Choosing bikes & accessories
About this page
We can help you find the right bike and accessories for you
About bike components (parts)
Learn about how to get the most of out gears and brakes on your bike
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
Bicycle Maintenance Courses
Brakes
Find below technical material and Australian Standards about bike brakes.
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...
Car bike racks
The best way to carry your bike will depend on what sort of car you have, how many bikes you want to carry and how often.
Casey Council Lysterfield MTB Course
Children's bikes, seats, trailers and tandems
Selecting the right bike for your child.
Finding the right bike shop
Finding the right bike shop is the first important step to great bike riding
Gears
Gears are especially good when going up hills or taking off from lights.
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.
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.
Hobart - Bike Lane Survey
Councils and local cycling groups are working hard to improve the facilities for riders in Tasmania. We are helping by facilitiating this online survey...
Human Powered Vehicles, recumbents and trikes
Human Powered Vehicles (HPVs) is a broad term for various cycle types: recumbents, tricycles, fully enclosed vehicles, load carrying bikes etc.
Lights
The information about bike lights is in the Skill Up section under What are the rules?
Panniers, bags and racks
There's a wide variety of luggage/accessory storage products on the market to suite most every cycling need.
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.
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.
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.