Just because you ride to work doesn’t mean you have to be a sweaty bike nerd.
Peak Designs Everyday Sling Pack ($150)
fits far more than its trim silhouette suggests. For photographers it accommodates a full-size camera body and two lenses. The rest of us can tote a tablet, phone, jacket, and pretty much anything else called for on a day out.
Nalgene Draft Bottle ($11)
Thanks to a dependable twist-lock lid, the keeps water from spilling onto your work clothes when city streets turn rough.
IVI Sepulveda Sunglasses ($220)
—with their mesa-flat shape and Zeiss lenses—stand out from the hordes of plain-Jane shades on the market.
Mission Workshop Signal Pants ($225)
We didn’t think there was anything more resilient than a good pair of jeans—until we tried . The cut is trim but roomy enough for stout quads, long legs never reveal your socks, and nylon fabric sloughs off water and morning coffee mishaps.
Ridge Supply Skyline Socks ($15)
rock subdued, office-appropriate blue near the ankle and transition to eye-popping neon yellow at the calf for visibility.
Jet Roll II Phantom Italia ($70)
Forget the cramped seat bag. The is a flat-pack synthetic-leather carrier that stows a mini pump or inflator, a multitool, and other sundries. It rolls up into a strap-on tool kit.
Fairwear Longport Pullover ($129)
In an age of high-tech waterproof fabrics, the is refreshingly simple. Cut from a burly midweight canvas, it’s the perfect piece for crisp mornings.
Specialized Skitch Shoes ($95)
The shoes are a killer crossover, with a sticky rubber outsole for pedal grip, a water-resistant synthetic toe cap, and manners enough to pair with slacks. They’re not overly stiff, which is great for walking but less so for long commutes.
Lumos Helmet ($199)
If there’s one piece of equipment that every cyclist who rides at night should have, it’s the . Yes, it’s expensive for a commuter lid, but the USB-rechargeable lights are like giant “Do not hit!” signs for motorists. They glow brighter as you slow down, and they even have blinkers, controlled by a wireless handlebar remote.
Kitsbow Indigo Work Shirt ($195)
ճdzܲ looks like a classic Oxford, it won’t pull or choke while riding, thanks to the elongated sleeves. Vents at the shoulders ensure a cool ride.