Bicycle Gizmos

[DDH]

I have two water bottle cages, a rear rack and bag. The bag has lots of little compartments. I have a compartment that has some paniers stuffed in there that I can bring out and use if I need them. It has a mini cooler to keep water cold until I am ready to use it. It has a little top zipper space that I can keep a small first aide kit with just bandaides and other little stuff in, and I put a few kleenex cause my nose always wants to run while riding, and some chap stick and just little stuff like that. I'm not a professional by any means so the extra weight of the bag and rack don't bother me. I have a cycle computer which I love cause I want to know how far I have gone and I want to be able to see progress. I have bar extenders to have other ways to place my hands. I have a hybrid with straight bars so that's why I can use those, but I love them. I have a back blinky light attached to the back of my rack but I don't ride at night so I don't use a headlight, but I have one and keep it in my bag should I ever need it. There is a place for it on the handle bars.
I use or have used everything on my bike. It all depends on what you use your bike for, and what conviences you like. Almost everything you can buy, has a purpose or use for someone out there. If expense is an issue then you buy the most useful thing first and then go down the line as you can get more. If you don't want a whole bunch of stuff on your bike, then you get only the essentials and add nothing more. Some don't want the extra weight, and those that commute or grocery shop or do other shopping while on the bike can use a lot of those things. It's all just relative to each individual person.
Today I am not riding far cause I have been off the bike for a bit over a year, but I still left my bag on the back and put an extra water bottle in the cooler. I like to be prepared just in case and that bag makes it easy for me to do. Besides, I am so heavy that that little bit of weight from the rack and bag is nothing compared to hauling my big body up the hill. LOL
Why did I write so much on here. Goodness, it was a simple question wasn't it? Sorry, I think I am just excited form my first ride back on the bike today.

[Becky]

The other posters have already mentioned most of the doo-dads on my bikes. One that hasn't been mentioned is the Mountain Feed Bag .

I love this thing for stashing my keys and phone while commuting, for rides with a camera, and as a place to stash extra food on long unsupported road rides. It's been worth every penny!

[KathiCville]

My BF makes fun of all my gadgets but I won't part with any of them!

* Water bottle cage
* Mini Morph pump (I think that's the model)
* Small or medium waterproof underseat bag by Ortlieb for multi-tool, spare tube, ID, even a tightly-rolled-up jacket (in the medium bag in cold weather)
* Detours Digi Midge bag attached to my top tube near stem (great for carrying a small digital camera in one compartment and cell phone in the smaller compartment. Very, very handy.)
* Cyclocomputer
* Planet Bike Superflash rear light
* The mount for a removable headlight so I can add the light when needed on dawn or dusk rides
* Terrific Cycle Star adjustable bar end mirror that I can't live without.

[Owlie]

My bike doesn't have too many bells and whistles attached (though now that I think about it, I should get a bell...) Here's what I've got:

*2 water bottle cages with water bottles. One's a Polar bottle. The other was free with the bottle cages from the LBS.
*Seat bag, containing two spare tubes (well, until recently--I need to get more), 2 CO2 cartridges, and I have a mini first aid kit, multitool and tire irons on order (c'mon, postal service!)
*rear tail light (got lost in the move, it's in my room somewhere)
*cyclocomputer.

[DDH]

I forgot I have a seatbag also with a couple tools, 2 co2 cartridges and tubes.

[featuretile]

I have a rear view mirror, water cage, bike seat bag and and cycle computer.

My engineer husband asked me what I thought cyclists could use. I said brake lights. It seems that not all cyclists when riding in a group actually yell 'stopping'. I think there are accidents when cyclists crash into the back of a bike that stops suddenly. So, he made me one. I am wondering if this is actually a product that other cyclists would like to have. I get alot of comments on how neat it is when someone is riding behind me.

[Yelsel]

Commuter / gravel trail bike:
* Generator hub + front light
* 400L Di-Notte rear light + extra blinkie as backup
* red blinkies on bar ends
* Garmin 305 Forerunner mount + speed/cadence sensor
* 2 water bottle cages
* Back rack with rack bag; up to 2 waterproof panniers; quick-clip to add seatbag if I'm not using the back rack.
* Frame pump
* Locking: some combination of nothing, U-Lock, thick braided cable in rack bag.
* Trainer computer when in trainer (includes current, high, and average watts.)

Road bike:
* 400L Di-Notte front and rear lights (remove batteries for day rides)
* red blinkies on bar ends
* Garmin 305 Forerunner mount + speed/cadence sensor
* 2 water bottle cages
* M, L or XL seatbag with blinkie.
* Frame pump
* Locking: nothing yet(?)

I also need to set up the bad weather / winter / errand mountain bike. So far:
* Cheap front light
* Blinkie
* 1 water bottle cage
* quickclip to share seatbag with regular commuter
* water bottle pump
* 1" braided metal cable (mounted to the other water bottle cage bolts)
* back rack
* Plan to get: Garmin Forerunner 305 mount + speed/cadence sensor; sidewall generator (hub generator?) to run front and rear lights, possibly a bike trailer.

Seatbag always has: multi-tool, tube, tire levers, patch kit, tire boot, presta-to-shraeder adapter, extension for presta valves, wipes. Key/ID/credit card/money either in here or in foot pouch. Sometimes phone, extra food, spoke wrench. I really should put in duct tape, disposable gloves, chain links/linkers, gauze, tweezers, and iodine...

I know of at least two sources for rear tailights: Nashbar has a model (on sale Tues/Weds for 72% off an already cheap price), and Peter White Cycles has a hub generator front / back light duo where the back light functions as a taillight.

I love the look of the mountain feedbag!

[Little Lyon]

I have a rear view mirror, water cage, bike seat bag and and cycle computer.

My engineer husband asked me what I thought cyclists could use. I said brake lights. It seems that not all cyclists when riding in a group actually yell 'stopping'. I think there are accidents when cyclists crash into the back of a bike that stops suddenly. So, he made me one. I am wondering if this is actually a product that other cyclists would like to have. I get alot of comments on how neat it is when someone is riding behind me.

Can't tell you how helpful that would be! I have had several occasions where I have nearly rammed into someone. He should definitely market that.

[abejita]

I have a rear view mirror, water cage, bike seat bag and and cycle computer.

My engineer husband asked me what I thought cyclists could use. I said brake lights. It seems that not all cyclists when riding in a group actually yell 'stopping'. I think there are accidents when cyclists crash into the back of a bike that stops suddenly. So, he made me one. I am wondering if this is actually a product that other cyclists would like to have. I get alot of comments on how neat it is when someone is riding behind me.

That is a great idea...might have to whip one up myself...