Essential Accessories For New Cyclists

All of the things I think every new cyclist needs after buying their first road bike. #creatornow

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00:00 Congratulations on Your New Bike!
00:45 Kask Protone Icon Helmet
01:36 Goodr Sunglasses
02:01 Rapha Bib Shorts
03:17 Shokz Open Run Pro Headphones
03:41 Lead Out! Water Bottles
04:08 Orucase Saddle Bag
04:48 Garmin Varia Taillight
05:14 Muc-Off Dry Lube
05:52 Topeak Track Pump
06:06 Pro Bike Tools Torque Wrench
06:40 Park Tool Work Stand

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[brxtn]

why am i so attracted to moneypit hobbies

[B_COOPER]

What the heck happened to the sound at 6:32? I thought my speaker had gave up!
Lol

[Wavex-Yes-But-No]

Another tip for other noobs, like myself, who doesn't want Lycra shorts: you can get padded underwear and use regular shorts outside. Works like a charm for the amount that I can ride so far, which is about 30 km.

[garyjzhao]

Hey Mitch, I know this video has been out for a year now, but I just discovered it and I found it to be verrry good, straightforward, and easy to understand. Thanks for the info.

[AegenemmnoN]

This was so insanely accurate to my journey I almost laughed. I’ve succumbed and am looking into Lycra shorts as we speak….. then the tires…. Then the wheels….

[aaronedgeart]

Kept it simple and didn't push expensive stuff... well done.

[mikehenderson]

Well done. As a cyclist who has been riding for 35 plus years and coaching others, your are spot on. I'm retired but a few days a week work in a bike shop. This knowledge has been instrumental for every level of cyclist who walks in that door. Good stuff.

[davegoldspink]

😂🤣😂 Man how things have changed. My bike is 14 years old and I still ride and service it regularly, helmets have been compulsory here in Australia where I live for nearly 40 years and in the 50 years plus I’ve been riding I’ve never worn Lycra once or even had bum padding and that includes on the 100km (62mile) Sydney to Gong bike classic which I’ve done 7 times.

[markfisher]

On the chamois: it's not really the foam that makes the difference (though it helps) ; it's the compliant surface next to your skin that greatly reduces chafe. The rubbing happens away from the skin-fabric interface. And yes, it used to be chamois leather: same grip.

[hlheutte]

i just got a used work stand from my LBS and it is so worth it. It really opened up a new world of swapping components at home and saved a ton of money in the long run IMO.

[EstebanDVO]

Just started doing 1:30hr + rides lately and finally bought bib shorts... Game changer

[Bill-cycy]

Picked up a Varia two wks back… GAME CHANGER.

[NS-zmfw]

I found a cheaper alternative to bone construction headphones. It works surprisingly well, especially for listening to the spoken word. When listening to music, the bass is not very pronounced (but this is also a problem with bone construction). They are on-ear headphones, I had several, but I ended up with the Xiaomi M47 and I am extremely satisfied with them. They sit on the ear but do not block the opening. Thanks to this, you can hear absolutely everything from your surroundings. It also costs a fraction of what real bone construction headphones do (around $10).

[fromoutwest]

Hi Mitch. Fellow tubeless rider here. Have opted to not carry a spare tube and instead rely on Dynaplug for fast recovery, combined with Uber/phone-a-friend as a last resort. I hate changing tubes out on a ride. My other recommendation is a presta-to-schrader adapter in case out of C02 (I don't carry a bike pump either) and there is a gas station nearby. Cheap insurance. Keep up the informative and entertaining vids!

[purplepassionn]

In 30 seconds into this and already relate...overwhelmed is an understatement. I ordered my bike and due to holiday weekend... won't get it until Wednesday which gave me a lot of time to REALLY watch videos... ready the entire purchase page details, reviews... looking for stuff to make my bike glam and girly...and I hadn't even THOUGHT about ALL the other stuff I would actually NEED. There's so much you need just to ensure a SAFE ride and then all the stuff you would need while out ...wow.
PS..I did order my helmet which of course isn't being delivered until 2 weeks after the bike
I do have sunglasses.. even LED ones but won't really need them..I wear glasses just to see

[snsetwr]

I'm soon to turn 30 and only now I feel like getting into road biking. Your intro was very accurate

[Bodkin_Ye_Pointy]

One thing you might have mentioned was for the ladies and their bike. That is get the right saddle. If they buy their bike from a shop they are probably OK. But if they bought it privately the bike might have a saddle built for men and as a new rider they will get badly bruised up on one. Mens pelvic bones are narrower which means the saddles are. Women need a broader saddle.

[crazyakagino]

These videos are hilarious, I’m enjoying all of them. As a relatively new gravel cyclist, this is fire content.

[Tang-qizw]

For sunglasses, goodr makes cycling ones that are just $10 more. Even for running, having them wrap around for side wind protection is so nice. Throabout are another good cheap brand of cycling sunglasses, with more nice bridge to separate the glasses from your face.

[davidk]

Thank you for the beginner friendly advice. I'd love to see something about purchasing a new bike maybe second hand....although I'm currently deep in the try to learn everything I can rabbit hole and will certainly watch just about anything you put out