BIKE ACCESSORIES
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The new Magicshine EVO 1700 combines a powerful 1700 lumen output with an aspherical anti-glare lens design. It’s part of an exciting trend in the bike light market with the move toward high power bike lights with beam cutoffs. Although the Magicshine EVO 1700 isn’t an StVZO certified light, it lets you enjoy the same optimized optics and ensures cyclists or other oncoming traffic won’t be blinded by your light. Despite the 1700 lumen output and beam cutoff design, the EVO 1700 has an affordable $89.99 retail price. Magicshine has also incorporated a unique top-mounted GoPro mount to allow the…
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If you’re looking for a clever way to declutter your handlebars while still being daytime visible, the RAVEMEN FR160 is the perfect light. The RAVEMEN FR160 is daytime bright COB LED headlight with a thin form factor that sandwiches between your GPS computer and mount. It’s a clever design that utilizes a wraparound COB LED design with 160 lumen output. At only $36.95 the FR160 is also quite affordable and features a USB-C charging interface and 380 mAh Li-polymer internal battery. The FR160 attaches to any Garmin mount and has a top-side Garmin puck to attach other accessories above it.…
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When it comes to bike taillights, there are two approaches: using focused optics or brighter is better. RAVEMEN TR350 and TR500 taillights combine both approaches with impressive 350 and 500 lumen outputs. Both lights are nearly identical visually but have different price points and internal programming. Retail prices for lights are $49.95 for the TR350 and $59.95 for the TR500. As the product names imply, the TR350 has 350 lumen max output while the TR500 has 500 lumen max output. The taillights feature modern USB-C charging ports and large 1600 mAh Lithium-ion batteries. There is also an integrated brake sensor…
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Magicshine’s Allty series of headlights features everything from commuter headlights to multi-thousand lumen headlight options. The new Allty 1500S is one of the latest additions to the Allty lineup and upgrades the previous Allty 1500 with some exciting new features. With a retail price of $109.99 the Allty 1500S offers 1500 lumen of output and a removable 5000mAh cartridge style battery. The headlight also features dual lighting elements with a DRL and a single focused LED for long distance visibility. One of the other big features of the Allty 1500S is the OLED screen which displays the battery status, estimated…
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The iGPSPORT BSC200 GPS computer is iGPSPORT’s mid-tier cycling computer that sits in the middle of their Bike Smart Computer or BSC lineup. The BSC200 is a compact GPS computer that features navigation and a wide range of features at an affordable price point. While the retail price on the computer is only $99.99, it features a 30 hour runtime and full sensor compatibility except for bicycle radars. The computer uses a 2.5” black and white non-touch display that is controlled through six physical buttons along the sides of the computer. Navigation can be done via downloaded routes, but the…
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The iGPSPORT BSC300 GPS computer is iGPSPORT’s top cycling computer in their Bike Smart Computer or BSC lineup. This is a compact GPS computer that features navigation and a full color screen with vibrant designs. Despite being the top-of-the-line model in the BSC lineup, the BSC300 still has an affordable $159.99 retail price. The GPS computer features a 2.4” non-touch color screen with 320×240 resolution and a full map view. As far as data display, the BSC300 supports eight page display with up to eight items on each page. The BSC300 can also be paired with nearly any sensor (i.e.…
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When it comes to cycling panniers most people picture bulky bags stuffed with food and gear for multi-day trips. The North St. Commuter Micro Pannier that we have in this review sheds that image with a compact 14L capacity and easy attachment design. Retail price on the bag is $100 with an optional $15 shoulder strap that allows you to wear the bag. For easy attachment and removal, the Micro Pannier bag uses a hook and bungee system with multiple hook sizes available from 9-19mm rail sizes. There is also an Adventure Pannier variation that uses a Velcro setup for…
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Top tube bags are a convenient and simple way to carry more gear or snacks on a ride. The new Topeak FastFuel Bag Bolt-On is their latest compact and padded top tube bag which can be attached to a bike using straps or bolted on using existing water bottle bosses. With a retail price of $44.95 the FastFuel Bag Bolt-On offers a versatile bolt-on or strap mounting system to accommodate a wide variety of bikes. There is a 0.5L storage capacity with a single large storage compartment and full length zipper. Topeak has also incorporated premium details such as a…
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Developed specifically for gravel riding, the Air Stratos is a lightweight and strong helmet that’s part of Limar’s Air Revolution collection. In this review we have the latest version of the Air Stratos helmet, the Air Stratos MIPS helmet which integrates MIPS as well as creative color scheme options. The helmet retails for $169.95 and features 15 vents with extended coverage to keep riders safe on or off road. Limar has integrated MIPS Air which utilizes MIPS Nodes to seamlessly connect the padding into the low-friction MIPS material. To accommodate different sized heads, the helmet has Limar’s AirFit system which…