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  • 03-10-2016 8:53pm
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    Paul_Mc1988
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    Right so iv finally decided to get back on the saddle (have been away for 10 years since my school days) and need a hand picking some things out.

    Have my bike on order which is in the link shown and also have shoes, pedals and cleats also.

    http://www.giant-dublin.ie/en-ie/bik...2/28631/99342/

    Need to get the following and I'm on a bit of a budget so any help would be greatly appreciated:

    Bike Lock (No budget on this part)
    Lights front and back for 50K daily work commute.
    Helmet (Something that doesn't make me look like a complete tosser )
    Drink holder and Drink bottle ( Have been advised to get two of these as i will be doing some charity cycles and a couple of others wicklow 200 etc).

    Thanks for any replies


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    Fighting Tao
    Registered Users Posts: 6,485 ✭✭✭Fighting Tao


    I'd be asking the bike shop throw in a bottle cage and bottle when you get the bike.

    Helmet are different. You need to find one that fits you and that does mean trying them on.


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    sullivlo
    Registered Users Posts: 9,994 ✭✭✭sullivlo


    For a lock you can't go wrong with kryptonite locks (with the cable).

    Lights - it depends on your budget and the roads that you're travelling on. Do you want to see or be seen? I use see sense lights and find them great, but I do most of my cycling on well lit roads. One time on dark roads I couldn't see that far ahead, so I have a second light now for those times.

    Helmet... Tbh no helmets look great. The most important thing, besides not looking like a tosser, is your safety. I usually buy what I can online, but will always get a helmet in a shop where I can try it on properly and make sure it fits snug.

    Drinks holders can be bought anywhere. As can drinks bottles. It just comes down to personal preference - material, colour, size... I had metal ones that made an awful noise on the bike and left a stain on my bottles, so I changed to carbon ones and they're grand.

    For the lock and helmet I'd suggest a LBS or a bike shop of some sorts. The rest of the things if you're not fussy, check out the clearance section of chain reaction cycles / wiggle - you can get good bargains there.

    And if you're planning 50km a day make sure and get some decent padded trousers ;)


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