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One of the main challenges of athletic gear is finding comfortable apparel that doesn’t limit your range of motion. KÜHL offers a wide range of men’s and women clothing that do just that by utilizing advanced fabrics and performance driven designs. In this review we’ll specifically be looking at two items in KÜHL’s extensive lineup, the men’s Dynawool Skuba Hoody and the Resistor Lite Chino Tapered pants. The Dynawool Skuba Hoody retails for $189 and offers Dynawool PowerFlex fabric for breathability and thermal regulation. The Resistor Lite Chino Tapered pants retail for $119 and are marketed as the perfect summer…
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The Topeak TailLux 40 DF is a bright and compact taillight designed to specifically work with Topeak’s Duo Fixer Mounting System. If you’re not familiar with the system, it’s a saddle rail mounting bracket that offers quick-release attachments for a variety of accessories. The TailLux 40 DF uses the upper slot of the Duo Fixer mount and offers a number of modern features. Topeak offers the TailLux 40 DF for $44.95 and includes a Duo Fixer bracket along with the taillight. It’s a 40 lumen taillight and offers three different output modes from constant to flashing. An integrated 160mAh Li-Ion…
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SKS’s Speedrocker fenders not only have one of the coolest names for a fender set on the market, but also offer the convenience of a clip-on fender design specifically created for gravel riding. The multi-piece impact resistance Speedrockers keep your bike and clothes clean from dirt or debris when riding in wet weather. SKS offers the Speedrocker fenders for $85.99 and also has an optional $16.99 rear fender extension to protect riders behind you. The Speedrocker fenders utilize a combination of rubber and velcro straps to quickly attach to any disc brake bike. These fenders are compatible with 700c or…
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Ultimate Direction collaborated with none other than Jason Schlarb, a well known ultrarunner with a long list of wins across the world, to develop their second Signature Athlete Apparel Collection featuring a quintessential two-piece line. It consists of the $79.95 Jason Schlarb Short and the $69.95 Jason Schlarb Merino Tee. Both items are offered in a wide range of men’s specific sizes with sustainability in mind. Highlights of the Schlarb Short include a built-in storage waistband and partial side splits for increased mobility. The Schlarb Merino Tee combines 50% responsibly-sourced Merino wool with Sorona fabric for optimal moisture and temperature…
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Wireless electronic shifting offers a variety of advantages over mechanical shifters including micro adjustments, faster shifting, and cleaner installations. The added technology doesn’t come cheap though as SRAM and Shimano electronic shifters require specific derailleur and shifter combinations as well as proprietary batteries and chargers. Archer Components is seeking to change that with their affordable electronic shifter kits that can be installed on nearly any mechanical drivetrain setup. The Archer Components D1x Trail Shifter w/ Paddle Remote that we have in this review is one of their latest versions and retails for $429 with standard batteries and $449 with Sprint…
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Whether you’re building bikes from the frame up or just need to adjust your saddle position you should own a torque wrench. Torque wrenches ensure that the bolts on your bike are properly secured so that you don’t have a critical component come loose mid ride or ruin an expensive component by snapping a bolt. In this review we’ll be looking at one of Topeak’s latest offerings, the Topeak Torq Stick Pro 4-20 Nm set. Retailing for $199.99, this is a complete tool set that includes a click style Torq Stick torque wrench, 18 bits, a reversible ratchet tool, extender…
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Wedge style saddlebags have been a popular option for cyclists due to their compact size and easy to access compartments. Topeak’s SideKick Wedge Packs are a unique variation to traditional wedge packs as they have a semi-rigid construction and side access panels. In this review, we’ll specifically be looking at the Topeak SideKick Wedge Pack which features a zippered side opening. Topeak offers two different sizes for the SideKick, a $44.95 small 0.5L version and the $54.95 medium 0.75L version we have in this review. Although the SideKick Wedge Pack has been around for quite a few years, Topeak’s new…
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The Bluemel mudguards have a rich history that extends back to the 1800s and feature an iconic squared profile. For 2022, SKS has revamped the classic Bluemels with upgraded features and blacked out aesthetics. While the fenders are offered in a number of variations, in this review we’ll be looking at the $74.99 700 x 28-37 variation in both the standard finish and the upgraded matte black $84.99 STYLE version. These are bolt-on fenders and require mounting eyelets or SKS’s optional mounting clamps. The Bluemel fenders are constructed using an aluminum core with plastic coating for durability and lightweight. SKS…
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When it comes to cycling water bottles, one size rarely works for all cycling disciplines or bicycle setups. Polar Bottle has realized this and added new two size offerings for their popular Muck and Breakaway collections. In this review we’ll be looking at both bottles, the compact 15oz Session Muck and the high capacity 30oz Breakaway. As with all Polar bottles, these are made in Colorado with affordable retail prices of $11 and $13 for the Session Muck and Breakaway bottle respectively. Both bottles have a single wall construction with 100% BPA-free construction. Polar has incorporated their excellent two-piece Surge…