The Essentials: 5 Must-Have Items for Bike Commuters

“Only a foolish person would take to the road without a decent light,” Van Duzer says. “It is the single most important piece of gear on my bike.” Help motorists see you by investing in a good lighting system. The 400 lumens of light the Metro tosses out will ensure that oncoming cars will notice you. Even better, you can easily remove it from your handlebars to prevent theft. As cars approach from behind, the Hotshot will alert drivers to your presence long before you appear in their headlights. Its six modes allow you to customize your setting between multiple flashes to a steady light. [$85; cygolite.com]

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