Accessories

Spares Kit
If you intend riding regularly and any distance further than a walk from home, we strongly recommend you purchase with your bike at least a spare tube, a patch kit, tyre levers and a pump. A spares bag will hold all of these items out of the way under your seat.

Water Bottle
A water bottle cage and water bottle are requirements in our climate (you can dehydrate quite quickly riding and not notice it, as the wind dries the perspiration).

Light
If you intend to do any riding at night then you will need a bike light. These not only allow you to see where you are going but also shows motorists where you are.

Lock
A good lock is a necessity if you want to protect your bike from theft. If you are leaving your bike unattended, anywhere, then lock it up.

Helmets


More a necessity than an accessory, a helmet is mandatory for anyone riding a bike in Australia. All helmets in store have passed Australian Standards. Manufacturers recommend that you buy a new helmet (some have a crash replacement programme) if you ever crash onto yours. Quality is in the materials (eg, carbon roll cage), aerodynamics and ventilation. Pick up one of the really expensive models in the store and have a look at how small the surface area of contact with the head is then go ahead put it on - you will start to understand!

Cycle Computer
A cycling computer can show your speed, cadence, distance etc but add a GPS and the world is your oyster! Download your ride including a course map which correlates to altitude, heart rate, even power and your ride will go on long after you get out of the saddle!

Wheels

As a rough guide, your wheels are worth about 25% of the value of your bike. Apart from training, the biggest improvement to your speed can be made through faster wheels and tyres. We stock Zipp, Shimano, Mavic, Matrix, Fulcrum and Specialized Roval so whether it is deep-dish, carbon, disc paired with clincher, tubular or tubeless MTB come in for expert advice and a full range of race wheels and tyres. Test-rides available on some models.
Sunglasses
A necessity to protect your eyes from dirt, grit and sun damage, cycling specific sunglasses are both comfortable and stylish.

Oakley are leaders in innovation and design for performance eyewear, you can even design your own custom shades to suit your specific needs or have your own prescription in a legendary oakley lens. Check out the Oakley website here.

The Specialized range of cycling accessories is designed to heighten performance, comfort and style on the bike. From the polychromatic lenses on their cycling specific optics to the specifically designed BG Gel Pad in their gloves, the R&D invested in their accessories is limitless and ongoing.  Check out the Specialized Eyewear website here

Planet Clycles stocks a comprehensive range of accessories including windtrainers, tools, car racks, bike racks, stands etc, so come in or call us for your every need!