One thing about getting a new bike, any new bike, is that it seems like you can’t just get the bike and ride it. This can be good or bad, depending on your perspective, but I think it’s kinda fun. Since my new ‘cross bike is likely to see all sorts of duty through the winter, after the race season is over, I figured it would be wise to kit it out with what I consider the essentials.
This is the cage and pump combo I ordered from Lezyne, which is quickly becoming my favorite bike accessory company. Their stuff is well engineered and attractively designed, without the horrendous price point that usually accompanies those two things. I’m still waiting on my tail bag, which is the same one I got for my road bike. When it’s here, I’ll toss some tire levers and a spare tube in it, along with a multitool.
If I end up riding through the winter as much as I think I will, I may invest in some fenders and a rack mount for cargo, as well. This could end up being my do-everything bike, although if it does, that’ll require different tires…
See what I mean? You can’t just get the bike.