BIKE ACCESSORIES
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The Fanttik B11 Pro Max is the latest electric air duster in Fanttik’s extensive product line up. This is an evolution of the previous B10 and has a more powerful motor with adjustable speed setting. Retail price for the air duster has a $99.99 retail price but is available for $69.99 at the time of this review. The duster has a powerful internal motor that is capable of up to 150,000 rpm in mega boost mode with a USB-C port to charge it. With the B11 Pro Max, there is a simple dial to adjust the speed from 1-100% as…
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It is essential to properly position and angle rear bike radars to ensure that you are visible on the road and that the radar has a clear line of sight to approaching cars. The new KOM Cycling Saddle Rail Radar Mount is an efficient and streamlined saddle rail mount designed for rear bike radars. The mount retails for $49.99 which includes Garmin and Wahoo adapters. To accommodate different bike setups, the mount has a 25mm pivoting arm that utilizes GoPro mounts for easy angle adjustments. KOM Cycling has even included a spacer to account for 7×9 and 7×10 carbon fiber…
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The Magicshine HORI 1300 Pro headlight is the latest model in Magicshine’s HORI headlight lineup. This takes the existing Hori 1300 and adds even more connectivity with ANT+ connectivity. Retail price for the HORI 1300 Pro is $99.99 which is $10 more than the 1300S and $20 more than the standard 1300. Magicshine includes the FTR LightSync compatibility and a remote which allows the headlight and a compatible taillight to be powered on and off together. The Hori 1300 Pro also has Shimano Di2 compatibility along with ANT+ which allow it to connect with GPS headunits. Otherwise, the HORI 1300…
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The Magicshine EVO 1700 Pro headlight is part of Magicshine’s effort to upgrade all their headlights to be compatible with the FTR LightSync technology. It’s the latest model in the EVO lineup and offers a unique combination of undermount design and a sharp beam cutoff. Magicshine also has incorporated several other upgrades into this Pro version to improve the runtimes and usability of the light. The retail price for the light is $89.99, only $5 more than the EVO 1700, which includes the FTR LightSync remote and a plastic out front mount. Thanks to a 4400 mAh battery, it is…
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The Fanttik NEX S2 Pro is one of Fanttik’s premium electric screw driver options that combines portability with speed. Rather than tightening and loosing screws by hand, the S2 Pro is a compact electric screw driver that makes quick work of low torque applications. Compared to the existing Fanttik S2 Pro, the Pro Max uses a more compact capsule style packaging. Retail price for the NEX S2 Pro is $99.99 with frequent sales offering discounts. The screw driver has a 6 Nm maximum with a 250 RPM MagnaStorm motor. Fanttik includes 16 bits with the screw driver along with a…
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While there are a lot of bike taillights on the market, the Portland Design Works Blinking Of You may be one of the most romantic. PDW has combined a simple square COB LED taillight design with a heart graphic illumination pattern to help you express your love while riding. The taillight has an affordable $25 retail price and features 81 COB LEDs to achieve a 30 lumen output. Runtimes range from 2 to 12 hours depending on the mode with a USB-C charging port. The taillight has a simple strap on design for seat posts with fun animation modes to…
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The new Fanttik X11 Ace upgrades the previous Fanttik X9 Ace pump with improved screen and a smaller form factor borrowed from the Fanttik X10 pumps. They are best described this as a mid-sized pump that remains portable while sacrificing size and weight for additional battery capacity. Retail price for the pumps remains an affordable $89.99 with frequent sales offering additional discounts. Fanttik has upgraded the screen to incorporate a large 4.5″ color screen with a bright backlight and fun features like an arc to display pumping progress. The larger size of the pumps allows Fanttik to incorporate a 2500…
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Portland Design Works has decided to enter the increasingly popular electric tire inflator market with their own Essentials Electric Pump. This is a portable and affordable tire inflator that has PDW’s signature user friendly twist on it. Retail price for the pump is a competitive $85 which includes a waterproof and fabric storage bag. PDW has incorporated a color screen with premium touches like a startup animation, progress bar while inflating and an intuitive layout. The pump has a maximum pressure of 120 PSI and comes with an extension hose as well as Schrader, Presta and a needle valve adapter.…
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Topeak’s Pannier Drybag is a waterproof and compact bike pannier that is designed with ease of use in mind. The bag features Topeak’s Handle Loc system which makes it easy to install and remove from the bike. Topeak offers the bag in two sizes, a 16L and a 24L with retail prices of $134.95 and $144.95 respectively. The bags are designed to work with 8-16mm diameter racks with adapters included as well as reflective printing for night time visibility. Each Pannier is fully waterproof with a roll-top style top closure and an optional shoulder strap to wear the bag on…