Biking along Santa Monica Beach is as much a fashion statement as it is a form of exercise. So even if you’re riding one of our brand new, state-of-the-art Budnitz bicycles (available now at Shutters on the Beach!), you won’t complete the look without a few stylish accessories. No sweat, riders. Here’s everything you need to bike the coast like a true fashionista.
Wicker Basket (http://www.nantucketbikebaskets.com/) Be it a picnic from Shutters or just a good book, a wicker basket from Nantucket Bike Baskets is the perfect way to carry your personal items. Classic, timeless, and undeniably elegant, you’ll be pedaling the beach with the best of ‘em. Plus, take your pick between a wide variety of sizes, shapes, and colors.
Fashionable Helmet (http://www.yakkay.com/) Helmets don’t have to be bulky and ugly. With a customizable helmet from Yakkay, safe is the new stylish. Simply choose the helmet you prefer and then add a fashionable cover—from sun hats to fedoras and much more. And if you ever get tired of your original cover, simply swap it out for a new one!
Copper Bell (http://www.shinola.com/shop/bike-bell-copper.html?__store=en_us) You need a bike bell anyway, so why not get one that stands out for more than its sound? These copper classics will keep you safe on the road but also trendy—a win-win in our book.
Purse Hip Pack (http://www.vereverto.com/collections/clutches-cross-body-hippack/products/mini-mox-black) It’s a purse, it’s a hip pack, and it’s everything you need for a chic ride by the beach. Easily convertible to fit around your waist, this minimalist addition is the perfect way to carry your necessities without sacrificing one ounce of style.
Natural Rope Lock (http://www.eleanorsnyc.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/dalman-supply-co-natural-rope-lock) Need a bike lock but worried it’ll cramp your style? Go with a completely natural rope lock, stylish on the outside and sturdy on the inside—thanks to a hidden steel cable underneath the hemp. Major style points here!
Retro Headlight (http://www.linusbike.com/products/linus-headlamp?variant=162601242) Bikers with a soft spot for throwback styling will love this teardrop-shaped, LED headlight. Snap this gem to your handlebars and you’ll be blasting to the past in true retro fashion.
Skirt Garter (http://www.eleanorsnyc.com/collections/small-accessories/products/bird-industries-bicycle-skirt-garter-clip) Ladies know the dilemma all too well: wear a cute skirt/dress and fear strong winds or go with those safe-yet-unimaginative shorts? Lose the fear with Bird Industries’ Bicycle Skirt Garter—allowing you to look your best even with that unpredictable beach breeze.
Stylish Seat Covers (http://www.cityseat.com/shop/) Fashionable, comfortable, and completely unique—CitySeat’s padded, patterned seat covers add a whole new flair to your ride, regardless of your taste and preference. Choose your favorite design and get ready for some serious attention.
