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Although everyone knows they should check their tire pressure regularly, it’s often annoying and cumbersome to do. Handheld digital pressure gauges like the Topeak SMARTGAUGE D2x make checking bike or car tire pressure quick and easy. With a large backlit digital screen and $57.95 retail price the Topeak SMARTGAUGE D2x offers a simple way to check tire pressures. The air pressure gauge is compatible with Shrader or Presta valves by simply sliding a toggle on the head. A 360 degree swivel body also means you can always view the pressure regardless of the air valve position which is particularly useful…
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Without the right gear, it can be difficult to get the motivation to even leave your house for a ride. That’s where GORE’s C5 winter essential cycling gear comes into play as they offer a unique combination of warmth and breathability to keep you riding as temperature drops. We’ll be looking at two specific items in this review: the C5 Thermo Jersey and the C5 Thermal Bib Tights+. The C5 Thermo Jersey retails for $130 and is offered in a variety of colors from fluorescent green to darker black and blue schemes. Designed using GORE Selected Fabrics, the jersey has…
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To be safe while cycling it’s important to not only ride defensively but to also make sure other people see you. Compact and bright daytime visible lights are one essential way to ensure that. Today we’ll be looking at Topeak’s answer to daytime visibility which is the new Headlux 100 USB. At only $27.95 the Headlux 100 USB is one of the smallest front lights in Topeak’s Headlux lineup. The two 0.5W white LEDs can put out up to 100 lumen of output and are powered by an integrated 500mh Lithium Ion battery. Topeak has also incorporated the USB dongle…
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For those looking for modern optics and frames without oversized or overstyled designs, ROKA has you covered with their new Lockhart sunglasses. Available in both prescription and non-prescription options, the Lockhart sunglasses offer a vintage silhouette with modern materials and lenses. Despite the thick cut frames, the Lockhart offers lightweight performance with TR-90 nylon construction and ROKA’s C3 lens options. Retail price varies from $170 for standard lenses and $195 for polarized options. ROKA offers multiple frame colors from modern gloss Black to transparent tortious, White, and Bourbon colors. As with other ROKA sunglasses, the Lockhart features no-slip GEKO material…
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Maintaining the proper tire pressure on your bike is critical to efficiency. An under or over inflated bike tire has higher rolling resistance and requires more energy to ride. The second generation of the SKS AIRCHECKER is designed to make checking your tire pressure quick and painless. Rather than connecting a large floor pump, the $36.99 AIRCHECKER 2 has a compact and ergonomic handheld design that can measure upto 144 PSI or 10 Bar. The pressure gauge also features a backlit digital display as well as audible beeps to indicate when a measurement has stabilized. The dual-sided head is compatible…
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For most cyclists, winter isn’t the most difficult season to outfit their rides. Instead, Fall or shoulder season riding can be more challenging as it can be too cold to wear summer kits but too warm for thick winter kits. In this review we’ll be looking at Velocio’s answer to shoulder season riding with four items: Signature Long Sleeve, Thermal Bib Tight, Merino Mesh LS Base Layer and the Winter Wool Socks. We’ll be looking at the Women’s versions but Velocio also offers the same items in men’s versions as well. Colder weather riding or shoulder season is all about…
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Dropping a chain while riding or when swapping your wheel is not only an inconvenience but can get your hands and bike covered in grease. To avoid this, Rehook has a special tool to grab on the chain and quickly set it in place without the mess. Rehook offers two variations of the tool, the Rehook Original and a multi-tool variation the Rehook PLUS with retail price of $19 and $39 respectively. Both variations have lightweight plastic construction with a honeycomb structure and a rubber strap for mounting directly to the bike. For those looking for more functionality, the Rehook…
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With 8000 verified lumens, the Magicshine Monteer 8000S is one of the brightest bike headlamps available on the market. The 5-LED headlamp is perfect for turning night into day whether you’re riding in the mountains, or on urban or country roads. While the original 8000s isn’t short on power, the headlight lacked a wireless remote for helmet mounting or more convenient control. Magicshine has addressed that issue with an updated version of the Monteer 8000S that adds a long awaited wireless remote. Retailing for $419.99 the 8000S V2 is only $20 more than the previous version and incorporates a two-button…
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Since their initial release in 2020, the ROKA Matador sunglasses have gained popularity thanks to their bold styling and excellent optics. Not only do the Matador sunglasses have a memorable product name but with the upswept V-CORE temple design, they don’t look like any other sunglasses on the market. In this review, we’ll be looking at the latest version of ROKA sunglasses, the Matador Air. As the name implies, the Matador Air is a lighter semi-frameless variation of the Matador sunglasses. The Matador Air shares the same $225 retail price and has an interchangeable lens and nose pad design. Vents…