What piece of cycling kit/gear is not essential but has enhanced your experience enough not to ever go back?
- Thread starter hexakhwab
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As long as I don't have to lean forwardsIt's the way forward
synchronicity
Senior Retro Guru
CO₂ cartridges/inflator.
Tubeless tyres and dropper posts have changed mountain biking for the better, as has properly controlled suspension.
On the road STI shifting was a game changer, taken for granted now but the ability to change gear without moving your hands from the bars impacts so many aspect of safe, fast riding.
Aero tech filtering down to ‘normal bikes’, nothing wrong with free watts!
On the road STI shifting was a game changer, taken for granted now but the ability to change gear without moving your hands from the bars impacts so many aspect of safe, fast riding.
Aero tech filtering down to ‘normal bikes’, nothing wrong with free watts!
MuchAlohaNui
Senior Retro Guru
I am getting old so naturally my hair has gone west. Now, sweat gets in my eyes.
The biggest boon for me has therefore been the Halo headband/ bandana
https://www.haloheadbanduk.com/
The biggest boon for me has therefore been the Halo headband/ bandana
https://www.haloheadbanduk.com/
Freehub wheels instead of screw-on freewheels - much, much stronger wheels as a result.
Cartridge bottom brackets.
Better brakes (hydro, in whatever flavour - Magura or disc)
LED lighting - brighter and with much longer battery life.
Not much else to be honest.
Cartridge bottom brackets.
Better brakes (hydro, in whatever flavour - Magura or disc)
LED lighting - brighter and with much longer battery life.
Not much else to be honest.
minor_LEGEND
Senior Retro Guru
SPD's & a Camelbak were utter gamechangers for me bitd. Both enabled faster, more efficient cycling.
These days I'd be inclined to mention Hot chain-waxing or the advances in breathable clothing & chamois technology.
These days I'd be inclined to mention Hot chain-waxing or the advances in breathable clothing & chamois technology.
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