#9055

It’s the one thing I wish my gravel bike had. Gonna swap the 700c wheels out for 650b’s this summer for extra confidence on the downhills, but a dropper post would really take things to the next level

#9056

“need” is definitely pushing it. just “want” because… reasons

#9057

:fist_right::fist_left:

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#9058

I used one for years cos everyone else was - and all the MTB mags had them in every picture

but once I started riding road too and experienced the joy of not having a sweaty back I could never go back. Still have a couple cos if you are going on a proper big day out with limited access to water then you need one and thats that. But for 99% of my riding they are not required

#9059

I love getting it out. People are always impressed. One of the best bike purchases I’ve made.

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#9060

jesus this list has long distance cycling numpty written all over it

Sorry everyone

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#9061

My gravel bike saddle is probably ridiculously high for certain situations, but I’m a #stravawanker and it really helps pushing for the uphill off-road KOMs. Recently had to get off the bike and lower the saddle right down for one particularly long and horrible descent with rubble-strewn stretches of -30%

#9062

Yeah, I’ve now found I can road cycle round the island with two full water bottles, and if I’m on a big off-road adventure I’m inevitably gonna pass the shops or my parents’ house at one point, so refuelling is easy.

#9063

do you carry any medical stuff? i know some people who take ibuprofen etc but nothing really past that

#9064

not really. ibuprofen and paracetamol on a 200+, also plasters, antiseptic wipes, caffeine gum on Very Long Shit

also sometimes I don’t bother with this shit cos you can always buy it. you can’t buy a rear derailleur hanger to fit your bike in a co-op, can you

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#9065

In bag: tube, gas, lever, gas tap, valve extender, quick link

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#9066

inner tube, CO2, tap, tyre levers, allens, mobile phone

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#9067
#9068

hello bicycle people

this is a forbiddingly huge thread

is it okay if I ask for bike light advice?

I would like some good but not crazy expensive USB chargeable bike lights with a reasonable battery life. what should I be looking at?

also: I would like some reasonable good pedals. I don’t plan on doing the whole clippy shoe thing ever, tho. my bike is a giant Giant hybrid. what would you recommend?

are you here to solve my ketchup problem?

thank you x

#9069

Lezyne are good lights for cheap, or were at least. My advice could be out of date

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#9070

tell us exactly how much £ you have to spend

and are they for seeing or just to be seen?

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#9071

I’ve been very happy with the 400 lumen version of this

A couple of things to consider is what kind of battery and charging is most convenient for you, micro usb is fairly ubiquitous but you might rather longer lasting batteries, and how easy you want the bracket removal to be. I’ve had a bracket that came off in a second nicked outside a train station before.

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#9072

for flat pedals, i’ve always like dmr V8s. cheap and cheerful.

or some nukeproof neutrons? bit lighter and you can get them in loads of mad colours

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#9073

@Acorn

If you need to see where you’re going in the pitch dark, I really rate the Moon Meteor Storm, though it’s spendy

If you don’t need to see where you’re going (and they’re only to be seen by), then the cheaper Moon products are pretty good:

https://winstanleysbikes.co.uk/moon-comet-x-front-rear-light-set

If you want something which will last forever and have a bit more cash to spend, Exposure have you covered:

or Alpkit (I have the rear light, it’s good):

I personally don’t think Lezyne’s lights are that great. Battery lights are okay but the USB ones I’ve had have always lasted about 6 months before the battery starts to diminish.

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#9074

One warning with pedals like V8s, they are spikey - good grip but you can damage your shins if you aren’t careful.

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