Summer’s Best New Bike Gear
High-style accessories for two-wheel travellers living in the fast lane
Cool bike accessories that combine style and functionality are a must for any urban cyclist. From the durable Lock Star to the sleek Bixby cruiser, this top-tier bike gear will keep you riding smoothly and looking sharp, whether you’re weaving through city streets, cruising along the lakeshore, or hopping on a Bike Share Toronto ride. These essentials are designed to elevate every cycling experience, no matter your mode of transport.
1. Lock Star
Secure your steed with top-tier bike gear. Neil Barron’s Kickstarter success story wraps easily around bike rings and weighs in at only 1.1 kilograms. Best of all, the bright band’s Boaflexicore material withstands cable cutters and hacksaws. $140, litelok.com
2. Carol of the Bell
The Australian audio gurus at Knog engineered this ring-shaped acoustical wonder as one of the coolest bike accessories, producing a pleasant yet commanding “ding.” Choose from brass, copper, silver, or black finishes, as well as two sizes. $25, at Fix Coffee + Bikes, 80 Gladstone Ave
3. Camo Cargo
Look fresh in the concrete jungle with Yknot’s locally made Neo knapsack. Its magnetic snap enclosure clips shut in a cinch, while a water-resistant front compartment keeps post-ride ice-cream cash dry during surprise showers. $230, at Ynot, 831 Queen St W
4. Headgear Up
Top Swedish neurosurgeons developed the Multi-directional Impact Protection System to better prevent common brain traumas. MIPS tech, used in Giro’s aerodynamic Synthe, cushions skulls from angled impacts during crashes. $350, at Gears, 500 front St E
5. Rad Ride
Shinola’s beautiful Bixby cruiser in teal is perfect for breezy afternoons spent pedalling along the lakeshore. Internally routed gear and brake cabling let the three-speed bike’s crafted-in-America steel frame shine. $2445, at Shinola, 1000 Queen St W
Originally featured in Issue 2, 2017 as Along for the Ride.
