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Whether you are riding the latest carbon fiber bicycle or a garage sale special, when you’re riding in colder temperatures you won’t perform well without the proper cycling kit. Finding the right combination of warmth and breathability is essential which brings us to the Isadore cycling kit in this review. We’ll be looking at three items specifically: the Signature Winter Bib Shorts, Echelon Long Sleeve Jersey and the Echelon Gilet. If you’re not familiar with Isadore, it’s a Slovakia based cycling apparel developed by professional cyclists brothers and are well known for their premium quality, commitment to sustainability and modern…
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If you’re looking for a fun and relaxed way to enjoy cycling, cruisers or beach cruisers are one of the best types of bikes. Beach cruisers combine an elongated wheelbase, chopper-like styling, and a comfortable upright seating position for cruising the streets or local trails. The Priority Coast combines all the desirable features of beach cruisers with a lightweight aluminum construction and low maintenance drivetrain. Priority offers the bike as either a step-through or the diamond frame style shown in this review. Both frame designs are available either as a $599 single speed or a $679 three-speed option which uses…
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With the Bryton S series of GPS computers, Bryton is aiming to not only offer a better value than other GPS computer brands but also directly compete with them in terms of features and quality. The flagship Rider S800 is the latest edition to the S series and is one of the sleekest cycling GPS computers Bryton has ever produced. Bryton offers the S800 in two variations, the $399.95 standard version and the $479.95 bundle version that includes sensors. Whichever you choose, you’ll enjoy a large 3.4” color Memory in Pixel (MIP) touch screen with a claimed 36 hour runtime.…
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DMT was one of the first brands to embrace knitted footwear and offer fully knit uppers in a cycling shoe. In this review, we’ll be looking at the new KR0 which DMT says represents the pinnacle of performance and knit footwear. The KR0 combines DMT’s years of expertise with the latest generation dual BOA Li2 dials and carbon outsole. With a retail price of $489.99 the KR0 sits near the top of DMT’s current lineup and has the latest full 3D Knit upper construction with integrated webbing. The shoes also feature the updated anatomic carbon SL outsole with large ventilation…
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While Selle Italia’s idmatch system is usually associated with the numerical scale assigned to their wide portfolio of bike saddles, it actually extends to more than just saddles. The idmatch ecosystem uses a scientific approach for saddle sizing, cleat positioning, and complete bike adjustment for a personalized and anatomically correct fit. The comprehensive technology is a collaboration between Ergoview Laboratories and Selle Italia and includes one of the world’s first bike fit systems, the idmatch Bike Lab. Debuted at the end of 2016, the bike fit system is available at over 165 centers around the world. Due to supply chain…
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Ralph Waldo Emerson is credited for the phrase – “build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door.” That phrase is the perfect intro for the Tyre Glider which is a unique evolution of the tried and true bike tire lever. Developed during the Covid lockdown, the Tyre Glider was developed to not only make tire removal easier but also simplify tire installation. With a retail price of $14, the Tyre Glider has an unusual dual function design. It’s constructed from recycled plastic with a sturdy and rigid build quality. Designed to be used with…
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Claimed to be one of the most photographed cycling helmets on the market, the Kask Protone has been a popular helmet on the pro peloton. The new Kask Protone Icon helmet builds on the reputation of the Protone with improvements in ventilation, aerodynamics, and fit. Retailing at $300, the Protone Icon is a premium helmet that claims to be one of the most aerodynamic vented road cycling helmets available. Optimized vent placement and a more aerodynamic top profile help funnel air through the helmet while reducing aerodynamic drag. The Protone Icon also features Kask’s updated OctoFit+ retention system which boasts…
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Direct-drive trainers offer one of the quietest and realistic indoor cycling experiences. The direct-drive Elite Suito sits in the middle of Elite’s smart trainer lineup, just below the slightly more expensive Direto XR and the wheel-on Tuo. Compared to the top-level Direto XR, the Suito has a more accessible retail price with slightly less accuracy (i.e. 1.5% vs 2.5% for the Suito) and lacks the Direto XR’s pedal analysis feature.This review features the latest version of the Elite Suito, the Elite Suito-T which carries a $849.99 retail price. Unlike the Suito, the Suito-T does not include a Shimano 105 cassette…
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Velo’s Senso Series saddle is their most diverse and offers options for entry level or professional cyclists. This review will delve into the latest addition to the lineup, the Senso TT saddle. The Senso TT combines Velo’s proprietary shock absorption materials and rail design with a short nose profile for more flexibility. Velo offers the saddle with two rail options, an $85 Ti-Alloy and a $145 Carbon rail version. Dimensionally the saddles are a short nose 244mm length with a standard 148mm width or wide 158mm Senso TT+ width. The Senso TT combines a center pressure relief channel with their…