- A bike. An obvious one this, but if you're going to take up cycling of any sort, you're going to need a bike.
- Padded shorts.
- Cycling jersey.
- Water bottle and bottle cage.
- Pump, spare tube, basic tools and chain oil.
- Computer.
What do you need for basic bike maintenance?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TIlNAXU1kk
What tools should I keep on my bike?
- Inner tubes and patches. You don't want to be trying to patch up an inner tube by the side of the road so always carry at least one spare tube that you can just swap in.
- Tyre levers.
- Pump/ CO2 canister.
- Multitool.
- Quick release chain link.
- Mobile phone.
- Card and cash.
- ID.
What are the most common bike repairs?
- Fix a Flat.
- Reattach a Slipped Chain.
- Tighten Up Loose Bolts.
- Loosen a Stuck Seat.
- Wrap Drop Handlebars.
What is the best bicycle repair kit?
- Lumintrail 42.
- Bikehand 17.
- Park Tool AK-4.
- Topeak Prepbox 18.
- Unior Pro Tool Kit.
- Park Tool EK-3.