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Although bike headlights have continued to get brighter and offer more features they’re almost always only offered in simple black finishes. Magicshine has decided to change that with their latest $89.99 RN 1500 front headlight. What’s unique about the RN 1500 is that Magicshine offers the light in three eye-catching anodized colors: Space Gray, Wine Red, and Deep Blue. The colored finishes allow you to match the light with your bike color scheme. The RN 1500 is not only stylish but also offers modern amenities such as USB-C charging port (which supports USB C2C) and a Garmin compatible quarter turn…
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Whether you ride an aerodynamic carbon fiber road bike or a durable steel gravel bike, storage comes at a premium. Finding space for repair tools, tire inflators, spare tubes or food can be difficult without overstuffing pockets or bags. Topeak’s solution to this is their new NINJA MASTER+ series of bottle cages and accessories which allow you to mount gear directly to your bottle cage. In this review we’ll be looking at the Ninja Master+ Toolbox T16 which is their weatherproof T16 multi-tool box. With a retail price of $59.95 the Toolbox T16 offers a 16 function multi-tool with a…
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Handlebar bags are one of the more convenient ways of carrying extra gear on a bike. They place your essential items or snacks directly in front of your handlebar for quick and easy access. In this review we’ll be looking at the LeadHandlebar bags are one of the more convenient ways of carrying extra gear on a bike. They store your essential items or snacks directly in front of your handlebar for quick and easy access. In this review, we’ll be looking at the Lead Out! Mini Handlebar bag which is a compact 1.3L handlebar bag. Lead Out! is a…
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If you’re looking for a way to make your bike standout and drop a few grams in the process then carbon fiber bottle cages are a great option. In this review we’ll specifically be looking at Topeak’s latest SHUTTLE CAGE XE 3K carbon fiber bottle cage. It’s marketed as an ultra-light, aerodynamic and relatively affordable 3K bottle cage. It accomplishes this with a feather-weight 22 gram weight and a $62.95 retail price. Although that isn’t particularly budget friendly, compared to other 3K carbon fiber cages it’s quite competitive. The SHUTTLE CAGE XE 3K is constructed of Torayca Japan T700 and…
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Running in cold weather can be a challenge as finding the right gear that combines breathability, warmth and lightweight isn’t easy. Luckily in this review we’ll be looking at GORE’s R5 GTX Insulated Jacket which is optimizing for running in colder temperatures. The GTX Insulated jacket was developed for athletes searching for a superlight jacket for cold days. In terms of construction, the R5 GTX Insulated Jacket features a variety of GORE’s top materials such as the GORE-TEX INFINIUM Fabrics and POLARTEC ALPHA Insulation. This allows the R5 GTX Insulated Jacket to be water resistant, windproof yet highly breathable and…
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If you’re looking for a powerful bike headlight but don’t want to carry bulky wired battery packs then the Moon Sport Rigel Power 3600 is a potential solution. With 3600 FL-1 verified lumen output, the $265.99 Rigel Power 3600 is one of the most powerful all-in-one bike lights on the market. To achieve the impressive output, Moon Sport has incorporated a 6-LED design which uses 4 LUMINUS SST-40 and 2 LUMINUS SST-20 LEDs. The Rigel Power 3600 has a dual angle beam that has three distinct output modes optimized for different riding styles: two LED spot mode roads or flat…
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Side bottle cages are the perfect solution for mounting water bottles when space is limited. By allowing the water bottle to be inserted and removed from the side, you can fit a water bottle on smaller bike frames or suspension bikes where space comes at a premium. Traditional side bottle cages are only designed to be left or right-handed from the factory while the Topeak NINJA MASTER+ CAGE SK offers a reversible side bottle cage that lets you choose which side you prefer. With a retail price of only $12.95, the bottle cage is an upgrade that won’t hurt your…
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With advancements in technology, bike taillights can do more than simply provide illumination. Modern taillights like the Smart Bike Light Cliq can detect braking, sync output modes wirelessly with other taillights nearby and even alert you if your bike gets stolen. Launched from a successful Kickstarter campaign where it was marketed as the Rayo, the renamed Cliq is still one of the most advanced taillights on the market today and offers 90 lumen output and Bluetooth technology. With a current discounted retail price of only $44.99 the Cliq has an impressive feature set that includes a 6-axis motion sensor and…
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With the number of cycling electronics and gadgets these days, it’s easy to have a cluttered handlebar. Cycling GPS computers, bike lights, and action cameras can take up valuable handlebar space and be distracting while riding. Topeak’s answer to this is what they call an Up-To-Front (UTF) Multi-Mount that allows you to securely mount your gear directly in front of the stem. With a retail price of $44.95, the UTF Multi-Mount offers a rigid aluminium construction and dual-sided design. Topeak includes adapters for Garmin, Wahoo, GoPro, and even Topeak’s Ridecase products with the mount. Thanks to the dual clamp design,…