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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…
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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…