Essential Commuter Bike Gear
Jacket
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At just 8.5 ounces, the Showers Pass Elite Pro jacket may well be the lightest three-layer waterproof-breathable shell on earth. $230; showerspass.com
Exposure Lights Spark light
Exposure Lights Spark light
Exposure Lights Spark lightThe four-setting, 240-lumen Exposure Lights Spark light is incredibly powerful for its size, and the bomber waterproof housing features a batter-life indicator. $139; ibexsports.com
Mission Workshop’s Rambler Rolltop Pack
Mission Workshop's Rambler Rolltop Pack
Mission Workshop's Rambler Rolltop PackPricey for a backpack? Yes. A finely detailed, last-forever, 22-liter waterproof backpack that expands to double its size? Not in the least. Mission Workshop's Rambler Rolltop pack simply crushed the competition. $239; missionworkshop.com
Swrve Wool Cap
Swrve Wool Cap
Swrve Wool CapClass it up a touch with a Swrve wool cap ($28; swrvestore.com); it's midweight and low-profile enough to wear under your helmet.
Giro Surface Helmet
Giro Surface Helmet
Giro Surface HelmetA stylish lid is worthless without a comfortable fit system. Giro's six-vent Surface helmet delivers; a quick spin of the dial is all it takes to snug it up. From $50; giro.com
DZR Strasse Shoes
DZR's comfortable ride/walk Strasse shoes are SPD-compatible, but the recessed cleat hides beneath a removable panel in the sole, so you won't annoy colleagues clickety-clacking around the office all day. $110; dzrshoes.com
Outlier Workwear Pants Iteration Two
Outlier Workwear Pants Iteration Two
Outlier Workwear Pants Iteration TwoOutlier's Workwear Pants Iteration Two are our favorite four-season cycling trousers, with a perfect bike specific cut (with gusseted crotch) and office-worthy style in a tough-outside, soft-inside, nylon canvas. $188; outlier.cc
Kryptonite Evolution Mini-7 Lock
Anchor your ride with Kryptonite's Evolution Mini-7 lock. The seven-inch U-shackle is long enough for most situations, while the included cable secures your front wheel or saddle. $65; kryptonite.com