BIKE ACCESSORIES
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The Magichine Allty 1200 series of lights is one of Magichine’s latest bike headlights and combines affordability with the latest FTR LightSync Control technology. Not only does it offer 1200 lumens of output, but Magicshine has also incorporated the ability to turn the headlight and a paired taillight on or off with a single button press. Retail price on the Allty 1200U is an affordable $79.99 and features a top tab-style mount with an available Allty 1200 with a standard Garmin bottom mount. Both lights are compatible Magicshine’s FTR LightSync control which allows the headlight and compatible taillights to powered…
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Cycling computers have often been broken up into entry-level, mid-range and high-end buckets where navigation and map view features have been limited to mid-range or above computers. COOSPO’s new CS500 breaks this trend by offering navigation and map views at an impressive $90 price point. Although the navigation is limited to a breadcrumb style view, it’s one of the cheapest computers we’ve seen with the feature. Along with that theme, the CS500 has a number of features such as radar and electronic shifter support that are typically reserved for more expensive computers. The CS500 uses a non-touch 2.5” black and…
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The iGPSPORT’s VS lineup of headlights combine smart features with modern design features. iGPSPORT currently offers three VS lights from 800 lumen to 1800 lumen to cover various types of riding scenarios. In this review we’ll be looking at the mid-level iGPSPORT VS1200 which offers bright output at an affordable price point. The headlight retails for a competitive $69.90 price with a bright 1200 lumen output. iGPSPORT has designed the light to be mounted underneath out-front-mounts with a Garmin mount attached to the top of the headlight. The VS1200 is advertised as a smart headlight as it features a built-in…
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One of the popular trends in the bike light market is the development of bike headlights with sharp beam cutoffs and bright output to let you see the road without blinding others. The new LightSKIN U8 that we have in this review is one of the newest lights in this field with a bright 1000 lumen output and dual beam lens design. With a retail price of $145, the 1000 lumen U8 offers a unique dual beam design with a sharp beam cutoff that focuses the light on the ground. The U8 is powered by a 5000 mAh Li-ion battery…
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Topeak’s Shuttle Levers have been part of Topeak’s catalog for over a decade as an affordable and durable tire lever set. In this review, we’ll be looking at the latest iteration of the Shuttle Lever which is the Shuttle Lever Pro. These levers take the familiar black and yellow levers and add a third lever to the set with a magnetic storage system. Retail price of the Shuttle Lever Pro is an attractive $11.95 which includes two short 10.2 x 2 x 2 cm levers and one longer black 14 x 2 x 0.8 cm lever. The short yellow levers…
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While iGPSPORT is best known for their budget friendly bike GPS computers, they also have bike lights and a radar unit. In this review, we’ll be looking at their SR30 bike taillight and radar combination which offers competitive features and an affordable price point. The SR30 was originally shown at Eurobike 2023 but it’s now available globally and already had a few software refinements. Retail price on the iGPSPORT SR30 is a competitive $119.99 and the radar offers a 150m radar detection along with modern features. The SR30 uses a standard Garmin quarter turn style mount built into the base…
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Electric bike inflators are a growing segment of bicycle accessories that offer a convenient way to inflate tires without the need for a floor pump. The Fanttik X9 Ace takes the brand’s extensive experience in car tire inflators and applies it to a smaller form factor that is better suited for cycling. Retail price on the X9 Ace is a highly competitive $59.97 which includes an easy to read digital gauge and 150 PSI max. Compared to other mini inflators, the X9 Ace is on the larger size as it houses a 5000mAh battery for extended run time that can…
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Just a few years ago, Garmin had the bike radar market to themselves with their ubiquitous Varia models. That’s rapidly changed as Magene, Bryton, Magicshine and even iGPSPORT have entered the market with their own radars. The new Trek CarBack is one of the latest bike rear radars to hit the market and offers a few unique features. Trek has set the retail price on the radar to be $199.99 and incorporated a 90 lumen focused LED that is reminiscent of the popular Trek Flare RT. What is unique about the CarBack is the four-bar LED battery gauge that lets…
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COOSPO is well known for their budget friendly sensors and GPS cycling computers that focus on value. The COOSPO CS300 is one of COOSPO’s newest cycling computers and offers long battery life and customization features not typically found at this price point. Retail price for the CS300 is an attractive $69.90 and includes modern features like USB-C charging and a Garmin quarter-turn style mount. The CS300 also offers a large 2.6” screen and can connect to heart rate sensors, power meters, cadence sensors and speed sensors. One of the unique features of the computer is a zone display that shows…