“Essential Cycling Gear: A Guide To Get You Rolling With Giant Bicycles UK”

Cycling is a ⁢great sport, but there are some ⁣items that are essential for both safety and long-term enjoyment on​ two wheels. We’ve ​put together our ‘essentials’ list to help you get the most out of your ⁢ride.

Bottle / Cage

Getting a⁢ bottle and cage sorted​ should be your next priority ⁢after ⁤the bike. Having hydration within an‌ arm’s reach is essential, especially as ‍the weather gets warmer and dehydration becomes a greater concern.

We’d recommend the Proway bottle cage – it’s lightweight, available in a variety of colours ‌and can store bottles between 500ml-750ml, allowing you to ⁢stay⁤ hydrated on the go. For the⁣ bottle, the DoubleSpring 750ml bottle is dishwasher safe, has an anti-microbial⁤ coating to prevent any ‌unpleasant build-up ‌and ⁤also available in‍ a wide ⁢range of colours to match⁢ the bike.

Lights

An essential item for any cyclist, a ⁢quality rear light should⁣ be at the top of any cyclist’s shopping list when kitting out a new ride. Having ‍lights‌ is a legal requirement after dark in the UK. However, it’s sensible to run them in the daytime too for increased awareness and visibility on the road.

The Giant Recon HL & TL 100 combi pack is our recommended choice. This‌ pack comes with a set of front⁢ and rear lights ⁤featuring a 100-lumen output,​ lightweight design and IPX7 waterproof capabilities, not to​ mention a lengthy 14 hour run time so ⁤they won’t need charging‍ regularly.

Another ⁤neat feature with the Recon lights is the compatibility with other items in the range. In⁣ fact, the Giant Rev‌ Comp, Compel, Roost and Prompt series helmets ‌are all‌ able to‌ fix the light (with ‌an additional bracket) neatly within the rear of the helmet for added ‌visibility. There’s also a saddle rail mount option if‍ the standard seatpost mounting position feels ⁢a bit low for you.

Helmet

A cycling⁤ helmet is one ⁢area where you don’t have‍ to⁤ spend a lot of money to get a lot of features in return. All helmets sold in⁣ the UK meet​ the same European safety standards regardless of cost, so the key factors to look ⁣for with any new‌ lid is that‌ its lightweight, fits correctly and has a decent amount of‍ ventilation.

For general riding,​ we’d recommend the Rev Comp MIPS helmet. This lightweight ​all-rounder introduces ‍some new features to⁤ enhance comfort, protection ⁢and versatility. It has 16 ‍vents ‌to maximise airflow (especially handy on warm ⁤summer⁣ days), a Cinch Pro fit system ⁤for quick and comfortable⁤ adjustment. As we’ve ​already mentioned ​above, there’s also an‍ integrated magnetic ​light mount for riding in low light conditions that can neatly​ fit the Recon TL 100 or 200.

Available for just £64.99‍ in either​ black ‌or white, the Rev Comp MIPS helmet is our recommended purchase for any cyclist.

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