{"id":398520,"date":"2026-01-07T23:20:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T23:20:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/398520\/"},"modified":"2026-01-07T23:20:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T23:20:13","slug":"getting-into-cycling-the-starter-gear-wed-buy-for-the-new-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/398520\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Into Cycling? The Starter Gear We\u2019d Buy for the New Year"},"content":{"rendered":"

1<\/p>\n

The Go-To Helmet<\/p>\n

Giro Aries Spherical Helmet\"On\"Aries<\/a><\/p>\n

Giro has been making high-quality bicycle helmets for over 40 years, and its latest Aries<\/a> road helmet is no exception. Rather unsurprisingly, it improves on every aspect of its Aether predecessor, being lighter, better ventilated, and more aerodynamic. It\u2019s normally quite costly at an eye-watering $359, but we found it marked down by over 50 percent on Amazon. Take advantage of the sale while it\u2019s still up.<\/p>\n

2<\/p>\n

Ed\u2019s Choice<\/p>\n

Tifosi Moab Lite Sunglasses \"Moab<\/a><\/p>\n

I was legitimately befuddled a couple of months ago when I saw the prices a certain brand was asking for its high-performance sunglasses. I won\u2019t name names, but I\u2019m happy to report that much more affordable alternatives have reached the market, and they\u2019re pretty damn good. Tifosi\u2019s Moab sunnies are a great new option that not only look great, but sit comfortably on your face during long rides. The Moab was so good, in fact, that another one of our editors, Trevor Raab<\/a>, picked the Moab Lite for his 2025 gear of the year directory<\/a>\u2014I hear the photochromatic lenses are the way to go.<\/p>\n

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3<\/p>\n

Get Comfy<\/p>\n

Capo Men\u2019s Corsa Bib Shorts\"Men\u2019s<\/a><\/p>\n

I wouldn\u2019t be the first to admit that bibshorts were an incredibly foreign concept when I first started taking this bike-riding thing more seriously. Having said that, they will continue to be a game-changer in the downstairs comfort department for anyone who hasn\u2019t discovered them quite yet. These ones from Capo have rapidly become an office favorite, but there are many other, more affordable alternatives available. We don\u2019t condone cheaping out on bibshorts, but if you\u2019re serious about saving some pennies, we\u2019d recommend checking out The Black Bibs<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Please, whatever you do, just don\u2019t wear underwear underneath your bibshorts. That is all.<\/p>\n

4<\/p>\n

Great for Winter<\/p>\n

Handup Cold Weather Mountain Bike Gloves\"Cold<\/a><\/p>\n

Gloves aren\u2019t entirely necessary to ride a bike, but they can also be an important bit of kit. Some cycling gloves are fingerless, but I\u2019ve gravitated towards these full-finger gloves from Handup\u2014if I\u2019m wearing gloves at all. Not only will they keep your hands covered and comfortable, but they also come in a number of fun designs. At under $40, they\u2019re a great inclusion for whatever kind of riding you\u2019ll be doing.<\/p>\n

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5<\/p>\n

Water Bottle<\/p>\n

Co-Op Cycles 22-fl. oz. Purist Water Bottle \"22-fl.<\/a><\/p>\n

Staying hydrated is important during any form of exercise, and cycling is no different. That\u2019s why we chose these water bottles from REI to round out our list of cycling essentials\u2014the actual bottles are made by Specialized<\/a>; REI just puts its branding on them. Cycling-specific water bottles feature a quick-release cap at the top, making them much easier to drink from while you\u2019re on the bike. The link is only for a single water bottle, but we highly recommend buying two.<\/p>\n

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Matt Crisara is a native Austinite who has an unbridled passion for cars and motorsports, both foreign and domestic. He was previously a contributing writer for Motor1 following internships at Circuit Of The Americas F1 Track and Speed City, an Austin radio broadcaster focused on the world of motor racing. He earned a bachelor\u2019s degree from the University of Arizona School of Journalism, where he raced mountain bikes with the University Club Team. When he isn\u2019t working, he enjoys sim-racing, FPV drones, and the great outdoors.<\/p>\n

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