BIKE ACCESSORIES
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Cool weather cycling gloves usually sacrifice dexterity for warmth as insulating materials can be bulky or heavy. PEARL iZUMi’s AmFIB Lite gloves are a midweight glove that claims to have no trade off as it utilizes high-tech materials that don’t affect handlebar feel. With a retail price of $55 the AmFIB Lite gloves take many of the high-tech materials and construction details of the warmer AmFIB gloves but are designed for 40-60 degree Fahrenheit temperature range. One of the key features of the gloves is the use of PrimaLoft Gold insulation which provides warmth without bulk. PEARL iZUMi has also…
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Bike mini pumps offer compact form factors that make it easy to carry on rides as a backup for roadside repairs. While there are plenty of mini pumps on the market, there aren’t that many pumps with built-in gauges like the Topeak Roadie DA G we have in this review. Topeak markets the DA G as one of their most compact and lightest dual action pumps with an integrated gauge. With a retail price of only $44.95 the DA G is an affordable and portable bike pump that is designed to only work with Presta valves. The pump is rated…
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Magicshine’s previous Allty 2000 headlight was one of our favorite bike lights as it had a multi-element light design along with an OLED screen to display battery information. After listening to customer feedback, Magicshine has updated the light and introduced the new Allty 2500S. With a retail price of $159.99, the updated Allty 2500S offers a brighter 2500 lumen output, a wireless remote and USB-C charging. The Allty 2500S retains the unique multi-element lens with two LEDs and a DRL strip to handle nearly any type of riding. Magicshine has also simplified the number of modes and added their wireless…
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To celebrate the German cycling team BORA – hansgrohe’s return to the UCI World Tour, KOO has released a new signature edition lineup of sunglasses. In this review, we’ll specifically be looking at the BORA version of the Spectro sunglasses which get a new metallic green color scheme that matches the team colors. Retail price on the Spectro sunglasses ranges from $190 with standard lenses to $235 for the photochromic variation. As with other KOO sunglasses, the Spectro features Zeiss polycarbonate lenses with a variety of available options. To optimize the fit, the nose pad is reversible and there are…
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With the new EVO series of bike lights, Magicshine has created powerful bike lights with advanced beam-cutoff lenses. That means you can have a high-output bike light that won’t blind oncoming traffic. The Magicshine EVO 1300 is part of that new series and offers an impressive 1300 lumen output. With its aspherical lens, the EVO 1300 features a single LED setup with a sharp beam cutoff that focuses the light on the ground. The EVO 1300 retails at an affordable $74.99 and includes a wireless remote and Garmin mount on the top of the headlight. Although the light lacks the…
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Ravemen’s PR series of headlights are affordable and bright bike lights that feature an anti-glare lens design. The PR2400 model is the brightest headlight currently in the lineup with an impressive 2400 lumen output and an all-in-one design. Retail price for the PR2400 is $179.95 which includes a wireless remote and a built-in OLED display that shows the current mode and battery information. As with other Ravemen lights, the PR2400 features a modern USB-C interface and has a separate USB output port for charging other devices. One of the unique features of the Ravemen PR2400 is the dual beam design…
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Handlebar bags are a convenient and easy way to carry extra gear on a bike for running errands or longer self-supported rides. Thousand’s new Crossbody Handlebar bag is a compact handlebar bag that can also be worn as a cross body bag with a clever 2-in-1 design. The Crossbody bag retails for $49 and offers 2L capacity. The bag uses three plastic buckles to attach to handlebars as well as an additional body strap that can be stored in a hidden rear pocket. With its clever design you can easily use the Crossbody bag on or off the bike and…
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After listening to customer’s feedback, Thousand has released their updated Traveler 2.0 magnetic bike lights. The Traveler lights utilize the same stylish yet functional design approach as Thousand helmets to create be-seen style lights that are easy to use and keep you safe on the road. With the 2.0 version we have in this review, Thousand has improved the mounts as well as simplified the user interface. Each light retails for $35 while a set costs $70 for both the headlight and taillight. The headlight is capable of 300 lumen while the taillight has a 105 lumen output which makes…
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RAVEMEN is a well known brand that offers a variety of bright and affordable bike lights. The XR6000 is one of RAVEMEN’s brightest headlights with an impressive 6000 lumen output and a unique dual beam design that can be used for road cycling or mountain biking. Retail price of the XR6000 is $349.95 which is impressive for the 6000 lumen output. To achieve the high output, the XR6000 is a wired light that features a large 8000mAh battery pack that connects to a 9 LED headlight. An aluminum housing with integrated heat fins helps dissipate the heat from the LEDs…