I finally just moved to the downtown area of my city and I finally got myself a good starter fixie to get by in town. Besides a helmet, what else should I add to my bike to make commuting easier/safer? (Obligatory new to me bike photo attached of course)
by Psycophish
4 Comments
Definitely mudguards.
Probably either a pannier rack or a basket to put your bag on/in.
Rear rack and a milk crate will do wonders for your ride. Wearing a backpack and arriving with a sweaty back at your destination will get real old. Prioritize not having to carry anything on your body when you’re riding and let your bike handle it.
Front and rear lights. Dont be afraid to run a blinking rear light during the daytime
You can improve your visibility by wearing a high vis vest and you can also get high vis wrist/ankle straps, some even light up.