New Hybrid Bike. Cannondale Bad Boy R4

[Meds]

Hey All,

Been ages since I last posted on the forums. Just Ordered myself a bike and was messing around doing some research when google brought up an OCUK page. Hadn't even thought to look on here for help BTW last time I rode a bike was almost 20 years ago.

Well after a few months of researching/trying I've finally settled on a Cannondale Badboy Fatty R4 2012, and ordered one yesterday. Do you guys think I made a good choice?
I'll be using mainly for a commute on decent roads, and also to help me get my fitness up and shed a few pounds.
So far I've ordered the following accessories:
A kryptonite newyork d lock
A set of cateyes lights
A multitool

Will be checking out a helmet tomorrow.
Could someone recommend a good puncture repair kit? Tyre levers and saddlebag please.
Thanks
Meds

 

[Meds]

Thanks for the detailed response Musty, I went to a cycle surgery today, but unfortunately they didnt have the helmet I was looking for in my size.

Im looking at buying the specialized Echelon, in M. I did try another specialized helmet in Medium and that fit.
Would that mean that a Medium Echelon would fit me? If thats the case I'll order one online

 

[Meds]

Hi Guys,

Sorry didnt respond earlier I have been at work. I'll provide some links on the stuff I've bought already:

The Bike

http://www.cannondale.com/gbr/2012/bikes/recreation-urban/urban/bad-boy/2012-bad-boy-4-20340

The Lights:
http://www.cyclesportsuk.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=8060#

The Lock
http://www.kryptonitelock.com/products/ProductDetail.aspx?cid=1001&scid=1000&pid=1096

Multi tool:
http://www.crankbrothers.com/tools_multi19.php

This will probably be my helmet, although when I tried on a specialized in the shop, I must say I thought I looked rather stupid

I have also ordered the puncture repair kit that musty suggested

The Bike that I have ordered has 700 x 28c Tyres, could someone suggest some some Inner Tubes please? and a Portable pump, at the moment I'm thinking of these:

http://www.cyclesurgery.com/pws/UniqueProductKey.ice?ProductID=C914PXX Not sure what Valve Size I need though

And the Pump:

http://www.cyclesurgery.com/lezyne-pressure-drive-pump-abs-medium/pumps/bikes-components-bikewear/fcp-product/41394

Also on a final note which of these 2 locks would choose as a good secondary?

http://www.cyclesurgery.com/hiplok-v1.50-belt-chain-lock/chains/bikes-components-bikewear/fcp-product/44799

or

http://www.cyclesurgery.com/abus-steeloflex-100cm-lock/cable/bikes-components-bikewear/fcp-product/16059

Thanks again

Meds