Tires

IRC Flatlander: 20" x 1.95". Tire has enough tread to grip when wet but runs pretty smoothly. Rated to 90psi, so you can pump it up hard for a hard, low friction ride. You can deflate it for a softer, grippier ride. Also purchase a 2.1" tube. $20CAD. Recommend. IRC Product Page

Bontrager Revolt ST2 (Front tire tread): 24" x 2.1". Nice and wide with a forward semi-knobby tread. Not as bumpy as a knobby because the rubber knobs are closer together, so they simulate a smooth rubber surface. The tire does dig in when there's dirt and mud. Side knobbies grip when turning. Remember to purchase a 2.1" tube. Rated at 65 psi. $25US. Recommend. Bontrager Product Page

Lighting

Insight Ultra BRT-7 Rear light: So old man winter is rearing his head up and when you get back from work it's already dark. What to do? Ride your uni in the dark. But getting hit in the rear by some idiot cyclist is no fun. This rear tail light flashes constantly and can be seen from very far away. They say up to 2,000'. It's got 7 LEDs that can be seen from the back or the side. A seatpost mounting bracket comes with the kit and mounted pretty easily. When you're inside a gym or it's daylight the light clips off from the bracket so you won't break it if when you fall off your uni. The on/off switch is on the bottom. The only downers are that it uses AAA batteries, which are more expensive and don't last as long (but they are smaller), and the bracket has to stay on your uni. $9.50CAD. Comes with 2 aaa batteries, which should last 100 hrs. Also comes with an arm strap, but wazzis? Recommend. Planet Bike Product Page

Floor Pumps

Beto Floor Pump: It's bright red and mostly made of steel, has a wood handle, and pumps tires up to 160 psi, which is good enough for any uni. It'll fit both schraeder (round and flat on top, most valves in North America) or presta (has a thingy sticking up that you have to loosen) without changing anything, because the air hose head has both built-in. A 2" guage will tell you how much air you have in your tire. There's a swivel bezel on the guage with an arrow that you can set to tell you when to stop pumping. Use it before every ride to ensure you have the exact pressure you need in your tire. Excellent value. $25 CAD. Recommend