If you’re getting on your bike this summer and fall, it’s important to stay prepared. Whether you’re a beginner who’s hopping on for the first time, someone who regularly wheels around or an Olympic-level professional, having the right equipment and essentials can make or break your sessions. If you need to restock or don’t know where to start, we’ve got all of the essentials right here. From tech to safety helmets to water bottles (and Airpods for 20% off!) and more, shop our top picks below, starting at $16.
14 Bicycling Essentials Under $300
Biking Safety Tools
- Keep Your Head Protected: Perfect for everyone from beginners on up, the number one bestselling Retrospec Dakota Bike Helmet is made with a moisture-wicking interior that keeps you dry and comfortable during your ride — just $27!
- For the Kids: If you’re biking with the kiddos, grab an adjustable bike helmet that comes in three different sizes (and 11 colors kids will love) ranging from toddler to youth. Including an adjustment dial and chin straps, it’s made with comfortable EPS foam to absorb impact energy and a hard ABS shell to resist impact — just $34!
- Cool and Comfortable: Including 12 airflow vents, this Outdoor Master Cycling Helmet will keep you cool even through long bike rides. The adjustable straps are designed to fit your face comfortably, and you can choose between five different sizes from XS to XL — just $27!
Tech Essentials
- Trip Tunes: Listen to your favorite podcasts and songs while riding along with a pair of Apple Pro 2 Airpods for 20% off. Transparency mode lets in outside sounds so you can listen safely while you ride, and they are water-resistant so you can sweat away without worrying about ruining them — just $199!
- Track Your Insights: After you’re done trekking through the trails, track your heart rate, blood oxygen levels and fitness insights on a Fitbit Charge 6 Fitness Tracker — just $110!
- Safety and Health: The latest generation Apple Watch Series 10 is on sale for 25% off on Amazon. It has a fall and crash detection setting, so if you fall off your bike and hurt yourself, it connects you to emergency services and alerts your loved ones — just $299!
Water Bottles
- Quench Your Thirst: Keep this Owala FreeSip Water Bottle with you to stay hydrated on your biking escapades. Smaller versions will fit into most bicycle water cages and the insulated stainless steel interior keeps your drinks ice cold for up to 24 hours, with a leak-proof lock lid that ensures nothing will spill out — just $35!
- Aqua Refresh: This 32-ounce Hydro Flask Water Bottle has a built-in flex straw that makes it easy to sip while you’re taking breaks. Plus, it’ll keep your water cold for 24 hours — just $33!
- Stay Hydrated: If you plan on biking your way through Canada, Europe or through famous national parks, you need this Stanley IceFlow 2.0 Flip Straw Tumbler. It keeps drinks cold for 20 hours and iced for days, so you never have to worry about drinking lukewarm water — just $35!
- A Favorite Among Cyclists: Highly rated by cyclists on Amazon, this Camelbak Podium Chill Bike Water Bottle is easy to squeeze and the double wall insulation keeps water cold for hours. Reviewers say it’s “perfect for cycling on difficult terrain” and keeps drinks cool in the hot SoCal sun on long rides — just $17!
Biking Essentials
- Beginner’s Luck: Whether you’re a new bicyclist, navigating rough terrain or using a scooter, avoid knee scrapes with Bodyprox Protective Knee Pads, made with a breathable and elastic thick EVA foam — just $16!
- Protect Against Scrapes and Scratches: If you like riding fast through the trails,NoCry Professional Gel Knee Pads provide even more protection against accidental falls. They’re a number one bestseller and use a premium gel and foam and heavy duty fabric that are comfortable and easy to move around in — just $30!
- Pump It Up: If you’re tired of broken hand pumps, a little cordless portable tire inflator will come in handy the next time you have a low tire or a flat tire. It even has flashlight functions including an SOS flasher — just $20!
- Cruising Through the Night: For night rides, make sure you’re visible on the roads and trails with a rechargeable front and rear bike light kit, which has five brightness settings and over 10 hours of runtime, Just charge it up and ride — just $22!
