike-balls
Instantly gets pickup trucks to give you a little more space.
You may have some of these things, but: panniers, bar mitts (if you ride in cold weather), extra rechargeable lights for front and back (nice to have a light to clip on your pannier so you always have at least one working light), a wind breaker, waterproof top layer, waterproof or resistant bottom layer (I like hiking or running pants in a size larger than I would need to slip over my work pants).
Some fun books about cycling: Frostbike – the joy and pain of winter cycling, It’s All About the Bike, A History of the bike on two wheels(title might be off).
not a bike accessory, per say… but I love coffee table books. Big pictures, thick pages, not a ton to read but usually really fun trivial stuff if there is. So big coffee table books about bicycles. -history of bicycles, unique bike builds, collections of brands, etc etc.
Not really an accessory but I bought my boyfriend a set of wool base layers for his winter commute! It’ll keep him nice and warm and dryer than his synthetic or cotton clothes!
I great lots of use out of my bike bell. Pair of new tires is a great gift too
Bar mitts.
Or, https://www.greengurugear.com/products/sixer-6-pack-holder?srsltid=AfmBOooz1YayT1Imi8JAYNS0dOmE0i8Q5cJR7l-bvIhdYb5myfmcoNfB
suspension seatpost
If you don’t have one already, a front bike basket is a game changer. I use my rear panniers occasionally, but my front basket daily.
Rear radar. From Bryton to Varia they are good to have. I have trek carback that’s connected to phone and cycling headunit.
https://www.reddit.com/r/ActionCam/s/DxZ4G23rI0
https://loudbicycle.com/
Patagonia neck gaiter. When it’s cold but not cold enough for balaclava.
Cycling gift guide:
-[New Pedals](https://a.co/d/0AuBZ76)
-a [Bell](https://a.co/d/2EYtz1C)
-[multi-tool](https://a.co/d/76Q4Ky0)
-[Wheel Lights](https://a.co/d/eUl1IDW)
-[sunglasses](https://a.co/d/fMreIJE)
-[new grips](https://a.co/d/j2MndaO)
[This rear view mirror](https://a.co/d/bo73Ery) that attaches either to glasses/sunglasses or helmet.
Tube top bag. I have Tailfin’s flip top one and I would buy another in a heartbeat. It’s lasted ~8k miles of all weather riding and commuting so far.
I had one from REI before that and I liked it too. Just any tube top bag is fucking awesome.
Rear view mirrors
A trailer to carry a dog.
Source: my dog