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The new Fanttik X10 series of tire inflators are the first truly portable cycling bike tire pumps from the brand. They take Fanttik’s expertise in portable electronics and repackages them into a compact size that is competitive with other pumps on the market. It’s a big upgrade from Fanttik’s previous X9 Ace which was bike specific but too large to fit in a jersey pocket. Fanttik has two variations of the X10 available currently, the $69.99 X10 Ace Mini and the $89.99 X10 Ace Tiny. Both pumps are almost identical in size with LCD displays and 120 PSI maximum pressure.…
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Lumos is well known for their cycling helmets that seamlessly blend lighting elements into the helmet body. The new Lumos Ultra Aero GT cycling helmet is a lighter weight alternative to Lumos’s typical illuminated helmets that optimizes aerodynamic and weight. It’s one of the sleekest helmets Lumos offers that is compatible with the Lumos Firefly lights for optional rear lighting rather than using integrated lights. The helmet currently retails for a surprisingly affordable $99.95 which includes a Firefly Mini light. Lumos has incorporated a MIPS liner for additional crash safety as well as their FlexFit adjustment system with a rear…
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The Portland Design Works’s Gravity Plus USB taillight is a classic dual LED taillight that is one of the brand’s brightest taillights. Even though the taillight has been part of PDW’s lineup for a number of years, the taillight has modern features that help it stay competitive. Retail price for the taillight is an affordable $40 which includes a USB-C charging interface. The taillight is rated for 100 lumen output along with an integrated brake sensor. PDW has also designed the Gravity Plus to be mounted horizontally or vertically with a simple clip-on style mount along for seatposts or backpacks.…
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While most bike lights on the market are a basic combination of smart sensors and different lens designs, the iGSPORT ET6 adds some unique features. iGPSPORT has taken the COB LED taillight design and taken it to the next level with customizable animated emojis. Instead of the standard synchronized LED displays, each LED is controlled separately allowing you to display everything from cat animations to sliding text. Retail price for the iGPSPORT ET6 is $39.90 which includes a saddle rail mount and GoPro to Garmin adapter. The taillight features 274 COB LEDs in a dense grid with a library of…
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The iGPSPORT TL50 is one of iGPSPORT’s latest smart bike taillights that combines a unique design with a surprisingly affordable price point. It’s a brighter and smarter version of the iGPSPORT TL30 with a similar compact design and lightweight construction. Retail price for the TL50 is an affordable $24.90 which includes a saddle rail mount and a body clip. The TL50 features a bright 50 lumen output with a COB LED ring and a center focused LED. iGPSPORT has added a number of smart features such as a brake sensor and group synchronization as well as ANT+ and BLE connectivity…
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Tailfin’s new SpeedPack rear pack combine’s Tailfin’s innovative rear rack design with a lighter and leaner bag design optimized for speed. As the product name implies, the SpeedPack was developed for riders who prioritize speed over capacity which is why the bag is one of the smallest Tailfin currently offers. The bag retails for $250 on its own and can be used on any existing rack setup or for $410-$520 as a complete bag and rack system with carbon fiber or alloy arches. The SpeedPack has a 10L inner pocket with rear opening along with an additional 3L outer mesh…
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Claimed to be the world’s best disc brake pads, the absoluteBLACK GRAPHENEpads have been a controversial product since their first release due to the bold marketing claims. However, the unique brake pads have been used by none other than Tadej Pogacar with the extended fins being easy to spot sticking out from calipers. Their claim to fame is their use of graphene and cooling fin design to dissipate heat and improve braking performance. The technology doesn’t come cheap though as the retail price for a pair of pads is $51.90 for most road Shimano and SRAM setups as well as…
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iGPSPORT’s BSC100 model of computers has been the brand’s entry level GPS cycling computer and one of the most affordable options. The new BSC100 Max replaces the current BSC100S and offers a larger screen and more streamlined body. With a retail price of $39.90, the new BSC100 Max retains an affordable price point while offering a larger 3” black and white display. The larger display size results in a thinner more premium appearance along with a standard Garmin mount and USB-C charging. Despite the simplified display, the BSC100 Max supports data field customization using the iGPSPORT app as well as…
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Aerodynamic handlebars are an easy way to improve your bike’s performance, ergonomics and appearance. There are a lot of aero bars to choose from on the market including integrated one-piece designs that mold the stem into the bars or more conventional two-piece drop bar options. For this review, we’ll be looking at the Bontrager RSL Aero road dropbars which are the bars we’ve personally chosen for our Trek Madone Gen 8. As a part of the Race Shop Limited (RSL) lineup, these are the top handlebars in Trek’s lineup and have a matching $384.99 retail price. The bars are available in…