Best Cycling Accessories For Bike Commuting

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Best Cycling Accessories For Bike Commuting

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@GadgetsGearCoffee 2 ай бұрын

All products mentioned in the description! What are your must have gear? Let me know in the comments, would love to hear from y'all!

@andrewking1122 Ай бұрын

Panniers for going to the fresh food markets here in Ecuador, and a lock to keep honest people honest.

@jscs9960 11 күн бұрын

Best Cycling Accessories For Bike Commuting

@Franklinguy759 2 ай бұрын

I have been a bike commuter for about 15 years. My commute was 17 miles one way and my goal was to do this 2 days a week. I needed to leave my home at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="270">4:30</a> am. That said I had 2 lighting sources, 1 helmet mounted as a primary and a handle bar light as a back up. I had 2 small panniers on the rear because the ride home was much different in temperature than the ride to work, this allowed me to shed layers of clothing when needed. I also had EZ to reach Pepper spray for people or animals that may obstruct your way. I also had an under seat tool kit equipped to change a tube and tighten most bolts. I also wore a reflective vest. Fenders are recommended because they keep your drive line much cleaner.

@Spinattitude 13 күн бұрын

Love the blend of aesthetic and functionality of your bike!

@GadgetsGearCoffee 13 күн бұрын

thank you :) I love my bike but I didn't realize this many others would too! So nice to see the kind comments

@JogieGlenMait16 2 ай бұрын

It's not a commuter bike if it doesn't have a rack and fenders. The parts on this bike is well thought out. 👌

@GadgetsGearCoffee 2 ай бұрын

my old bike had a fender and it took me way too long to finally get one for this one (after a few muddy backs) and the rear rack I really thought would cramp my style but when I found the right minimalist rear rack and a nice back to boot and U lock holder, turned out just fine :)

@bxmundo Ай бұрын

Any bike is a commuter bike if you're commuting back and forth. There are ZERO requirements for racks or fenders if you don't need them.

@tconnolly9820 18 күн бұрын

@@bxmundo So you obviously don't care zero about getting a dirty wet streak all the way up your back on a wet day? Or you never need to carry more than possibly a back pack can? Or just because you don't need to get a sweaty back always wearing a backpack? Yeah well, you do you.

@30pmfr03 8 күн бұрын

@@tconnolly9820 i ride 30 km each day. 40% offroad. mud, sand, cow shit. no need for fenders. dead weight and hazardous in my case of use. but: i can shower at work and dont really care if i got mud on my face. there is one downside tho: i have to do clean my chain more often.

@techguy9023 3 күн бұрын

@@30pmfr03 old bikes all had fenders. They served a purpose.

@PromenadeMTL 2 ай бұрын

Rear rack installation is always an artistic project. The silver looks good.

@GadgetsGearCoffee 2 ай бұрын

I swear putting that thing on took me a good hour or 2 and lots of sweat and swearing lol too many little things to adjust especially as I didn't have the hole welded onto my bike, so many moving parts

@dolittle6781 10 сағат бұрын

Very cool setup and lively and informative presentation style. Like the way you customized your bike, coordinating your gear so it’s aesthetically pleasing and functional. What size rok straps do you have? Been using bungees cords. Would like to try the straps. Must admit the drop handle bars seem to make it look like the cyclist knows what he or she is doing, but I am a hybrid bicyclist who prefers a more upright riding position. My cockpit is crazy busy. I always ride with my action camera mounted there, have an electronic remote controlled motion sensor/horn anti theft device, a small but pleasantly loud bell, a bike computer, headlight, left and right rear view mirrors and believe it or not an air horn attached to the head tube. Everything is color coordinated-navy blue and black are the dominant colors. Have a black rear rack, expandable panniers, a tail light, U-lock with cable, and some basic tools I carry in the top compartment of my “saddle bags.” Also have a detachable mud guard attached to the down tube. Oh yes, I always carry an electric bike pump. I use my mirrors, computer, and U-lock regularly and inflate my tires before leaving the house. Whew! The other stuff I rarely use but I like having all of it with me just in case. Bike is pretty heavy but I can keep up with other hybrid bike riders. Not into speed anyway. Just like having fun-like you. Really appreciated your approach to urban cycling. Thanks for sharing! One more thing I like how your rear wheel requires a special tool to remove the wheel and how you lock the front wheel and frame!

@castortoutnu 2 ай бұрын

Things I love on my dutch city bike: - hub dynamo, with quality dynamo lights (Herrmans MR8) - thick rack (10mm steel tubes) with these elastic thingies I bought for 6€ that work SO WELL to carry stuff. - good tires: Marathon Supreme FW, Marathon Plus RW (probably could have just bought standard Marathon). - suspension 4-bar linkage seatpost 🤩 (on a dutch city bike the comfort gain is INCREDIBLE), less so on a road bike or mtb. - quality contact points (good saddle, good grips, good mountain bike pedals).

@SunLam 2 ай бұрын

Love your vintage Bianchi, and the nice thing about these old bikes is you can do most of the maintenance at home of you want to.

@GadgetsGearCoffee 2 ай бұрын

are the new bikes more complicated to work on and I guess I mean new road bikes? Not all of them are uber specialized, I'm just curious what makes them different

@SunLam 2 ай бұрын

@@GadgetsGearCoffee For the most part, you don't need a lot of specialize tools to maintain a vintage bike. You can get by with tools you have around already. Hex wrenches, pliers, spanners screw driver maybe. If you want to regrease your bearings in your wheels, or crank, you will have to buy a set of cone wrenches, crank puller, and a freewheel remover, but even so you can get them cheaply on ebay used. I personally think a modern bikes require more specialized tools at a higher cost which most people don't have money for. I think also the systems are more complicated like disk brake or the transmission system which are less forgiving if you don't do it right. I started to do my own bike maintenance when was 15 years old with no instruction 🙂

@donttouchthisatall 2 ай бұрын

As a massive bike nerd, let me congratulate you on your exquisite taste. To say "shimano 600" is nothing great hurts my heart. Back in the day it was second only to the top of the line parts (Dura Ace) you could get from Shimano. Sure, they are vintage parts, and wont be as expensive as a "modern" road bike parts (groupsets), but they are VERY NICE :)

@GadgetsGearCoffee 2 ай бұрын

I take it back! 🫣 Another viewer in my previous video mentioned how Shimano 600 back in the day was IT, I just figured with all the fancy new stuff that thieves wouldn't be looking at a Shimano 600 for parts and $$. I love them :D I have a mix of new tech and vintage in my home and products I own and I wouldn't swap these for anything else. I was actually bummed back in the day I didn't have Campagnolo, it seems the more expensive or Bianchi's that came after mine equipped theirs with Campagnolo, it's been really hard to find info on my bike other than 1 magazine print I found that I can't re-find.

@jacobtaggart2164 2 ай бұрын

Shimano 600s are straight. I run 105s on my two multi-geared bikes. Bianchi makes great bikes. Yours is really nice.

@danandkiko 2 ай бұрын

Such a beautiful bike. Love all your thoughts on cycling as a useful lifestyle.

@comounaverdura Ай бұрын

This is a great video. Thanks for sharing. I highly recommend having a patch kit and a small air pump. If you travel far and get a flat you can fix it and not walk home.

@eddiea5076 2 ай бұрын

velo orange and Nitto are one of the best silver racks and lots of options. you can also find out of production Nitto Japanese pieces that goes very well with the architecture of your Bianchi steel frame. Very nice video, awesome!

@GadgetsGearCoffee 2 ай бұрын

Vélo orange I've stumbled upon during my research, nice retro esthetic but Nitto is new to me, thanks for sharing. Mine was Linus, same as my bag. It definitely was a challenge finding not only a silver rack but one that would fit sufficient things while also being minimal esthetically

@Clickslyy Ай бұрын

your setup is amazing! That bike is gorgeous!

@RetroOnSpeedDial 2 ай бұрын

Fantastic video. Discovered it by complete chance. I ride a 1971 huffy sportsman step through, I adore the look of these vintage bikes. Yours is in amazing condition and you got the look just right

@krob9145 4 күн бұрын

My bikes came with lights, bells, mudguards, locks, helmets and racks when I got them. One set of the bike lights are dynamo. I use panniers, a front block that can carry a bag and or a trailer when needed. I add extra rechargable lights for emergencies just in case. I do have one of those multi-tools and the extra emergency tube with repair kit though I have had to use it once 4 years. Plus I have some bungee cords/straps.

@hurhurhurhurhruhrurh 2 ай бұрын

This was a really good video. I wa surprised when I saw the size of the channel and it wasn’t a much larger professional KZfaqr. Well done

@GadgetsGearCoffee 2 ай бұрын

that's quite the compliment, thanks!

@Cobwobbler 6 күн бұрын

That's a beautifully turned out bike. Everything on it makes for a super useful machine. Even your handlebars are set right. Bet you can ride all day long. Enjoy.

@cebryan333 Ай бұрын

That helmet looks great on you, I think I want to get one like that for my bike! 🚲

@stars_shine_bright 2 ай бұрын

I just purchased a 2017 specialized sirrus that I wanted to slowly turn into my main commuter bike! I’m a newbie to biking and commuting with a bike, so thanks for so many great product recommendations!

@vast001 24 күн бұрын

In the Netherlands this isn't classified as a commuter bike but as a race bike. And every type of bike needs to have legally required minimum equipment, like a bell, brakes and reflectors. A Dutch commuter bike (most of them already there when you buy one) has a straight handle bar, dynamo lights (front and back, the lights are mandatory), a back wheel lock, rear rack is on most bikes already there, on the rear fender the botom piece of the fender is white, chain guard, coat protectors on the rear wheel, a bell. Reflectors: a white one at the front, a red one at the back (which should not be confused with the rear light), yellow or orange on the pedals (they should be visible both at the front and at the back), and finally two double-sided yellow or orange reflectors that are symmetrical in the spokes of each wheel hanging and/or a reflective white band on each side of the tires

@GadgetsGearCoffee 23 күн бұрын

@@vast001 I envy the flatness of the Netherlands to bike. Or rather Amsterdam when I was there a few years ago. I'd love to bike year round too! Our winters are rough for biking some people still do it though. We don't have that many upright Dutch style bikes where I'm from but you do see them around. I saw a video about them once and it doesn't seem like a lot of places outside of the Netherlands had them? Can't remember the details

@vast001 23 күн бұрын

@@GadgetsGearCoffee Denmark, Germany, Belgium also have bikes like ours. Although nowadays our winters are mild and not that snowey, I remember snowey winters in my youth (about 40 yrs ago) and still we cycled through the streets with snow on our normal bikes (without any winter additions to the bike), the bike paths weren't swiped clean, some streets weren't even swiped clean. Althoug the Netherlands seems fiat but it isn't always to us, like in my town the street where the library is on is slightly uphil and on a bike without gears you can feel that. Or bike paths running through a tunnel. The KZfaq channel Not Just bikes is an expat from Canada and has great video's about our bikes and bike paths and the different bikes we have. I had always a bike without gears, that was pretty common back in the day.

@bikenraider99 2 ай бұрын

Enjoyed the video. Definately agree with everything you said. Personally I like a front rack on my city bikes along with a Dynamo Hub and front light. For me, seeing and being seen are right up there at the top with the utility of the bike. Appreciate you sharing.

@bxmundo Ай бұрын

Beautiful bikes and those are very sought after parts in NYC, lol.

@CreativeFishDesignsCharlotte 13 сағат бұрын

my must have was a bike trailer , I use it to haul wood for my wood stove , Free heat

@GadgetsGearCoffee 12 сағат бұрын

ohhh cool, I was looking into bike trailers for a festival I go with my e-bike to haul all the camping gear, kind of abandoned that project for now but working on another that I hope comes to fruition

@cbailey2376 Ай бұрын

Sweet ride. 💕 🚲🚲🥰

@GadgetsGearCoffee Ай бұрын

She is a beaut

@1969Rake 2 ай бұрын

I added the Redshift Cruise Controll handlebar grips to my 1999 Miyata 621-ST. It made a HUGE difference to long rides

@GadgetsGearCoffee 2 ай бұрын

how do they help your ride?

@1969Rake 2 ай бұрын

By giving you a larger flatter area for your hands

@CudderMC 2 ай бұрын

omg, gorgeous build!! love the downtube shifters, so reliable!

@GadgetsGearCoffee 2 ай бұрын

How come you don't need to worry about battery? There are some things in your comments I'm going to need to research! Thanks for sharing

@CudderMC 2 ай бұрын

@@GadgetsGearCoffee the front wheel generates electricity for the front and backlight, they're wired alltogether discretly. You can find these wheels pre-built for pretty cheap now. Shimano makes some very reliable and priceable ones. SON is a better brand, lighter but more expensive. The setup is very easy too!

@22magnum68 20 күн бұрын

My Brooks B67 is starting to break in. Now I fell like I am sitting in it instead of on top of it. What a great buy.

@GadgetsGearCoffee 17 күн бұрын

I've almost pulled the trigger on that sooooo many times, read the reviews, checked out which saddles would be good for small female riders specifically but still have not

@ionageman 16 күн бұрын

I have a Garmin radar built into my bike ..I really like my new bike & I love riding it to the cafe for breakfast .. it’s a specialized Como 5.0 IGH .. it just fits my lifestyle beautifully .. a gift from my mother , I’m 57 .

@baddriversofcolga 6 күн бұрын

A mirror is one of the most important things I've added, especially since I'm usually riding on faster roads. It's kind of awesome how beneficial it is and going without one just feels kind of wrong now.

@GadgetsGearCoffee 6 күн бұрын

@@baddriversofcolga you have one on each side? I've thought about it

@baddriversofcolga 6 күн бұрын

@@GadgetsGearCoffee I have just one on the left side as I'm mostly on single lane roads and haven't really felt the need for a right one yet, although it wouldn't be the worst thing to have two...

@MrGoo514 Ай бұрын

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@MountainBikerBae 19 күн бұрын

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@firiel2366 13 күн бұрын

I finally got panniers (don't know why it took me so long 😅). What a game changer! Imagine being able to get a full load of groceries AND not having your back get all sweaty from a backpack. Plus the back rack stops the rain from splashing up my backside.

@firiel2366 13 күн бұрын

Though I /do/ really wish that my bags had backpack straps (or even carrying handles). I bought mine used for a good deal, so I can't complain, but I know for certain the next set I buy will have backpack straps.

@randomescu 9 күн бұрын

Points of contact: sandpaper-like surface pedals, SelleRoyal RespiroRelaxed and ErgonGP5 grips on my ScottStrike e-Ride. NitecoreBr25 front light and MagicShineSeeMee 300 are the main lights and both shine under the bike too, not only in front and rear! I also have a Fenix HM65R-T on the helmet. And a GarminFenix 6X Pro as a mini-computer. The bike was a gift ftom my brother, i could never bought a 5000 € bike. Its overkill for me, in fact i rarely use it because its difficult to get in and out the basement where i keep it. But i enjoy it very much.

@GadgetsGearCoffee 9 күн бұрын

when it's too precious and you're too stressed to take it out on rides >.

@levibelflower6088 5 күн бұрын

Hi, I searched the web and couldn’t find the bike frame anywhere, can you please tell me what the model is called?

@GadgetsGearCoffee 5 күн бұрын

@@levibelflower6088 I couldn't even tell you so if you figure it out let me know. I found a magazine clipping of it once in a deep dive I haven't been able to find again since. It's from the 70-80s I think more 80s though

@Christina_De_Melo Ай бұрын

Hey there! You gave me some good ideas here! Curious if the lock on your panier tote bag makes a rattling noise when you're riding?

@GadgetsGearCoffee Ай бұрын

A bit but not too much

@iamspencerx 9 күн бұрын

As a bike commuter, the only accessories I use are the bike and a lock so I can find the bike where I left it

@tconnolly9820 18 күн бұрын

What an absolutely beautiful bike. I loved this video. My manual bike is a pretty basic 7 year old Meriva Crossway 10 hybrid. It's black so everything I added is mostly either black or grey. I have it covered front to rear in racks and bags large and small for carrying stuff plus two large trailers for carrying anything from 70 kg of shopping and whatever to a full sized lawnmower or a 400 litre tub to.......... Mirrors on each handlebar for safety, fittings for a variety of lights front and back, a polite little ding ding bell, a friendly "hi-ho hello" bulb horn and an angry electronic horn for those rare occasions when I want a sound to say "you nearly killed me you &_@(!"& @&?#!!!!! And I have a 30cm handlebar extension for holding all of this extra stuff and more. I don't keep it polished and gleaming because it's basically an all round workhorse. I do keep it in good mechanical working order and that's good enough for me. I'm definitely a maximalist and not a minimalist when it comes to fitting out my bikes (just bought a new Cube Kathmandu e-bike) for practical car alternative everyday utilitarian use. But there is definitely so much of me in this bike. It really is an extension of who I am when I'm riding it. Because I'm 2 metres tall and my bike is an XL frame size, it absolutely and unmistakably stands out and above every other bike it's parked alongside. My latest addition is handlebars mitts for the cold and wet weather here in Ireland. We rarely get snow and occasionally icy roads would be the biggest obstacle to keep me off the roads on two wheels. I live in a rural area so side roads won't be gritted in winter. I wish you and your beautiful Bianchi many more years of safe pedaling.

@GadgetsGearCoffee 17 күн бұрын

wait does your horn actually go: "hi-ho hello"?

@tconnolly9820 17 күн бұрын

@@GadgetsGearCoffee No, unfortunately it does not actually go "hi-ho hello" although I'm the sort of person who would think that would be sooooooo cool if it did! 😎 What I mean is that it has quite a musical tone and when you squeeze the rubber bulb in and out, it does sound like a musical hel-lo or hi-ho. It's a very friendly tone. There are some people I know who always want to give it a few squeezes whenever they meet me. It's definitely not an angry sound no matter how hard or how fast you squeeze it. That's why I have the electronic horn for those very special occasions. Basically it's very cute and it just adds extra personality to the bike.

@714SNF 2 ай бұрын

Thx for the video! Such a beautiful bike and perfectly setup for commuting. Did you decide to raise the handlebars to make it more comfy?

@GadgetsGearCoffee 2 ай бұрын

ya, the stem the bike shop ended up getting was a little higher than what I would've gone with, especially aesthetically I found it didn't look so balanced but I got used to it and I'm fine with it now. I'm still in a "fast ride position" but way more comfy of a ride

@714SNF 2 ай бұрын

@@GadgetsGearCoffee Hopefully we'll get to see your whole bike collection in the future!

@felipemendozar 8 күн бұрын

What bike do you have? Really cool!

@GadgetsGearCoffee 8 күн бұрын

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@giancarloespejo2223 2 ай бұрын

She's like Zach Gallardo ❤ I like her

@robbyrabit 10 күн бұрын

Wish I could commute to work. 17 miles to work and in Florida weather, theres no way. 😢

@GadgetsGearCoffee 10 күн бұрын

@@robbyrabit oooff that's long. An e bike could help though

@baylorbloomer4082 2 ай бұрын

ayyy bianchi gang

@baylorbloomer4082 2 ай бұрын

and i think im gonna get a thousand helmet that matches mine too lol

@crow7.624 2 ай бұрын

Whats the specific name of that bycicle? Its very nice and I would like to purchase one myself!

@GadgetsGearCoffee 2 ай бұрын

Check out my precious video where I give a tour of the bike. It's a vintage so you won't easily find it

@crow7.624 2 ай бұрын

@@GadgetsGearCoffee I live in Belgium, we find all sorts of bikes here! Living close to the Netherlands helps aswel! Ty for the reply

@eileenlubbe3180 2 ай бұрын

Have you tried Dutch style bicycles before?

@GadgetsGearCoffee 2 ай бұрын

I call those bikes tralala bikes haha. I have. In Amsterdam actually. They're fun, more chill upright but I like the speed I changed my stem this year so I'm a little more upright and it's a little more comfy

@JohnRadford-iy7db Ай бұрын

I do in all weathers snow rain hail wind hurricane cycled in the lot .

@amonynous9041 Ай бұрын

2 years later I see u replaced brake hoods

@GadgetsGearCoffee Ай бұрын

@@amonynous9041 ya but they are a universal fit and they don't fit perfect but it's fine, I just don't pay attention to it

@amonynous9041 Ай бұрын

@@GadgetsGearCoffee I've been riding my bike for 25 years, and I've never changed a single part apart from tires, so I decided it was time to give some love back. A new seat and handlebar tape, new brake cables, so this part was extra... completely unecessary but I felt obliged to restore it to its original glory, even though it is overpriced with shipping for a piece of rubber. the original part was hidden under some yukky tape, and you can only imagine what it was after 50 years from the original owner, I'm glad I got rid of that.

@GadgetsGearCoffee Ай бұрын

@@amonynous9041 I completely understand, I was about to buy OEM brake hoods on ebay for way more money than what it's worth and opted out of doing so

@GadgetsGearCoffee Ай бұрын

@@amonynous9041 I think something I am going to order is a chain guard that's brown pleather to match the rest of my bike, something that someone proposed on my last bike tour video

@amonynous9041 Ай бұрын

@@GadgetsGearCoffee I try to keep these things to a minimum, no mudguards, no chain guards, no cargo racks, it's completely stripped bike with only crucial stuff. If I need to carry groceries I take a rucksak.