Everything tagged with accessories

Article: ABUS U-Mini, £50-80, www.abus.com

There are two models of the Abus U-Mini available: a Sold Secure silver-rated version retailing at £50 and a gold-rated one at £80. Both feature a 16mm toughened steel shackle, with all the locks’ metal contact points covered b...

Article: FABRIC HORSE halfbelt, $89, http://fabrichorse.com/

If Batman rode a bike, he’d be ditching his ‘Batpouch’ for one of these — guaranteed to bring out the superhero inside you. Available in too many colour combos to list (as well as tailor-made options), it’s as far a...

Article: BBB Pacer, £24.95, www.bbbparts.com

The Pacer is squarely aimed at casual riders, but doesn’t skimp on technical features: the Grilamid frame is equipped with polycarbonate lenses which offer 100 percent UV protection. Plus there’s an anti-slip nose piece; work up a sw...

Article: Muxu Ride Cap, £15, www.muxu.cc

This cap is a stylish and practical item that won't break the bank. It adds useful warmth on cool evenings and also protects you from the summer sun; that central grey stripe is made from vented material, allowing your head to breathe. Muxu&rsqu...

Article: LAKE MX85 shoes, £79.99, www.todayscyclist.co.uk

Lake has been producing shoes for pretty much every cycling discipline for the last 30 years and the MX85 is one of its most popular models. It’s primarily designed for mountain biking, but many people happily use it for recreational ridin...

Article: GIRO Savant, £59.99, www.madison.co.uk

The mid-priced Savant inherits pedigree DNA in both looks and technical construction from Giro’s £100+ siblings. The helmet is sleek, slim and stylish, a long way from the blob helmets of yore. The ‘in mould’ construction...

Article: SQUIRE Snaplok, £60, www.squirelocks.co.uk

You already own a Hetchins Magnum Opus with track ends, a Campag Anniversary Pista chainset and a Paul Smith cycling jersey. But have you considered the lock you’re wearing? The latest in lock style comes from British firm Squire and its 2...

Article: AQUAPURE Traveller, £34.99, www.purehydration.co.uk

Tourers and travellers will know how hard it can sometimes be to find clean water, but this simple water purification bottle does away with the need to carry a filter pump or cookware for boiling pan-loads of H2O. Approved by the Hospital of Tro...

Article: WHEELYLIFT, €149, www.wheelylift.com

In the past we’ve looked at a variety of parking solutions, for both the home and workplace, and the Wheelylift is the latest product to enter the fray. It got its first public airing at the Cycle Show in Birmingham — but we managed ...

Article: OPTILABS sunglasses, £135, www.optilabs.com

Optilabs offers a wide range of road and off-road sunnies, but its forte is prescription models, which come with either standard polarised lenses or a mirror finish. Non-prescription lenses seem steep at £135, though single-vision (£...

Article: BOARDMAN bottlecage, £35, www.boardmanbikes.com

There’s not too much you can say about waterbottle holders — you simply want them to grip your drinks bottle when the going gets bumpy and not weigh too much. With a full carbon-fibre construction and supplied with two titanium bolts...

Article: BBB Griffon, £49.95, www.windwave.co.uk

Watch the Tour de France very closely and you’ll have seen Confidis, Quick-Step and Vacansoleil riders wearing BBB helmets. They offer several models and this is its midpriced all-rounder. It has an in-moulded shell construction with 16 la...

Article: CROOZER KID for 2, £395, www.croozer.co.uk

The Croozer’s quality engineering and finish is apparent. It has a roomy cabin with all-weather rollaway cover and ample boot space for ‘kiddie clobber’. It’s suitable for children from about 12 months up to 45kgs, with s...

Article: Osprey Escapist 30L, £75. www.ospreypacks.com

New this summer, Osprey’s Escapist range is designed for multi-day ‘bike-packing’ adventures, though in practice we found it equally capable for overnighters and commuting. Three sizes are available (20L/25L/30L), all of which ...

Article: Basil Jada-Bag Basket, £36.99, www.madison.co.uk

This is a good-looking modern day take on the traditional wicker basket. It’s roomy at 23-litres capacity (similar to a daypack), ideal for family cycling as nappies, drinks and extra clothing can all be thrown in and the full width openin...