Top Gear for Regular Cyclists

All the best new ideas and technologies for riding start with the pros and work their way down to serious area riders and hobby bikers over time. Not every new idea makes it down the ladder because it costs too much or isn’t useful enough. But over the last few years, technology for both pros and regular cyclists has been getting better and cheaper.

Of course, you can do without additional equipment, but quality equipment significantly increases the comfort and safety of the cyclist on the road. And if you do have an accident, the bicycle accident injury compensation calculator will help you quickly and easily calculate the potential amount of compensation for injury or damage.

12 Speed Groupset

As bike companies have tried to get ahead over the years, the number of sprockets on a cassette has gone from 6 to 11 to 12 speeds. The wider range of gears offers riders many more options to cycle up and down different terrain. Even though this might seem like it adds weight, modern bikes are now lighter than ever.

Riders also have an option to choose a simpler 1×12 speed gear – which is one chainring up front and a wider range of gearing choices in back.

Electronic Shifting

Pro cyclists all use electronic shifting now. On the road, you can rely on the Shimano Di2, SRAM Etap, and Campagnolo EPS groupsets. With electronic shifting, gear changes are faster, and more precise.

Multi-directional impact protection systems (MIPS)

Pro-level bike helmets have better safety and technology that has made its way down to helmets for regular riders. Every year, safety and aerodynamics get better. The Swedish neurosurgeon who came up with the Multi-Directional Impact Protection System (MIPS) wanted to make the best helmet protection against rotational forces without changing the weight or airflow of the helmet too much.

Professional teams use this technology a lot, and since pros often push themselves to their limits on steep, dangerous descents, it makes sense toi have teh best protection available.

Tubeless Tires

Tubeless tires have become the go to choice of pros, thanks to their simplicity, strength, weight savings, and better grip.  Tests have shown that slightly wider tires also have less rolling resistance.

Disc brakes

Disc brakes have replaced rim brakes on almost all levels of bikes these days. While they are slightly heavier than rim brakes, the increased stopping power in both dry and wet conditions offers more control and better safety, and also reduces wear on wheel rims.

Additional Equipment for Cyclists

To make daily rides safer and more enjoyable, many cyclists invest in additional equipment that combines practicality and professionalism:

• High-visibility vests or jackets – for safer cycling at night and in low-light conditions.
• Smart bike lights – with automatic braking recognition and flashing modes.
• Waterproof panniers or frame bags – for carrying gear during training rides or commutes..
• Anti-theft locks with alarms – for better security while traveling.
• Cycling sunglasses with photochromic lenses – to protect your eyes in changing light conditions.
• Comfortable saddles or gel seat pads – especially useful for long commutes.

No matter what kind of riding you are doing, these additions can improve your overall cycling experience.

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