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Bont Cycling cycling shoes usually elicit a strong reaction with many people swearing by them and others hating them. This love-it-or-hate-it reaction is usually because of the wide anatomical shape which gives the shoes a unique appearance and fit. The new Bont Vaypor 2023 shoes are the latest addition to the Bont Cycling lineup and offer a streamlined design, more adjustability and refined shape to accommodate a wider range of feet. The shoes retail for $449.00 and feature a stiff unidirectional carbon sole with the latest dual BOA Li2 Fit System. Bont has also incorporated their upgraded Cobra9 insoles which…
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Magicshine’s Monteer series of bike lights are well known for their powerful output and affordability. The new Monteer 12000 takes it to the next level with an almost unbelievable 12,000 lumen output. Not only is this one of the brightest lights Magicshine has produced to date, but it also incorporates an aspherical lens into the central LED for a sharp beam cutoff. The dual beam setup means you can run the light with only the sharp beam cutoff to avoid blinding oncoming traffic and then turn it up off road with an additional 4 spot LEDs to light up the…
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If you had to choose two technologies that have come to define the current era it would have to be artificial intelligence (AI) and drone technology. The new HOVERAir X1 drone combines both into an impressive pocket-sized drone that can automatically track you for a variety of impressive shots. Not only can you fit this drone in your pocket, but it’s designed specifically to be easy to use with autonomous flying modes that let you capture shots with a single button press. The HOVERAir X1 is available for $389 or the $439 combo package we have in this review that…
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When it comes to cycling clothing there is often a big gap between low-cost recreational apparel and form-fitting premium apparel. Decathlon’s Van Rysel lineup of Racer cycling apparel is trying to close that gap by offering breathable and close-fitting pieces at affordable price points. We have two items in their Racer collection here, the Endurance Racer Road Cycling Jersey and the Racer Road Racing Bib Shorts. The Racer Road Jersey retails for $89.99 and has a pro fit with four rear pockets. The jersey is highly breathable with ventilated mesh sides and a low collar for warm weather riding. To…
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The new Magicshine EVO 1700 combines a powerful 1700 lumen output with an aspherical anti-glare lens design. It’s part of an exciting trend in the bike light market with the move toward high power bike lights with beam cutoffs. Although the Magicshine EVO 1700 isn’t an StVZO certified light, it lets you enjoy the same optimized optics and ensures cyclists or other oncoming traffic won’t be blinded by your light. Despite the 1700 lumen output and beam cutoff design, the EVO 1700 has an affordable $89.99 retail price. Magicshine has also incorporated a unique top-mounted GoPro mount to allow the…
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The updated Thousand Heritage 2.0 helmet not only improved the ventilation and venting but it also added a magnetic mount to the rear for an optional taillight. In this review, we’ll be looking at the new magnetic helmet taillight that is specifically designed for the Heritage 2.0 helmet. This is a magnetic design so it simply pops into place and is an optional extra that can be purchased with the Heritage 2.0 helmet or separately. The taillight retails for $25 and offers 40 lumen output. It seamlessly attaches to the rear of the Heritage 2.0 helmets using a magnetic mount.…
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If you’re looking for a clever way to declutter your handlebars while still being daytime visible, the RAVEMEN FR160 is the perfect light. The RAVEMEN FR160 is daytime bright COB LED headlight with a thin form factor that sandwiches between your GPS computer and mount. It’s a clever design that utilizes a wraparound COB LED design with 160 lumen output. At only $36.95 the FR160 is also quite affordable and features a USB-C charging interface and 380 mAh Li-polymer internal battery. The FR160 attaches to any Garmin mount and has a top-side Garmin puck to attach other accessories above it.…
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When it comes to bike taillights, there are two approaches: using focused optics or brighter is better. RAVEMEN TR350 and TR500 taillights combine both approaches with impressive 350 and 500 lumen outputs. Both lights are nearly identical visually but have different price points and internal programming. Retail prices for lights are $49.95 for the TR350 and $59.95 for the TR500. As the product names imply, the TR350 has 350 lumen max output while the TR500 has 500 lumen max output. The taillights feature modern USB-C charging ports and large 1600 mAh Lithium-ion batteries. There is also an integrated brake sensor…
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Magicshine’s Allty series of headlights features everything from commuter headlights to multi-thousand lumen headlight options. The new Allty 1500S is one of the latest additions to the Allty lineup and upgrades the previous Allty 1500 with some exciting new features. With a retail price of $109.99 the Allty 1500S offers 1500 lumen of output and a removable 5000mAh cartridge style battery. The headlight also features dual lighting elements with a DRL and a single focused LED for long distance visibility. One of the other big features of the Allty 1500S is the OLED screen which displays the battery status, estimated…