Travel and Outdoor Equipment Price Comparison > Cycling
This week's most popular products:
Extremely air-tight! Less air loss means having to inflate less. A unique rubber mixture makes it possible. Extremely reliable! Each SCHWALBE tube is individually examined twice at the factory to ensue air-tightness. Special quality control that prevents unpleasant surprises. [Full Details]
Value for money dual-sided SPD pedal, a favourite XC mountain bike SPDSuper-compact and lightweight design for a multitude of cycling usesSealed cartridge bearing spindle keeps out water and mud for a smooth action, and makes for a durable pedalOpen design helps to shed mudWeight: 380 grams per pair [Full Details]
PD-M540 MTB SPD pedalsCompact dual sided SPD pedal designed for everyday use at good value priceStable platform can be used with any type of SPD shoe and provides support for the footUses the same design pedal cleat mechanism from the M959 pedalMud repelling design is suitable for year round use [Full Details]
Giro's Petraâ„¢ VR Shoes are resourceful cycling shoes that don't compromise the flexibility you need when you're walking on the trail. They combine performance riding features like clipless pedal compatibility with the walkable comfort of light hiking shoes. [Full Details]
Cycling Buyers Guide
What sort of cycling do you intend to do?
Will you just be riding on the road? Or will you be riding off-road? Or will you be doing a bit of both?
A road bike will be terrible off-road, and an off-road bike will be slow and difficult on the road. You could get 2 bikes, one for the road and one for off-road. Or, if you can manage with a compromise, hybrid bikes offer enough strength and versatility for off-road use, without hindering road use too much.
There has always been a big market for lightweight cycling parts and accessories, but you must also consider the strength and durability too. Off-road users will require strength more than lightness. Sacrificing strength for a lightweight product usually leads to regrets.
Road bike users can be a little more relaxed about then strength of their parts and accessories than off-road cyclists, just because the bikes aren't going to be as abused. However, it is still important to take the strength and quality into consideration. The lightest/cheapest item is unlikely to last very long under any conditions.