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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…
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Carbon fiber water bottle cages are a great way to personalize your bike and drop a few grams at the same time. Topeak’s new Fezā cage series offer lightweight tubular carbon composite designs for road cycling, gravel riding and even mountain biking. In this review we’ll specifically be looking at the road cycling R10 variation with the matte natural finish. The bottle cage has a retail price of $72.95 and stands out with its tubular carbon fiber construction. Note, Topeak also offers an R10S version of this bottle cage in some markets which is nearly identical except for the offset…
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The new Tifosi Rail sunglasses are the brand’s first frameless cycling sunglasses. Utilizing an oversized shield design, Tifosi has developed the Rail to offer wide coverage and protection for road cycling or mountain biking. As with other Tifosi sunglasses, the Rail sunglasses are an impressive value at only $79.95 which includes a swappable clear lens and all-conditions red lens. At 131 mm wide and 59.5mm tall the Tifosi Rail has a wide field of view that is unencum bered by upper or lower frames that traditional sunglasses use. Tifosi offers the Rail in a wide variety of lens options from…
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As a cyclist, your hands are one of the most exposed parts of your body. Not only are they directly in the wind but they have the important task of braking and gear changes. The Lizard Skins Monitor 3 SZN gloves are designed to keep your hands warm and maintain your dexterity even during shoulder season or colder weather. At $39.99 the Monitor 3 SZN gloves offer an affordable way to stay comfortable in non-ideal weather. As with Lizard Skins grips, the 3 SZN gloves have excellent grip with a one-piece palm and non-slip dot pattern. The gloves feature a…
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The Topeak FlashFender DF is a fast and easy tool-free rear fender that was specifically designed to work with the Duo Fixer mounting system. Designed to slide onto the top of the Duo Fixer mount or the bottom slot with an optional bracket, available with the FlashFender DF Deluxe, the Topeak FlashFender offers convenient and quick protection from rear tire spray. The fender has a simple origami style plastic construction with an attractive $12.95 retail price. Topeak includes a Duo Fixer bracket with the fender which attaches directly to the saddle rails. There are two color options with the FlashFender,…