ACCESSORIES
To make your riding safer, more convenient or even more enjoyable, you may wish to equip your bike with some of the many bicycle accessories available. Before fitting any accessory however, it is important to check that is suitable for your bicycle. Also, ensure that the accessory is appropriately attached and will not interfere with your handling
of the bicycle prior to riding.
Listed below is a sample of the many kinds of bicycle accessories available.
1. Pump
A pump is crucial if you are to maintain the appropriate tyre pressure. Check that the end connection is compatible with the valves on your bicycle’s tubes.
2. Repair Kit, Tyre Levers & Spare Tube
It is recommended that you always carry these if you wish to avoid the inconvenience of being stranded with a puncture.
3. Lock
Do not risk leaving your bicycle unsecured. When your bicycle is unattended, always lock it to an immovable object to help minimise the risk of theft. Take care when choosing a lock, for the range available is considerable but not all are necessarily effective
4. Lights
For safety, it is recommended your bicycle should always be fitted with lights when riding at night or in other low light conditions. (These should be used in conjunction to your bicycle’s fitted reflectors.) Although the range of lights available is extensive, all front lights must have a white beam and all rear lights a red beam. Rear lights may also have a flashing mode to increase their visibility to other road users. Lights may be powered by a dynamo generator or be battery operated. Battery powered lights can work even when the bicycle is not moving and are generally easily removable. Prior to riding always ensure that the batteries are properly charged or dynamo power cables are properly connected.
5. Safety Flag
To increase the rider’s visibility in traffic, the bright, fluoro coloured flag is mounted to the rear axle.
6. Rear View Mirror
Just as when driving a car, the rear view mirror assists the rider in keeping abreast of traffic approaching from behind.
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