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Whether you have one or one too many bikes, floor stands can be a great portable way to store bikes. You don’t have to worry about drilling holes in walls or plugging them after taking it down as floor stands are self supported. The Pro Bike Tool Floor Stand is a $54.99 stand that combines a steel construction with a wide range of compatibility. Pro Bike Tool claims the floor stand works with tires between 0.7-2.2” wide and upto 30 kg / 66.2 lb weight capacity. The stand uses a folding swing arm design and two wide legs that provide…
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These days high performance road cycling tires can cost as much as tires for your car especially for tubeless road cycling tires. American Classic is looking to change that by embracing a direct-to-consumer approach to keep costs down while maintaining high quality. Although American Classic as a brand is best known for their legacy of well priced wheelsets, in 2021 they returned to the market with a full range of tires. In this review we’ll be looking at the high-performance Timekeeper road racing tires which retail at an impressive $30 for tubed versions and $35 for tubeless. Aside from the…
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When it comes to bike storage, vertical stands are the most efficient option as they free up valuable floor space. Unfortunately, most vertical stands either require drilling holes or are bulky designs that lean against walls. The Pro Bike Tool Upright Floor Stand in this review is a hybrid stand that combines the portability of a floor stand with the convenience of vertical bike storage. It retails for $59.99 and can accommodate bikes upto 44 lbs (22kg). The stand allows any bike with tires up to 2.3” to be rolled onto it then tilted upward with the seatpost supported on…
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Designed to be invisible when it is off and bright when it is on, the Trace taillight is one of Hornit’s smallest taillights. The Hornit Trace retails for a very affordable price of $16.95 and offers runtimes from 12-72 hours. With a focus on compact size, the output of the Trace is limited to 15 lumen in the daytime flash mode. The Trace offers three flash modes for daytime or nighttime use as well as a constant mode which is a great option for nighttime riding. While the Hornit Trace may lack the blinding multi-hundred lumen output that has become…
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Most bicycle frame bags tend to be geared toward bikepacking with large capacities and expandable designs. While those styles serve a purpose, most of them are bulky which leaves fewer options for those looking for a more integrated look. The exception to this is the Lead Out! Mini Frame Bag which offers the convenience of a frame bag with a sleek form factor. As with other Lead Out! products, the Mini Frame Bag combines premium construction with an attractive $70 retail price. The 1.3L capacity and 2” wide design allows the frame bag to easily tuck between road, mountain, or…
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If there is one product every cyclist owns it is an air pump to keep bicycle tires at the proper inflation. One interesting alternative to the standard track or floor pump are foot operated pumps. Not only is using your feet more ergonomic than using your upper body, it can be much easier and faster to use. With the $99.99 SKS Airstep even road cyclists can take advantage of the floor pump design as it is capable of upto 102psi or 7bar pressures. It’s a compact design that uses a hinged aluminium foot pedal that’s easy to use while folding…
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While most bike photos on Instagram or other social media sites rarely have them installed, saddle bags are an essential accessory for most cyclists. It’s a great way to carry extra tubes, repair tools and even food on rides. In this review we’ll be looking at the latest SILCA saddle bag, the Mattone Grande. With “Mattone” being Italian for brick, the Mattone Grande is referred to as the “bigger brick” saddle bag. Even though the Mattone Grande offers 77cm3 which is double the capacity of the original Mattone, the retail price is only a few dollars more at $55. The…
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While tubeless tires offer a variety of advantages for road and mountain biking, installing them presents some unique challenges. Tubeless tires require a high rate of air flow to properly seat as they have stiff beads. Topeak’s latest JoeBlow Tubi 2Stage floor pump not only offers the reliability and quality the JoeBlow lineup is known for, but it also incorporates their clever new TubiHead for tubeless tire applications. At $139.95, the Tubi 2Stage is priced near the top of the JoeBlow floor pump lineup and features a 2 stage setup with a high-volume 0-30 psi stage along with a 30-160…
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The rule of thumb for cycling is to always check your tire pressure before you ride as all tires slowly lose pressure over time. For most people that means a simple pinch with your thumbs or a more accurate check with a floor pump or pressure gauge. The former can be highly inaccurate while the latter can be a bit time consuming and can often get skipped. SKS’s solution to this is their Airspy Digital Pressure Sensor which provides real-time air pressure data via Bluetooth or ANT+ technology. The Airspy is available in two variations, the SV set we have…