BIKE ACCESSORIES
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As a road cyclist or commuter you want a lightweight and daytime visible headlight that is also powerful enough to light up the road in low visibility conditions. Magicshine’s new HORI series of lights was specifically designed to satisfy these constraints by combining an anti-glare lens with a compact form factor. With a retail price of only $59.99, the HORI 900 is one of Magicshine’s smallest headlights. Despite the small size, the light puts out 900 lumens out of a dual lens which has an anti-glare main lens as well as DRLS for daytime riding. The HORI 900 is also…
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When you have to travel to the start of a bike ride it’s easy to forget something as minor as a glove or essential as a helmet. The Topeak PakGo GearPack II is the solution to this as it features separate compartments for the main bike accessories and individual pockets to keep everything organized and clean. This is the second generation of the PakGo GearPack which incorporates a number of small improvements based on user feedback. Retail price on the bag is $179.95 and it features a large 38L capacity. As with the original, the GearPack II makes organization easy…
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While top tube bags are a convenient way to store extra food and gear they can often scratch your bike’s paint or move around if you do not have a bolt-on setup. Tailfin’s Zip Top Tube Bag is a waterproof top tube bag with an improved non-scratch mounting system and clever features. The zip version of the bag is offered in three variations: 0.8L / $75, 1.1L ($80) and 1.5L ($85). As with other Tailfin bags, the top tube bag is fully waterproof with a built-in cable pass through to charge devices on the go. The Top Tube bag also…
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COOSPO’s new AP-X1 inflator is an updated and upgraded bike inflator that builds on COOSPO’s AP-B1 pump design. The X1 has a more traditional form factor and simplified user interface that addresses some of the shortcomings of the AP-B1 pump. Despite the upgrades, the X1 is still competitively priced at $87.89 and has a 120 PSI limit. The pump has a traditional rectangular design with a ventilated plastic body that eliminates the need for a silicone case. A modern USB-C charging port allows you to charge the 500 mAH battery in only forty minutes. COOSPO has also added a transparent…
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Electric bike pumps are quickly becoming one of the most popular bike accessories of the year with brands like Trek, Silica and even unexpected companies like Muc-Off creating their own versions. That’s why it shouldn’t be a surprise that Magicshine, a company known for their lights and electronics, has joined the market with their new Airro bike tire inflator. The Magicshine Airro retails for $89.99 and has a 120 PSI maximum with Schrader, Presta and ball needle adapters included. Magicshine has incorporated a large LED screen that shows the battery status and pressure display. The pump is compact and portable…
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The Polar water bottles were a popular choice for cyclists looking for insulated or non-insulated BPA free bottles for hydration on the go and were one of our personal favorites. That’s why many people were saddened to hear the brand would be going away in 2024. However, the brand was simply merged into their parent company HydraPak with some bottle renaming and updates. HydraPak has renamed the bottles and updated them with a new cap and various graphic designs. Retail price ranges from $13 to $16 depending on the size of the bottle and whether you choose the non-insulated Breakaway…
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The Trek Air Rush is one of the latest portable bike tire inflators and Trek’s first electric bike pump. Although Trek is a bit late to a crowded market, they’ve combined their expertise and world-wide reach to refine and add new features into the pump. The pump has a retail price of $99.99 and offers a color screen with 120 psi inflation limit. Trek has integrated a well-sized 33.7Wh LiPo battery which can inflate three 700×28 tires from empty to 75 psi. What helps the Air Rush stand out from other pumps is the integrated flashlight with separate control and…
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The Trek BellBeats combine two popular bike accessories, a portable bluetooth speaker and a bike bell, into one clever product. It’s an odd mashup that uses a high quality speaker for streaming audio with a convenient trigger to let people know you are approaching. Retail price of the BellBeats is $124.99 which includes a handlebar mount and eight pre-programmed bell sounds. Trek has also incorporated an ergonomic bell trigger with short and long press options with individually programmable modes. The BellBeats also has a 650mAh battery with a USB-C charging port that is rated for up to six hour continuous…
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These days it seems like every brand has an electric tire inflator, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that Topeak has just come out with the new E-Booster Digital. The Topeak E-Booster Digital is a portable electric inflator that combines a digital display with Topeak’s SmartHead design to switch between Presta / Schrader valves with a simple slider. Retail price for the E-Booster is $129.95 which includes multiple adapters as well as an extender. Topeak has integrated a digital screen onto the pump which displays temperature up to 120 psi and a battery gauge. Inside the pump is a 600mAh…