BIKE ACCESSORIES
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If you’re looking for a powerful bike headlight but don’t want to carry bulky wired battery packs then the Moon Sport Rigel Power 3600 is a potential solution. With 3600 FL-1 verified lumen output, the $265.99 Rigel Power 3600 is one of the most powerful all-in-one bike lights on the market. To achieve the impressive output, Moon Sport has incorporated a 6-LED design which uses 4 LUMINUS SST-40 and 2 LUMINUS SST-20 LEDs. The Rigel Power 3600 has a dual angle beam that has three distinct output modes optimized for different riding styles: two LED spot mode roads or flat…
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Side bottle cages are the perfect solution for mounting water bottles when space is limited. By allowing the water bottle to be inserted and removed from the side, you can fit a water bottle on smaller bike frames or suspension bikes where space comes at a premium. Traditional side bottle cages are only designed to be left or right-handed from the factory while the Topeak NINJA MASTER+ CAGE SK offers a reversible side bottle cage that lets you choose which side you prefer. With a retail price of only $12.95, the bottle cage is an upgrade that won’t hurt your…
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With advancements in technology, bike taillights can do more than simply provide illumination. Modern taillights like the Smart Bike Light Cliq can detect braking, sync output modes wirelessly with other taillights nearby and even alert you if your bike gets stolen. Launched from a successful Kickstarter campaign where it was marketed as the Rayo, the renamed Cliq is still one of the most advanced taillights on the market today and offers 90 lumen output and Bluetooth technology. With a current discounted retail price of only $44.99 the Cliq has an impressive feature set that includes a 6-axis motion sensor and…
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With the number of cycling electronics and gadgets these days, it’s easy to have a cluttered handlebar. Cycling GPS computers, bike lights, and action cameras can take up valuable handlebar space and be distracting while riding. Topeak’s answer to this is what they call an Up-To-Front (UTF) Multi-Mount that allows you to securely mount your gear directly in front of the stem. With a retail price of $44.95, the UTF Multi-Mount offers a rigid aluminium construction and dual-sided design. Topeak includes adapters for Garmin, Wahoo, GoPro, and even Topeak’s Ridecase products with the mount. Thanks to the dual clamp design,…
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To be safe while cycling it’s important to not only ride defensively but to also make sure other people see you. Compact and bright daytime visible lights are one essential way to ensure that. Today we’ll be looking at Topeak’s answer to daytime visibility which is the new Headlux 100 USB. At only $27.95 the Headlux 100 USB is one of the smallest front lights in Topeak’s Headlux lineup. The two 0.5W white LEDs can put out up to 100 lumen of output and are powered by an integrated 500mh Lithium Ion battery. Topeak has also incorporated the USB dongle…
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With 8000 verified lumens, the Magicshine Monteer 8000S is one of the brightest bike headlamps available on the market. The 5-LED headlamp is perfect for turning night into day whether you’re riding in the mountains, or on urban or country roads. While the original 8000s isn’t short on power, the headlight lacked a wireless remote for helmet mounting or more convenient control. Magicshine has addressed that issue with an updated version of the Monteer 8000S that adds a long awaited wireless remote. Retailing for $419.99 the 8000S V2 is only $20 more than the previous version and incorporates a two-button…
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Is it an out-front computer mount or is it a bike light? The answer is both – the Moon Sport MX combines a bright 400 lumen output light with a computer mount into one product. Designed to be installed directly onto the bottom two stem bolts or an optional out-front style adapter, the $75.99 MX is a clever all-in-one accessory. Moon Sport has integrated two lighting elements into the MX with a bright CREE LED on top with an adjustable angle for seeing the road and a COB LED for being seen. The MX also has some clever features such…
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If there is one thing you can count on from advancements in Lithium ion and LED technology is it brings down the cost of batteries and increases light output. Case in point, the new $159.99 Magicshine RN3000 bike front headlight which is the topic of this review. As the product name hints, the RN 3000 is capable of an impressive 3000 lumen output. Although that isn’t the brightest light Magicshine offers (the 8000 lumen Monteer 8000S takes that title), it’s the brightest all-in-one light Magicshine has offered to date. The RN 3000 is able to achieve that output thanks to…
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Named after the three-headed dog from Greek mythology, the Moon Sport Cerberus is a unique three COB LED bike taillight design. The multi-element Cerberus taillight retails for $46.99 and in this latest iteration has a 150 maximum lumen output. Power comes from an integrated 500mAh Li-Po battery that can be recharged in 2 hours with a modern USB Type-C charging port. There are also five different output modes to choose from, two steady modes and three flash options to cover daytime or nighttime riding. As with other Moon Sport products, the Cerberus output modes can also be fully customized with…