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Winter weather is no excuse for keeping off the bike. We're in it for the long haul, hitting the roads even when there is a little ice—word to those that run the Stuporbowl.
Each and every Holiday season we're dreaming of bikes. Dream bikes, road bikes, vicious big mountain bikes. And, to go along with each, we're thinking of the best accessories to keep our daily commutes and rides as smooth as possible. We're also always thinking about how to do more with our bikes, like transport the necessities of a party across town with maximum ease.
Our gift guide follows those dreams. Here are 10 Dope Bicycle Accessories We Want This Year.
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6 Pack Frame Cinch (Polo Mallet Holder)
Click Here To Buy It Now at Walnut Studio, $24.00
Originally designed for transporting bike polo mallets, Walnut Studio's Frame Cinch is easily adapted to more useful pursuit—pedaling six cold ones to a friends house. Your favorite beers will sit comfortably between your legs, never knocking them, so that you can safely arrive at the party ready to, well, party.
Not transporting suds? The cinch will also happily hold an umbrella should you be anticipating a rainy day. However, to properly secure longer items you will need two cinches.
Milwaukee "Beer Stein" Handlebar Alloy End Caps
Click Here To Buy It Now at Ben's Cycle, $5.99 each
Is this list just about beer and bikes? No. But, we'd be lying if there wasn't a sub-theme to this gift guide. Milwaukee Bikes has one of the coolest logos around, and as such some of the coolest handlebar end caps on the market. Make your bike boozier better with a set.
Spokelit Bicycle Light
Click Here To Buy It Now at Amazon, $7
Bike lights are necessary. However, they don't have to be boring. Should you want to get a little crazy with your night riding, we suggest these. The affect created as you pedal is super cool.
Brooks Challenge Tool Bag
Click Here To Buy It Now at Brooks, $92
First produced in 1896, the Brooks Challenge Tool Bag is still perfect for carrying essentials. Strap it behind your saddle and rest assured all you need will comfortably travel with you…no matter the length of your travels.
Charge Bikes Custom Spoon Saddle
Click Here To Buy It Now at Charge, from $112
After nearly 2 years of development, Charge Bikes now offers a fully customizable saddle. Take as base the popular, award winning Spoon saddle. Then choose your favorite cover materials, rails, logo, base, bumpers, and even the stitching. In the end, you'll have the saddle of your dreams.
Winter Gloves
Click Here To Buy It Now at Rapha, $105
Cold weather riding requires warm gloves. The fine folks at Rapha come through with a brilliant soft shell version that will keep fingers toasty with very little sacrifice in flexibility. Wear them while training. Wear them commuting to work. Come spring, you'll be thanking us for this recommendation.
Save the Track Bike Bars
Click Here To Buy It Now at Modern Bike, $40
Give your fixie an upgrade this season and make it track ready. Perfect for the velodrome, All-City "Save the Track Bike" handlebars are a traditional drop. They'll also remind fellow cyclists that you are in it to win it, and don't give an f' if some folks say track bikes are dead (or out of style).
U-Lock Holster
Click Here To Buy It Now at Fabric Horse, $10
Guess what? Locking your bike up is essential. As such, carrying a lock is a basic requirement. Do it right with Fabric Horse's genius U-Lock Holster. Simple design for the win!
Hold Fast FRS (Foot Retention System)
Click Here To Buy It Now at Hold Fast, $56.95
Don't get caught slipping. Better than traditional clips—these won't tear up your fancy kicks—Hold Fast FRS fit neatly on platform pedals and keep you safely connected and in control of your bike. Made in the USA, and super comfortable.
Topeak Pocket Master Blaster Pump
Click Here To Buy It Now at REI, $21.95
No cyclist should be without a hand pump, and this little devil packs a punch. With up to 110 psi, you'll be swiftly back on the road anytime your tires need refreshing or you've had to replace a tube. Consider this pump an essential accessory.
