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Velocio has become a well known cycling apparel brand thanks to their form fitting designs and premium materials. Concept is Velocio’s top-of-the-line product lineup and combines race-ready designs with zero compromises. In this review we’ll be looking at the Concept Bib Short and Concept Merino Jersey which is one of Velocio’s ultimate combinations. Performance doesn’t come cheap though, as the Concept Bib Short retails for $309 with a race fit and laser cut ventilation. The bib shorts also feature an invisible chamois design that gives the bib shorts a clean and aerodynamic appearance. The Velocio Concept Merino Jersey retails for…
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When it comes to cycling, one of the common equations for determining how many bikes to own is “n+1” where n is the current number of bikes you own. However, even if you only own a single bike, storing bikes efficiently can become a challenge. Free-standing storage stands offer a convenient and portable way to store multiple bikes. The Hottie is Saris’s take on the two bike storage stand and combines a contemporary design with convenient removable storage. Retail price on the freestanding storage stand is $199.99 which includes a removable shelf. While most bike stands use industrial designs, The…
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The Julbo Frequency sunglasses combine the brand’s bold styling into a slightly smaller semi-frameless design. These are a more conservative variation of the Julbo Density sunglasses and offer medium coverage with similar modern features for optimal performance on or off the bike. Retail price ranges from $129.95 with Spectron lens and as much as $229.95 with the photochromic REACTIV lens. The Julbo Frequency has a semi-frameless design which offers a wide field of view and cylindrical lens shape. Julbo has also incorporated their lightweight bio-sourced Rilsan frame and Grip Tech temples for additional comfort. The Julbo Frequency cycling sunglasses combine…
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The new Bont Cycling Riot 24 shoes take the brand’s popular budget friendly Riot model and upgrade them with improved fit and performance. As the product name suggests, the Riot 24 are new for 2024 and inherit the same simplified upper construction as the Vaypor 2023 shoes which makes it easy to visually differentiate the previous Riot model. With a retail price of $219 the Riot 24 are relatively affordable and feature a dual BOA L6 dial system with three row cable routing. The shoes are constructed from a microfiber upper material along with Bont’s trademark heat moldable carbon fiber…
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One of the most compact saddlebag styles are wrap-around zippered designs which open up to allow you to access all the contents. The big downside of this design is that you typically have to remove it from the bike to access the contents. Topeak’s Elementa Seatbag addresses this issue with a clever Rail Wing System design that lets you access all the contents while the bag is still on the bike. Topeak offers the Elementa Seatbag in three size options from a 0.2L extra-small, 0.3L small and a 0.5 L medium. We have the largest size for this review which…
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The Xpedo Sonik pedals combine the brand’s expertise and knowledge for lightweight and fast pedals into an SPD-SL compatible design. With the Sonik pedals, Xpedo has undercut the Shimano Dura-Ace pedal weight without sacrificing adjustability or longevity. Retail price on the Xpedo Sonik pedals ranges from $189 for the CrMo spindles up to $269 with the lighter titanium pedals. Regardless of the spindle material, the Sonik pedals are carbon injection molded and utilize three sealed bearings for smooth operation. Xpedo uses a standard square SWP spring retention system with an adjustable tension design that uses a simple hex adjustment bolt.…
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If your bike has a short seatpost then it can be difficult to fit both bike taillights or radars while still fitting a saddlebag. KOM Cycling has solved this issue by creating their new saddle bags which integrate a rear Garmin mount. This gives you enough space to carry gear and still place a Garmin Varia or other radar in an optimal position. KOM Cycling offers the bag in two versions, a $34.99 small and a $39.99 regular size option. Both bags utilize a secure ATOP dial setup to mount the bag to saddle rails. The other unique feature of…
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Feedback Sports has listened to customer feedback and incorporated improved materials and design to develop the updated Range Click Torque Wrench. This is an improved version of their popular Range click style torque wrench and offers better feel, ergonomics and a wider torque range. The Range Click Torque Wrench has a $120 retail price and features a 2-14 Nm range. What sets the torque wrench apart from the others on the market is Feedback Sports premium red anodized finish, a compact TPU fold up case and the 13 included bits. The Range was also developed to work in both directions…
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When it comes to all-around sunglasses you want something with classic styling and performance lenses that can work in any setting. Julbo’s answer to that is “The Streets” sunglasses that we are reviewing here which combine classic styling with performance features. Retail price for the sunglasses ranges from $94.95 with standard Spectron lenses up to $164.95 when it is optioned with the REACTIV photo chromic lenses. Regardless of lens choice, the sunglasses feature a lightweight bio-sourced Rilsan frame and have 100% UV protection. The Streets are also designed to stay in place with Grip Tech temples and convenient auto-lock hinges.…