7 Bike Accessories for College Students

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Do you love the convenience and ease of biking to and from campus? Or do you simply enjoy riding your bike on-campus as a good form of exercise and stress release? Whatever the reason, if you are a fan of cycling, these bike accessories will add additional safety, comfort, and convenience to your rides.

Titanker Bike Lock Cable

Titanker lock bike accessoriesSolid and sturdy, this bike lock is one of the best we’ve seen. The Titanker Bike Lock Cable will keep your bike safe while you are in class. It comes with a handy mounting device for easy transportation. The combination locking mechanism means you never have to worry about losing your keys. Flexible steel cables resist cutting, making sure your bike is completely secure. 

Zacro Bike Seat Cover

Zacro seat cover bike accessoriesThis seat cover will keep you comfortable and chafe-free even if you’re riding around all day on campus or just out riding in general. Easy to mount and fit with an adjustable cord, you’ll love the gel insert that keeps you cool and comfortable, even on the longest of rides. It even has a water-proof cover if you’re out riding in the rain. The Zacro Bike Seat Cover is designed for narrow seats. It is not recommended for use on wider seats.

Mongoora Bike Phone Mount

Mongoora phone mount bike accessoriesNeed music when you’re biking to classes? Want GPS directions while going to a new place? Check out this strappy, shock-proof phone mount that fits right onto your handlebars. It’s adjustable for any size smart phone or bike. The durable silicone bands keep your phone securely in place, so you don’t have to worry about any slips or falls. It comes in black, red, and green colors. Bonus: the mount can rotate, so you can view your phone either vertically or horizontally. Whichever suits you best. 

Activ Life LED Bike Wheel Lights

Activ Life LED lights bike accessoriesPut some color into your life (and your ride) with these LED wheel lights. Whether you ride at night or you just like feeling festive, these lights are perfect. Easy to install, with batteries included, you can install them and then be ready to roll. The LEDs come in a variety of bright colors. Blue, green, white, pink, rainbow, red, red/white/blue, and even color-changing. Who says safety can’t be stylish too?

Ibera Bike Rack Mount

Ibera mount rack bike accessoriesIt’s hard sometimes to ride a bike and maintain your balance when you’ve got a backpack on and you’re trying to navigate traffic. This is where Ibera’s Bike Rack Mount will come in handy. Tig-welded and sturdy, you can take whatever you need with you when you’re biking to school. It has a quick-release system for when you’re in a hurry. Durable and lightweight itself, it can support up to 55 pounds. 

Schwinn Lightweight Microshell Helmet

Schwinn helmet bike accessoriesAll bikers need a helmet, and this lightweight model is just perfect. The Schwinn Lightweight Microshell helmet is fully adjustable. It’s lightweight and breathable, so you can stay cool and comfy in even the hottest weather. Available in 12 different colors and patterns, you’re sure to find one that matches you. Try the sporty teal design, or go for classic flames. Or, if you want to stick to basics, black will do the job just fine. 

TOPTREK Bike Cover

This cover provides all-around protection for your bike regardless of the weather. The surface of the dust cover is coated with silver for heat insulation. There is also a PU coating to have the bicycle cover be impervious to rain and snow. It also has a sealing feature that prevents water from leaking through the gap in the bicycle cover, rain or shine.

If you plan on biking around your campus, you need these accessories to make your life easier.

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