The best...practical cycling gear

Crank Brothers Multi 17

Carrying a small multitool can make you feel safer “even if you never have to use it.” This pocket-size set includes a chain tool, two screwdrivers, and a variety of wrenches.

$27, crankbrothers.com

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Source: Gizmodo.com

See.Sense

This safety light works harder when a cyclist most needs to be seen. Built-in sensors detect moving vehicles as well as the fading of the sun, triggering a flashing signal that motorists just can’t miss.

$66, seesense.cc

Source: The New York Times

Topeak MiniRocket iGlow

You need a pump, so why not one that doubles as a rear safety light? The iGlow mounts easily on the back of a bike’s seat post, and its rechargeable LED glows red when switched on.

$35, amazon.com

Source: Men’s Journal

ABUS Kranium Performance Helmet

“An amazing development in bike tech,” this helmet could be the safest on the market today, testing better than standard polystyrene helmets. The surprise ingredient? Cardboard, which also makes it eco-friendly.

$133, velorution.com

Source: Wall Street Journal

Küat NV Bike Rack

This “burly” bike rack mounts on a vehicle’s trailer hitch, making loading and unloading “a snap.” It has a built-in lock system and pivots downward to provide easy access to your vehicle’s trunk.

$549, kuatracks.com

Source: Outside