Cycling for Noobs

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fetcheveryone Nov 2021 11:35am, 25 Nov 2021 26,788 posts	fetcheveryone The Pin Lady I haven't bought a saddle bag yet, but I did buy a phone holster. I assumed that it would just fit on my handlebars - but it seems like my bars are a bit thicker - so it was a real struggle getting it to fit. So my bit of advice is to check any pertinent measurements.
Northern Exile Nov 2021 11:38am, 25 Nov 2021 8,216 posts	Northern Exile I always carry a couple of allen keys and an extra chain link in my little tool kit, it's worth the few grams. If you're looking for an inflation device, I recommend the Lezyne CO2 inflator, remember to get an insulating sleeve for the CO2 bulbs though.
Meglet Nov 2021 11:46am, 25 Nov 2021 22,129 posts	Meglet I have a lock like this that goes easily in my back pocket and is ideal for brief stops away from the bike, like going into a cafe or shop. Not that secure but enough to stop someone just walking away with it tredz.co.uk
halfpint Nov 2021 11:53am, 25 Nov 2021 36,126 posts	halfpint Ooh I’ve been meaning to get a cafe lock too. I might send that link to family for Christmas list.
Northern Exile Nov 2021 12:13pm, 25 Nov 2021 8,217 posts	Northern Exile Another thought: if you're prone to breaking derailleur hangers (some people are) then I've heard of people taping a new one underneath their saddle.
Oranj Nov 2021 12:49pm, 25 Nov 2021 2,891 posts	Oranj The chain quick link is a good idea for longer rides. A clumsy mis-shift broke a chain at 100km to go of a 600km PBP qualifier. Shortening the chain with a quick link got me to the finish in the little chainring and with some very oily hands. I have gone off Lezyne as their pump heads are so accurately made they don't fit on all valves (some valves have a little more 'shoulder' to them which prevents the pump getting airtight). I've had the same with Boardman pumps, so I think the heads must come from the same factory.
MsG Nov 2021 3:45pm, 25 Nov 2021 1,978 posts	MsG @fetcheveryone I was faffing for a few minutes taking the photo of the plane on the thatched roof. The bin lorry was behind me and a DPD van overtook me. Prior to that I was taking photos of the duck pond in Nort Hill I suspect you went past whilst I was taking one of the sets of photos so we didn't see each other. How funny!
Dave..M Nov 2021 9:52am, 26 Nov 2021 146 posts	Dave..M Hi Fetchies, I've been asked for an exercise bike as a Christmas present, so I thought I'd ask if anyone here has any recommendations?
chunkywizard Nov 2021 9:58am, 26 Nov 2021 12,997 posts	chunkywizard what's your budget? There are full bike set-up like Watt bike but they are expensive, but if the recipient has a road bike already then you could get a trainer to use with it.
Dave..M Nov 2021 10:15am, 26 Nov 2021 147 posts	Dave..M HI CW, I've just looked at the Wattbike and they are waaay outside the budget. This will be for a non-exerciser who wants to improve her fitness so we're looking at the budget end of the market.