Top 10 Strange and Unusual Accessories for Bicycles

When I was growing up, the only bicycle accessory I had was a push thumb bell and sometimes a playing card held on with a peg to make a sound in the wheel spokes. But these days there are all sorts of bicycle accessories you can buy and some are very odd indeed…


 

Wine Bottle Carrier Cage for Bicycle
Wine Bottle Carrier Cage for Bicycle

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Going for a cycle ride and a picnic all in one? Why not take that bottle of wine with you and make a day of it. Although I do have to say that this looks really unsecured.

Bike-mounted Bottle Opener
Bike-mounted Bottle Opener

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You shouldn’t ride and drink at the same time, but if you are riding around a friends house for a few beers, you might find this rather handy.

Turbospoke Bicycle Exhaust System
Turbospoke Bicycle Exhaust System

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Remember what I said about riding with a playing card attached to a clothes peg to make the sound of a motorcycle? This is the same thing, only even louder and better!

Vine Bicycle Lock
Vine Bicycle Lock

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Have you ever noticed how strong vines are? You try and pull them, but they just will not snap unless under considerable force. Well, the same goes for this bicycle lock.

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Waterproof Bike Balls
Waterproof Bike Balls

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I get the idea of having lights on your bike to keep you safe while riding at night, but to they really have to be shaped like this?!?

Bike Planter
Bike Planter

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I have no idea why you would want to have a little planter on your bicycle, but if you do you can with this little tiny plant holder that is perfect for succulents.

Chalktrail
Chalktrail

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It won’t do much when you go for a ride in the woods, but on the tarmac, it will leave a chalk mark that can be turned into cycle art provided the cyclist is already a skilled artist.

Kotori Bicycle Lock
Kotori Bicycle Lock

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It might not be the most secure bike lock you can buy, but it is the cutest and by far the nicest looking. Just a shame it doesn’t make loud bird tweets when tampered with.

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Bicycle Camper Trailer
Bicycle Camper Trailer

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Want to get away for the weekend, but can’t be bothered to carry your camping equipment on your back? Who not simply attach it all to your bicycle!

Bicycle Horn of Gondor
Bicycle Horn of Gondor

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Meet the Bicycle Horn of Gondor (also known as the Bicycle Horn of Boromir or the Great Bicycle Horn). Fashioned after the horn carried by the eldest sons of the Stewards of Gondor throughout the ages, the Bicycle Horn of Gondor can be quickly clamped onto handlebars with no tools needed.

Author: Gus Barge

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