If you had $250 to spend...

[tongue_tied]

... on accessories, clothing, and such, what would you get? What are necessities to keep in stock for your bike?

[indysteel]

My must have list for my bike sadly exceeds $250, but it'll give you a place to start.

Floor pump; tire levers, patch kits, CO2 inflater and cartridges and/or frame pump, extra tube(s), saddle bag, water bottle(s). Multi tool or hex wrench set and lube. Decent pair of shorts, helmet, gloves, sunglasses, jersey (short or long sleeve depending on the weather). Sunscreen.

Other things that are definitely helpful: Bike jersey, cool and cold weather gear (arm warmers, long sleeve jersey, windproof/water proof jacket, tights and knickers, full-finger gloves, wool socks, headband), chamois cream, a bike repair manual, bike computer, cycling shoes, and rear tail light (I'd almost put this on the must have list), and lightweight jacket.

I'm sure I'm forgetting something. I'm embarrassed by how much bike gear I have, but truth be told, I use all of it pretty regularly.

[Photoflygirl]

I'd like a rack and a trunk bag, maybe some fenders, if I could find some cool ones. I haven't rode a night yet, but if I did, I would need some blinkies and other stuff to make me higher vis. I don't have any jerseys yet, so that would be nice to buy a Team Estrogen jersey.

[Ana]

Lots of things!

Bib shorts!
Bib tights!
Some trendy sunglasses!
A couple sweet jerseys!
A stainless steel water bottle!
A new chain!
A multi-tool!
A work stand

Okay, I think I'm exceeding $250 now....

Happy spending!

[tongue_tied]

I have all of the basics - bibs, shorts, a few jerseys - but that's on my list, computer, shoes, pedals, water bottles, seat bag...

Things that I considered:

Tires
Tubes
Handlebar tape
Cleaning gear
Chain cleaner
2 Jerseys
Socks

Should I invest in tools? Repair stand? I have a manual...

[Biciclista]

we've had this discussion before
must have (in this order)
helmet
gloves
topeak road morph pump
spare tubes
patch kit and tire levers
multi tool
raincoat
bike shorts
bike shoes
jersey

[roadie gal]

I just spent close to that on a pair of bike shorts and 2 tri shorts.

Otherwise, I agree with the others on the basics.