What's Your Favorite Piece of Non-Bike Gear that Happens to Work Great on a Bike?

There's lot of talk about great bike-specific apparel shoes, bags, etc. But what are some pieces of gear that weren't originally intended for use on a bike, but work great for it anyway?

For example, I love the Kuhl Renegade pant. It happens to be meant for hiking and rock climbing, but since it's stretchy and wicks away sweat, it's my go-to for bike commuting. In the summer, I often wear the Renegade shorts for mountain biking and recreational riding: http://www.kuhl.com/kuhl/mens/pants/renegade-pant/

Anyway, I'm interested to hear what people recommend.

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Permalink Reply by Rich S on March 4, 2015 at 10:44am

Snowboarding helmets are awesome for winter biking. Especially since they often have a clip for goggles. 

Permalink Reply by Brett Ratner on March 4, 2015 at 10:53am

I also use a snowboard helmet and goggles when it's super cold.

Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on March 4, 2015 at 10:51am

All my clothing except the helmet, a grocery basket on my back rack and my flamingo.

Permalink Reply by Brett Ratner on March 4, 2015 at 10:54am

I thought the flamingo was considered bike specific.

Permalink Reply by Chitown_Mike on March 5, 2015 at 6:16am

Is the flamingo the true source of your awesome photos?

That's it, I'm installing a lawn gnome.

Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on March 5, 2015 at 6:40am

I run a small cable from the flamingo to the camera and just sit back and watch. Voila'. 

Permalink Reply by Yasmeen on March 5, 2015 at 6:42am

Can we please have pictures of the flamingo and the (future) garden gnome? Otherwise, they didn't happen! ;-)

Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on March 5, 2015 at 6:55am

Flamingo is shown here with a new, lighted winter bonnet.

Permalink Reply by Jared on March 4, 2015 at 10:56am

A milk crate!

Permalink Reply by Brett Ratner on March 4, 2015 at 11:04am

You may be right.

Permalink Reply by Brett Ratner on March 4, 2015 at 11:04am

Who has that photo of Michael Abene's Colnago with the milk crate photoshopped on it?

Permalink Reply by Brett Ratner on March 5, 2015 at 4:09am

Hahahaha!!! :-)

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