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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…
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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…