Best Apparel & Accessories Under $100

[OakLeaf]

I'm with Bleecker. Other than components, shoes and my best wool tights (which actually were like $80 in 1987 dollars ), I don't have much of anything on my bike that's over $100 singly. (If you add it all up though... ) I keep trying for a pair of expensive shorts (and actually committed to a pair not long ago), but so far my favorites are still the $80 Shebeest SSS.

A definite +1 on arm warmers, and this is the time of year for them - when it's too cold for short sleeves when your ride starts, and too warm for long sleeves by halfway. Knee warmers or leg warmers can be nice, too.

As far as accessories, I guess it would help to know what you already have. So far no one's mentioned tire inflation. IMO a pump is a necessity. It can be a full-sized frame pump if you have room for one, or if space is at a premium, a CO2 system plus a mini-pump for backup. Tire levers, spare tube, and patch kit for backup, and an under-seat pack to carry all that (plus whatever else you might want to put in your seat pack).

[blackhillsbiker]

Just got a lovely (ugly!) pair of felted wool shooter's glove/mittens at the surplus store. They fit over my bike gloves and are nice and warm. $5.00.

deb

[MommyBird]

[/QUOTE]As far as accessories, I guess it would help to know what you already have. So far no one's mentioned tire inflation. IMO a pump is a necessity. It can be a full-sized frame pump if you have room for one, or if space is at a premium, a CO2 system plus a mini-pump for backup. Tire levers, spare tube, and patch kit for backup, and an under-seat pack to carry all that (plus whatever else you might want to put in your seat pack).[/QUOTE]

I bought a pink under-seat pack with the LBS logo on it. With a new bike they give you a tube, repair kit and a CO2 system with the pack. $19.99 for the set!

I also have a helmet, pedals, shoes, shorts, SS jersey, LS jersey, gloves and a PI jacket/vest.

I have the basics covered but no duplicates. Laundry is an issue.

I have been looking at the Shebeest SSS shorts. Glad to hear that several list them as favorites. I will check out the arm warmers.

Hubby has a pair of early 90's shoe covers. The neon accents won't bother me a bit. He had to get a newer black pair.

Does anyone have the Level 4.4 Wireless Bike Computer? It seems like a very good deal.
http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodSE_WC4.html

[Crankin]

SLash, yes, those are the arm warmers I bought.

[Owlie]

Does anyone have the Level 4.4 Wireless Bike Computer? It seems like a very good deal.
http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodSE_WC4.html

I've got it. The transmitter doesn't fit bladed forks well (this may or may not be a problem for you), and lately I've had trouble with the magnet moving around. If you don't lose the instructions like I did, you shouldn't have any other problems with it. (I keep accidentally resetting it... )

[drdwin]

I just go a pair of Shebeest SSS shorts for 59.99 @ www.brandscycle.com - use the code "winter09" at checkout to get 20% off the sale price and it qualifies for free shipping also. As far as I could tell they still had most sizes in stock.

[OakLeaf]

If you don't lose the instructions like I did

Here ya go.