Bike accessories

1. Brakes

Find below technical material and Australian Standards about bike brakes.

2. Gears

What are they for and how do I use them?

3. Gloves

Gloves can help prevent blisters by reducing road shock and chaffing. They can also protect your hands from injury in the case of a fall, and help shield your hands from weather extremes.

4. Helmets

Helmets in sold in Australia all meet Australian standards, so you just need to buy the one that fits best.

5. Kiddie carriers - seats

Ride On magazine's Gear Guru Rene Bueman investigates child seats for front and back and child trailers.

6. Kiddie carriers - trailers

Ride On magazine's Gear Guru Rene Bueman investigates child seats for front and back and child trailers. This page presents info on trailers

7. Lights

The Ride On lights test annually tests the range of bicycle lights on the Australian market

8. Panniers and bags

There's a wide variety of luggage/accessory storage products on the market to suite most every cycling need.

9. Saddles and seats

Ride on the wrong saddle, or with your saddle at the wrong height or angle, and the results can be very painful.

Baby on board: a guide to carrying babies and toddlers

Everything you wanted to know about buying equipment for carrying kids on (or behind) your bike

Can I tag-along? A guide to riding with your child on a tag-along bike

A tag-along is an ideal way to take your child riding, effectively converting your bike into a tandem...

Finding the right bike shop

Bicycle Victoria recognise the important role an effective specialist bike store plays in getting more people cycling more often

Helmets

For maximum comfort choose a helmet that: meets Australian Standards is lightweight has good ventilation. What helmets do The foam in a helmet is design...

Hire Bikes & Tours

If you are new to Melbourne and don\'t have a bike there are many options if you want to explore by a bike! Hire a bike for a day or a week, or join one of the city tours available.

Pollution filter face masks

For those worried about inhaling particulate matter on their ride to work a facial mask that filters out pollution may be desirable.

Power-assisted bikes

Electric or other motor-assisted bicycles can be great for people who need a bit of extra help to get up hills or carry a heavy load of groceries home, or travel a longer distance.

Shoes and pedals

Want to be more efficient and comfortable on your bike? Cycling specific shoes may be the answer.

Tyres

Different types of tyres suit different styles of riding.

What makes a good bicycle light?

• Good visibility, both head-on and angled – both are equally important
• Durability – robustness and how securely the light stays in its mount
• Type of batteries required – AA and AAA are easier to get and you can use rechargeables
• Ease of battery replacement
• Ease of fitting and removing
• Compact size for taking with you after you park on the street.

Buy the lights recommended by Ride On magazine’s annual Lights test.