Tuning a bicycle, motorcycle and car is no longer a new phenomenon. To date, this topic is devoted to many programs and magazines that tell you about beautiful modernized bikes, cars and bicycles. All tuning that is done with a bicycle can be conditionally divided into 2 types: “for beauty” and functional.
Bicycle Accessories
Functional:
- Wings - protect the cyclist from dirt and water that flies from under the wheels. Accessories are mounted on a frame above the rear and front wheels. Wings are long stationary and short quick-detachable, metal and plastic.
- The trunk is a classic accessory that most bicycles are equipped with . The trunk usually can withstand up to fifteen kilograms of cargo, and is mounted on the rear of the frame or on the seat post.
- The taillight is an indispensable thing that ensures the safety of night and evening bike rides.
- The bicycle pump is a savior from problems on the road with tires. Tuning a bicycle with a bicycle pump will prevent many problems.
- The bicycle lock is designed to prevent theft of the bicycle if it becomes necessary to leave it somewhere.
- The rear-view mirror allows you to track the situation during riding on the road or on the highway, and it is mounted at the end on the steering wheel on the left side.
- Flask holder with a flask. During the skiing period you almost always feel like drinking. An ideal option for this is a bottle holder, in which you can put a special flask or an ordinary bottle.
- A bike computer is an extremely useful device that allows you to measure distance traveled, speed, and more. Fix the display on the steering wheel, and on the front fork - the signal source.
- Horns ("steering end") perform a lot of functions. When driving for a long time, a cyclist can use the “end of the handlebar” to change the torso and grip of the handlebar, and also allow most muscles to relax. Horns allow you to put a wide grip during power pedaling. And in the fall they protect the hands.
- Shield - protects clothing from being pulled into a chain or contaminated with oil.
- Retroreflectors or reflectors, which are installed for safe riding at night and in the evening.
- Holders for your phone (tablet, smartphone) help you ride with any gadget. There are waterproof and shockproof covers.
- A bicycle bag is an indispensable thing for picnics and hiking.
- Ringtone - emits sound signals. Helps inform a pedestrian that a bicycle is riding.
- Headlight - indicates the presence of a cyclist on the road, and illuminates the path in the dark.
- GPS-navigator will help you calculate the route correctly, not get lost on the way and choose the best detour (in case of obstacles).
- The acoustic system will make any bike ride more interesting and more fun. Using Bluetooth, a speaker is connected to the smartphone or player, which is fastened to the frame or steering wheel.
"For beauty":
- Installation of multi-colored, flashing parts and accessories. Such a bike tuning will help to stand out, and also avoid an accident, because everyone will notice a bright object on the road.
- Special spoke wheels. Modern technology allows you to make new, non-standard wheel models using an unusual solution for placing spokes.
- Change the color of the bike and its accessories. Manufacturers do not have a very large color palette, so everyone is trying to somehow change their favorite.
Do-it-yourself bike tuning is not difficult and very interesting, so if you are missing something, or you want to stand out, this can be done with the help of specialists.
Each person chooses and creates a bicycle for himself, based on his preferences, so you will not find the second "iron horse".