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The new Trek Charge WaveCel combines Trek’s proprietary WaveCel safety technology with a E-Bike specific helmet design. To help the helmet stand out from other E-Bike helmets, Trek has also incorporated a magnetic rear light as well as Blendr compatibility for even more visibility during the day or night. Retail price for the helmet is $174.99 which includes the Trek Flare Helmet light and a Blendr headlight mount. The helmet also features a NTA 8776 rating, a higher speed crash test than standard certifications, as well as a four star rating from Virginia Tech thanks to the WaveCel safety system.…
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Ravemen’s FR series of bike headlights offer a convenient dual mounting design that lets you stack a GPS computer above it for a clean cockpit setup. They’ve been busy adding more options to the lineup with the newest one being this FR1500 which has even more output for nighttime riding. Ravemen offers two variations of the FR1500, a $74.95 SE version without a front mount and a $84.95 version with a mount included. As the name implies, the FR1500 has 1500 lumen output from two LEDs. To achieve the higher output, the FR1500 has a 3600 mAh battery along with…
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If you thought 500 lumens wasn’t enough for a bike taillight, then you’ll be happy to know that Ravemen has upped the game. The new Ravemen TR400 and TR600 bike taillights are sleeker, higher output and smarter bike taillights. Retail price for the TR400 is $49.95 while the TR600 is $59.95. The TR400 puts out an impressive 400 lumens with 2.6 km visibility while the TR600 is rated for 600 lumen and 3.2 km visibility. Both taillights feature an ambient light sensor for a smart mode to switch between daytime flash and breath mode depending on the environment as well…
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Silca’s Mattone saddle bags have been a popular option for cyclists thanks to their compact design and BOA closure system. The Mattone Web is one of the latest additions to the lineup and is the most affordable and adaptable bag variations. Retail price for the Mattone Web Seat Pack is $36 with a total expanded capacity of 0.38L. Thanks to the combination of stretch mesh and a Hypalon Strap with dual guides for the BOA dial, the bag can easily be compressed or expanded to accommodate different rider needs. One of the welcome features of the bag is the velcro…
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The Exposure Race 19 is one of Exposure’s larger off-road ready bike lights that packs an impressive punch and the latest features. It is marketed as a gravel and cross country light with a dual LED design and large battery to support long rides. Retail price for the headlight is $355 and includes a metal handlebar mount. As with other Exposure lights, the Race 19 is produced in the UK and is designed to be serviced by Exposure for long-term use and repairs. With 2650 lumens, the headlight can run between 2 to 36 hours depending on the mode thanks…
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The new Magicshine Ray 3000 offers impressive output that is paired with a large battery for riders looking for a bright light for long endurance rides. It’s one of the latest lights in the Ray headlight lineup and has modern connectivity features to support ANT+ and Magicshine’s own FTR LightSync features. The headlight retails for $159.99 and, as the product name implies, offers 3000 lumen of output. Runtimes range from 3 to 33 hours depending on the mode with a large 10000 mAh battery. A standard bottom-located Garmin mount is integrated into the body along with ANT+ and FTR LightSync…
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Exposure’s Sirius 11 bike headlight was designed to be the ultimate balance between output, weight and runtime. It’s one of the brand’s mid-sized headlights with a distinctive cylindrical aluminium exterior and enough output for daytime and nighttime riding. The Exposure Sirius 11 retails for $132 and offers 1300 lumen of output from a single LED. As with other Exposure products, the lights can be serviced by Exposure even outside the warranty period. The headlight offers 1-130 hour runtime depending on the mode with a USB-C charging port and IP67 rating. One of the highlight features of the headlight is the…
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When Magicshine introduced the EVO 1700 Pro headlight one of the jokes in our comment section was that they would release a Pro Max next. It was a close guess, as we are here today with the new Magicshine EVO 1700 Ultimate which adds Di2 and ANT+ connectivity on top of the Pro’s features. The EVO 1700 UT retails for $119.99 which is $30 more than the Pro version. It’s still a 1700 lumen output headlight but has a larger 5200 mAh battery which allows the headlight to achieve a 3-17 hour runtime. As with other EVO lights, the EVO…
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With the rise in popularity of bike radars, Coospo has decided to release their own version with the Coospo TR70 smart radar taillight. It’s an affordable radar that claims to match many of the features of the benchmark Garmin Varia RTL515 while undercutting the price and offering more customization. Note, there is a bit of controversy around this radar with the initial release that had detection issues which have been resolved with updated software. The TR70 retails for $99.99 and it features a competitive 140m detection range. As a taillight the TR70 puts out 70 lumen with runtimes that range…