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With the new EVO series of bike lights, Magicshine has created powerful bike lights with advanced beam-cutoff lenses. That means you can have a high-output bike light that won’t blind oncoming traffic. The Magicshine EVO 1300 is part of that new series and offers an impressive 1300 lumen output. With its aspherical lens, the EVO 1300 features a single LED setup with a sharp beam cutoff that focuses the light on the ground. The EVO 1300 retails at an affordable $74.99 and includes a wireless remote and Garmin mount on the top of the headlight. Although the light lacks the…
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The Trek Emonda lineup of bikes has been one of Trek’s lightest road bikes and is defined by their race-ready geometry and performance. With the Emonda SLR bikes, Trek has taken that winning formula and added additional aerodynamic tweaks to make the bikes even faster. In this review, we’ll be looking at the latest Emonda SLR 7 which retail for $8,999.99 and sits in the middle of the SLR range. The SLR 7 combines the 800 Series OCLV carbon fiber frame with fast shifting Shimano Ultegra R8100 Di2 12 speed drivetrain. Aerodynamic tube shaping optimizes the bikes performance while the…
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Ravemen’s PR series of headlights are affordable and bright bike lights that feature an anti-glare lens design. The PR2400 model is the brightest headlight currently in the lineup with an impressive 2400 lumen output and an all-in-one design. Retail price for the PR2400 is $179.95 which includes a wireless remote and a built-in OLED display that shows the current mode and battery information. As with other Ravemen lights, the PR2400 features a modern USB-C interface and has a separate USB output port for charging other devices. One of the unique features of the Ravemen PR2400 is the dual beam design…
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State Bicycle’s Core-Line are one of the brand’s most popular bicycle lineups as they offer affordability along with durability. With prices starting at only $399.99 it’s easy to see the allure of the Core-Line bikes which feature steel frames and flip-flop hubs for single speed or fixed gear riding. The bikes also feature thoughtful quality components such as Deep V wheelsets, front and rear caliper brakes and seat stay rack mounts. In this review we’ll specifically be looking at the Lavender Haze variation which combines black accents with a beautiful lavender frame color. State Bicycle lets you customize the bike…
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Touted as “more lightweight, more ventilated, more iconic” the new Lazer Z1 KinetiCore helmet takes their iconic Z1 helmets and integrates Lazer’s proprietary KinetiCore technology. This replaces traditional MIPS liners with the lightweight EPS foam KinetiCore design to reduce direct and rotational impacts for improved safety. The new Z1 KinetiCore helmet retails for $279.99 and achieves an impressive 5 star Virginia Tech rating. Lazer has focused on lightweight and ventilation with the Z1 helmet which means you have 33 vents and cleverly integrated Advanced RollSys Fit System. With the Z1 you have a top mounted thumb wheel for adjustments which…
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Bontrager’s Blendr system is a modular mounting system that provides an integrated design to mount accessories on your bicycle. It’s a three piece design that combines a stem, base and mounting accessory to attach lights, computers or phones. While Bontrager has extended the system to include integrated handlebars, taillights and saddlebags, we’re going to focus on the core stem / base / mounts products in this guide. Bontrager also has a comprehensive compatibility chart that covers all the options and even legacy products no longer available we’d highly recommend taking a look at. There are a wide variety of accessories…
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Although bike technology has come a long way, nearly all bikes still use air tires which need to be maintained regularly. The Flextail Tiny Bike Pump is a portable electronic pump that has the compact form factor of a CO2 canister but has a rechargeable design. Despite the small size, the Tiny Bike Pump is capable of 100 psi pressure and compatible with Presta, Schrader and even inflatable balls. Flextail offers the pump for a retail price of $99.99 which is similarly priced as other compact electric pumps. Inside the Tiny Bike Pump you’ll find a 350mAh battery which can…
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As the weather gets colder and wet it can be hard to keep up the motivation to keep riding and training. The Le Col Pro Jacket is a new cycling jacket that is advertised as Le Col’s fastest winter jacket. Constructed using Polartec Power Shield fabric, the Pro Jacket is wind and waterproof without the bulk of traditional cycling jackets. All that tech doesn’t come cheap though as the Le Col Pro Jacket retails for a hefty $345. Le Col has added quite a few premium features into the jacket such as reflective detailing, a four pocket setup and an…
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When it comes to affordable and beginner friendly drones there are a lot of models and brands to choose from these days. In this review, we’ll be looking at the latest Snaptain’s E20 drone which is designed for affordability and ease of use. With a retail price of $199.99 it’s a mid-level drone and features a high-resolution 2.7k camera with a 90 degree FOV. The drone includes two 2000mAh batteries with a flight time of approximately 18 minutes each. With its wifi-only connection, the E20 is limited to heights under 262 ft and 490 ft distances. The E20 also features…