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If there's one thing we all have in common, it is our love for gadgets. We love gizmos that make our lives easier. And if you're a bicycle rider, some gadgets are more than just convenient. Here are some items that no bike rider should be without.

But first, you need to examine how you ride your bicycle. Do you enjoy an easy trip through the neighborhood once in a while, or maybe down to a local store on an errand? Or do you go on trails with your mountain bike for hours? The answer will determine what kind of extras you should get.

1. Bicycle Rack

If you want to explore different locations, you'll need some way to get your bike there besides riding it. Your bike rack needs to be able to carry more than one bike especially if you ride with family. For competitors, you can bring a spare bike for practice or in case of problems. What you are looking for is one that secures the bikes without too much wiggling of the wheels or handlebars. If you choose a rack that sits on top of your car remember the increased height when going under overpasses or through tunnels.

2. Bicycle Computer

This gadget may sound extravagant, but it can be a very useful item. A basic computer can keep track of the elapsed time of the trip, your mileage, your speed, and of course tell you the time. Other computers can record even more data.

3. Water bottle clip

Many bikes come standard with this but if not, add one. Just as with any other form of exercise you need to stay hydrated. If you were ever in an accident, water will come in handy.

4. Pedal Clips

Clips are very useful for keeping your feel from slipping off the pedals. It may seem that this makes it more difficult to stop, especially to a new bike rider, because you have to take your feet out of the clips before putting them down. But in reality, pedal clips make it easier on your feet.

5. Panniers

These are bicycle bags that attach to the bike. They are much better than carrying stuff in a backpack because they leave the rider free to concentrate on the ride instead of worrying about the bag shifting and making the rider unbalanced. You can put all kinds of handy things in them such as your phone, a first aid kit, a tool kit for unforeseen repairs, food, and a jacket (you never know when a storm will come up suddenly). Having all this gear on the bike itself allows the rider to just enjoy the ride.

Dan knows how important bicycling accessories are, especially the cycling water bottle. That's why he created a website all about it, called http://www.cyclingwaterbottle.org.

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