Our picks, topic by topic

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1. Pumps

   Bike pumps with a stated valve fit and pressure

   • Electric pump for a pocket or bagCYCPLUS AS2 Pro electric mini pump (120 psi, Presta and Schrader)AS2 Pro, black aluminium shellCheck price on Amazon

   • Mini pump for the frame, from TopeakTopeak Pocket Rocket mini pump (160 psi, Presta and Schrader), silverPocket Rocket, silverCheck price on Amazon

   • Hand pump with a CO2 headROCKBROS mini hand pump and CO2 inflator 2‑in‑1 (110 psi, Presta and Schrader)Hand pump and CO2 head, cartridges not includedCheck price on Amazon
   All picks and how to choose

2. Lights

   Bike lights with published runtime by mode

   • Under-bar front light with runtime by beam modeMagicshine EVO 1300 under-mount front light (cut-off low beam, USB-C)EVO 1300 front lightCheck price on Amazon

   • Rear radar tail light with runtime by modeGarmin Varia RTL515 rearview radar with tail lightVaria RTL515, radar with tail light (010-02376-00)Check price on Amazon
   All picks and how to choose

3. Bags

   Bike bags with published mounting and volume

   • Strapped top-tube bagTopeak Fuel Tank top-tube bag, Large (0.75 L)Large, 0.75 LCheck price on Amazon

   • Top-tube bag from a second brandROCKBROS top-tube bike bag 039BK (1 L)STYLE 1 (039BK), black, 1 LCheck price on Amazon

   • Seatpost bag with a holster, larger sizeTopeak BackLoader X seatpost bikepacking bag, 15 L, green15 L, greenCheck price on Amazon
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4. Mounts

   Phone, computer and light mounts with a stated bar range

   • Light bracket for CatEye headlightsCatEye H‑34N FlexTight headlight bracket (22‑35 mm)H-34N FlexTight bracketCheck price on Amazon

   • Out-front mount for Wahoo BOLT 3 and ROAM 3Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM 3 and BOLT 3 out-front mount (31.8 mm)Out-front mount for ROAM 3 and BOLT 3Check price on Amazon

   • Out-front mount for Garmin computersGarmin Out-Front Bike Mount (quarter-turn, for Edge computers)Out-Front Bike MountCheck price on Amazon
   All picks and how to choose

5. Tools

   Multitools and repair tools with listed functions

   • Tire levers, second setTopeak Shuttle Lever Pro magnetic tire levers (set of 3)Shuttle Lever Pro, set of 3 (TTL010)Check price on Amazon

   • Tubeless plug kit, second option, second listingMuc-Off Puncture Plug Repair Kit (tubeless plug and reamer tool with plugs), second Amazon listingPuncture Plug Repair Kit (tool, plugs, pouch)Check price on Amazon

   • Multitool with chain and plug tools, from CrankbrothersCrankbrothers M20 multitool (20 tools, chain tool, tire plug tool)M20, Matte Black (16403)Check price on Amazon
   All picks and how to choose

6. Fit and buying

   A commuter kit shortlist: one pick per job

   • Rear lightGarmin Varia RTL515 rearview radar with tail lightVaria RTL515, radar with tail light (010-02376-00)Check price on Amazon

   • Pump for the bagCYCPLUS AS2 Pro electric mini pump (120 psi, Presta and Schrader)AS2 Pro, black aluminium shellCheck price on Amazon

   • Bag without a rackTopeak Fuel Tank top-tube bag, Large (0.75 L)Large, 0.75 LCheck price on Amazon
   All picks and how to choose