BIKE ACCESSORIES
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If you have the misfortune of having an accident while cycling it’s often your word against someone else’s. That’s why Garmin has developed the Varia Vue bike headlight and camera combination to continually capture riding footage and store clips if an incident is detected. Retail price for the Garmin Varia Vue is $549.99 with the camera capable of 4K footage with a built-in microphone for audio recordings. The camera features a MicroSD card slot for storing footage and will store footage in a special location if an incident is detected. Garmin has also designed the Varia Vue to seamlessly integrate…
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Muc-Off has introduced a new pro version of their bike inflator with the AirMach Electric Mini Inflator Pro. This upgraded version features an LED screen so you can set specific pressure values and view real-time pressure. Retail price for the AirMach Pro is $155 and the pump is capable of up to 120 PSI. Muc-Off has designed the pump to be compatible with both Schrader and Presta valves with an included extension hose for more versatility. One of the most distinctive visual features of the pump is the pink anodized nozzle adapter which looks premium and has reversible parts for…
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The Magicshine HORI series has focused on headlights with dual mount sandwich style designs to seamlessly integrate between GPS computers and mounts. We have the latest HORI 700 here in this review which is the most compact and thinnest HORI light in the lineup. With a retail price of $45.99, the HORI 700 offers 700 lumen output from four LEDs. The HORI 700 retains the dual mount design with Garmin mounts on the top and bottom of the headlight. There is also a USB-C charging port to charge the 2200 mAh battery with up to 22.5 hour runtime available for…
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The Ravemen UR1700 is one of the first sharp beam cutoff headlights we’ve seen from the brand. Unlike their previous PR and K series of headlights which had simple deflectors to reduce glare, the UR1700 has a true sharp beam cutoff that eliminates glare entirely. Retail price for the headlight is $99.95 which includes an out front mount with the headlight. The light is rated for 1700 lumen output and features an advanced lens design, one of the first we’ve seen from Ravemen. To achieve the high output, the UR1700 has a 3600mAh battery that is capable of up to…
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Ravemen’s FR series of headlights combine a headlight and GPS mount into a single accessory for cyclists looking for a sleek way to add a headlight. The newest addition to the FR lineup is the FR1100 which offers impressive output while retaining the FR500’s shield like shape. Ravemen offers the FR1100 as a $64.95 SE version, which we have in this review, without an out-front mount and a $74.95 option with the mount. As the name implies, the FR1100 has a bright 1100 lumen output with two LEDs. The light has a large 2500 mAh internal battery with USB-C charging…
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Knog’s Cobber lights have been a popular option with cyclists thanks to their unique curved shape with bright wrap-around COB LED design. The Knog Cobber Reflex Adaptive bike light set takes the Cobber lights to the next level with brake, motion and tilt sensing to automatically adjust the output mode. Knog sells the lights individually for $79.99 or as a headlight and taillight combination for a slight discount at $149.99. The headlight is capable of 350 lumen output while the taillight is 250 lumen. Both lights have the same unique curved design that offers 330 degree visibility and eye-catching animated…
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Outbound Lighting has built a reputation for their engineering-focused bike headlights that optimize performance and optics over extraneous features. The new Outbound Lighting Blade is their first taillight that continues that reputation with automotive style optics and is one of the few lights still made in the USA. Retail price for the taillight is $125 and it features a user replaceable 18650 lithium ion battery. The taillight also has a bright 300 lumen output with a downward facing LED as well as amber side indicators for visibility from any angle. With the larger size of the taillight, Outbound Lighting has…
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The Cateye Nano60 taillight is a smaller and more compact tail light with a cube-like design that is a departure from their popular Viz lineup of rectangular taillights. With the Nano60, Cateye has optimized size and visibility by utilizing a single LED and their OptiCube lens design. The Nano60 retails for an affordable $32.95 and has a 60 lumen output to match the product name. Cateye has designed the light to use their Snap System which is a multi-directional tab mount system. The taillight features a modern USB-C charging interface along with eye-catching HyperFlash output modes. The CatEye NANO60 is…
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Fanttik offers a variety of portable battery tools from screw drivers to rotary cutters that take advantage of their battery and electronics experience. That’s why the Fanttik P10 Pro Mini is a natural extension that combines their MagnaStorm motor to create an ultra-portable buffer and polisher. The P10 Pro Mini retails for $109.99 and is currently for sale for $79.99 and includes a number of polishing pads, sand paper and even a cleaning brush. Despite the small size, the Mini Buffer has a 4000 mAh internal battery with USB-C charging. There are three speed settings to handle different types of…