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Lots of interesting bike gadgets mentioned here, except for one. Not appropriate for Americans, though Europeans might think differently.

20180911/DuckDuckGo bicycle lights mirrors bell horn signals gears basket
20180911/DuckDuckGo bike with all accessories
20180911/Google bicycle lights mirrors bell horn signals gears basket
20180911/https://www.peacebicycles.com/advice/cool-bike-accessories-commuter

So, what’s the lowdown on a summary of these gadgets?

  • Lights, lights, lots of lights. Standard LED headlight and tail-light, laser icon projector lights, laser lane marker lights, 360 degree lights, green bottom glow light, handle bar turn signals, signal gloves, backpack brake and signal lights, seat post tail-light, smart multi-tool headlights, shoe safety lights, video display wheel lights, wheel glow lights, lighted vests.

  • Reflectors: 360 reflective vest, reflective paint, reflective socks.

  • Horns, bells, trigger bell, some combined with headlights.

  • Better helmets, motorcycle-grade helmets, breathable bike visors. Of course, because bicyclists sweat a lot more than motorcycle riders.

  • Rear-view mirrors, elbow mounted.

  • Bike cameras.

  • Bike locks, including remote trigger ones that chirp and blink like a Volvo.

  • Anti-theft devices.

  • Bar mitts, rain shields, mud guards, “spoke fins” (reduce wind disturbance).

  • Water bottle holders, condensing water bottle.

  • Power generators.

  • Bike shelves, wheel storage covers.

  • Trailers, bike chalk trail kit.

  • Bags, baskets, storage trunks, with locks.

  • Repair manuals, repair tools.

  • “Shockstop” (reduce shock through handle bars).

  • Biking clothes.

There is a considerable emphasis on the physical strenousness of biking and the need for appropriate clothes and wear for that.