Gear

BillMcErlane

Hi decided to start to commute to work on the bike after fracturing my wrist 8 weeks ago. It is a fairly short one under 3 km. A few spanners in the works. I have to dress business-like, and I have little to no gear for my bike. It's just a basic carrera racer I picked up from a mate. So I am compiling a list of gear I'll need to pick up. I am completely new to cycling and was hoping people could point me in the right direction of good gear.

-helmet
-under armour (winters getting close )
- decent bike trousers and/or short ( recently read about cycling jeans with reflector turn-ups used by couriers in NY)
- High visibility gear (usuall bright yellow stuff)
- wirst guard (still not fully healed, doc told me another month)
- Decent wee backpack (keep me lunch, work clothing etc in there)
- bike light
- bike lock

De Bhál

Gloves will be needed.

murph226

I commute to work and have to bring a uniform with me so I just ordered one of these after my last backpack fell apart, 35 litre capacity should be plenty!

http://www.bike24.net/p29501.html

This is the rear light I use, the front I have is similar, cheap and cheerful!

http://www.bike24.net/1.php?content=8;navigation=1;product=5092;page=3;menu=1000,5,66;mid=40

The underarmour coldgear is supposed to be very good by all accounts!

I dont wear hi viz, I probably should, but hey I've got lights!

I'm using my brothers BBB helmet at the moment until I get my own (he doesnt use it). I'm thinking of getting one of these

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=44610

Cant help you with the lock as I dont use one.

Not sure what you mean about cycling trousers, I wear bib tights or bib shorts.

ClareVisitor

I agree about gloves and a good breathable windproof jacket is useful too. When it gets windy you'll really notice it going through you on the bike.