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Lupine’s SL Mono is the brand’s first headlight with an integrated battery with StVZO approval. This gives you the best of both worlds, a crisp beam cutoff with a simple all-in-one setup for quick installation or removal. The SL Mono’s premium retail price of $250 is matched with an all aluminum construction and serviceable design that ensures you can use the light for years to come. Lupine offers replaceable batteries and a variety of spare parts for the SL Mono to allow you to repair or service the light on your own, a rare feature in the bike light market.…
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The more the temperature drops outside, the harder it can be to motivate yourself to ride outdoors. To address this, Velocio offers a wide range of cold weather apparel options to keep you comfortable and protected from the elements while riding. In this review, we’ll specifically be looking at a few of Velocio’s cold weather and Alpha products which utilize Polartec’s advanced Alpha insulation. It is a cutting edge fabric means Velocio can offer lightweight and sleek cycling apparel that’s far warmer than they appear. Specifically we’ll be looking at the $119 Alpha gloves which combine Polartec Alpha Direct insulation…
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Whether you’re working from a home office or running errands around town, the casual style and comfort of a hoodie is hard to beat. That’s why it’s not surprising so many companies offer their own interpretation of the hoodie with different designs and materials. In this review we’ll be specifically looking at the women’s KÜHL Brava Hoody which is not your run-of-the-mill hoodie. With a retail price of $119, the Brava Hoody is a functional hoodie that is constructed of soft 100% organic cotton. KÜHL currently offers the hoodie in three colors: cinnamon, charcoal and black. The bright metallic blue…
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Bryton teased their Gardia rear radar back at Eurobike 2022 as a long awaited competitor against the Garmin Varia radar. Today, we finally have a production version for this review which not only competes with the Garmin Varia but also the relatively new Magicshine x Magene 508 radars. The Bryton Gardia R300L undercuts both radars with a competitive retail price of only $129.95 and a class-leading 190m detection range. The radar has a wide 220 degree field of view which allows you to spot cars around corners or in different lanes. Bryton has added a few modern features such as…
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Topeak’s Duo Fixer series is a clever saddle rail dual mounting system that can be used with a variety of tools, saddlebags and accessories. At the heart of the system is the Duo Fixer bracket which clamps onto alloy or carbon saddle rails and offers a lower QuickClick slot and an upper quick release tab mechanism. Utilizing a dual slot attachment design, the Duo Fixer provides a tool-free mounting to allow you to quickly install accessories or swap accessories between bikes. In this cyclists guide we’ll provide an overview of how the system works and an overview of the currently…
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Bright bike lights on a trail or around town like high beams on a car and blinding oncoming traffic or cyclists. That’s one of the big motivations for the StVZO light requirements which enforce sharp beam cutoffs to focus headlights output on the road. Magicshine’s new ZX series of lights combine their familiar Allty and RN light series with a project lens that meets the StVZO requirements. The lights are currently offered in two variations: the $49.99 ZX StVZO and the $59.99 ZX Pro StVZO with 220 and 350 lumen output respectively. To achieve the beam cutoff required by StVZO…
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Whether you spend more time on pavement or off-road, gloves should be an essential part of everyone’s cycling kit. A good pair of cycling gloves not only provides protection against the sun and debris but also improves your dexterity and grip. In this review we’ll be looking at the current Lizard Skins long sleeve Monitor glove range which includes the Ops, Ignite and Traverse variations. Lizard Skins has applied their expertise in handlebar grips to create these three variations to satisfy a wide range of cyclists. These are well priced gloves with both the Ops and Ignite sharing a retail…
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The Sweet Protection’s Falconer 2Vi is the latest iteration of their top-of-the-line road cycling helmet. This helmet combines a wind tunnel tested aerodynamics with the latest MIPS Air integration. The retail price of the Sweet Protection Falconer 2Vi is $250 and the helmet is offered in a number of matte and gloss color schemes. As the name implies, the helmet offers their 2Vi safety system which combines MIPS Air and multi-density EPS foam construction for optimized weight and impact protection. The Falconer 2Vi also features Sweet Protection’s STACC ventilation system to funnel air through the helmet and out the rear.…
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When Lazer’s KinetiCore technology was introduced, it not only offered an integrated approach to rotation impact protection but also a more affordable design. The new Lazer Tempo KinetiCore brings that promise to fruition with an impressive $49.99 retail price that doesn’t skimp on safety features. This is Lazer’s most affordable helmet in the KinetiCore lineup and features an attractive design paired with KinetiCore. Inside the helmet you’ll find the distinctive EPS crumple zones which offer protection from rotational impacts without the need for secondary liners such as MIPS. To keep the Lazer Tempo’s price down the helmet is only offered…