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Velocio’s Signature Zipperless Jersey is exactly what it sounds like, it combines their popular Signature Jersey with the zipperless Micromodal Jersey. Developed for warm weather riding the jersey uses lightweight sustainable fabrics for optimal performance. Velocio offers the jersey for $159 in both men’s and women’s variations with specific color schemes and anatomical fit. The jersey has a minimalist design that is constructed with 85% recycled fabric and a low profile collar. It’s also a naturally more aero jersey as there is no front zipper to disturb airflow. As with other Velocio jerseys, the Signature Zipperless Jersey carries their Signature…
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Traditionally, cycling helmets typically fall into a few categories with the primary ones being road, gravel and urban with each helmet variation optimized for a specific discipline. The Bell XR Spherical is designed to break traditional categories and serve as a do-it-all helmet for all cyclists regardless of riding styles. Bell markets the helmet as “built for every ride” and has integrated a variety of design details to maximize performance and safety. The helmet retails for $225 and features Spherical technology which is a ball-and-socket design powered by MIPS for rotational impact protection. To satisfy road cyclists, the helmet has…
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Launched from a popular Kickstarter campaign, Redshift Sports Arclight pedals are a clever metal flat pedal with integrated LEDs. The pedals not only use magnetically attached COB LED strips on the front and rear but also have sensors to automatically turn the lights on/off and ensure the forward facing LED remains white. Redshift Sports offers the pedals for $139.99 which includes two metal flat pedals and four light strips (i.e. two lights per pedal). For $39.99 you can also purchase a separate LED and multi-mount for complete bike illumination. The pedals offer 360 degrees of visibility and leverage the phenomenon…
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Whether you’re working on a farm, building things, or pottering around in your backyard, it’s essential to have tough yet comfortable clothing that doesn’t get in your way. Regardless of what type of work you do, overalls are an excellent alternative to pants as they cover your behind without having to constantly pull up the waistband. Dovetail Workwear’s Freshley Overalls is designed by women, for women. The Freshley Overalls in Wabash Stripe retail for $119 and utilize Dovetail Workwear’s signature “stretch sauce” (cotton-spandex blend) for a comfortable and attractive fit. Dovetail Workwear offers the overalls in a variety of fabric…
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Since their 2012 introduction, the Knog Blinder Road lights have been a popular light among road cyclists. The Blinder Road lights are known for their compact lightweight designs and have been offered in various configurations over the years. In this review, we’ll be looking at the latest Blinder Road 400 which benefits from numerous improvements in design and LED technology. The headlight retails for $69.95 and offers 400 lumen output from dual CREE LEDs. Each LED has a specific beam shape with the left-hand-side LED having a narrow 12 degree beam while the other LED offers a wide 32 degree…
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While the proverb “you can’t have your cake and eat it too” typically holds true, thanks to technological improvements sometimes there are new products that break the rules. Case in point, we have the new Lazer Vento KinetiCore helmet in this review which is Lazer’s flagship road cycling helmet with KinetiCore rotational impact protection. According to Lazer, it’s 29% lighter, 2.3% more aerodynamic, and provides 5.4% better cooling and ventilation than its predecessor the Lazer Bullet 2.0. The $299.99 Vento KinetiCore has achieved an impressive 5 star Virginia Tech Rating thanks to the KinetiCore rotational impact protection system. It’s a…
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Magicshine’s Seemee lineup of bike lights offer a wide range of options from budget friendly be-seen lights to innovative dual-beam style taillights. The new Magicshine Seemee 150 is one of the latest additions to the Seemee lineup and is available as both a $69.99 light set like we have here or a $39.99 taillight only option. As the name implies, the Seemee 150 lights each have 150 lumen maximum output and 260 degree visibility which is more than bright enough for daytime riding. The Seemee 150 lights are also smart lights and have integrated motion and ambient light sensors to…
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Helmet mounted taillights are an ideal way to ensure you remain visible in low light conditions. With their high mounting location, helmet lights are visible even in traffic or with other riders on the road. The Lazer Universal LED taillight is Lazer’s new helmet taillight that can be directly attached to all Lazer’s KinetiCore helmets or any helmet using an included velcro strap. The taillight has a retail price of $34.99 and is capable of 40 lumen output and up to 54 hour runtime. While the taillight has a simple four LED surface mounted design, Lazer has incorporated both a…
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The Lazer CityZen is Lazer’s first urban cycling helmet that features the KinetiCore rotational protection system. It’s an affordable helmet that was developed to allow you to commute with confidence. The helmet retails for only $59.99 and features Lazer’s integrated KinetiCore built directly into the EPS foam liner. Lazer utilizes a standard TurnSys rear dial system and adjustable side strap design for a comfortable and easy to adjust fit. The helmet also carries an impressive 4-Star Virginia Tech crash rating which provides confidence for urban riding. Venting is limited to four vents which allows the CityZen to be used in…