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The Black Bibs makes affordable cycling apparel without labels, that right, no logos, no labels aside from the one tag that has the mandatory labeling like size, origin, fabric composition and care instructions. This review is for the Women’s Ultimate Adventure Bibs. They come in two leg band color variations – black and olive with size ranging from XS-4XL. The Black Bibs Ultimate Adventure Bibs has multiple pockets, mesh straps, and super comfortable chamois.
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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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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…