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Sweet Protection markets the Promuter MIPS helmet as the helmet for everyone who is in on the secret that a bike is the best way to get around. Designed for commuters in mind, the Sweet Protection Promuter combines a number of modern safety features with a rear LED to keep you visible at night. The helmet retails for $199.95 and has a stylish urban design with integrated MIPS Air for additional crash safety. Sweet Protection offers the helmet in a variety of matte color color schemes along with a dent resistant two-layer shell designed to take daily abuse. The helmet…
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When it comes to cycling lights most people assume brighter is better. The reality is that bright lights often can be blinding for oncoming riders and traffic which is why Europe has adopted StVZO requirements with beam cutoffs. Trek’s new Commuter lights may lack the StVZO certification but have a similar sharp beam cutoff that Trek refers to as Kindbeam. In this review we’ll be looking at the top-of-the-line $159.99 Commuter Pro RT which adds some cool tech features such as Bluetooth connectivity for one-button control of both the headlight and connected taillights. Using a simple Bluetooth pairing sequence the…
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Lazer’s new Tonic KinetiCore helmet is designed for recreational road cyclists looking for an affordable cycling helmet. The helmet combines Lazer’s innovative KinetiCore safety system with a sleek profile and ventilation. Despite a retail price of only $79.99 the Lazer Tonic KinetiCore achieves a four out of five star Virginia Tech rating. It’s an impressive helmet on paper as it offers safety and affordability. The helmet is available in small to large sizes and is currently offered in seven different color schemes which include front-to-rear color fades. Inside the helmet you’ll find KinetiCore’s EPS foam crumple zones which provide shock…
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One of the most annoying aspects of bike lights is the fact that you have to operate each one separately with battery status indicators on each light. That means it’s easy to forget to turn on a taillight or have a taillight run out of power mid-ride. Topeak’s new PowerLite BT Combo solves this issue by connecting the Topeak WhiteLite 800BT headlight with the RedLite 80BT taillight using bluetooth. The Topeak PowerLite BT combo retails for $157.95 and offers up to 800 lumen from the headlight and 80 lumen from the taillight. Both lights can be controlled independently via two…
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These days it seems like every new bike has some sort of superlative attached to it such as stiffer road bikes, lighter mountain bikes or more compliant gravel bikes. For the new Priority Sauce we’d describe it as a “funner” bike that doesn’t take itself seriously. Unlike most bikes on the market, the Priority Sauce defies categorization and instead is more of a mish-mash of various features across the spectrum. Priority describes it as a spicy mash-up of old and new – off-road cruise, single-speed gravel grinder, retro mountain bike, bombproof commuter and fun bar bike all combined into a…
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Whether you’re skiing or cycling, warm gloves can be the difference between having fun and being miserable. The Gnarnia gloves are Wild Rye’s first cold weather gloves and are designed to provide warmth and comfort on your adventures. If you’re not familiar with Wild Rye, it’s a female run apparel company that offers cycling and active gear for women. The $59 Gnarnia gloves are marketed toward cycling and winter sports thanks to the Primaloft insulation which provides warmth without bulk. Wild Rye offers the gloves in fun and bright Ginkgo Jade and Wild Thing Sea Glass prints which pair well…
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One of the not-so-secret reasons Decathlon is so popular is their affordable apparel which offer high quality construction at a fraction of the price of other brands. In this review we’ll specifically be looking at two cold weather pieces from Decathlon’s performance cycling sub brand Van Rysel. The two items we’ll be looking at are the Van Rysel RCR Long Sleeve Jersey and the Van Rysel Cycling Tights which can be paired together for cold weather riding. The RCR Long Sleeve jersey retails for $89.99 and features fleece lining as well as a contoured pro fit. As with other Van…
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Between the sun and your body heat, your jersey pockets can quickly become like an oven. That means items like cash, phones or other small items can end up covered in sweat or they can easily fall out. Topeak’s PakGo rigid wallets are compact zippered wallets specifically designed to fit in jersey pockets and make it easier to stay organized. As with Topeak’s other PakGo bike and gear bags, the wallets have a rigid exterior with sleek black finish. The wallets are offered in three sizes from small to large where the small size is better suited for cash or…
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Decathlon’s Van Rysel product line offers everything from full road bikes to cycling accessories to help you take your fitness or performance goals to the next level. In this review we’ll specifically be looking at the mid-tier Van Rysel RoadR 520 road cycling shoes. With a retail price of only $149 the Van Rysel RoadR 520 shoes offer a composite carbon sole and single ATOP dial closure system. Decathlon markets the shoes toward “regular cyclists looking for excellent support without the rigidity of a full carbon sole.” The Van Rysel 520 shoes are only offered in a sleek black color…