The cycling items you should never skimp on paying for

'Buy cheap, pay twice' they say - and there are some items in cycling where saving money may cost you

We all love a bargain, and there are plenty of genuine ones out there... but sometimes buying the cheapest option just isn't worth the money. This is certainly true in some areas of cycling, where poorly-made goods can lead to actual bodily harm.

We recently asked Cycling Weekly readers what they considered to be something that you shouldn't skimp on. Here are a selection of answers, brought to you in association with Decathlon.

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Nigel Wynn
Former Associate Editor

Nigel Wynn worked as associate editor on CyclingWeekly.com, he worked almost single-handedly on the Cycling Weekly website in its early days. His passion for cycling, his writing and his creativity, as well as his hard work and dedication, were the original driving force behind the website’s success. Without him, CyclingWeekly.com would certainly not exist on the size and scale that it enjoys today. Nigel sadly passed away, following a brave battle with a cancer-related illness, in 2018. He was a highly valued colleague, and more importantly, an exceptional person to work with - his presence is sorely missed.