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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…
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Aerodynamics have become an increasingly important aspect of cycling. Not only are there aerodynamically shaped bikes on the market, but there are also accessories that claim to also reduce drag. In this review we’ll be looking at one of the latest aerodynamic products from LightSKIN, the NACA Road front headlight. With a retail price of $270 the NACA Road is an StVZO certified headlight with an optimized projector lens and sleek profile based on the NACA airfoil. The NACA Road offers up to 520 lumen output and runtimes that range from 1.5 to 7.3 hours depending on which mode is…
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Smart helmets not only protect you in an accident but can also keep you visible while riding. The Unit 1 FARO helmet that we have here in this review is one of the most feature filled helmets we’ve reviewed to date. The retail price of the helmet ranges from a base price of $209.90 up to $277.20 with the optional MIPS and turn signal addons. Not only does the FARO have 500+ lumen output but the helmet also features a multi-element LED grid hidden under a sleek fabric cover. A well designed companion app allows for full customization of the…
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LightSKIN is known for their innovative integrated bicycle lighting systems. One of their first products and winners of the 2010 Red Dot Design award was a seatpost with integrated lighting elements. In this review we’ll be looking at the latest LightSKIN S341 seat post which offers more output modes and an improved seat clamp design. Retail price of the seatpost is $99 and it features 5 flush mounted LEDs in either a matte black or a polished finish. Note the LightSKIN also offers the seatpost in a StVZO complaint S311 variations, E-Bike, Dynamo as well as 27.2 and 31.6mm diameters.…
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Situational awareness is one of the most important aspects of cycling as you should always be riding defensively. Rear radar systems are a passive way to detect vehicles behind you but have been an expensive option as the Garmin Varia has been the only mainstream option. That’s all changed now with the introduction of the Magene L508 and the co-developed Magicshine SEEMEE 508 we’ll be looking at in this review. The SEEMEE 508 has a $139.99 retail price and utilizes standard radar communication protocols. Not only is the SEEMEE 508 more affordable, but it also features a built-in brake sensor…