BIKE ACCESSORIES
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With most bike lights using quick release style mounts, they are easy to be stolen. That means if you park your bike outdoors, or, are just running into a shop to get a snack you need to either remove the lights from your bike or find a more secure way to mount them. With that in mind, the Orb Droid light set is designed to integrate with your bike with anti-theft bolts. Rather than using rubber straps, the headlight can be mounted directly to a 4 bolt stem (in place of the stem face) or by using a metal collar.…
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Companies usually choose between integrating smart features or improving visibility to make a bike taillight stand out in a crowded marketplace. With the NiteRider Bullet 200, it’s clear that NiteRider chose to invest in visibility. To set it apart from other taillights, the Bullet 200 has a unique elongated profile with oversized lens that provides an impressive 360° visibility. Dual LED lighting elements allow for six output modes and a 200 lumen output that is more than bright enough for daytime use. The integrated Lithium Polymer battery provides a runtime range from 10 to over 29 hours and has a…
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The Magicshine MJ-900 bike headlight is one of the most affordable light models in the MJ series of wired bike lights. The main reasons the MJ-900 and the entire MJ series have been so popular are the competitive pricing and bright output which make them an easy choice for mountain bikers, road cyclists, and even commuters. With Magicshine’s release of the updated MJ-90XS series, all the headlights have upgraded output and new features. In this review, we’ll specifically be looking at the new MJ-900S which is now rated for 1500 lumen and has an integrated DRL for improved visibility. The…
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The MJ series of bike headlights are arguably one of Magicshine’s most popular series of wired bike lights thanks to their bright output and affordable prices. In this review, we’ll be looking at two of the brightest variations in the updated MJ lights, the Magicshine MJ-902S and MJ-906S. As with their predecessors, the light specs don’t disappoint with 3000 / 4500 lumen output and $139.99 / $199.99 retail prices respectively. Both lights share a modern and compact headlamp design that consists of DRL and dual LEDs with a soft beam cutoff. Gone are the rubber mounting straps, as Magicshine has…
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Described as “cocktail sophisticated, outdoor durable,” the CamelBak Horizon Tumblers are one of CamelBak’s latest additions to the drinkware line. Available in sizes from 12oz to 30oz variations with retail prices from $20-$30, the Horizon Tumblers are stainless steel tumblers designed for traveling, commuting, or outdoor use. Constructed from double-walled vacuum-insulated stainless steel, the Tumblers keep hot fluids toasty or cold drinks chilly. The 12oz variation 6 and 4 hours for cold and hot liquids respectively while the larger 20oz version is an even more impressive 14 and 7 hours. The CamelBak Horizon Tumblers all come with a spill resistant…
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One of the biggest changes when it comes to bicycle tail lights is the integrations of sensors and smart connectivity features. Tail lights aren’t just simple AAA battery operated lights with one or two output modes anymore, they’ve become smart devices. The Shanren Raz Pro is perhaps one of the smartest taillights on the market and was successfully launched from a Kickstarter campaign as “an expert bike taillight.” The Raz Pro has the technology to back the claim as it not only features brake and ambient light sensor but can also detect bumps and sync flash modes with other Raz…
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The Magicshine Allty 400, 600, and 800 are the latest additions to Magicshine’s commuter bike lineup. Featuring single Cree LED design and aluminium finishes, the Allty lights offer small form factor with attractive prices and 400-800 Lumen outputs. The Allty 400 is the most affordable variation with a retail price of only $29.99 while the brightest Allty 800 is only $59.99. All the headlights have impressive features such as USB Type-C charging and discharging (and even support USB C2C), Garmin mounts as well as anti-glare lens design. Despite the Allty naming, the lights share the same design as the RN…
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There is something oddly satisfying about drinking cold water, especially when you’re a few hours into a ride. As temperatures rise, so will the water/drink mix inside your bottles, so like most cyclists we use insulated water bottles in summer. However, by their nature, insulated water bottles are larger and heavier more than traditional bottles. If you’re a weight weenie who counts each gram but still wants to enjoy cold beverages, Elite has you covered with their latest NANOFLY insulated water bottles. Based on the popular FLY bottles, the NANOFLY utilizes ultra-light Nanogel structure to achieve upto 4 hours of…
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Through the years Magicshine has built a strong reputation with their competitively priced and bright LED bicycle headlight and taillights. More recently, Magicshine has taken that knowledge and expertise to expand their products into the outdoor lighting space with the MOD/MTL series of flashlights and MOH headlamps. As with their bike lights, the flashlights and headlamps utilize the latest LED technology and have highly competitive pricing. In this review, we’ll be looking at the Magicshine MOH 55 headlamp. With a claimed 4000 lumen output from the dual LED design, the MOH 55 is the brightest headlamp in the MOH lineup.…