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A large part of Magicshine’s success as a brand has been their ability to offer affordable high-quality products. We’ve consistently seen that with their bike lights which are brighter and offer more features than mainstream brands. In this review, we’ll be looking at Magicshine’s latest Windbreaker sunglasses which are one of Magicshine’s first cycling apparel products. As with their bike lights, the Windbreaker sunglasses offer an impressive value with a retail price of $44.99 for the standard lenses, $59.99 for photochromic lenses and $74.99 for polarized lenses. The Magicshine Windbreaker sunglasses offer a wide field-of-view thanks to oversized lens shape…
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It’s important to keep your bicycle chain clean and lubricated to improve performance and reduce wear on your components. Unfortunately, it can be tedious and messy to clean your chain which is why many people skip doing it or only do it infrequently. First introduced in 1988, the Finish Line Pro Chain Cleaner was developed to make cleaning chains quick and easy without requiring removal of the chain. In this review, we’ll be looking at the latest third-generation version of the Pro Chain Cleaner which Finish Line claims uses shop-quality brushes and plastics. The chain cleaner retails for $34.99 which…
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As the popularity of E-bikes and scooters increases, more riders are riding at higher speeds. XNITO saw this as an opportunity to develop a cycling helmet that not only meets standard CPSC or CE requirements but also the higher speed Dutch NTA-8776 certification. With the NTA-8776 certification, the XNITO is claimed to be a safer helmet that’s designed for Class 3 E-bikes, scooters or even electric skateboards and OneWheels. The helmet retails for $150 and is offered in a variety of color schemes from the creative Valkyrie we have in this review or standard matte finishes. XNITO offers the helmet…
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Knog’s Frog bike lights are perhaps one of their most iconic designs and was one of the first silicone bike lights to enter the market back in 2006. In this review, we’ll be looking at the latest iteration of the Frog light which has been released as part of Knog’s 20th anniversary. The main new feature of the Frog is the brighter and more modern COB LED setup. Retail price for the Frog lights remains an affordable $24.95 and they are offered as a 40 lumen headlight or a 20 lumen taillight. The updated COB LED lens allows for a…
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Having easy access to storage and hydration is essential whether you’re running or cycling. The Ultimate Direction Highland Vest we have for this review is one of their latest form fitting hydration vests and is designed to move with you. Retailing for $149.95 the Highland Vest is marketed as the perfect vest for ultra running but is also a great option for cycling or hiking. The vest has a plush next-to-body design with Ultimate Direction’s Comfort Glide fit system. In terms of storage, the Highland vest offers multiple front pockets, side stash pockets and a large magnetic rear pouch for…
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While cycling itself is an environmentally friendly activity, many bicycle components are not. As one of the largest saddle manufacturers in the world, Velo is seeking to reduce their environmental impact by investing in alternative materials and product processes. The new Velo Angel Revo we have in this review is Velo’s first saddle to utilize a number of future-friendly materials and processes. With a retail price of $125 the Angel Revo is part of Velo’s flagship Angel series which combines their patented Y-Cut pressure relief channel and ArcTech technology. The Angel Revo is also Velo’s first saddle to feature their…
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These days it’s hard to keep track of all the rechargeable devices on your bike, from smart helmets, taillights, headlights, GPS units to electronic shifters. That means it’s highly likely you’ve found yourself riding in the dark with dead bike lights at least once. Reelight’s NOVA lights are a battery free modular light system that utilizes their innovative contact-less rim dynamo lights. That means you never have to worry about recharging batteries or keeping track of charging cables as the NOVA lights are always ready to go. It’s a modular light system with headlights and taillight that can be mounted…
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Outbound Lighting has gained a strong following thanks to their well engineered lights and optimized beam optics. Although they have primarily focused on mountain biking lights, their previous Road Edition light has been popular with road and gravel cyclists. In this review, we’ll be looking at the new Detour which replaces the Road Edition and offers a similar beam cutoff pattern with more features and battery capacity. The Detour retails for $179 with an optional $14 GoPro adapter and has 1200 lumen output from dual Cree XD16 LEDs. It’s one of the few bike lights that’s actually made in the…
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Handlebar grips are one of the main contact points between you and your bike which is why it’s a great upgrade. Lizard Skins offers a variety of handlebar grips to choose from whether you do mountain biking or urban riding. In this review we’re going to be looking at a few of the grips Lizard Skins offers. Specifically, we’ll be looking at four single clamp variations: the Oury V2, Charger EVO, Machine and the Strata. All of the handlebar grips retail for $33.99 and can be personalized with ring engraving and graphics for an additional $4.99. Lizard Skins also offers…