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Who doesn't love to ride a bike? Whether it is just down the road or cross a cross country track. bike riding is one of the most enjoyable and healthy ways to travel.

Whether you are just riding your bike or work or town or perhaps a specialized bike riding holiday, there are some essential bike equipment to make your ride a lot easier and enjoyable but more importantly, much safer!

You have to be prepared for all types of weather. Some of your riding may be in low-light conditions, like early morning and evening and in rush-hour traffic, so you have to be visible to motorists. Here are the items bike commuters need to make sure they stay safe and comfortable on their daily trips.

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Every Bike Riders ESSENTIAL Bike Equipment...

1.) Bike
I think you may agree when i say it would be extremely difficult ride a bike with out a... bike. Whether you are looking for a cheap bike that just does the trick or a specialized flashy mountain or BMX bike, you will be sure to grab it at a bargain price on ebay or amazon.

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2.) Helmet
Only silly people go riding with out a helmet. You may not be planning in stopping off at any ramps to strut your stuff, but you never know what is around the corner.It is always better to be safe than sorry.

3.) Bike Lock
A must if you know you are not going to be beside your bike every second. Do not even be tempted to pop off into a shop to get a pint of milk with out securing your bike to a railing first.
back pack
perfect for carrying you every day equipment to work or on a trip, unless you have a basket on the front of your bike...

4.) Headlight

If you're going to commute regularly, you need a good front light for your bicycle. These should be white with a steady or flashing beam. Particularly if you ride in urban areas, the reason to have a front light is to make you visible to motorists, rather than trying to illuminate your way. Things to consider in assessing headlights:

• What type of battery does it use?
• Are the batteries rechargeable?
• How many hours of run time does the light have before draining the batteries?
Halogen and LED bulbs are both good choices for delivering strong, bright light that will keep you safe.

5.) Tail Lights

Just as important as the white light on the front of your bike is a red one on the back. It is best to get. Most offer several blinking patterns - steady, continuous flash, random, etc., -- to give you and your bike visibility from the rear to approaching motorists and others from a long way off.
Most tail lights run on either one or two AA batteries, and last for several hundred hours. These red blinky lights can either be mounted to your seat post or rack; or else clipped on to your backpack or belt.

6.) Reflective Vest or Jacket

Though it may feel just a touch dorky the first time you wear it, you want to get yourself the brightest colored reflective vest or jacket you can find. Your goal is to be as visible to motorists as possible. I've got a Ridge Runner vest by L.L. Bean that is so bright, motorists literally squint and shield their eyes when they look at me. Which is great, because it means that they see me.

7.) Bike Rack

Having rack or basket on your bike allows you to tote along the necessities like your lunch, a change of clothes or books and papers for school or work. Racks come in quick-release models that pop on and off of your seat post in seconds for easy removal. They are also available with sturdier permanent mounts with support struts that bolt onto your frame. These types of racks also allow for panniers or grocery bag holder attachments Perfect for pooping to your local groceries store. Plus some even have even suit-bag panniers for hauling your snazziest work duds, wrinkle free.

8.) Fenders

If you want to have the freedom of riding your bike whenever the spirit takes you, no matte the weather, than it is an excellent idea to get fenders. Fenders are wheel covers that prevent your wheels from throwing water and road filth all over you as you ride.
Usually made of metal or durable plastic, fender sizes are listed in relation to your wheel size, which is printed on the sidewall of your tire. For instance, a common road bike tire is 700x23. That means 700 mm diameter and 23 mm wide. Plenty of fenders are available to fit this, and that spec will be listed in the product description.
Fenders are usually quite light and easy to install, and some come equipped with quick release attachments, though I don't really see the need to be constantly taking fenders on and off the bike.

9.) Rain Gear

If you ride regularly, you're going to get rained on. It's just a fact of life. The good news is that decent raingear makes riding bearable and even fun when it gets wet out.
It's easy to carry along a simple windbreaker that you can bust out when the drops start dripping, but for my taste, a raincape is where it's at. They tuck neatly in your bag and offer a host of features that make it more comfortable choice than a standard jacket. In just a couple of seconds, you can slip it on over your clothes. The cape keeps the rain off, yet also allows air to circulate from underneath, helping you stay cool. A waist tie and hand grabs keep it in place, and the neck opening adjusts to fit.

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10.) Basic Bike Tools

with a basic set of bike tools you need never worry about breaking down and having the tiresome task of wheeling your bike to the destination.
We're not talking here about the full collection that they use down at the bike shop. Really all you need is a multi-tool and a couple of tire levers. You can create this assortment yourself, or pick up something like the Park Essential Bike Tool Kit, which features hex wrenches, tire levers, a patch kit, a straight blade screwdriver and small adjustable wrench, in a small tool wallet.

11.) Frame Pump

Whether you carry a patch kit or spare tube, if your tire goes flat, you will need to find a way to get air back into it. That's where a nice little pump comes in very handy. Usually clamped to your frame, these mighty little dudes will put enough air in your tire to get you back on your way.
Some riders prefer to carry CO2 cartridges - little battery-sized cylinders that deliver a burst of pressurized gas and refill tubes in a fraction of a second. They are lighter, but require a bit of practice to use, else you can blow out the tube you've just replaced. Plus, they cost about a dollar a piece, for what is typically a one time use.

Great, so there you have it. The top ESSENTIAL Bike equipment to ensure you have a fantastic, stress free ride!