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Bike racks are a popular way to mount bags or carry additional gear for commuting or running errands. While bike racks provide a lot of utility, they can be heavy or time consuming to install or remove from a bike which make people less likely to use them. The Ortlieb Quick-Rack is a clever solution to this that offers quick release mounts that are claimed to allow you to remove the rack within 5 seconds and install it in as little as 15 seconds. In this review, we’ll be looking at the Light version which is a lightweight and minimal…
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The Suunto Sonic is a affordable variation of the Suunto Wing headphone that drops the extra features such as LEDs, gestures and power bank for a $50 price reduction. Despite the lower cost, the Suunto Sonic retains the bone conduction design and high quality speaker and microphone setup. Retail price on the Suunto Sonic is $149 and they are now available in multiple color options. The headphones use a unique open ear design with bone conduction which allow you to listen to music or make phone calls while still being aware of your surroundings. The anti-slip coating, sweatproof and water…
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Portland Design Work (PDW) 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 Otter bottle cage and the companion Wotter bottle which take inspiration from otters. Retail price on the bottle cage is $25 which includes stainless steel mounting bolts and single piece aluminum 5052 alloy construction. As with all of PDW’s cages, the Otter cage has an elaborate design with detailed cutouts to mimic the otter’s physical features and even painted whiskers. The Otter cage also has a matching $13.95 26 oz…
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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…