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  • Trek’s go-to multi-tool

    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…

  • The ultimate race saddle

    Developed with the Lidl-Trek athletes, the Trek RSL is a lightweight saddle designed for comfort even in the toughest races. This is part of Trek’s Race Shop Limited lineup which makes this the top performance saddle Trek currently offers. Retail price for the saddle is a premium $324.99 and includes a Blendr mount for attaching Trek taillights or radars directly to the saddle. As an RSL product, the saddle is constructed with a OCLV carbon fiber shell and features Trek’s oversized 7x10mm carbon rails. The saddle features a full center cutout and minimally bonded padding for comfort and performance. The…

  • Knog’s latest Oi! bell

    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…

  • Go the distance

    Velocio’s LUXE apparel lineup has been one of Velocio’s best selling kits and is marketed as a long-distance kit. The apparel pieces are all optimized for comfort and long hours on the saddle with details like proprietary chamois and a distinctive soft suede-like finish. For this review, we have the latest version of the LUXE bib shorts and the Merino LUXE Colorblock Jersey with small updates for 2025 based on user feedback. Specifically, we have the $299 LUXE Bib shorts which have an endurance style chamois and high compression lycra. The bib shorts have a minimalist three-panel design to eliminate…

  • Watch your back

    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…

  • Magicshine’s brightest Hori headlight

    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…

  • Magicshine’s new Hori light series

    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…

  • The weight weenie’s inflator

    The CYCPLUS AS2 Ultra is the latest pump in CYCPLUS’s extensive AS2 electric pump lineup and focuses on size and weight. It’s the smallest and lightest pump they offer with a LED screen which makes it easy to stash in a pocket or saddle bag. The AS2 Ultra retails for a competitive $119 and features a light magnesium alloy body with a 400 mAh internal battery. A USB-C port on the top of the pump can be used to rapidly charge the pump in only 25 minutes and doubles as an air vent. Despite the smaller size, the AS2 Ultra…

  • The easy way to remove cassettes

    One of the common bike maintenance tasks that everyone can do at home is removing a cassette. It’s an easy task but requires a few special tools which includes a cassette lock ring bit and a tool to hold the cassette in place as you loosen it. The Feedback Sports Grip Whip is a new tool that is designed to make quick work of cassette removal. It’s a spring loaded pliers-like design that’s far easier to use than traditional chain whips. With a retail price of $55 it costs more than traditional chain whips but on par with other cassette…