Commuting Accessories

10 Fun Things to Accessorise your Bike With

Even your bike needs a little bling too

You’ve put the time, the money and the miles into your bike. It’s become an additional limb to your body, so there’s no reason not to spoil it once in a while.

Bicycle accessories are hitting the shelves hard. From the innovate, to the down right weird. There’s just about something for every rider and every bicycle out there, so have a look through some of our favourites and maybe treat your bike to a little something fancy.

Charly Bike Bell

A modernisation of the traditional Japanese bell, this Charly Bell is sleek and stylish with its monochrome design. There are plenty of colours to choose from though, so you can get that perfect shade to match your ride.

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These bells fit handlebars that measure between 22mm and 24mm.

Available here for £11.50

Bobbin Cork Grips

Oh how sophisticated and stylish will your steed look adorning a pair of these Bobbin Cork Grips. These grips are made from all natural rubber and cork compound, guaranteed to not slip around. So go ahead and wrap you mitts around these.

Available here for £10

Knog Pop – Front Light

Knog have outdone themselves on these funky bright bicycle lights. Each Pop blasts a 35 lumen beam of light in front of the bike powered by AA batteries. The Pop has a long run time of 6.5hrs on standard, and 100hrs on Eco-Flash. It also has replaceable straps and side illumination.

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With 10 whacky, wild and wonderfully fun designs to choose from, you can’t go wrong with these pocket rockets of bike light joy.

Available here for £15

Bookman Cup Holders

Have you learnt to master the one-hand bicycle riding style just so you can sip away at your extra hot soy mocha frappé caramel nutmeg infused coffee? Well, those you can go back to the safer two-handed option once you have one of these rather fly cup holders.

Finished in a choice of chrome or copper, these cup holders can be easily fixed onto your handlebars using the silicone mount. Each ring is a different size, so you can flip it which ever way fits your cup. Just watch out for those speed bumps!

Colours: Chrome – Copper

Available here for £30

Classic Wicker Bike Basket with Liner

What city bicycle isn’t complete without a basket upfront?

These retro wicker baskets don’t come any cuter. With a variety of shapes, styles and sizes to choose from you’ll find a basket and liner to not only suit your bike, but suit your style – for me, that would be the cat liner.

Available here from £12

Ass Savers

Keep your buns clean and dry with Ass Savers. They literally save your ass from those awkward brownish muddy lines up your back.

Available in an assortment of colours, these mudguards are cheap, effective and easy to install.

Available here from £7

Oopsmark Bicycle Wine Rack

Here’s one for the wine lovers out there. If you’re hosting a dinner party, and suddenly run out of the vino, hop on the bike and fetch some more – although we don’t advise riding under the influence.

It attaches to the top tube with vintage style brass fasteners so that your (non) alcoholic wine bottle will securely hang in place.

Available here for £35

Reflective Spoke Beads and Stars

All you are some clackers and you’re pedalling your way to the 80’s.

When did we grow out of spoke decorations? Bring them back I say and lovingly fit these nostalgic and reflective gems to the wheels of your bike.

Beads are available here for £4.50. Stars are available here for £3.00.

Bikersaurus Rex Saddle Cover

Who said dinosaurs are just for kids?

Keep a dry seat with this fun saddle cover. Made from PVC, this cover has and elastic trim so it can fit to almost any saddle size and shape. It measures 22cm x 26cm.

Available here for £12

Rydesafe Moustache Decals

Customise your frame, your helmet and your bag with these super reflective stickers. While they can’t be substituted for bike lights, they do significantly improve your visibility to pedestrians and drivers.

Available here for £4.50

Have some fun with your bike and give it a little TLC with these awesome accessories. They also make for great gifts too!