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While iGPSPORT is best known for their budget friendly bike GPS computers, they also have bike lights and a radar unit. In this review, we’ll be looking at their SR30 bike taillight and radar combination which offers competitive features and an affordable price point. The SR30 was originally shown at Eurobike 2023 but it’s now available globally and already had a few software refinements. Retail price on the iGPSPORT SR30 is a competitive $119.99 and the radar offers a 150m radar detection along with modern features. The SR30 uses a standard Garmin quarter turn style mount built into the base…
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Electric bike inflators are a growing segment of bicycle accessories that offer a convenient way to inflate tires without the need for a floor pump. The Fanttik X9 Ace takes the brand’s extensive experience in car tire inflators and applies it to a smaller form factor that is better suited for cycling. Retail price on the X9 Ace is a highly competitive $59.97 which includes an easy to read digital gauge and 150 PSI max. Compared to other mini inflators, the X9 Ace is on the larger size as it houses a 5000mAh battery for extended run time that can…
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Just a few years ago, Garmin had the bike radar market to themselves with their ubiquitous Varia models. That’s rapidly changed as Magene, Bryton, Magicshine and even iGPSPORT have entered the market with their own radars. The new Trek CarBack is one of the latest bike rear radars to hit the market and offers a few unique features. Trek has set the retail price on the radar to be $199.99 and incorporated a 90 lumen focused LED that is reminiscent of the popular Trek Flare RT. What is unique about the CarBack is the four-bar LED battery gauge that lets…
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Topeak’s Elementa Gearbag is a compact saddlebag that combines a compact form factor with an integrated tool holder. It’s small bag with only 0.3 L capacity and outer dimensions of 11.4 x 7 x 5 cm which allows it to hide underneath saddles. The upper compartment of the bag has enough space for a compact inner tube and tire levers. Retail price on the bag is $64.95 which includes 10 bits and a slick mini ratchet with reversible head. The other big feature of the bag is the Rail Wing System which is a clever strap design that allows the…
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COOSPO is well known for their budget friendly sensors and GPS cycling computers that focus on value. The COOSPO CS300 is one of COOSPO’s newest cycling computers and offers long battery life and customization features not typically found at this price point. Retail price for the CS300 is an attractive $69.90 and includes modern features like USB-C charging and a Garmin quarter-turn style mount. The CS300 also offers a large 2.6” screen and can connect to heart rate sensors, power meters, cadence sensors and speed sensors. One of the unique features of the computer is a zone display that shows…
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Although cycling is a sustainable and eco-friendly sport, many of the accessories associated with it are not. The new Lazer Verde KinetiCore helmet is seeking to address that with sustainable construction, materials and packaging. With a retail price of $99.99, the Verde is constructed from 70% recycled material and features an e-bike NTA-8776 safety certification. The helmet has also achieved a 4-star Virginia tech rating thanks to Lazer’s KinetiCore which consists of specifically engineered EPS blocks that are designed to absorb rotational and direct impacts. Lazer has also designed the Verde with urban cycling in mind by incorporating concealed vents…
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When it comes to cycling tools it’s always a balance between portability and versatility. Feedback Sports Reflex Fixed Torque Ratchet is the brand’s first ride-ready tool kit that combines the convenience of a ratchet into a portable form factor. With a retail price of $70, the Reflex is a 15 piece kit that includes a durable zippered TPU case, fixed 5 Nm torque extension, 10 S2 bits and a bit organizer. As with other Feedback Sports products, the Reflex is built to last with metal construction and serviceability in mind. The modular design allows the ratchet to be combined with…
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When it comes to road cycling shoes you typically have to choose between expensive high-end shoes or more affordable options that compromise on fit. Trek’s Velocis shoes are looking to break that rule by offering premium features at a more affordable mid-range price point. The shoes retail for $249.99 and are available in black, white and a bright red color scheme. Despite being a mid-level priced shoe, the Velocis utilizes a dual BOA Li2 closure system for micro adjustments. Trek has also incorporated their MetNet relief zones in the upper material which are three-sided star shaped perforations that allow the…
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The Magene C606 is the brand’s new flagship GPS cycling computer that offers premium features not typically found at this price point. Retailing for $159, the Magene C606 is a mid-level priced computer with a big 2.8” touch color screen. Magene claims up to 28 hour battery life using the endurance mode thanks to the large 2000mAh battery. The GPS computer is compatible with nearly all ANT+ and BLE sensors and features turn-by-turn navigation. Modern features include a USB-C charging port as well as Garmin quarter-turn mount that is molded into the base. The Magene C606 also supports customization using…