BIKE ACCESSORIES
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When Magicshine introduced the EVO 1700 Pro headlight one of the jokes in our comment section was that they would release a Pro Max next. It was a close guess, as we are here today with the new Magicshine EVO 1700 Ultimate which adds Di2 and ANT+ connectivity on top of the Pro’s features. The EVO 1700 UT retails for $119.99 which is $30 more than the Pro version. It’s still a 1700 lumen output headlight but has a larger 5200 mAh battery which allows the headlight to achieve a 3-17 hour runtime. As with other EVO lights, the EVO…
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With the rise in popularity of bike radars, Coospo has decided to release their own version with the Coospo TR70 smart radar taillight. It’s an affordable radar that claims to match many of the features of the benchmark Garmin Varia RTL515 while undercutting the price and offering more customization. Note, there is a bit of controversy around this radar with the initial release that had detection issues which have been resolved with updated software. The TR70 retails for $99.99 and it features a competitive 140m detection range. As a taillight the TR70 puts out 70 lumen with runtimes that range…
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Coospo’s new Realroad CS600 cycling GPS computer is an evolution of their popular CS lineup of computers. It’s designed to be a high-value computer that offers premium features such as a color touch screen, navigation and sensor connectivity at an affordable price point. This is the latest computer in the lineup that is one level up from the existing CS500 GPS cycling computer. Retail price for the computer is $129.99 and features a 2.4” color TFT touch screen. The computer has a relatively large 1090 mAh battery that is capable of 36 hour runtime with a USB-C charging port. The…
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Exposure’s TraceR bike taillights have been a popular taillight option that combines durable construction with unusual form factor. In this review, we’ll be looking at the TraceR ReAKT Mk3 taillight which is the smart taillight version that uses an ambient light sensor and brake sensor to adjust the light output. Retail price for the taillight is currently about $102 (75 pounds in the UK) with the lights constructed in Great Britain. The Mk3 version we have is rated for 120 lumen maximum output with runtimes that range from 3-24 hours depending on the selected mode. As a ReAKT model, the…
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The new Ravemen NT401 is a smart taillight that combines a bright grid COB LED grid with the Ravemen app for user customization. Unlike other emoji lights which typically limit you to predefined designs, the NT401 has free-form drawing modes and various display options to create light modes. The taillight retails for an affordable $34.95 and is capable of 40 lumen output. Out of the box, the taillight has six preprogrammed modes with the ability to store up to ten modes. The taillight has a 500 mAh Li-po internal battery with USB-C charging and several smart features like a brake…
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As a part of Redshift’s Top Shelf handlebar product line, they also developed the Top Shelf Handlebar Bag. It’s a medium sized bag that is designed to stash keys, wallet and food conveniently right off the handlebars. The bag is optimized for the Top Shelf handlebar but it uses a 4 point attachment system that can work with most bar setups. Retail price for the bag is $89.99 with an optional Garmin or Wahoo mount adapters available for an additional $20. The bag features a magnetic top lid with side zippers for extra security. To attach the bag to the…
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Flat bar handle bars are a popular option on commuter bikes, mountain bikes and for bike packing thanks to their stability. The Redshift Sports Top Shelf Flat Handlebar is a twist on the classic flat bar that adds rise and some sweep to optimize comfort and ergonomics. Retail price for the handlebar is $129.99 and it is offered in either a 50mm or 70 mm rise option. The handlebars have a 14 degree back sweep along with a 5 degree upsweep. From the factory, the handlebars are 800 mm wide and the 6061 T6 aluminum bars can be trimmed to…
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Ergonomic grips are a popular option for flat bars as they can improve comfort and stability thanks to their special shaping. The Redshift Sports Cruise Control takes that concept and adapts it for drop bars with aero upper extensions and drop bar grips. Redshift offers the top grips and drop grips for $49.99 for each set or as a combo for $89.99. The top grips attach underneath bike bar tape and create an aero bar profile for additional comfort when riding upright. The drop shift grips are similar to ergonomic bar grips but are specially shaped to be placed at…
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The Garmin Edge 850 is the latest GPS in Garmin’s 800 series lineup and offers many of the features of the flagship 1050 in a smaller and more affordable package. In terms of Garmin lineup, this is a mid-tier cycling computer that shares the same updated screen as the Garmin Edge 550. As such, the Garmin Edge 850 has a retail price of $599.99 and features a 2.7” color touch screen. It’s Garmin’s latest screen design which is a high resolution vivid LCD with 420×600 pixel resolution. The Edge 850 also features all of Garmin’s latest gadgets and features including…