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Aerodynamic helmets are a cost effective way to improve your race performance or to just look faster on weekend rides. The Ignite is Smith’s race day ready aero helmet that combines a sleek aerodynamic profile with Koroyd and MIPS safety features. With a retail price of $250, the Ignite features a smooth exterior with 10 fixed vents to funnel air through the helmet while minimizing aerodynamic drag. In addition to the MIPS liner, the Ignite has zonal Koroyd which is an innovative impact absorbing material that uses a structure of co-polymer extruded tubes on the two front vents. In terms…
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The Planet Bike Shiner 70 light set is a compact yet bright LED setup that can be used to complement traditional headlight and taillight setups. The lights offer flexible mounting and can provide additional visibility while riding. Planet Bike offers the front and rear light set for $50 or the taillight by itself for $30. Each of the lights have 70 lumen output from the array of LEDs which Planet Bike refers to as PB Power Array. Maximum runtimes are 8 hours for the taillight and 12 hours for the headlight. The lights are micro USB rechargeable and have integrated…
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Selle Italia’s Green-Tech production process was developed as an eco-friendly production process to minimize environmental impact, utilize sustainable materials and achieve competitive pricing points. The Model X Green Superflow is the first bike saddle to emerge from the Green-Tech process and is constructed from 100% sustainable materials. It’s an innovative saddle that achieves a high performance design without the use of any glue. Despite the sustainable made in Italy construction, the Model X Green Superflow has a highly accessible retail price of only $55.99. The saddle uses FeC alloy rails, a Carbon Iron Steel alloy, combined with Flex Control design…
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Be-seen lights such as the Planet Bike Dual Beamer 120 are essential for remaining visible during the day or night. The compact light is designed to be easy to install and remove and ensure you’re always visible on the road. Planet Bike offers the Dual Beamer 120 for an affordable $25 retail price with a dual LED design. The light offers 120 lumen output maximum output with four modes including Planet Bike’s iconic Superflash and Courtesy modes. Instead of a typical USB rechargeable design, the Dual Beamer 120 uses two AAA batteries to power the light. Planet Bike also includes…
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Bollé’s Eco React helmet lineup is their commuter lineup of helmets that combines safety with sustainability. As the name implies, the Halo React MIPS helmet is the new flagship helmet in the lineup. Retailing for $260, the Halo React utilizes recycled fabric, water based printing, as well as cork materials to reduce its environmental impact. To keep you safe on the road, the helmet incorporates a MIPS liner as well as front and rear LEDs for extra visibility. The LEDs are USB rechargeable with the front LEDs built directly into the shell. Other premium features include a Fidlock magnetic buckle…
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The common saying “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” applies to the latest edition of the Bont Cycling Vaypor S shoes we’ll be looking at in this review. Rather than redesigning the shoes from scratch, Bont Cycling has taken the popular Vaypor S shoes and incorporated the latest dual BOA Li2 dial system. The updated shoes have a retail price of $415 and are offered in standard as well as wide widths. The Vaypor S can also be customized under the impressive $529 Semi-Custom (additional widths / full color selection) or the $1099 full custom option that is literally…
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Sometimes you come across a product that seems so obvious you wonder why you didn’t think of it yourself. That’s how we felt when we first saw the Handlebar Jack , a clever tool to work on your bike while it’s upside down. Marketed as a repair stand, the Handlebar Jack are miniature jacks that attach to your handlebar to protect your accessories and stabilize your bike while you work on it. The Handlebar Jack retails for $29.95 for the pair and are made in USA. Constructed from glass reinforced nylon, the jacks have a 3.25” height to help lift…
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Isadore is a Slovakia based cycling apparel founded by professional cyclists brothers and are well known for their premium quality, commitment to sustainability, and modern designs. In this review we’ll be looking at two specific women’s cycling pieces in Isadore’s product line: the Debut Shorts and the Signature Thermal Long Sleeve Jersey. The Debut Shorts retail for $145 and have similar construction as Isadore’s popular men’s bib shorts sans the bib straps. They feature dual Power Lycra materials for optimal durability and fit as well as a women’s specific chamois. We paired the shorts with the $190 Signature Thermal Long…
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These days cycling sunglasses need to either have extreme styling or lightweight to stand out in the crowded market. Bollé has chosen the latter approach with the new Icarus sunglasses. While the sunglasses may not prevent you from flying too close to the sun like the over-ambitious Icarus from Greek mythology, the ultra light sunglasses might give you wings and provide UV protection. Bollé offers the Icarus in a number of variations from $140 standard, $170 Volt+, and the $200 photochromic Phantom lenses we have in this review. Regardless of the lens you choose, the Icarus offers frameless designs with…