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GOREWEAR’s new Spinshift cycling collection is one of their latest apparel collections that’s designed with premium materials and fit. It’s been designed to compete with high-end brands and offers weather protection and the latest fabric technology. In this review, we’re going to be looking at the full kit which includes the GORE-TEX Jacket, Cargo Bib Shorts and the Long Sleeve Jersey. The Spinshift GORE-TEX jacket retails for $270 and combines a fully waterproof construction with lightweight GORE-TEX ePE membrane. GOREWEAR has designed the jacket with reflective details and taped seams to provide protection without any bulk. Under the jacket you…
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The Ombraz Cammina are one of the latest frame designs for Ombraz’s armless sunglasses collection. Inspired by vintage designs, the Cammina has a two piece lens design with offset nose bridge that’s designed for adventures or running errands with. Retail price on the Cammina ranges from $145 for standard lenses up to $160 with polarized lenses. As with other Ombraz sunglasses, the Cammina uses an arm-less design with an elastic strap in place of traditional temple arms. What remains of the frame is constructed from TR-90 along with lenses from Zeiss Optics. As a brand, Ombraz is committed to sustainability…
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Topeak’s Shuttle Levers have been part of Topeak’s catalog for over a decade as an affordable and durable tire lever set. In this review, we’ll be looking at the latest iteration of the Shuttle Lever which is the Shuttle Lever Pro. These levers take the familiar black and yellow levers and add a third lever to the set with a magnetic storage system. Retail price of the Shuttle Lever Pro is an attractive $11.95 which includes two short 10.2 x 2 x 2 cm levers and one longer black 14 x 2 x 0.8 cm lever. The short yellow levers…
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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.…