BIKE ACCESSORIES
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Whether you’re skiing or cycling, warm gloves can be the difference between having fun and being miserable. The Gnarnia gloves are Wild Rye’s first cold weather gloves and are designed to provide warmth and comfort on your adventures. If you’re not familiar with Wild Rye, it’s a female run apparel company that offers cycling and active gear for women. The $59 Gnarnia gloves are marketed toward cycling and winter sports thanks to the Primaloft insulation which provides warmth without bulk. Wild Rye offers the gloves in fun and bright Ginkgo Jade and Wild Thing Sea Glass prints which pair well…
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Between the sun and your body heat, your jersey pockets can quickly become like an oven. That means items like cash, phones or other small items can end up covered in sweat or they can easily fall out. Topeak’s PakGo rigid wallets are compact zippered wallets specifically designed to fit in jersey pockets and make it easier to stay organized. As with Topeak’s other PakGo bike and gear bags, the wallets have a rigid exterior with sleek black finish. The wallets are offered in three sizes from small to large where the small size is better suited for cash or…
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Carbon fiber water bottle cages are a great way to personalize your bike and drop a few grams at the same time. Topeak’s new Fezā cage series offer lightweight tubular carbon composite designs for road cycling, gravel riding and even mountain biking. In this review we’ll specifically be looking at the road cycling R10 variation with the matte natural finish. The bottle cage has a retail price of $72.95 and stands out with its tubular carbon fiber construction. Note, Topeak also offers an R10S version of this bottle cage in some markets which is nearly identical except for the offset…
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As a cyclist, your hands are one of the most exposed parts of your body. Not only are they directly in the wind but they have the important task of braking and gear changes. The Lizard Skins Monitor 3 SZN gloves are designed to keep your hands warm and maintain your dexterity even during shoulder season or colder weather. At $39.99 the Monitor 3 SZN gloves offer an affordable way to stay comfortable in non-ideal weather. As with Lizard Skins grips, the 3 SZN gloves have excellent grip with a one-piece palm and non-slip dot pattern. The gloves feature a…
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The Topeak FlashFender DF is a fast and easy tool-free rear fender that was specifically designed to work with the Duo Fixer mounting system. Designed to slide onto the top of the Duo Fixer mount or the bottom slot with an optional bracket, available with the FlashFender DF Deluxe, the Topeak FlashFender offers convenient and quick protection from rear tire spray. The fender has a simple origami style plastic construction with an attractive $12.95 retail price. Topeak includes a Duo Fixer bracket with the fender which attaches directly to the saddle rails. There are two color options with the FlashFender,…
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The Topeak TailLux 40 DF is a bright and compact taillight designed to specifically work with Topeak’s Duo Fixer Mounting System. If you’re not familiar with the system, it’s a saddle rail mounting bracket that offers quick-release attachments for a variety of accessories. The TailLux 40 DF uses the upper slot of the Duo Fixer mount and offers a number of modern features. Topeak offers the TailLux 40 DF for $44.95 and includes a Duo Fixer bracket along with the taillight. It’s a 40 lumen taillight and offers three different output modes from constant to flashing. An integrated 160mAh Li-Ion…
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SKS’s Speedrocker fenders not only have one of the coolest names for a fender set on the market, but also offer the convenience of a clip-on fender design specifically created for gravel riding. The multi-piece impact resistance Speedrockers keep your bike and clothes clean from dirt or debris when riding in wet weather. SKS offers the Speedrocker fenders for $85.99 and also has an optional $16.99 rear fender extension to protect riders behind you. The Speedrocker fenders utilize a combination of rubber and velcro straps to quickly attach to any disc brake bike. These fenders are compatible with 700c or…
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The Bluemel mudguards have a rich history that extends back to the 1800s and feature an iconic squared profile. For 2022, SKS has revamped the classic Bluemels with upgraded features and blacked out aesthetics. While the fenders are offered in a number of variations, in this review we’ll be looking at the $74.99 700 x 28-37 variation in both the standard finish and the upgraded matte black $84.99 STYLE version. These are bolt-on fenders and require mounting eyelets or SKS’s optional mounting clamps. The Bluemel fenders are constructed using an aluminum core with plastic coating for durability and lightweight. SKS…
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When it comes to cycling water bottles, one size rarely works for all cycling disciplines or bicycle setups. Polar Bottle has realized this and added new two size offerings for their popular Muck and Breakaway collections. In this review we’ll be looking at both bottles, the compact 15oz Session Muck and the high capacity 30oz Breakaway. As with all Polar bottles, these are made in Colorado with affordable retail prices of $11 and $13 for the Session Muck and Breakaway bottle respectively. Both bottles have a single wall construction with 100% BPA-free construction. Polar has incorporated their excellent two-piece Surge…