Bicycle Network: Bikes 'n' Bits

Bike locks test 2012-13

Beat bike thieves with the right lock. Ride On magazine's regular locks test finds the best options currently available.

Brakes

Find below technical material and Australian Standards about bike brakes.

Gears

What are they for and how do I use them?

Gloves

Gloves can help prevent blisters by reducing road shock and chaffing. They can also protect your hands from injury in the case of a fall, and help shield your hands from weather extremes.

Helmets

Helmets in sold in Australia all meet Australian standards, so you just need to buy the one that fits best.

Lights

The rules and what you need.

Shoes and pedals

Want to be more efficient and comfortable on your bike? Cycling specific shoes may be the answer.

Tyres

Different types of tyres suit different styles of riding.

Panniers and bags

There's a wide variety of luggage/accessory storage products on the market to suite most every cycling need.

Saddles and seats

Ride on the wrong saddle, or with your saddle at the wrong height or angle, and the results can be very painful.

Baby on board: a guide to carrying babies and toddlers

Everything you wanted to know about buying equipment for carrying kids on (or behind) your bike

Can I tag-along? A guide to riding with your child on a tag-along bike

A tag-along is an ideal way to take your child riding, effectively converting your bike into a tandem...

Kiddie carriers - seats

Ride On magazine's Gear Guru Rene Bueman investigates child seats for front and back and child trailers.

Kiddie carriers - trailers

Ride On magazine's Gear Guru Rene Bueman investigates child seats for front and back and child trailers. This page presents info on trailers

Pollution filter face masks

For those worried about inhaling particulate matter on their ride to work a facial mask that filters out pollution may be desirable.

Power-assisted bikes

Electric or other motor-assisted bicycles can be great for people who need a bit of extra help to get up hills or carry a heavy load of groceries home, or travel a longer distance.

Pumps: floor pumps

For home use a floor pump is essential to keep your tyres at the right pressure

Pumps: mini pumps

Take a pump with you when you ride to save a long walk home in case of a puncture

Road cycling shoes

René Bueman clips in, buckles down and goes hard on the asphalt to test road cycling shoes