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Developed specifically for gravel riding, the Air Stratos is a lightweight and strong helmet that’s part of Limar’s Air Revolution collection. In this review we have the latest version of the Air Stratos helmet, the Air Stratos MIPS helmet which integrates MIPS as well as creative color scheme options. The helmet retails for $169.95 and features 15 vents with extended coverage to keep riders safe on or off road. Limar has integrated MIPS Air which utilizes MIPS Nodes to seamlessly connect the padding into the low-friction MIPS material. To accommodate different sized heads, the helmet has Limar’s AirFit system which…
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3D printing technology allows companies to develop designs and products that wouldn’t be feasible with traditional production methods. Fizik’s Adaptive lineup of saddles embraces the technology to incorporate 3D-printed padding to create a unique and supportive honeycomb design. In this review, we’ll be looking at the latest Fizik Vento Argo 00 Adaptive which combines the 3D-printed padding into a full carbon base for the ultimate lightweight and supportive saddle. This is the top-of-the-line $399 variation in the Argo Adaptive series and utilizes a full carbon base and rails to achieve a featherlight weight. Fizik also offers a $299 carbon rail…
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While Fizik is best known for their high-end carbon fiber shoes, they also offer more accessible performance options. The new Fizik Vento Omna are their latest budget friendly shoes and combine pro-level features at an accessible price point. With a retail price of $169.99 the Fizik Vento Omna shoes feature a R5 Nylon Outsole with a single BOA Li2 Dial closure system. The shoe has a premium appearance with a perforated high-density PU upper and attractive metallic-like finishes that make the shoes look much more expensive than they really are. Designed for road cycling, the Vento Omna shoes have standard…
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When it comes to cycling helmets, it’s a delicate balance between reducing helmet weight and optimizing safety. The Limar’s solution to this issue is the Limar Air Pro MIPS which couples two carbon fiber wings into the structure to create a light yet strong helmet. It is a unique design that utilizes Carbon Coretech technology to bond the 3K carbon directly with the EPS foam. The helmet retails for $319.95 and features other premium details such as MIPS Air and a magnetic Fidlock buckle. With twenty air vents along with eight inner channels, the Air Pro is a highly ventilated…
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Developed in collaboration with the ASTANA cycling team, the Limar Air Atlas is one of the brands fastest and most ventilated helmets to date. This is an evolution of Limar’s Air Speed helmet and offers improved aerodynamic performance and features. With a retail price of $319.95 the Air Atlas is offered in a wide range of unique color schemes along with MIPS Air integration. One of the big features of the helmet is the U.F.O. system which is a removable rear extender that is designed to improve aerodynamics or removed if there are high crosswinds. The helmet also has optional…
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When it comes to road bikes, carbon fiber disc bikes are the most desirable due to their lightweight and smooth rides. Decathlon’s Van Rysel lineup of bikes target that premium end of the road bike market with various carbon frame options. In this review, we’ll be looking at the Van Rysel EDR CF 105 which features an endurance geometry and a full Shimano 105 drivetrain. We’re a bit late to the party with this review as the bike was originally released back in 2021, however, the bike has only recently become available in the US with a retail price of…
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Kokopelli’s new Platte lineup is their latest lightweight and packable kayaks designed for performance and adventure. The kayaks combine features from Kokopelli’s adventure packrafts and kayaks to optimize speed and versatility. In this review we’ll be looking at the $899 single-person Platte version, but Kokopelli does also offer a $1099 two-person Platte Plus variation. With the Platte kayaks, Kokopelli includes everything you need to start paddling right out of the box including their 4-piece Alpine paddle, Nano Barrel pump and Animas travel bag. The Platte uses a three chamber design with two side pontoons and a rigid drop-stitch floor. For…
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Knog is best known for their attractive and creative be-seen style cycling lights whether it’s the fun Frog lights or the Blinder Road series. The new Blinder range are high-output headlights designed for road or mountain biking and offer advanced technology at competitive price points. We have the $79.95 Blinder 900 here but there is also a $59.95 Blinder 600 and an even brighter $99.95 Blinder 1300 version available. As the product names imply, the Blinder 900 achieves 900 lumen of output from four LEDs. The Blinder 900 uses the latest 21700 3.7V lithium ion battery with USB-C charging and…
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Orly airport (ORY) is south of Paris and can be a pain to get in and out of compared to Charles de Gaulle (CDG). If you’re flying French Bee from the US, they only fly to Orly airport in Paris (as of June 2023). This was my first time flying in to Orly (first time flying since Covid and incidentally our last trip before Covid was to Paris). Since I had a connecting train from Gare de l’Est the same day, I wanted to avoid road transportation. Unfortunately, there is no direct train from Orly to Paris and requires a…