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The new Smith Seeker sunglasses are designed to be a do-it-all pair of sunglasses that can perform well during high-intensity sports or casual weekends. To achieve this, Smith worked with ultra-runner Anton Krupicka to optimize the Seekers features and design. Retail price for the Smith Seeker sunglasses ranges from $175 for ChromaPop lenses up to $225 for the photochromic variation like we have in this review. What makes the Seeker sunglasses unique are the subtle integrated side shields that mimic the styling of the Smith Venture sunglasses. While the Seeker sunglasses have a retro appearance, Smith has incorporated their latest…
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FIDLOCK is a well known company for their innovative magnetic fasteners that can be found on everything from helmets to camera straps. One of FIDLOCK’s latest products is the new PINCLIP saddle bag which combines a waterproof expandable saddlebag with their PINCLIP fastener design. It’s a slick design that uses a combination of magnetics and mechanical locking to allow the saddle bag to be quickly installed or removed from saddle rails. Retail price on the PINCLIP saddlebag ranges from $54.99 for the 400mL small version to $69.99 for the medium sized 700 ml we have in this review. The bags…
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Below are this year’s round up of our favorite bicycle gear and accessories. Under $100 $100-$250 1. Bontrager Blendr Mounting system | $9.99 – $288.99 If you don’t like the way your bike lights, GPS, or phones clutter your handlebar with OEM mounts and holders, try this clever modular system for an integrated look. Great for: High-end Road bikes down to budget Single-speed bikes. BUY HERE 2. Portland Design Works Bottle Cages | $28 Can’t bring your favorite companion along on your bike? No problem! These fun metal bottle cages from PDW can keep you company on your ride! Great…
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The FIDLOCK TWIST toolbox combines the brand’s clever cageless magnetic twist mounting system with a large toolbox to store gear or food. It’s a rigid toolbox that uses the same TWIST bike base that is used by the FIDLOCK water bottles but is meant for storage instead of hydration. The retail price on the FIDLOCK TWIST toolbox is $49.99 which includes the TWIST bike base to mount the toolbox on a water bottle receiver. It’s a fairly large toolbox with 500ml capacity and internal mesh pockets to help organize the content. The toolbox has a rigid design and is constructed…
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Shimano’s RC7 shoes have been a popular option for cyclists looking for high-performance cycling shoes at a relatively affordable price point. The new RC703 shoes are the latest iteration of the RC7 shoes and features improved fit and breathability. Shimano has incorporated many of the unique design features of the S-PHYRE RC9 shoes in the RC7 without inheriting the S-PHYRE’s price tag. That means the RC703 shoes retail for an affordable $250 with available women’s and wide fit options available. The RC7 shoes have a dual BOA L6Z dial fit system and a wrap-around upper design for stability and comfort.…
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RAVEMEN’s K series of headlights are budget friendly single LED designs with some interesting smart features. In this review, we’ll be looking at the K1800 which is the brightest model in the lineup. The K1800 retails for $84.99 and has a bright 1800 lumen output from the single LED lens. What makes this a smart light is that RAVEMEN has incorporated an ambient light sensor and an ambient light sensor which supports automatic day/night modes and auto-sleep features. The K1800 also features an AI night time learning mode which allows the headlight to adjust the light output and ramping to…
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The Ravemen TR150 is the brand’s most affordable TR series bike taillight and features a four LED lens design with great side visibility. It’s budget friendly with a transparent lens that ensures the light is visible from a wide 280 degree angle range. Ravemen offers the TR150 for an attractive $29.95 price which includes a seatpost, saddle and body clip mount. As the name implies, the TR150 has a 150 lumen output from the four LEDs lens. There are also several modern features such as USB-C charging, a brake sensor and automatic sleep feature to extend the runtime. The integrated…
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Trek’s RSL Knit Road Cycling shoes are an all-out race shoe designed to maximize power transfer and comfort. These are Trek’s top-of-the-line cycling with a sleek knit construction and Trek’s clever METNET relief zones. Retail price on the RSL Knit shoes is $499.99 which makes them the most expensive shoe out of Trek’s Velocis and RSL shoe lineup. What sets the RSL Knit shoes apart is the engineered performance knit upper that provides a sock-like fit with a stiff OCLV carbon fiber outsole. Trek also incorporates a dual BOA Li2 Dial Fit System with the Type-D anodized metal dials. The…
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Portland Design Work is known for their whimsical bottle cage collections that can add some fun and character to any bike. In this review, we’ll be looking at the Sparrow cage and the companion Jake Tong Flash Sheet bottle which take inspiration from sparrows. Retail price on the Sparrow cage is $25 while the matching Flash Sheet bottle is $11.95. As with most PDW bottle cages, the Sparrow is constructed from a single piece of aluminum 5052 alloy with details cut into it. There are also a number of metallic color choices to choose from to match the Sparrow cage…