Bought the bike, what next?

ipb1962

Before anyone suggests that I try riding it...please dont ;-)

I have just bought a Trek 7.3FX (my first bike for over 30 years) I have added some mudguards / front & rear lights to the bike but what tools should I consider buying before venturing out? Should I carry a toolkit and spare inner tube?

As far as clothing is concerned, I have a pair of padded shorts and a helmet but what other clothing would people recommend? I have chosen to not to ride with cleats until I feel confident on the bike.

I am chomping at the bit but want to be kitted out properly from day one....thanks for any helpful advice.

Ian.

Chrissz

Bugger all that mate - get out and ride it

You can pick bits up as you go - just make sure you start off with spare inner tube, puncture repair kit and tyre levers - the rest will follow

benjboy

A pump and multi tool with chain breaker.

maddog 2

multitool
tyre lever(s)
pump or CO2
spare tube
all in a seatpack

for this time of year, get some long tights and a decent jacket and some full finger gloves.

optional: mobile, chain tool, spare powerlink

rake

maybe cage and water bottle. speedo. topeak do a good range of multitool. fits everything you need on the road. they also do good saddle bags,topeak aerowedge to put the tool in.this weather a hat an gloves.glueless patches saves carrying a tube. never ripped a tyre bad enough not to repair. and a pump to put the air back in, pocket sized .kmc quicklink to join the chain by hand, unlikely to need it but is belt and braces insurance.the tool will be able to remove the broken link.

craker

you're gonna have to do some setup riding first Shirley? Get all the allen keys you can carry and do some circuits in your cycling gear to make sure your seat post is at the right height, saddle correctly oriented. Does your stem need more / less spacers etc

Then you can build up your mileage carrying what you think you need to get you home should the worst happen. Mobile phone then :-)

Basics are multitool pump inner tube levers, sure there's plenty more you can add to that list.

ipb1962

Thanks to you all........really appreciated.

I'm out early tomorrow then.....

Ian.

Mothyman

i'd go get thos cleated pedals and shoes...you wont look back....I am new to the game and plunged straight in...so much easier to get up thos hills

enjoy it

bobtbuilder

Decent Neoprene overshoes & a pair of good winter gloves.

Cold extremities make for miserable rides.

sicknote

bobtbuilder wrote:

Decent Neoprene overshoes & a pair of good winter gloves.

Cold extremities make for miserable rides.

Agree with this.

STEFANOS4784

A real bike


Seriously though waterproof overshoes are a god-send.