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Julbo’s all-new Intensity sunglasses combine Julbo’s sleek styling with a lightweight construction and their latest lens technology. Building on the design of the Density and Frequency sunglasses, the Intensity are optimized for lightweight and high-intensity sports. Retail price for the Intensity sunglasses ranges from $164.95 with standard SPECTRON lens to $244.95 with the photochromic REACTIV lens. To achieve a sub 20g weight, the Intensity sunglasses have a semi-frameless with a bio-sourced Rilsan frame and fixed nose piece. Julbo has utilized their non-slip Grip Tech temple arms to ensure the sunglasses stay in place during high intensity sports. The Julbo Intensity…
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Velocio’s Ultralight apparel were optimized to be lightweight and next-to-skin fit to tackle fast-paced weekday rides or all-day weekend rides. For 2025, Velocio has updated the patterns and materials of the Ultralight apparel to make them perform and fit even better. In this review, we’ll be looking at three items in the men’s Ultralight lineup: bib shorts, mesh long sleeve jersey and the jacket. The Ultralight Bib Shorts retail for $259 and features a raw-cut band and stretch woven fabric for improved comfort. We’ve paired it with the $189 Ultralight Mesh Long Sleeve jersey which offers UPF 50 and a…
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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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POC’s Cadence apparel lineup was designed to blend technical performance and comfort for all-day rides or racing. Not only is it a great name for an apparel line, but it also has POC’s signature minimalist design and technical features to make it an all-around kit for training or racing. POC currently offers short sleeve jerseys as well as bib shorts in both men’s and women’s specific versions in the Cadence lineup. For this review, we’ll be looking at the $170 Cadence cargo bib shorts and the $140 Cadence short sleeve jersey. The bib shorts feature the Novus Chamois which is…
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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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Saris’s Edge is their latest premium two bike hitch rack that combines a sleek design with heavy duty construction. The Edge is a two tray-style hitch rack with two articulating arms to securely hold the bike in place with no frame contract. Retail price on the rack is $999.99 and it’s specifically designed for 2” hitch receivers. Where the Saris MHS racks focus on flexibility and a modular design, the Edge has a more premium look and feel with flush trays and lighter design. Despite that, the Edge retains an impressive 80lb per bike limit which makes it compatible with…
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Inspired by one of the fastest predators on earth, the Sweet Protection Falconer Aero 2Vi MIPS helmet is a high-performance aero cycling helmet. For 2025, Sweet Protection has updated the helmet as a part of their Hyper Violet collection that adds a striking Hyper Violet Fade color scheme. The Falconer Aero retails for $300 which is a $50 premium over the standard Falconer helmet. Sweet Protection transforms the standard Falconer into the Falconer Aeroby blocking off two of the top vents and adding magnetic aero covers for the two front large vents. The result is improved aerodynamics with the same…
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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…