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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…
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One of the biggest challenges to winter cycling isn’t just the cold weather, it’s the low visibility that comes with shorter daylight hours. This is one main reason why Isadore has collaborated with German lighting specialists OSRAM, to create an innovative line of active lighting apparel. In this review, we’ll be looking at one of their most popular items, the Signature Winter Softshell Jacket x OSRAM. With a retail price of $390, the jacket combines Isadore’s popular softshell jacket with two strips of OSRAM LED illumination. The jacket combines DWR fabric coating for wind and water resistance with a soft…
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Whether you’re a professional cyclist or just bought your first bike, cycling computers are an essential accessory everyone should own. You don’t have to spend a fortune to buy one though as there are a lot of non-mainstream brands that offer sub $100 GPS computers. In this review we’ll be looking at one of those, the iGPSPORT iGS320 cycling computer. This is iGPSPORT’s latest computer and has a minimalist design and affordable price point. The iGS320 retails for $79.90 and features a high-contrast 2.4” LCD screen. Although it has a limited segmented display screen, iGPSPORT has incorporated turn-by-turn directions into…
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If there is one device that captures the “work smarter not harder” catchphrase, it is the ultrasonic cleaners. Rather than using powerful cleaners or abrasive brushes or materials, ultrasonic cleaners use high frequency to thoroughly clean items inside and out. The Magnasonic MGUC500 is a popular and affordable $39.99 ultrasonic cleaner. With a 600 mL capacity, the MGUC500 is designed for smaller items such as glasses, bike chains or other items that fit inside the stainless steel 5.4 x 3.6 x 2.1 inches chamber. Although Magnasonic describes the MGUC500 as a professional ultrasonic cleaner, it does lack a heating element.…
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With the expansion of immersive virtual training software, indoor cycling has seen a massive rise in popularity. As people spend more time cycling indoors, a variety of trainer accessories have been developed to make it feel more realistic. In this review we’ll be looking at the Elite Sterzo Smart which replaces a traditional plastic wheel block with an electronic steering plate to allow you to virtually steer on Zwift. Designed to work exclusively with Zwift, the Sterzo Smart is $124.99 and features double ANT+ and Bluetooth communication protocols. Unlike the non-smart version ($64.99), the Sterzo Smart seamlessly connects to Zwift…