What piece of cycling kit/gear is not essential but has enhanced your experience enough not to ever go back?

[synchronicity]

for road cycling, garmin varia radar

 

[greencat]

In terms of modern mtb, dropper posts have been an absolute game changer.

Modern rear mechs with clutches; say goodbye to chain slap.

Regarding retro - sounds silly, but helmet peaks (Troy Lee et al) made a big difference to comfort.

I'd certainly agree with these. For anything other than cross-country, modern frame geometries too.

For commuting, probably electric - either dedicated or conversion. There are two big steep hills between me and nearest town, and I carry everything home on my bike as well as teach until after 9pm on some nights. An ebike has transformed a gruelling slog home, especially in the gale winds, rain and pitch dark that makes up much of the North Wales year. It's the reason why I've managed not to have a car.

To the OP, I never got on with clipless so have stuck with flats.

 

[Suprachrgd82]

Reflective tires for city riding

 

[Stressed]

Someone to ride with...

 

[FluffyChicken]

reported above, as in goes the spam as expected (a link in the reply)

Yet, leave the original post if not the member as it's a good topic

 

[Mod-Master]

reported above, as in goes the spam as expected (a link in the reply)

Yet, leave the original post if not the member as it's a good topic

Yep thought that was a bit suspicious..

 

[mk one]

Clipless pedals

 

[brocklanders023]

Dropper posts, modern tyres set up tubeless, 29" wheels (and 27.5 to a lesser degree).

 

[wynne]

Tubelessness, especially for CX

 

[MuchAlohaNui]

Chain quick-link / speed-link.