The gear we actually choose before heading out — long rides, winter miles, and fast group rides.
Quick answer:
Our favourite road cycling accessories right now are Ravemen lights & camera for safety, Assos clothing for comfort on long rides, and Wahoo bike computers for reliable navigation and training data. Together they improve visibility, comfort, and performance more than any marginal aero upgrade ever will.
Visibility & Safety — Why It Matters First
Before speed, weight, or aero… comes being seen.
Modern drivers expect bright, smart lighting — and honestly, riding without daytime lights now feels reckless.
Ravemen Lights & Camera
After testing a lot of bike lights, Ravemen has become our go-to for one simple reason:
Drivers react to them earlier.
The beam pattern isn’t just bright — it’s shaped like a car headlight.
That means you light the road without blinding traffic, which massively reduces close passes.
The newer camera/light combo also changes solo riding confidence.
Not because you want footage — but because drivers behave differently when they notice it.
On the road it means:
- More space from overtakes
- Better junction visibility
- Confidence in early morning rides
- Useful incident recording
Once you use daytime running lights properly, you won’t go back.
Comfort — The Biggest Performance Upgrade
You don’t realise how much energy bad kit wastes until you ride in good kit for 5 hours.
Assos Clothing
There’s expensive cycling clothing — and then there’s clothing designed around fatigue.
Assos falls into the second category.
The key difference is pressure distribution.
Instead of just padding, their shorts stabilise your hips so you stop shifting around after 2–3 hours.
Real ride benefits:
- Less saddle numbness
- Reduced lower-back fatigue
- No hot spots on long climbs
- Consistent comfort past the 100 km mark
It doesn’t make short rides nicer —
It makes long rides possible.
Navigation & Training — The Brain of the Bike
A good bike computer removes friction from riding.
No stopping to check routes. No guessing effort. Just ride.
Wahoo Fitness Bike Computers
What separates Wahoo from most computers is reliability.
You press start — and it just works.
No sensor dropouts, no GPS panic, no menu diving mid-ride.
Why we keep choosing it:
- Fast route rerouting
- Clear climbing data
- Buttons you can use in winter gloves
- Syncs instantly with training apps
It disappears while riding — which is exactly what you want.
Why These Matter More Than Bike Upgrades
Riders often spend thousands chasing marginal gains.
But in real riding:
| Upgrade | Real Impact |
|---|---|
| Aero wheels | Small speed gain |
| Lighter bike | Noticeable on climbs |
| Better accessories | Every minute of every ride improves |
These three change:
- Safety
- Comfort
- Consistency
That equals more riding — which equals actual performance gains.
Verdict
If we had to restart road cycling tomorrow, these would be the first purchases — not a new bike.
- Ravemen keeps you safe
- Assos keeps you comfortable
- Wahoo keeps you efficient
Together they remove the three biggest reasons rides get cut short: traffic stress, discomfort, and navigation hassle.
FAQ
What accessories should every road cyclist have?
Daytime running lights, quality bib shorts, and a reliable GPS computer are the most important upgrades for safety, comfort, and performance.
Are expensive cycling clothes worth it?
Yes — high-quality bib shorts dramatically reduce fatigue and discomfort on rides longer than 2 hours.
Do bike computers make you faster?
Indirectly. They improve pacing, navigation, and training consistency, which leads to performance gains.
Are daytime bike lights necessary?
Yes. Bright daytime lights significantly increase driver awareness and reduce close passes.
