1. Drink Clean - Specialized 26-Ounce Purist Watergate bottle, $12
Made from BPA-free plastic with a glass-infused inner surface, this bottle keeps potential chemical nasties from leaching into your water. More important: The Heart Valve cap delivers a robust stream of fluid with each squeeze and prevents drips-even if you leave the top open in your gear bag. It's available in a rainbow of hues to go with any frame color.
Info: Specialized.com
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2. Save Your Bottom Bracket - Deda Dog Fang, $16
It's a little-known fact that a dropped chain can damage your bottom-bracket shell. (Search: What's a bottom bracket?) The Dog Fang sits unobtrusively on your seat tube behind your crank and guides a misdirected chain back onto the little ring.
Info: Dedaelementi.com
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3. Roll Smoother - Bontrager XXX latex tube, $20
Latex tubes save you (a little) weight. Even better: The thinner, flexible material can help improve road feel and decrease rolling resistance.
Info: Bontrager.com
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4. Be Heard - Mirrycle Incredibell, $10
Sound a friendly warning to pedestrians as you approach them, or just express your unbridled enthusiasm for riding a bicycle. This classic bell is one of our perennial favorites because of its bright, high-volume ding.
Info: Mirrycle.com
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5. Wrap It Up - Cinelli bar tape, $15
Make your bike feel new again with Cinelli's cork tape. It's grippy enough to keep your palms in place-even when you're sweating-and provides just enough cushion to prevent sore hands. There are colors to match just about any bike.
Info: Cinelli-usa.com
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6. Coordinate Colors - Far and Near brake hoods, $25
Brighten your cockpit with these colorful hoods for Shimano, SRAM, or Campagnolo levers.
Info: Farandnear.com.tw
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7. Fuel at Your Fingertips - SpeedSleev retention system, $19
Instead of cramming one more gel into your jersey pocket, use this elastic strap to secure snacks to your stem.
Info: Speedsleev.com
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8. Fend Off Chain Slap - Frame Wrap, $13 for 7 feet
Wrap this rubber tape around your mountain bike's chainstay to shield the vulnerable spot. Seven feet offers plenty of protection for even the most abused bikes.
