BIKE ACCESSORIES
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Ravemen’s FR series of lights started with the FR160 as a compact sandwich style light for daytime visibility that could sit between an out-front mount and a computer. With the FR500 version, Ravemen has added more output and two focused LEDs to provide daytime and nighttime visibility. The FR500 has a bright 500 lumen output and a higher $64.95 retail price than the lower output FR models. Ravemen has incorporated the same dual mounts with a male Garmin on the bottom and a female Garmin / Wahoo mount above it for attaching computers above it. The runtime for the light…
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Lupine is best known for their bright flash lights and wired mountain bike lights which feature high-tech lenses and serviceable designs. The Lupine SL Grano is a compact all-in-one design that is instead optimized for drop-bar road and gravel bikes It’s based on the Lupine SL Nano which was an ebike light and adds an integrated battery and sleek form factor for mounting underneath out-front-mounts. Retail price for the headlight is $250 while the replacement battery is only $42. As with all of Lupine’s lights, the SL Grano is fully serviceable with an aluminum body and integrated GoPro top mount.…
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One of the most controversial topics in cycling is the debate over round vs oval chain rings. While round chain rings are still the most common and popular design, oval chain rings have rapidly gained and lost popularity over the years. absoluteBLACK claims to have a proven solution with their oval rings and studies to prove their effectiveness in improving pedal efficiency and smoothness rather than claiming power gain. For SRAM 110/5 cranks, the retail price is $125.95 for 50 / 52 T outer rings and $59.95 34 / 36 T which is actually lower than the price of OEM…
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There are a variety of bike storage bag options from standard top tube bags to full on frame bags that fill the entire triangular region to make it easier to carry gear on a bike. One of the often overlooked areas is the area in front of the seatpost on the top tube. Tailfin’s Rear Top Tube Bag is a lightweight bag that was specifically designed to wedge into that spot for both road and mountain bikes. Tailfin offers two versions of the bag: a 0.8L designed for mountain bikes and a slightly larger 0.9L version for road and gravel…
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Trek’s Ion and Flare lights have been a popular choice with road cyclists thanks to their compact form factor and focused single LEDs. While they aren’t bright enough to light up the road they are perfect for daytime riding and are easy to mount on city or road bikes. After being on the market for years, Trek has finally updated the lights with the big highlight being fast USB-C charging and a battery gauge. Retail price on the individual lights is $44.99 while the combination lightset comes at a slightly discounted $84.99. The Ion R has 100 lumen output while…
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Whether you are doing a short ride around the neighborhood or a century, it is important to bring tools with you. The Trek Pro BITS multi-tool is Trek’s go-to multi-tool that includes 18 functions to cover everything from tubeless repairs to simple handlebar angle adjustments. Retail price for the Trek Pro BITS is $76.99 which includes a removable multi-tool and holder which includes chain tools. Trek actually sells the 15 function multi-tool on its own as the Trek Elite BITS multi-tool for $43.99. With the PRO version Trek includes tire plugs, a quick-link storage and a chain tool integrated into…
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The Knog Oi bells made a big splash back when they were introduced in 2016 with their sleek compact designs and premium details. For 2025, Knog has introduced the 80+ dB Oi Prima bike bell which incorporates some subtle updates to improve the sounds and durability of the bell. The retail price of the bell is $32.99 which slots between the popular $21.99 Oi Classic and the more premium $44.99 Oil Luxe bells. The Oi Prima features Knog’s new WAVETEK technology which uses a sleeker and more robust hammer design. It’s a lower profile design that hides the spring and…
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While bike radars have become almost ubiquitous to see on bikes, it’s hard to beat the simplicity of a bike mirror. The Portland Design Works (PDW) Watch Your Back Bar-End Mirror is an easy way to see what is behind you to ensure you always have situational awareness while riding. Retail price for the mirror is an affordable $28 and it features a large 2.75” / 70mm mirror. PDW has designed the mirror to work with 14.7-23mm handlebars with a simple compression plug that slides into bike bar-ends. The mirror has a durable nylon construction with a clever swiveling mount…
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The Magicshine HORI 1300 is the most powerful light in Magicshine’s new HORI series of compact bike lights. These lights combine a dual top and bottom mounting design with a compact form factor that is optimized for road cyclists. Retail price on the HORI 1300 is an affordable $79.99 which includes a FTR LightSync remote. As the name implies, the light is capable of 1300 lumens of output with a dual LED design that combines a sharp-beam cutoff lens and a standard cone lens. Runtimes range from 2-9.5 hours depending on which mode is used with a fast charging USB-C…