Newbie advice equipment please

mathematics

Hi

Just bought a cube peloton as a commuter but also to get into a bit mile munchin to get fit and for fun. I need some kit and I'm looking for advice so I can by right and not buy twice.

I'm looking for;

Padded shorts

Computer - although I do use strava

Lights

And what goody bag to get and what to put in it, ie spare tubes, pump etc

Many thanks in advance

Chris

Gizmodo

Shorts - viewtopic.php?f=40042&t=12936728

Shorts and Computer - viewtopic.php?f=40042&t=12936313&p=18489993

Lights - viewtopic.php?f=40042&t=12935998&p=18489047
viewtopic.php?f=40013&t=12936635
viewtopic.php?f=40020&t=12928236

What to carry with you - viewtopic.php?f=40020&t=12873042
viewtopic.php?f=40020&t=12899275

The Search can be really helpful.

simon_masterson

Hi Chris. CatEye lights are very good - sturdy and functional. Well priced,too. Happy to recommend the Rapid 3 as a rear light. For front ones you will generally need to spend more if you want something to 'see' rather than 'be seen', at least comfortably, but even then if you're prepared to go carefully then a basic one can suffice in the dark.

For shorts (and other kit), if you want quality you'll get a variety of suggestions from Assos, Castelli and others; on a smaller budget however (like mine) I can happily recommend the DHB range, which I've found to be very good.

mathematics

Thank you guys

Yeah I hear you Gizmodo ;-)

mathematics

Does anyone know of rear light that will clip to the loop on my saddle bage or rucksack please?

Just found my old cat eye bracket will not fit on my seat post :-(

Gizmodo

mathematics wrote:

Does anyone know of rear light that will clip to the loop on my saddle bage or rucksack please?
Just found my old cat eye bracket will not fit on my seat post :-(

Most cheap rear lights have a belt clip.
http://r.ebay.com/2BMMyB
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/smart-7-led-rear-light/