I was wondering what things people here have bought, used long term, feel are good value, and make getting out and riding easier.
Here are mine:
Here are mine:
- Topeak Ratchet Rocket Tool. I use mine all the time and found it so handy and a lot better than allen keys and multitools. I saw they have just updated it and made improvements (more bits, more durable case, extender bit, and torque specific bits, but no chainbreaker). https://www.topeak.com/us/en/products/mini-tools/1076-ratchet-rocket--lite-ntx--(2018)
- Thule Proride 591 bike roof racks. Sooooo much easier and saves a lot of time mucking around and taking a bike to pieces and trying to remember which way you turned the bars and had the pedals to get it to fit in the car. Now updated with the 598 which looks like it has a bit better security https://www.thule.com.au/products/bike-carriers/thule-proride-598001-silver-premium/
- ESI chunky grips. First thing I replace on a new bike. Feels like I can strangle the bars as hard as I want to hold on for life and have my hands still feel fine at the end http://www.esigrips.com/mtb-grips/chunky-grip