eMTB Accessories
- John Nickolls
- 1 day ago
- 5 min read
🚵♂️🧡 NIX BLOG | TORQUE'S ULTIMATE WISH LIST
Every Accessory, Upgrade, Gadget, Dream Addition and Adventure Enhancer for My New Scott Aspect eRIDE 910
A Super NIX Blog
Estimated Reading Time: 30 Minutes
Featuring Torque, Vanilla, Towzer and a Mildly Dangerous Amount of Online Shopping
🧡 FOREWORD
There are certain moments in life that make you feel like a small boy waiting for Christmas morning.
Buying my new Scott Aspect eRIDE 910 was one of them.
At 63 years old, I thought I had reached an age where I'd become sensible.
Apparently not.
Because within hours of ordering Torque, I had begun researching:
Mudguards
Saddles
Bottle cages
GPS trackers
Helmets
Cameras
Lights
Locks
Pumps
Backpacks
Jersey pockets
Chain lubricants
Titanium bolts
And before long I was watching YouTube videos about bicycle accessories while eating toast.
The worrying thing?
I was enjoying every second.
🚵 CHAPTER 1
THE PERFECT TORQUE COLOUR SCHEME
Torque is already beautiful.
Midnight Grey.
Bosch powered.
Modern.
Purposeful.
But every NIX machine requires branding.
The objective is simple:
🩶 Grey
🧡 Orange
Everything should match:
Vanilla
My helmet
My Nix Drones branding
My general inability to ignore orange accessories
Future upgrades:
✅ Orange grips
✅ Orange pedals
✅ Orange bottle cage
✅ Orange valve caps
✅ Orange detailing
Will they improve performance?
Not remotely.
Will they improve happiness?
Massively.
🎥 YOUTUBE
🔒 CHAPTER 2
SECURITY
Nothing ruins a ride faster than theft.
Torque cost £2,500.
That means security matters.
A lot.
🥇 Litelok X1
This would be my first major accessory purchase.
Why?
Because professional bike thieves hate them.
The aim isn't making the bike impossible to steal.
The aim is making somebody else's bike easier.
A harsh reality.
But a useful one.
📍 Hidden AirTag
A hidden AirTag offers:
✅ Tracking
✅ Peace of mind
✅ Recovery potential
For less than the price of a pub lunch.
🔐 Café Strategy
My personal rule:
Coffee within sight of Torque.
Always.
No exceptions.
🎥 YOUTUBE
🚨 CHAPTER 3
LIGHTS
Many cyclists buy lights for darkness.
I buy lights because I know how difficult cyclists can be to see from an HGV cab.
Exposure Trace
Tiny.
Powerful.
Reliable.
Exposure TraceR
Arguably more important.
Rear visibility saves lives.
Simple as that.
Future Upgrade
Exposure Strada.
Because eventually I know I'll want brighter lights.
We all do.
🎥 YOUTUBE
💧 CHAPTER 4
THE WATER BOTTLE RABBIT HOLE
Nobody warns you about this.
You buy a bike.
Then suddenly you're comparing water bottles.
For weeks.
Orange Bottle
The sensible choice.
Matches Torque.
Matches Vanilla.
Matches life.
CamelBak Podium
The cyclist's favourite.
Light.
Practical.
Reliable.
YETI Rambler
Indestructible.
Heavy.
Magnificent.
Capable of surviving nuclear war.
🎥 YOUTUBE
📱 CHAPTER 5
THE DIGITAL COCKPIT
When I was young:
Map.
Compass.
Guesswork.
Today's cyclist:
Phone.
Navigation.
Weather.
Emergency contacts.
Fitness tracking.
Heart rate.
Battery monitoring.
Quad Lock
The first accessory I'd fit.
Without question.
Turns the handlebars into mission control.
Apps
Bosch Flow
Bike data.
Battery data.
Ride data.
Everything.
Komoot
Adventure planner.
Trail finder.
Exploration machine.
Strava
Where average people pretend they're professional athletes.
Apple Health
Keeps score.
Whether you like it or not.
🎥 YOUTUBE
🎒 CHAPTER 6
THE PERFECT BACKPACK
My ideal ride backpack:
Safety
✅ First aid kit
✅ Emergency cash
✅ Phone charger
Repairs
✅ Multi-tool
✅ Tube
✅ Pump
✅ Tyre levers
Comfort
✅ Water
✅ Snack
✅ More snacks
NIX Essentials
✅ DJI Mini 4 Pro batteries
✅ SD cards
✅ Drone controller
Because every ride might become a photography adventure.
📷 CHAPTER 7
CAMERAS
This is where things become financially dangerous.
As a drone enthusiast I already know how this story ends.
DJI Action Camera
Helmet mounted.
Capture everything.
Chest Mount
Fantastic perspective.
Handlebar Mount
Makes every ride look faster.
Even when you're crawling uphill.
🎥 YOUTUBE
🪑 CHAPTER 8
SAVING MY BACKSIDE
At 63 years old comfort matters.
A lot.
Ergon Saddle
Potentially the greatest invention in cycling.
Designed for:
Comfort.
Support.
Actually enjoying longer rides.
Suspension Seatpost
A future possibility.
Especially for rougher trails.
🧤 CHAPTER 9
CLOTHING
Modern cycling clothing is surprisingly impressive.
Gloves
Reduce vibration.
Protect hands.
Essential.
Glasses
Protect against:
🐝 Bees
🪰 Flies
🌧 Rain
🌞 UV
Waterproof Jacket
This is Britain.
Need I say more?
🎥 YOUTUBE
Search:
"Essential MTB Clothing"
🛞 CHAPTER 10
MUDGUARDS
British cycling's greatest invention.
SKS Mudrockers
My favourite choice.
Benefits:
✅ Cleaner bike
✅ Cleaner rider
✅ Cleaner backpack
✅ Cleaner dignity
Without mudguards:
You arrive home looking like you've escaped from a swamp.
🔧 CHAPTER 11
HOME WORKSHOP
Eventually I'd love:
Bike Stand
Makes maintenance easy.
Torque Wrench
Protect expensive components.
Cleaning Station
For post-Chase mud removal.
Wall Display
Because Torque deserves admiration.
🎥 YOUTUBE
Search:
"Home Bike Workshop Setup"
🚐 CHAPTER 12
TORQUE MEETS VANILLA
This is where everything becomes exciting.
The bike isn't replacing walking.
The bike isn't replacing the campervan.
The bike enhances both.
Imagine:
Friday.
Bike on Towzer.
Coffee in hand.
Vanilla loaded.
Destination:
Anywhere.
North Wales.
The Lakes.
Scotland.
Norway.
Europe.
Every adventure becomes bigger.
🏕 CHAPTER 13
CAMPING WITH TORQUE
Future touring kit:
✅ Bike cover
✅ Travel lock
✅ Cleaning kit
✅ Spare brake pads
✅ Chain lube
Because travelling means preparation.
🏴 CHAPTER 14
DREAM RIDES
Cannock Chase
The obvious starting point.
Llandegla
Classic trail centre.
Coed y Brenin
Bucket list.
Lake District
Spectacular scenery.
Scotland
Even better.
Norway
The ultimate dream.
🎥 YOUTUBE
Search:
"Best MTB Trails Norway"
Warning:
May trigger immediate holiday planning.
☕ CHAPTER 15
THE CAFE STOP
An underrated part of cycling.
Every ride needs:
Coffee.
Cake.
Conversation.
Recovery.
In roughly that order.
🔋 CHAPTER 16
THE SPARE BATTERY FANTASY
Do I need one?
No.
Do I want one?
Absolutely.
Because range anxiety affects cyclists too.
💰 CHAPTER 17
BEST VALUE UPGRADES
If I had £500:
🥇 Litelok X1
🥈 SKS Mudrockers
🥉 Exposure Lights
🏅 Quad Lock
🏅 Ergon Saddle
If I had £1,000:
Add:
✅ Action camera
✅ Workshop stand
✅ Riding gear
If I had £2,000:
At that point we're simply getting carried away.
🎥 ULTIMATE YOUTUBE PLAYLIST
Watch these:
EMBN – eMTB Buyer's Guide
EMBN – Bosch Motor Guide
EMBN – eMTB Skills
EMBN – Battery Management
GMBN – MTB Beginner Skills
GMBN – Cannock Chase Guide
SKS Mudrocker Review
Litelok X1 Review
Exposure Lights Review
Quad Lock Review
Ergon Saddle Review
Bike Cleaning Guide
Home Workshop Setup
Komoot Masterclass
Bosch Flow Masterclass
🏁 FINAL THOUGHTS
The funny thing is that none of these accessories are really the point.
The point is what they enable.
A sunrise over Cannock Chase.
A hidden Staffordshire trail.
A Scottish mountain view.
A quiet coffee stop.
A drone photograph.
A day outdoors.
A new adventure.
Torque isn't just a bicycle.
It's a passport to exploration.
And that's why, at 63 years old, I'm as excited as a small boy waiting for Christmas morning.
Because somewhere out there is a trail I haven't ridden.
A view I haven't photographed.
A memory I haven't made.
And Torque is waiting to help me find it.
🚵♂️🧡🚐
NIX
"Life begins at 63. Especially when your bike has a Bosch motor, your campervan is called Vanilla, and your next adventure is only a pedal stroke away."
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