Learn before you buy
Guides and buying advice
Shopping for accessories shouldn't mean guessing at compatibility. These guides walk through how to choose locks, grips, bags, camera cases, and blade guards — the fit numbers, the materials, and the questions worth asking.
How the guides work
Every guide answers three questions
What problem does it solve?
Every accessory exists because something went wrong on a ride — a slipped grip, a scratched frame, a wet phone, a dull blade. Guides start with the problem so you can tell whether a product even applies to you.
What fit numbers matter?
Handlebar diameter, blade length, and camera model decide compatibility. Guides state these numbers clearly and tell you how to measure them, so you buy the version that fits the first time.
What do buyers say?
Product feedback patterns — how a lock holds up in daily parking, whether a grip stays put in the wet — are summarized from verified buyer reviews and folded into the recommendation.
Start with the guide that matches your question below, or jump to the how-to list for the five-step process we use every time we set up a bike, a camera kit, or a skate bag.
Guides
Start with the guide that matches your question
How to choose a bike lock
U-lock, chain, or cable? Where you park changes the answer. Learn how the U-lock plus 4 ft cable combo covers frame and wheel in one carry.
Compare lock options →Grips and handlebar tape explained
Lock-on versus slide-on grips, and how EVA tape cushions road vibration. Match 22.2 mm bars to the right upgrade.
Read the type guide →Handlebar bags that keep up
Waterproof fabric, touchscreen windows, and zip closures — what actually matters when your phone rides in front of you.
Shop handlebar bags →Protecting your action camera
Half-cover sleeves versus hard-shell cases, and which Insta360 or DJI model each one fits.
Shop camera cases →Blade care between sessions
Why soakers belong on wet blades, and how a 12-inch fit covers youth and adult skates.
Shop skate accessories →Saddles, caps, and gaiters
Small comfort upgrades — an ergonomic hollow saddle, a breathable cycling cap, a lightweight neck gaiter — that change long rides.
Browse the shop →How-to
Five steps to a better accessory setup
The sequence below works for any accessory purchase. Follow it in order and you'll avoid the two most common mistakes: buying for the wrong bike, and buying everything at once before you know what you actually use.
Measure your bike first
Write down your handlebar diameter (most are 22.2 mm), your seatpost and blade measurements, and your camera model. Every fit decision starts with these numbers.
Prioritize by ride frequency
Daily commuters need security and weather protection first. Weekend trail riders need grip and comfort. Pick the two or three upgrades that matter most to your usual ride.
Check the material for the job
Brass rings louder and longer than plastic. Steel resists cutting. PU and waterproof fabric shed splash. Absorbent plush wicks moisture. Match the material to the condition.
Install before you need it
Clamp-mount bells, lock-on grips, and drawstring bottle holders take minutes. Fit them at home so the gear is ready the moment you head out the door.
Review, then compare
Read how other riders use the same product on our reviews page, then line up the specs on the compare page before you buy.
Ready to apply it?
Put the guide into practice
Compare products side by side or browse the full catalog.