Hi not sure if this is the correct thread or not but apologies in advance if it is.
I'm currently awaiting delivery of my bike but thinking ahead could do with some advice on a few things I may need or want to change.
Pedals: I'm guessing it will come with some form of 'Stock' pedal but I would like to change for something else, not keen on anything fancy like clip in's or similar, fancy the idea of flats but not sure I want to be limited in my choice of footwear (I believe you wear shoes with a softer sole compound that allow the shoe to grip better ?) I basically want to be able to just jump on and off the bike as and when without having to keep changing footwear, riding will be mostly road commuting, riding the lanes and light trails in my area, any ideas/suggestions would be grateful. (Not too pricey would be a bonus)
Lights: What lighting would you recommend for day to day riding to and from work, not many areas where it gets really dark due to street lighting but as I say I may also use lanes where there is none, also apart from the lighting for the bike do you recommend any personal lighting for rucksacks helmets etc.
Security: Any good quality locks out there that aren't huge and bulky to carry, I prefer something that's easily portable and discreet (if that's possible) but any advice on this would be helpful.
Clothing: There's such a vast array of clothing I would like people's views on what to wear day to day, winter, wet weather, once again any advice/links would be great.
Lastly anything else you may think I should consider to make my journey back to cycling easier (Apart from use the car) could be helpful.
Thanks in advance for any help.
I'm currently awaiting delivery of my bike but thinking ahead could do with some advice on a few things I may need or want to change.
Pedals: I'm guessing it will come with some form of 'Stock' pedal but I would like to change for something else, not keen on anything fancy like clip in's or similar, fancy the idea of flats but not sure I want to be limited in my choice of footwear (I believe you wear shoes with a softer sole compound that allow the shoe to grip better ?) I basically want to be able to just jump on and off the bike as and when without having to keep changing footwear, riding will be mostly road commuting, riding the lanes and light trails in my area, any ideas/suggestions would be grateful. (Not too pricey would be a bonus)
Lights: What lighting would you recommend for day to day riding to and from work, not many areas where it gets really dark due to street lighting but as I say I may also use lanes where there is none, also apart from the lighting for the bike do you recommend any personal lighting for rucksacks helmets etc.
Security: Any good quality locks out there that aren't huge and bulky to carry, I prefer something that's easily portable and discreet (if that's possible) but any advice on this would be helpful.
Clothing: There's such a vast array of clothing I would like people's views on what to wear day to day, winter, wet weather, once again any advice/links would be great.
Lastly anything else you may think I should consider to make my journey back to cycling easier (Apart from use the car) could be helpful.
Thanks in advance for any help.
