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Magicshine’s Seemee lineup of lights offer everything from budget 20 lumen lights to absurd 300 lumen taillights. The new Magicshine Seemee 50 Mag are the latest addition to the Seemee lineup and combine bright output with a magnetic mounting design. Retail price on the Seemee 50 Mag is an affordable $29.99 with 50 lumen of output. Each light can be used as a red taillight or white headlight by double pressing the power button. Magicshine has also incorporated their FTR LightSync Control which allows the Seemee 50 Mag to be paired with a compatible Magicshine headlight and be controlled via…
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The new Magicshine Seemee 100 AD is one of the first hybrid bike taillight radars we’ve seen in the market that replaces detection range for a compact form factor. What makes this a hybrid bike radar taillight is that it does not transmit radar data to GPS computers, instead, it only switches the taillight to a high-visibility flash mode to notify cars of your presence. It’s a clever idea that results in a much smaller radar taillight and allows Magicshine to optimize visibility with their clever LED lighting designs. The Magicshine Seemee 100AD retails for a competitive $54.99 and features…
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Ravemen’s K series of headlights are budget friendly single LED designs with additional smart features. In this review, we’ll be looking at the K700 which is their second most affordable model in the lineup. The Ravemen K700 retails for $34.99 which is quite affordable for the 700 lumen output. Despite the budget price, the K700 features modern features such as USB-C charging and an ambient light sensor that supports a smart output mode. Ravemen has also incorporated a single LED lens with horizontal diffusers that help spread the light out. The K700 light uses a simple tab mount that can…
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The iGPSPORT TL30 is the brand’s smart taillight that is designed to complement their GPS computers and other accessories. It’s a simple taillight design that uses a compact form factor and multi-element LED design to optimize visibility. Retail price on the taillight is an attractive $29.90 with the taillight capable of 50 lumen output. iGPSPORT has used a combination of a COB LED ring and focused center LED to optimize visibility from any angle. The taillight also has some smart features such as a brake sensor and ambient light sensor to automatically turn the light on in darker conditions that…
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The Magichine Allty 1200 series of lights is one of Magichine’s latest bike headlights and combines affordability with the latest FTR LightSync Control technology. Not only does it offer 1200 lumens of output, but Magicshine has also incorporated the ability to turn the headlight and a paired taillight on or off with a single button press. Retail price on the Allty 1200U is an affordable $79.99 and features a top tab-style mount with an available Allty 1200 with a standard Garmin bottom mount. Both lights are compatible Magicshine’s FTR LightSync control which allows the headlight and compatible taillights to powered…
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Cycling computers have often been broken up into entry-level, mid-range and high-end buckets where navigation and map view features have been limited to mid-range or above computers. COOSPO’s new CS500 breaks this trend by offering navigation and map views at an impressive $90 price point. Although the navigation is limited to a breadcrumb style view, it’s one of the cheapest computers we’ve seen with the feature. Along with that theme, the CS500 has a number of features such as radar and electronic shifter support that are typically reserved for more expensive computers. The CS500 uses a non-touch 2.5” black and…
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The iGPSPORT’s VS lineup of headlights combine smart features with modern design features. iGPSPORT currently offers three VS lights from 800 lumen to 1800 lumen to cover various types of riding scenarios. In this review we’ll be looking at the mid-level iGPSPORT VS1200 which offers bright output at an affordable price point. The headlight retails for a competitive $69.90 price with a bright 1200 lumen output. iGPSPORT has designed the light to be mounted underneath out-front-mounts with a Garmin mount attached to the top of the headlight. The VS1200 is advertised as a smart headlight as it features a built-in…
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One of the popular trends in the bike light market is the development of bike headlights with sharp beam cutoffs and bright output to let you see the road without blinding others. The new LightSKIN U8 that we have in this review is one of the newest lights in this field with a bright 1000 lumen output and dual beam lens design. With a retail price of $145, the 1000 lumen U8 offers a unique dual beam design with a sharp beam cutoff that focuses the light on the ground. The U8 is powered by a 5000 mAh Li-ion battery…
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Most bike companies not only sell fully built bikes and frameset but they also have dipped into the apparel market and offer everything from shoes to helmets. Canyon is one of the latest brands to follow this trend with their new Tempr CFR road and mountain biking shoes. In this review, we’ll be looking at the road cycling variation which are pro-level road shoes that are designed for performance and comfort. Retail price of the Tempr CFR shoes is a competitive $329.95 and are currently only available in a white color scheme. The Tempr CFR shoes feature a PerformFit wrap…