So you like cycling?
Two Wheels One Guide
Below is a list of all the equipment & gear you need for this journey.All of this gear has been tested and co-signed by the best in the business.The goal of this starter pack is to give you every piece of gear you need (bike included) for longer-term enjoyment at an extremely high value of less than $2,000.

Let's Start with Safety 🚨🪖 Helmet - 🔗 Specialized Align low cost, high quality, and cool.
The key to a great helmet is MIPs technology—it’s a relevant for reducing concussion impact if you take a hit to the head.
As helmets get more expensive you're now paying for weight & comfort levels.
🕶️ Sunglasses - there's plenty of options out there but save your wallet the pain and look at Goodr.💨Bike Pump - this one is perfect, its high PSI and attaches to your bike LEZYNE Pocket Drive Bicycle Hand Pump.
🩳Bib - Breaking news, the bib seat is not as comfortable as your office chair! Get a bib, this is the difference between you enjoying cycling and you wanting to get off the bike & not ride the next day. The Black BibsMore Bibs Recommendation to come.🧴Bike chain lube and degreaser - Must have for maintaining your bike and keeping that crisp shifting. Finish Line 1-Step Bicycle Chain Cleaner & Lubricant🧼Bike frame special soap - any brand is fine, I don't want to ruin my lawn so I use this Muc Off🤳Bike phone holder - Eventually you’ll graduate to a bike GPS but this is useful when getting started. Spigen Bike Phone Mount🔦Rear taillight - Safety buy, OLIGHT🚴♂️Clip-In Pedals - these are a bit more advanced but don't delay or procrastinate on clip-in pedals. SPD Pedal🛼Cycling shoes - This should be an in store purchase to try on. Brands I wear and like here are Specialized, Pearl Izumi & QUOC. Also recommended is Giro & Fizik.🚰 Water bottle cage - highly recommend to buy from a bike store. The cheap ones online are junk and will break, you’ll want to feel and see the quality in front of you. This is also a great low stakes way to checkout out the bike shops in your area to determine which one you like most.

Bicycle Section - Last Updated June 1st, 2025💸Bike Deal of The Month - BMC
Roadmachine AL X TWOI recommend you try a few bikes at a store to best determine your size and feel. The in-store bike prices will often be more expensive than online retailers but the nice thing is 90% of bike shops will price match.
Brands - Bike brands I have tested and really like include:
Canyon, Scott, BMC, Cervelo, Trek, Specialized, Cannondale.Bike Value & Pricing is based on your bikes frame material (aluminum or carbon) & the drivetrain. Opt for hydraulic disc brakes, at a bike shop in 2025 this means Shimano Tiagra drivetrain or SRAM Apex.Online Retailers with great pricing - InCycles, Contender Bikes, Mike’s Bikes, Bike Exchange.If I were buying a bike today I would buy this - BlackHeart AllroadCanyon- this is online B2C retailer and a good place to get a high quality bike at far less markup than in stores. Checkout the Canyon Endurance which usually runs at $1,500-$1,700
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You've caught the bug and started dabbling with the gear above and now you want more...
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