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If there is one accessory every indoor cyclist should own, it is a training mat. Not only does it keep sweat and grime off your floors, it also provides a non-slip surface and noise isolation. The Elite Trainer Folding Mat is a foldable portable trainer mat that retails for $62.99. Made of polyester and PVC material, the folding mat features an anti-slip backing. Although it’s compact when folded up, the mat opens up to a generous 1800 x 900 mm (approximately 5.9’ x 2.9’) size. Elite currently only offers the mat in a black finish. The Elite Trainer Folding Mat…
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If there is one thing that can instantly ruin a ride, it’s getting a flat tire. That’s especially true for city cycling or commuting where you have to deal with poor road conditions and debris. Tubolite is looking to make punctures a thing of the past with their new X-Tubo City/Tour tubes. The $29.95 X-Tubo tubes share Tubolite’s proprietary orange thermoplastic elastomer (i.e. TPU) which is optimized for puncture resistance instead of weight. Tubolito is so confident in the flat protection that they even include an unheard of 1 year free-replacement warranty if you do experience a flat. The tubes…
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Bryton is well known for their high-value GPS computers and large portfolio of models that range from entry-level computers to aerodynamic computers. With the new Sport line of cycling computers, Bryton is shifting their focus to the high-end road cycling market with improved hardware and training functionality. The Bryton S500 is the first computer to be offered in the Sport line and replaces the Rider 750 as their top-of-the-line model. With a retail price of $299.95 or $375.95 with sensors, the S500 undercuts equivalent Garmin and Wahoo GPS computers while offering more features. The large 2.4” screen of the S500…
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While Fenix is best known for their extensive lineup of everyday carry (EDC) and tactical flashlights, in recent years they’ve also experimented with bike lights. In this review we’ll be looking at their latest bike light, the BC26R headlight. The light has a retail price of $89.95 and has an impressive 1600 Lumen output from a single Luminus LED. As with other Fenix lights, the BC26R features a replaceable battery with threaded tail cap. Although Fenix includes a 5000 mAh ARB-L21-5000 Li-ion battery with the light, the BC26R can be used with 18650 batteries using the Fenix ALF-18 battery holder.…
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As a cyclist you often have to “yell” at cars, pedestrians, or even other cyclists to make your presence known. Whether you’re cursing at a car that cut you off or just letting pedestrians know you are passing them, a bike horn is a great way to improve your safety. The Hornit db140 is claimed to be the world’s loudest electric bike horn with a ear-piercing 140dB that ensures people hear you coming. The latest version of the Hornit dB140 now features a universal Garmin style quarter turn mount that makes it easy to attach to bikes or third party…
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Whether you have one or one too many bikes, floor stands can be a great portable way to store bikes. You don’t have to worry about drilling holes in walls or plugging them after taking it down as floor stands are self supported. The Pro Bike Tool Floor Stand is a $54.99 stand that combines a steel construction with a wide range of compatibility. Pro Bike Tool claims the floor stand works with tires between 0.7-2.2” wide and upto 30 kg / 66.2 lb weight capacity. The stand uses a folding swing arm design and two wide legs that provide…
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These days high performance road cycling tires can cost as much as tires for your car especially for tubeless road cycling tires. American Classic is looking to change that by embracing a direct-to-consumer approach to keep costs down while maintaining high quality. Although American Classic as a brand is best known for their legacy of well priced wheelsets, in 2021 they returned to the market with a full range of tires. In this review we’ll be looking at the high-performance Timekeeper road racing tires which retail at an impressive $30 for tubed versions and $35 for tubeless. Aside from the…
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When it comes to bike storage, vertical stands are the most efficient option as they free up valuable floor space. Unfortunately, most vertical stands either require drilling holes or are bulky designs that lean against walls. The Pro Bike Tool Upright Floor Stand in this review is a hybrid stand that combines the portability of a floor stand with the convenience of vertical bike storage. It retails for $59.99 and can accommodate bikes upto 44 lbs (22kg). The stand allows any bike with tires up to 2.3” to be rolled onto it then tilted upward with the seatpost supported on…
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Designed to be invisible when it is off and bright when it is on, the Trace taillight is one of Hornit’s smallest taillights. The Hornit Trace retails for a very affordable price of $16.95 and offers runtimes from 12-72 hours. With a focus on compact size, the output of the Trace is limited to 15 lumen in the daytime flash mode. The Trace offers three flash modes for daytime or nighttime use as well as a constant mode which is a great option for nighttime riding. While the Hornit Trace may lack the blinding multi-hundred lumen output that has become…