Cycling hacks on a budget: top spendy kit alternatives
Want to upgrade your bike, kit or clothing but a little startled by the cost of it all? Here are some cheaper, everyday alternatives to spendy bike products to keep you riding for lessWhile most of us like to treat ourselves to cool new bike stuff from time to time, bike-specific products can be expensive.
A DIY energy drink is really easy to make. One recipe includes 100ml of fruit squash, 900ml of water and 1/4 tsp of salt. You could also use 250ml of fruit juice, 750ml of water and 1/4 tsp of salt. This can also be extended to waste from other goods with one of our readers suggesting wrapping your feet in the empty plastic bag from bagels.
All that said, if it's just an energy hit you need then some everyday products have very similar nutritional data to sports-specific energy bars. Three McVitie's Fig Rolls deliver 37.2g of carbs , 2.4g of protein and 4.5g of fat, and you can get a whole 200g pack from Sainsbury's for £1.45 at the time of writing, with own-brand versions even cheaper still.
However, it's important to note that washing up liquid typically contains salt which can potentially harm delicate bike components if not used properly. To mitigate this risk, it's crucial to dilute the washing up liquid with an adequate amount of water and ensure you rinse it off thoroughly afterwards.
One cyclist writes,"Wax is wax. In theory, some of the additives from bike specific stuff reduces friction, but I would guess there is way more improvement from regular oil-based lubes to wax than there is from the additives.
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