i have sometimes wondered if it would be worth having a 'kayak compass' mounted on your handlebars for general direction as it doesnt need to remain horizontal to work
Riders often require a shock-pump on the Freedom Trail. Shocks seem to randomly loose air sometimes. It is relatively less common but can make riding very uncomfortable and sometimes impossible with certain rear shock failures. Two pieces of gear that are real wins:
Stock on bifocal lenses were a winner for reading maps for those of us with failing g eyesight , much cheaper than buying multi focal prescription sunglasses , https://www.coolio.co.za/hydrotac
I really like Inner bar-ends. There are two main brands that I know of: SQ lab and Sprigrips.I have been using the SQ lab inner bar- ends on long rides for a couple years and can highly recommend them. The extra hand position and more aerodynamic body position are major advantages. If positioned correctly you can also operate brakes and gear shifter whilst using them.
I used this on my map board: it was almost all I needed for direction. I had a backup better compass that I took out three times:
https://www.suunto.com/en-ca/Products/Compasses/Suunto-Clipper/Suunto-Clipper-LB-NH-Compass/
https://bikepacking.com/gear/adding-alt-hand-positions-to-flat-bars/
Riders often require a shock-pump on the Freedom Trail. Shocks seem to randomly loose air sometimes. It is relatively less common but can make riding very uncomfortable and sometimes impossible with certain rear shock failures. Two pieces of gear that are real wins:
• TOPEAK micro shockpump: https://www.topeak.com/global/en/product/353-microshock
• Ryder dual tyre/shock pump: https://www.rydercycling.co.za/ryder-products/pumps-1/duo-pro-detail
Stock on bifocal lenses were a winner for reading maps for those of us with failing g eyesight , much cheaper than buying multi focal prescription sunglasses , https://www.coolio.co.za/hydrotac
I really like Inner bar-ends. There are two main brands that I know of: SQ lab and Sprigrips. I have been using the SQ lab inner bar- ends on long rides for a couple years and can highly recommend them. The extra hand position and more aerodynamic body position are major advantages. If positioned correctly you can also operate brakes and gear shifter whilst using them.