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Satanical Eve

Satanical Eve

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The only bicycle I ever owned that I would consider to be of decent quality was my old Fatboy Slim BMX bike I got when I was 13. After that It was cheap $100 huffy bikes and the likes with my last one being a cheap $150 no name brand "mountain bike" that was known for getting flat tires like crazy.

A few months ago I decided I really wanted to get into hobby cycling so as a birthday gift to myself I ended up buying a decently priced Trek road bike from my local brands bike shop and I love it. I was contemplating getting a mountain bike but realized that I live in Long Island and there isn't many areas where there is proper off road biking so I went with the road bike and I think I made a good choice.

Below is a photo of it

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Now here is the reason I made this thread I was wondering if anyone could help me in picking out accessories for riding. Need to get a decent water bottle holder, water bottle and also looking at getting proper gloves but I don't feel like spending that much money. Also is there any other accessories worth getting for riding? I've really come to enjoying cycling and love riding my local bike trail.
 
Get a horn
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After that, install a motor
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Maybe a couple AMMO Cans
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I wouldnt put much thought in bottle holders, get two if you ride long, i use cheap trek ones. But I use a camel back most often, so can carry granola bars and stuff .. I do like the water bottles with bladders because can freeze them.... Gloves i use thin pair fox motocros gloves ( just because i already had them for quad and like them).. Clipless pedals and shoes are nice...most important thing get first is flat tire repair stuff and a bike multi tool... I have under seat bag with a 4" section tire, (2) co 2, spare tube, small patch kit and a bike multi tool and tire levers.
 
I bought myself a Trek 8.4 DS for my 30th birthday, seemed like a decent way to rediscover cycling after like a 15 year hiatus. I just never figured that I would enjoy going fast. Now, after a couple months of ownership, I'm already looking to upgrade.
 
swimmer1 said:
I wouldnt put much thought in bottle holders, get two if you ride long, i use cheap trek ones. But I use a camel back most often, so can carry granola bars and stuff .. I do like the water bottles with bladders because can freeze them.... Gloves i use thin pair fox motocros gloves ( just because i already had them for quad and like them).. Clipless pedals and shoes are nice...most important thing get first is flat tire repair stuff and a bike multi tool... I have under seat bag with a 4" section tire, (2) co 2, spare tube, small patch kit and a bike multi tool and tire levers.
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A tire repair kit and multi tool are pretty important if you're going to be riding for any reasonable distances.

I've got a specialized road bike that I honestly don't ride much.. part of the reason why is because I'm too lazy to buy the kit and don't want to do a long distance ride without it. I'll take it for quick 10-15km rides every now and then though.

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Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I'll definitely be getting a tire repair kit. I do have a multi tool so that is checked off.

Ended up ordering these after doing some research
CamelBak Podium Big Chill Insulated Water Bottle
Louis Garneau 1 Calory Gloves Black
Pro Bike Tool Bottle Cage Holder
Budget&Good Universal Cell Phone Holder
 
I hate cycle guy. Why do you a-holes have to ride side by side on the road? Ride single file dick heads.
 
I love bikes, me. I have a 2014 Specialized Allez I use for the occasional race and to do a few miles when the mood takes me. I also have a 2009 Kona Kula that I fucking love. I'm an MTB man at heart, and much as I like a bit of road training, Mountain Bikes make me feel like a kid again, and that's what bikes are meant to do (IMO).

I live on the river Thames, and there are hundreds of miles of fully segregated cycle paths in the area, many of which follow the Thames and Wey, and the canals in the area. Truth be told, I don't particularly like riding on the road, and only do it on sundays when there isn't much traffic. Far too much bad driving on British roads to trust people to treat you with respect.

IMO, everyone should wear a lid when they're on a bike, so if you don't have one - get one. Sunglasses won't hurt either, and will keep the grit out when you're riding. Download Strava for your phone, and record your rides when you're out. You'll need 2 pumps - a track pump with a pressure gauge you keep at home, and a small one you can clip to the frame. Get some spare inner tubes, tyre irons, and a bike tool and don't leave home without them. Lights are mandatory if you're riding in the dark, and a good heavy duty lock if you absolutely have to leave your bike anywhere you can't keep your eye on it.
 
Outside of the major north-south trail that cuts through Bethpage State Park, you will have a pretty hard time finding places to ride that are safe if you ride long distances.

Long Island drivers are pretty crazy. lol

Exercise extreme caution, my friend.
 
Nice bike man! My first 'real' entry level bike was Trek and I enjoyed that thing immensely.

Looks like you have most of the things you need to get yourself started.
If there's anything else to add maybe a set of decent lock-on grips (ODI), a set of good pedals (RaceFace), and a chain stay protector if you plan on doing any off-road trails (you can use an old tube and just hockey tape it to save money).
And a good, comfortable helmet if you don't have one already.

Enjoy your new hobby!
 
I bought a 700cc bike for commuting. Those wheels suck, always getting flat. I want to get a mountain bike and put an electric motor on it. That would be sweet. They have cheap kits on ebay with crappy batteries. I might get one just to fool around.
 
mountable LED lights
portable multi-tool and patch kits for flats
you really dont need much

HookEmHorns said:
I hate cycle guy. Why do you a-holes have to ride side by side on the road? Ride single file dick heads.
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you people are so fucking stupid
 
mushishi said:
I bought a 700cc bike for commuting. Those wheels suck, always getting flat. I want to get a mountain bike and put an electric motor on it. That would be sweet. They have cheap kits on ebay with crappy batteries. I might get one just to fool around.
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Careful, you'll shock your leg!
 
IndyCovaHart said:
Outside of the major north-south trail that cuts through Bethpage State Park, you will have a pretty hard time finding places to ride that are safe if you ride long distances.

Long Island drivers are pretty crazy. lol

Exercise extreme caution, my friend.
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Yep the Massapequa/Bethpage bike path is really the best place to go long distance biking here without fear of getting hit by a car. I mean the path to Jones Beach isn't that safe and that is used for bicyclists and walkers. I believe a bicyclist was killed while biking on the path going to Jones Beach
 
Satanical Eve said:
The only bicycle I ever owned that I would consider to be of decent quality was my old Fatboy Slim BMX bike I got when I was 13. After that It was cheap $100 huffy bikes and the likes with my last one being a cheap $150 no name brand "mountain bike" that was known for getting flat tires like crazy.

A few months ago I decided I really wanted to get into hobby cycling so as a birthday gift to myself I ended up buying a decently priced Trek road bike from my local brands bike shop and I love it. I was contemplating getting a mountain bike but realized that I live in Long Island and there isn't many areas where there is proper off road biking so I went with the road bike and I think I made a good choice.

Below is a photo of it

dGJee6r.jpg


Now here is the reason I made this thread I was wondering if anyone could help me in picking out accessories for riding. Need to get a decent water bottle holder, water bottle and also looking at getting proper gloves but I don't feel like spending that much money. Also is there any other accessories worth getting for riding? I've really come to enjoying cycling and love riding my local bike trail.
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Invest in some puncture resistant tires.

I kept getting flats from riding trails and spending money on patches and new tubes until I went to a bike shop and one of the employees recommended these. I bought them about two years ago and haven't had any flats since. They are inexpensive too. I paid about $50 for both tires.
http://www.continental-tires.com/bicycle/tyres/city-trekking-tyres/city-ride2

It's a good idea to have a flat tire repair kit and extra tubes just in case, but with a good pair of tires you will rarely need it. Don't waste money on extra thick tubing, they don't work IMO.
 
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I have a question, does anyone here own both a road bike and a mountain bike?

I been thinking I might want to buy myself a mountain bike as well so I could do some off road biking since there are some nice trails that are made for mountain biking. I don't want to risk using my road bike on them and end up ruining it.
 
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