Bike Accessories

The PDW full metal fenders work well and look good! Installation took longer than expected -- take their advice that if you don't have the proper tools and patience, you may be better off asking your local bike shop to install these. I did it myself and am still trying to get them dialed in just perfect, but overall I'm happy with the fenders. They keep me dry, which is the top priority. The rear mud flap comes down pretty low and could make it difficult to store the bike upright, if that's your preference. I've heard the fenders work fine without the mudflap, too, though and may consider removing it in the future.

This may be too niche a need for most people, but the Ottolock has worked perfectly in the manner I have used it. I bought the lock to carry on longer training rides this winter, while I was in Italy (90 days). Not living here full time, I have often felt nervous in the past, when I made these stops. I felt like my head was on a swivel when I did stop, always anxious about my bike's security. Now I feel assured that my bike will still be there when I'm ready to ride again. I really like the weight ' I have not noticed it in a jersey pocket when riding ' it's surprisingly light. The lock is quick to secure the bike, and quick to go back in a pocket to resume my ride. I wouldn't use this type of lock to secure the bike for long periods of time, but for a coffee break or run into the store for some Haribo, it has been exactly what I was looking for.

I've used the original design for over a year with a few different saddle and post combos including carbon to aluminum rails and this has always been reliable. There was a great sale recently and I bought the Tropical Feather and I fell in love with the design and the added color to my bike. It disappeared yesterday on about the 5th ride it's been used.

This was a big surprise because I had this mounted correctly and it was bomber tight. There were some strong cross winds that must be responsible.

Now I really want another Tropical Feather for my bike, but I wonder if that wasn't part of the problem as the feel of it wasn't completely the same. I may decide to stick with the basic design since that has proven 100% reliable so far. No, I have to try one my Tropical Feather first to see if that was a fluke it really adds a nice touch! Darn it that it's gone already! Feathers are made to be lost so it is fitting.

Spircycle makes cool stuff. I have a few of their bells for various bikes, and I saw these mirrors and they looked intriguing. I ordered a few of these and finally got out to ride with one. Wow is my short summary review. That is Wow in a good way. They are easy to install in the bar end of a drop bar. The adjustability has a wide range to dial in whatever you want - I have other mirrors that run out of adjustability so that the mirror is not quite where you want/need it to be. That is a big deal since anything that inhibits you from easily seeing behind you is a safety issue.

I have teh 50mm versions and was worried that this would be too large, but it is perfect for me. I can also dial in the correct angle to show my thigh and then a great view behind me. You have things that are OK and then things that are just right and make you smile. The Spurcycle mirror makes me smile. Thank you Spurcycle for another great product!