{"id":39360,"date":"2022-07-18T15:00:34","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T13:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=689973"},"modified":"2022-07-18T15:22:12","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T13:22:12","slug":"screw-the-rules-uncool-cycling-accessories-that-deserve-to-make-a-comeback","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/screw-the-rules-uncool-cycling-accessories-that-deserve-to-make-a-comeback\/","title":{"rendered":"Screw \u2018the rules\u2019! Uncool cycling accessories that deserve to make a comeback"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"><\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Jack Luke\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Monday, 18 July 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p><hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><iframe title=\"&quot;Screw\" rules=\"\" uncool=\"\" cycling=\"\" accessories=\"\" that=\"\" deserve=\"\" a=\"\" comeback=\"\" src=\"&quot;https:\/\/embed.acast.com\/bikeradarpodcast\/screw-the-rules-8-uncool-cycling-accessories-that-deserve-a-&quot;\" width=\"&quot;100%&quot;\" height=\"&quot;180px&quot;\" scrolling=\"&quot;no&quot;\" frameborder=\"&quot;0&quot;\" style=\"&quot;border:none;overflow:hidden;&quot;\"\/>\n<p>\u2018The rules\u2019 are part of an oft-cited unofficial code of conduct for cyclists that, among other things, dictates which cycling accessories are deemed acceptable.<\/p>\n<p>In this episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, Jack Luke and <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/author\/bromleysimon\/&quot;\">Simon von Bromley<\/a> encourage you to cast off the oppressive shackles of fashion and embrace a cycling life that is more practical (and, possibly, even faster) with these criminally uncool cycling accessories.<\/p>\n<p>From the humble and misunderstood kickstand to the much-maligned <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-saddle-bags\/&quot;\">saddle bag<\/a>, the pair throw caution to the wind and reveal their true inner dorky selves.<\/p>\n<p>Here are six of our favourite uncool accessories. Listen to the podcast for the full list of eight.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Mudguards<\/h2>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/09\/20200915_SB_5DSR_MG_2989-bffb87b.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/09\/20200915_SB_5DSR_MG_2989-bffb87b.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/09\/20200915_SB_5DSR_MG_2989-bffb87b.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/09\/20200915_SB_5DSR_MG_2989-bffb87b.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/09\/20200915_SB_5DSR_MG_2989-bffb87b.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/09\/20200915_SB_5DSR_MG_2989-bffb87b.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/09\/20200915_SB_5DSR_MG_2989-bffb87b.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source 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type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/09\/20200915_SB_5DSR_MG_2989-bffb87b.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/09\/20200915_SB_5DSR_MG_2989-bffb87b.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/09\/20200915_SB_5DSR_MG_2989-bffb87b.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-559080\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/09\/20200915_SB_5DSR_MG_2989-bffb87b.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Mudguards are not a crime.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Simon Bromley \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>It\u2019s no secret that we love a <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-mudguards-fenders-a-buyers-guide\/&quot;\">good mudguard<\/a> here at BikeRadar.<\/p>\n<p>As we\u2019ve said many times before, life is simply too short to ride with a wet bum.<\/p>\n<p>Mudguards also keep your bike cleaner, improving the longevity of your frame and drivetrain components.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Gestalt-X-custom-build-commuter-bicycle-6-ad2a1aa.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Gestalt-X-custom-build-commuter-bicycle-6-ad2a1aa.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Gestalt-X-custom-build-commuter-bicycle-6-ad2a1aa.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Gestalt-X-custom-build-commuter-bicycle-6-ad2a1aa.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Gestalt-X-custom-build-commuter-bicycle-6-ad2a1aa.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" 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data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Gestalt-X-custom-build-commuter-bicycle-6-ad2a1aa.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Gestalt-X-custom-build-commuter-bicycle-6-ad2a1aa.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Gestalt-X-custom-build-commuter-bicycle-6-ad2a1aa.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Gestalt-X-custom-build-commuter-bicycle-6-ad2a1aa.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Gestalt-X-custom-build-commuter-bicycle-6-ad2a1aa.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Gestalt-X-custom-build-commuter-bicycle-6-ad2a1aa.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-611152\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/12\/Marin-Gestalt-X-custom-build-commuter-bicycle-6-ad2a1aa.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> You will make more friends if you ride with mudguards.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Alex Evans<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Furthermore, showing up to a <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/fitness-and-training\/how-to-ride-in-a-group\/&quot;\">group ride<\/a> in the wet months sans-fenders is a sin punishable (at minimum) by banishment to the back of the bunch.<\/p>\n<p>Tl;dr \u2013 embrace a life less damp and buy a set of mudguards for your bike. You won\u2019t regret it.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Kickstands<\/h2>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Bianchi-E-Spillo-Luxury-19-e39d929.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Bianchi-E-Spillo-Luxury-19-e39d929.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Bianchi-E-Spillo-Luxury-19-e39d929.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Bianchi-E-Spillo-Luxury-19-e39d929.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Bianchi-E-Spillo-Luxury-19-e39d929.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=403%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Bianchi-E-Spillo-Luxury-19-e39d929.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=403%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Bianchi-E-Spillo-Luxury-19-e39d929.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=553%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Bianchi-E-Spillo-Luxury-19-e39d929.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=553%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Bianchi-E-Spillo-Luxury-19-e39d929.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Bianchi-E-Spillo-Luxury-19-e39d929.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Bianchi-E-Spillo-Luxury-19-e39d929.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Bianchi-E-Spillo-Luxury-19-e39d929.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Bianchi-E-Spillo-Luxury-19-e39d929.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Bianchi-E-Spillo-Luxury-19-e39d929.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-628953\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/05\/Bianchi-E-Spillo-Luxury-19-e39d929.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Kickstands will\u2026 well, they\u2019ll stop your bike falling over.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>A wise man once said that, <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/best-kickstand-doesnt-exist-yet\/&quot;\">if your bike does not have a kickstand, it will fall over<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Exactly why so few bikes \u2013 yes, even performance-minded road bikes \u2013 have a kickstand is a bit of a mystery.<\/p>\n<p>While making <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/motorbikes-make-bicycles-look-terribly-overpriced\/&quot;\">comparisons between bicycles and motorcycles<\/a> is sometimes a tiresome affair, buying a road-going superbike without a kickstand is unthinkable.<\/p>\n<p>Without a kickstand, your expensive toy would fall over when you stop to sup a mid-ride coffee. The same is true of a road bicycle. Why do we let fashion misguide us so?<\/p>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--full=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/pletscher-1-1530706480524-q5gj1t77p6le-bd6e504-e1590686040705.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=300%2C200,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/pletscher-1-1530706480524-q5gj1t77p6le-bd6e504-e1590686040705.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=300%2C200,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/pletscher-1-1530706480524-q5gj1t77p6le-bd6e504-e1590686040705.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=355%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/pletscher-1-1530706480524-q5gj1t77p6le-bd6e504-e1590686040705.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=355%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/pletscher-1-1530706480524-q5gj1t77p6le-bd6e504-e1590686040705.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=405%2C270&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/pletscher-1-1530706480524-q5gj1t77p6le-bd6e504-e1590686040705.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=405%2C270&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/pletscher-1-1530706480524-q5gj1t77p6le-bd6e504-e1590686040705.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C369&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/pletscher-1-1530706480524-q5gj1t77p6le-bd6e504-e1590686040705.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C369&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/pletscher-1-1530706480524-q5gj1t77p6le-bd6e504-e1590686040705.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/pletscher-1-1530706480524-q5gj1t77p6le-bd6e504-e1590686040705.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/pletscher-1-1530706480524-q5gj1t77p6le-bd6e504-e1590686040705.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=408%2C272&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/pletscher-1-1530706480524-q5gj1t77p6le-bd6e504-e1590686040705.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=408%2C272&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/pletscher-1-1530706480524-q5gj1t77p6le-bd6e504-e1590686040705.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=556%2C370&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/pletscher-1-1530706480524-q5gj1t77p6le-bd6e504-e1590686040705.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=556%2C370&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-160870\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/pletscher-1-1530706480524-q5gj1t77p6le-bd6e504-e1590686040705.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> There is no shortage of heavy-duty kickstands, but nothing sleeker than this.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Jack Luke \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>The problem is that no brand currently makes a lightweight and sleek kickstand you would actually want to fit to your road bike, but it doesn\u2019t have to be this way.<\/p>\n<p>Thinking more practically, kickstands are also a notable omission on the majority of commuting bikes sold in the UK. All <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-touring-bike-how-to-choose-the-right-one-for-you\/&quot;\">touring bikes<\/a> and heavy <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-electric-mountain-bikes\/&quot;\">electric mountain bikes<\/a> would also benefit from having a kickstand.<\/p>\n<p>We can see no downside to owning a bike less fally-overy, so this is our call to the cycling brands of this world \u2013 start fitting kickstands as stock to utility bikes and develop a sleek integrated stand for <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-road-bikes\/&quot;\">road bikes<\/a>. We will be thrilled.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Chainguards<\/h2>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--full=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/ebay-15-of-26-1517915498569-1w0stxzr3y8p0-23e70ec-e1658141909894.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=300%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/ebay-15-of-26-1517915498569-1w0stxzr3y8p0-23e70ec-e1658141909894.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=300%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/ebay-15-of-26-1517915498569-1w0stxzr3y8p0-23e70ec-e1658141909894.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=355%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/ebay-15-of-26-1517915498569-1w0stxzr3y8p0-23e70ec-e1658141909894.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=355%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/ebay-15-of-26-1517915498569-1w0stxzr3y8p0-23e70ec-e1658141909894.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=405%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/ebay-15-of-26-1517915498569-1w0stxzr3y8p0-23e70ec-e1658141909894.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=405%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/ebay-15-of-26-1517915498569-1w0stxzr3y8p0-23e70ec-e1658141909894.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C368,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/ebay-15-of-26-1517915498569-1w0stxzr3y8p0-23e70ec-e1658141909894.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C368,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/ebay-15-of-26-1517915498569-1w0stxzr3y8p0-23e70ec-e1658141909894.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C412,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/ebay-15-of-26-1517915498569-1w0stxzr3y8p0-23e70ec-e1658141909894.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C412,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/ebay-15-of-26-1517915498569-1w0stxzr3y8p0-23e70ec-e1658141909894.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=408%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/ebay-15-of-26-1517915498569-1w0stxzr3y8p0-23e70ec-e1658141909894.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=408%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/ebay-15-of-26-1517915498569-1w0stxzr3y8p0-23e70ec-e1658141909894.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=556%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/ebay-15-of-26-1517915498569-1w0stxzr3y8p0-23e70ec-e1658141909894.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=556%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-291693\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/ebay-15-of-26-1517915498569-1w0stxzr3y8p0-23e70ec-e1658141909894.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C412&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> While a common feature on cheaper bikes, chainguards are rarely seen on commuter bikes here in the UK.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Oli Woodman \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/workshop\/how-to-clean-a-bike-chain\/&quot;\">Oily chains<\/a> are the menace of trouser legs the world over and, once again, we can\u2019t help but question why so few complete <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/whats-the-best-bike-for-commuting\/&quot;\">commuter bikes<\/a> are specced with them as stock.<\/p>\n<p>Like mudguards, they help to keep your drivetrain clean, improving service life and protecting your parachute pants in the process.<\/p>\n<p>Looking beyond practical cycling, developing an integrated chainguard for road bikes feels like a low-hanging fruit from a performance perspective.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/02\/GoCycle-G4-01-3b95b4f.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/02\/GoCycle-G4-01-3b95b4f.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" 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data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/02\/GoCycle-G4-01-3b95b4f.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=553%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/02\/GoCycle-G4-01-3b95b4f.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=553%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/02\/GoCycle-G4-01-3b95b4f.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/02\/GoCycle-G4-01-3b95b4f.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/02\/GoCycle-G4-01-3b95b4f.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/02\/GoCycle-G4-01-3b95b4f.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/02\/GoCycle-G4-01-3b95b4f.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/02\/GoCycle-G4-01-3b95b4f.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-664076\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/02\/GoCycle-G4-01-3b95b4f.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Why shouldn\u2019t road bikes feature a fully enclosed chaincase?<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Dave Caudery \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Housing your bike\u2019s drivetrain within a suitably-slippery enclosure would reduce wear and increase aerodynamic performance compared to a conventional external drivetrain.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, current UCI rules banning non-structural fairings would likely scupper any concerted development in this area for the pros, but that shouldn\u2019t stop us mortal punters from enjoying the benefits chainguards could offer.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, it\u2019s possible further developments in <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/news\/shimano-gearbox\/&quot;\">gearboxes<\/a>, internal gear hub technology or <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/news\/ceramicspeed-driven-chainless-shifting\/&quot;\">something<\/a> <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/news\/lal-bikes-supre-drive\/&quot;\">else<\/a> may make this argument redundant. However, in the meantime, external derailleur drivetrains look here to stay.<\/p>\n<p>Like kickstands, this is our call to the innovative bike brands of this world to develop a bike for riders who aren\u2019t constrained by UCI rules to create an innovative aerodynamic chaincase that will, unquestionably, make our bikes better.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Sweatbands<\/h2>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--full=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/HILL-CLIMB-DIAIRES-2020-2-d6b3ca5.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=300%2C169,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/HILL-CLIMB-DIAIRES-2020-2-d6b3ca5.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=300%2C169,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/HILL-CLIMB-DIAIRES-2020-2-d6b3ca5.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=355%2C200,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/HILL-CLIMB-DIAIRES-2020-2-d6b3ca5.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=355%2C200,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/HILL-CLIMB-DIAIRES-2020-2-d6b3ca5.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=405%2C228,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/HILL-CLIMB-DIAIRES-2020-2-d6b3ca5.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=405%2C228,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/HILL-CLIMB-DIAIRES-2020-2-d6b3ca5.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C312,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/HILL-CLIMB-DIAIRES-2020-2-d6b3ca5.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C312,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/HILL-CLIMB-DIAIRES-2020-2-d6b3ca5.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C349,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/HILL-CLIMB-DIAIRES-2020-2-d6b3ca5.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C349,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" 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class=\"&quot;wp-image-602349\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/11\/HILL-CLIMB-DIAIRES-2020-2-d6b3ca5.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C349&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Sweatbands were long a feature of <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/news\/hill-climb-diaries\/&quot;\">BikeRadar\u2019s Hill Climb Diaries<\/a>.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Pitchside Photo<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>While a 2021 change to CTT rules (the UK\u2019s organising body for <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/fitness-and-training\/10-steps-to-your-best-ever-time-trial\/&quot;\">time trials<\/a>) means that <del>ugly<\/del> fashionable headbands will no longer be a fixture at hill climbs, they still have a place in cycling.<\/p>\n<p>For in-house TT nerd, Simon von Bromley, a thin sweatband worn beneath a <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-time-trial-helmets-real-world-testing-of-5-favourites\/&quot;\">time trial helmet<\/a> helps soak up mid-race sweat, keeping their integrated visors clear.<\/p>\n<p>For <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/fitness-and-training\/beginners-guide-to-indoor-training-all-you-need-to-get-started\/&quot;\">indoor cycling<\/a>, a towelled sweatband is also usually more effective than a cap at soaking up lashings of sweat as you rumble out your virtual KMs.<\/p>\n<p>For <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/author\/jackluke\/&quot;\">chronically contrarian fashion victims<\/a>, the sweatband also offers a counter-culture alternative to the cycling cap, and that can\u2019t be overlooked.<\/p>\n<h2>5. #freetheminipump<\/h2>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--full=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1428359037333-1o3togp6jmaqp-265ee75-e1658143217314.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=300%2C200,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1428359037333-1o3togp6jmaqp-265ee75-e1658143217314.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=300%2C200,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source 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data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1428359037333-1o3togp6jmaqp-265ee75-e1658143217314.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=405%2C270,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1428359037333-1o3togp6jmaqp-265ee75-e1658143217314.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1428359037333-1o3togp6jmaqp-265ee75-e1658143217314.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" 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data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1428359037333-1o3togp6jmaqp-265ee75-e1658143217314.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=408%2C272,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1428359037333-1o3togp6jmaqp-265ee75-e1658143217314.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=556%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1428359037333-1o3togp6jmaqp-265ee75-e1658143217314.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=556%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-335034\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1428359037333-1o3togp6jmaqp-265ee75-e1658143217314.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Wear your mini pump with pride.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Ben Delaney \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Mini pumps have been consigned to jersey pockets for too long.<\/p>\n<p>We urge you to free your pump from its sweaty ensconcement and wear it with pride on your bike.<\/p>\n<p>Not only will this mean you\u2019re less likely to forget to bring it with you on a ride, but it\u2019s also more comfortable.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/mosaic2-1456615096491-jzbvplw7z55m-341945a-e1658143276166.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/mosaic2-1456615096491-jzbvplw7z55m-341945a-e1658143276166.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/mosaic2-1456615096491-jzbvplw7z55m-341945a-e1658143276166.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=353%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/mosaic2-1456615096491-jzbvplw7z55m-341945a-e1658143276166.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=353%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/mosaic2-1456615096491-jzbvplw7z55m-341945a-e1658143276166.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=403%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/mosaic2-1456615096491-jzbvplw7z55m-341945a-e1658143276166.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=403%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/mosaic2-1456615096491-jzbvplw7z55m-341945a-e1658143276166.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=553%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/mosaic2-1456615096491-jzbvplw7z55m-341945a-e1658143276166.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=553%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/mosaic2-1456615096491-jzbvplw7z55m-341945a-e1658143276166.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=618%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/mosaic2-1456615096491-jzbvplw7z55m-341945a-e1658143276166.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=618%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/mosaic2-1456615096491-jzbvplw7z55m-341945a-e1658143276166.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/mosaic2-1456615096491-jzbvplw7z55m-341945a-e1658143276166.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/mosaic2-1456615096491-jzbvplw7z55m-341945a-e1658143276166.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/mosaic2-1456615096491-jzbvplw7z55m-341945a-e1658143276166.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-299234\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/mosaic2-1456615096491-jzbvplw7z55m-341945a-e1658143276166.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=618%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Frame pumps can also look excellent on the right bike.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Nick Legan<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>While likely a freak occurrence, there\u2019s also no risk of back injury resulting from falling on your pump during a crash.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking from in-house experience, the hard edges of a mini pump sticking above the parapet of your jersey pocket can wear small pinprick holes in the back of your fancy expensive <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-waterproof-jackets-for-cyclists\/&quot;\">waterproof cycling jackets<\/a>, especially if they\u2019re made of perilously thin <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-gore-tex-shakedry-cycling-rain-jackets\/&quot;\">Gore-Tex Shakedry<\/a>\u00a0material.<\/p>\n<p>The campaign to #freetheminipump starts here.<\/p>\n<h2>6. String vests<\/h2>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/goty_bljp-5-1545215442934-1ld0kldmxvd2o-22f6923-e1658143326638.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/goty_bljp-5-1545215442934-1ld0kldmxvd2o-22f6923-e1658143326638.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/goty_bljp-5-1545215442934-1ld0kldmxvd2o-22f6923-e1658143326638.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/goty_bljp-5-1545215442934-1ld0kldmxvd2o-22f6923-e1658143326638.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/goty_bljp-5-1545215442934-1ld0kldmxvd2o-22f6923-e1658143326638.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/goty_bljp-5-1545215442934-1ld0kldmxvd2o-22f6923-e1658143326638.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/goty_bljp-5-1545215442934-1ld0kldmxvd2o-22f6923-e1658143326638.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C369&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/goty_bljp-5-1545215442934-1ld0kldmxvd2o-22f6923-e1658143326638.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C369&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/goty_bljp-5-1545215442934-1ld0kldmxvd2o-22f6923-e1658143326638.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/goty_bljp-5-1545215442934-1ld0kldmxvd2o-22f6923-e1658143326638.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/goty_bljp-5-1545215442934-1ld0kldmxvd2o-22f6923-e1658143326638.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/goty_bljp-5-1545215442934-1ld0kldmxvd2o-22f6923-e1658143326638.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/goty_bljp-5-1545215442934-1ld0kldmxvd2o-22f6923-e1658143326638.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/goty_bljp-5-1545215442934-1ld0kldmxvd2o-22f6923-e1658143326638.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370&quot;\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-316791\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/goty_bljp-5-1545215442934-1ld0kldmxvd2o-22f6923-e1658143326638.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> A string vest is the only baselayer you\u2019ll need, even if the looks split opinion.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Jack Luke \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>String <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-base-layers\/&quot;\">base layers<\/a> are a firm favourite here at BikeRadar.<\/p>\n<p>Compared to summer baselayers made from panels of fabric, we have found that string vests breathe and wick sweat more effectively. They also dry much faster and tend to last longer.<\/p>\n<p>They are, however, a bit aesthetically challenging, but that shouldn\u2019t stop you from enjoying a more comfortable life on the bike.<\/p><\/body><\/html>\n<hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Jack Luke Published: Monday, 18 July 2022 at 12:00 am \u2018The rules\u2019 are part of an oft-cited unofficial code of conduct for cyclists that, among other things, dictates which cycling accessories are deemed acceptable. 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