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The Wild Rye Baddie Bib is the brand’s first bib shorts and combines their expertise in technical fabrics and female-specific designs. They’ve taken the same high-end fabric used on their Alice and Alyssa chamois shorts but incorporated the extra security and comfort of mesh shoulder straps. The Baddie Bib shorts retail for $149 and are currently offered in female-specific size range of 0-18 in either a black or mahogany color. As with other Wild Rye products, the paneled design provides a flattering fit along the contours of a woman’s body and provides comfort on the bike while the strategic use…
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Smith’s Vert PivLock sunglasses combine an oversized frameless shield design with a new quick-release PivLock lens system. These are developed for cycling, running or other high-intensity sport use with a lightweight construction. Retail price ranges from $209 for the standard ChromaPop lenses and up to $219 for the mirrored ChromaPop lenses. Smith has incorporated a clever PivLock lens attachment system that allows you to rotate the temples off the lens with little fuss. The sunglasses even include an additional clear lens that’s perfect for riding in low visibility conditions. For comfort, the sunglasses have two-position non-slip Megol nose pads and…
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Top tube bags are a convenient and simple way to carry more gear or snacks on a ride. The new Topeak FastFuel Bag Bolt-On is their latest compact and padded top tube bag which can be attached to a bike using straps or bolted on using existing water bottle bosses. With a retail price of $44.95 the FastFuel Bag Bolt-On offers a versatile bolt-on or strap mounting system to accommodate a wide variety of bikes. There is a 0.5L storage capacity with a single large storage compartment and full length zipper. Topeak has also incorporated premium details such as a…
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Endurance bikes strike a balance between comfort and performance by utilizing less aggressive geometry and complaint setups to soak up harshness on the road. Cannondale’s popular Synapse series of bikes offer carbon fiber and aluminum options for new or experienced cyclists looking for comfort and speed. In this review, we’ll be specifically looking at the $5500 Cannondale Synapse Carbon 2 RLE which combines a full carbon frame with their innovative SmartSense system. As a mid-tier bike in the Synapse Carbon lineup, the Synapse Carbon 2 RLE comes equipped with the 12-speed Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8000 drivetrain with hydraulic disc brakes.…
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Tifosi launched the Swank collection of sunglasses nearly five years ago as affordable hybrid eyewear that could accommodate a wide range of faces. The Smirk is the latest edition to the collection and are designed to be fashionable yet functional. Pricing starts at $29.95 for standard lenses while the polarized lens is $54.95. Tifosi also offers prescription options for the Smirk with a wide range of options including transition lenses and mirroring that tops out at $329.90. Whichever version you pick, you’ll get a durable Grilamid TR-90 frame and the retro styling. The glasses also feature Tifosi Glide technology, a non-slip…
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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…