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Thread: HELP! What are "bike gadgets"?
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11-09-2006, 05:21 PM #1
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HELP! What are "bike gadgets"?
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A few newbies who are enjoying the SS swap for the first time are confused about "bike gadgets". Since there was a very open theme this month I thought we could get some ideas together to help the shoppers?
What are some great bike gadgets? I am stumped at:
- Tire levers
- Mini tool kit for the road (ours is a small holder with patches, tire levers, chain tool)
Amanda
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11-09-2006, 05:32 PM #2
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11-09-2006, 06:29 PM #3
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Bento box! That way your camera is always handy! (The image is of the large one. The small one is cheaper and perfectly camera or cell phone sized.)
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11-09-2006, 08:01 PM #4
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a bike bell?
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11-09-2006, 08:04 PM #5
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How 'bout a cellphone holder? I love mine.....
Or some little blinkie lights?Time is a companion that goes with us on a journey. It reminds us to cherish each moment, because it will never come again. What we leave behind is not as important as how we have lived." Captain Jean Luc Picard
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11-09-2006, 09:14 PM #6
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toys for the bike
streamers!!! and horns.....and tire-flys....and pretty stem/headset caps....water bottles?....and valve stem caps (decorative)....and those blinkie lights that go into your bar-ends......and did I mention streamers?
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11-10-2006, 06:07 AM #7
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I was thinking water bottles, chain cleaners, cassette cleaner brushes and whatnots, along with these others.
I was also pondering "toys" like Joe Benders: http://www.rei.com/online/store/Prod...cat=REI_SEARCH
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http://www.rei.com/online/store/Prod...cat=REI_SEARCH
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11-10-2006, 09:10 AM #8
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and socks... don't forget cool socks!
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11-10-2006, 09:18 AM #9
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I have not been on my bike in so long, I spaced out the part about bike accessories. Thanks for the reminder. Now, what would my SS want/need?
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11-10-2006, 09:26 AM #10
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depends on who she is. Some of us think the more lights the merrier (kind of like a christmas tree!)
Originally Posted by Bikingmomof3
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11-10-2006, 09:29 AM #11
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Me too. Originally Posted by mimitabby
I was thinking lights that could go on the bike as well as could be used to run with as well.
Jennifer
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11-10-2006, 09:32 AM #12
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Velogirl...I hope you're MY s/s! Streamers rock!
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11-10-2006, 09:33 AM #13
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My Nov SS included a Park Tool "mini tool" with my package and I think that's a GREAT bike gadget!
A tiny tire gauge would also be good.
I think a trip to my LBS is in order...pronto!
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11-10-2006, 01:50 PM #14
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good thread! I was pondering whatall could be included in "bike gadgets" Now i have make some time to vist my LBS and SOON!
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11-10-2006, 03:29 PM #15
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The Crank Brothers' Speed Lever:
http://www.amazon.com/Crank-Brothers.../dp/B000GBK2HO
The greatest thing since sliced bread. Tried it ourselves and it's wonderful....zip! -the tire bead's off! Zip!-the tire bead is back on!Lisa
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