Cycling For Beginners: What Are The Must-Have Bicycle Accessories For Beginners? A Complete Analysis Of The Budget List

Cycling helmets are the first necessity for beginners. It is recommended to choose products that are CE or CPSC certified, weigh less than 300 grams, and have multi-density EPS foam and MIPS anti-collision system.

 

 

Safety Equipment: Life-Saving Comes First, Investment Cannot Be Ignored

 

1. Helmet (budget: ¥200-800)

 

Cycling helmets are the first necessity for beginners. It is recommended to choose products that are CE or CPSC certified, weigh less than 300 grams, and have multi-density EPS foam and MIPS anti-collision system.

 

Recommended brands: Giant Rev Comp, Decathlon BTwin 500

 

2. Front and rear lights (budget: ¥100-300)

 

Must-have for night riding. The brightness of the front light is recommended to be ≥800 lumens (lighting distance 30 meters), and the tail light should choose a model with radar sensing function (such as Garmin Varia RTL515) to warn the rear vehicle.

 

 

Performance improvement: basic accessories make riding more efficient

 

3. Cycling pants (budget: ¥150-500)

 

Core equipment to reduce friction on the buttocks. Beginners should give priority to three-quarter pants with silicone pads, with a pad density of ≥5D, and pay attention to the proportion of breathable mesh (recommended >40%).

 

4. Water bottle and bottle cage (budget: ¥50-200)

 

It is recommended to choose a BPA-free squeeze bottle (capacity of more than 600ml) with a lightweight aluminum alloy bottle cage to prevent it from falling during riding.

 

5. Portable tool set (budget: ¥80-200)

 

A combination set including an Allen wrench, tire repair tool, and tire lifter. Topeak Mini 20 or Park Tool IB-3 is recommended, which supports 90% of daily maintenance needs.

 

 

Practical accessories: improve comfort and convenience

 

6. Mobile phone holder (budget: ¥50-150)

 

Choose a shockproof design + 360° rotating holder, and give priority to testing the stability of the mobile phone clamping. The Quad Lock Out Front series can withstand 30kg of tension and is compatible with mainstream navigation apps.

 

7. Cycling computer (budget: ¥200-1000)

 

The basic model recommends the Bairuiteng C220, which can display speed, mileage, and heart rate (with sensors); advanced users can choose the Garmin Edge 130 Plus, which supports route navigation and climbing planning.

 

8. Gloves (budget: ¥80-300)

 

The key to relieving hand pressure. Choose a breathable mesh model (such as Specialized Body Geometry) in summer, and prepare a pair of windproof fleece gloves in winter, with a silicone shock-absorbing layer on the palm.

 

 

Emergency equipment: can save yourself at critical moments

 

9. Mini pump (budget: ¥60-150)

 

Choose a double-ended air nozzle (compatible with American/French), and the air pressure value can be displayed. Topeak Mini Morph can inflate the road tire pressure to 80 PSI within 1 minute.

 

10. Spare inner tube (budget: ¥30-80/piece)

 

Purchase according to the tire size (such as 700×23C), it is recommended to carry 2. Chengshin CST or Continental are the most cost-effective.

 

Budget allocation table (total budget: ¥1000-2500)

 

Accessory Category	Necessity Index	Basic Budget	Advanced Budget
Helmet	★★★★★	¥200	¥800
Lights	★★★★☆	¥100	¥300
Cycling Pants	★★★★☆	¥150	¥500
Tool Kit	★★★☆☆	¥80	¥200
Lock	★★★☆☆	¥200	¥1000
Emergency Equipment	★★★★☆	¥150	¥300