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Smith’s new Defy sunglasses not only have one of our favorite product names for a pair of sunglasses but they also have a lightweight semi-frameless design. The sunglasses are optimized to minimize weight and improve visibility with Smith’s ChromaPop lens technology and an oversized shape for extended coverage. Retail price for the sunglasses is $175 which includes a spare clear lens, zippered case and a fabric case. As with other Smith sunglasses, the Defy has Megol inserts on the temples and nose pads to keep the sunglasses in place. There are also AutoLock hinges that make it easy to put…
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The new Lezyne Saddle Ai Alert combines Lezyne’s expertise in bike lights with an artificial intelligence tuned brake sensor. This is a bright and compact rear taillight with a multi-LED design that harnesses Lezyne Ai Alert brake-sensing technology for additional visibility. Retail price for the Saddle Ai Alert 250 is $74.99 which is $10 premium over the Saddle Drive 250 which has no brake sensor. The taillight puts out 250 lumen of output via 10 LEDs arranged in a radial pattern. Lezyne has specifically designed the taillight for saddle mounting with an aluminum cylindrical body that tucks underneath saddles and…
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GOREWEAR’s Concurve lineup of running apparel has been a popular option for runners looking for high performance running gear for any climate. For this review, we’ll be looking at a running kit that includes the new Concurve shorts as well as their award-winning Concurve GORE-TEX Jacket. The shorts are part of a set of seven new short options in the Concurve lineup and retails for $60. It’s the 5” Brief model with integrated briefs and an elastic waistband. The Concurve GORE-TEX jacket retails for $250 and has won ISPO awards for the PFAS-Free GORE-TEX material. It’s a fully waterproof jacket…
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PEARL iZUMi’s PRO line of cycling apparel is their top-of-the-line offering that uses the latest technology to optimize performance and comfort. For this review, we’ll be looking at two pieces in the PRO lineup: the Expedition PRO Bib Shorts and the PRO Jersey. The Expedition PRO bib shorts are the latest bib shorts in PEARL iZUMi’s lineup and also their most expensive with a retail price of $295. They feature the PRO Levitate 3D Chamois along with a durable Armourtec Cordura material. To finish the kit we also have the $180 PRO Jersey which has new color options for 2025.…
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The new KOM Cycling Quick Release Light 350 is the latest headlight in KOM Cycling’s Quick Release product lineup. The light is designed to integrate seamlessly into bike cockpits with a dual sided Garmin and Wahoo mounts that can be placed between computers and mounts or below an out front mount. Retail price for the Quick Release Light 350 is $59.99 which includes Garmin and Wahoo adapters for both sides of the mount. As the name implies, the headlight has 350 lumen output with a wide COB LED front lens. KOM Cycling has also incorporated a multi-level battery indicator and…
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The Equinox sunglasses are one of the more unique designs of Shimano’s 2025 sunglass collection. These are marketed as sunglasses with tech-infused style and versatility that borrow from the S-PHYRE sunglasses. Retail price ranges from $120 with standard RIDESCAPE lens and $140 with photochromic lens option. The sunglasses are semi-frameless with an oversized lens and interchangeable lens design. Shimano has used a Rilsan polyamide frame along with a cutout temple arms to help with helmet compatibility. The sunglasses are offered in nine variations including road, gravel and off road RIDESCAPE lenses. The Shimano Equinox sunglasses combine a unique design with…
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As a part of Shimano’s 2025 sunglasses collection releases, Shimano has introduced the new Pulsar sunglasses. The Pulsar CE-PLSR3 are lightweight and durable off road sunglasses with one-piece RIDESCAPE lenses for optimal clarity. Retail price ranges from $90 with a standard lens to $110 for the photochromic lens option. All the sunglasses have oversized and interchangeable one piece lenses with Shimano’s RIDESCAPE lens options that are optimized for different conditions. One of the unique features of the sunglasses is the detachable lower rim which lets you use the Pulsar as a semi-frameless sunglass or as a full frame version. The…
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As retro products become more popular, many eyewear brands have started to use their previous models to inspire new designs. The Smith Ultralite that we have here is exactly that and takes Smith’s original 1987 ski goggles and re-imagines them as oversized sunglasses. This is part of Smith’s Archive Collection and is part of their 60th year anniversary celebration. Retail price for the Smith Ultralite is $175 which includes a special archive collection fleece carrying bag. With their goggle inspiration, the sunglasses have a single piece oversized cylindrical shield lens with multiple ChromaPop lens options. Smith has also added Megol…
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GOREWEAR’s SWIFTRIDE series combine their popular C5 Opti items with fresh graphics and functionality for road and gravel cycling. For this review, we have two of the latest pieces in the SWIFTRIDE collection: the SWIFTRIDE Optical Bib Shorts and the SWIFTRIDE Optical Jersey. The bib shorts retail for $100 and use a tightly knit fabric material with elastic mesh bib straps. GOREWEAR has integrated their cup into the bib shorts as well as reflective details. To match the bib shorts, GOREWEAR has the $100 SWIFTRIDE Optical Jersey which features matching graphics. The jersey uses recycled materials and features four pockets…