Pimp Your Ride With These Must-Have Bike Accessories

The fall season begs for bike rides. Whether it's a leisurely afternoon activity or you're on two wheels for your daily ride to work, every commute is an opportunity to pedal in style. Now’s the time to throw out that too-small bike helmet you’ve been wearing since high school (please!) and replace it with a cute, technically-sound one that will actually protect you from any unexpected falls. While headphones probably aren’t the smartest option for biking in traffic, have no fear: we have a workaround. From a bike basket to a snazzy bike bell or a safe way to blast your tunes, these five bike accessories will step up the look (and function) of your cycling game.

November 11, 2014 · 1 min · 113 words · Dustin Dickerson

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Pull out all the stops to protect your noggin!

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Bonus: The visor helps keep the sun out of those baby blues.

Ring this Schwinn Bike Bell for a fair warning.

A cautious biker is a cool biker.

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Instead, strap this Outdoor Tech Buckshot to your handlebars.

The rubber, water-resistant exterior can withstand the elements while it wirelessly connects to your phone to stream music.

Strap it into this non-invasive, neoprene E-Case iPod/iPhone Armband Case.

It’s important to let pedestrians and runners know you’re coming up on their left. Ring this Schwinn Bike Bell for a…

It’s touchscreen compatible, though we definitely don’t condone texting and biking.

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