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Is it an out-front computer mount or is it a bike light? The answer is both – the Moon Sport MX combines a bright 400 lumen output light with a computer mount into one product. Designed to be installed directly onto the bottom two stem bolts or an optional out-front style adapter, the $75.99 MX is a clever all-in-one accessory. Moon Sport has integrated two lighting elements into the MX with a bright CREE LED on top with an adjustable angle for seeing the road and a COB LED for being seen. The MX also has some clever features such…
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Even though cycling is generally environmentally friendly many cycling accessories are not as they use non-sustainable materials or packaging. Bollé is seeking to change that with their new Bollé Eco React MIPS helmet that utilizes renewable materials in the EPS foam and lining of the helmet. Retail price on the MIPS equipped helmet is $180 and it is only offered in the matte black finish currently. Visually the most obvious feature is the 20% cork EPS foam and cork fabric that sharply contrasts with the black helmet. Other details such as the removable cork bill and natural fibers such as…
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While Oakley is best known for their sunglasses, they also have a full lineup of ARO cycling helmets. The lineup currently consists of the highly ventilated ARO 3, the high-performance ARO 5, and the aerodynamic ARO 7. In this review we’ll be looking at the latest addition to the lineup, the $120 ARO 3 Lite cycling helmet. The ARO3 Lite sheds a few grams and offers a $60 discount from the standard ARO 3 helmet by removing the MIPS liner. Otherwise, the ARO 3 features the same BOA 360° fit system for an adjustable fit and soft X-Static Brow padding.…
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If there is one thing you can count on from advancements in Lithium ion and LED technology is it brings down the cost of batteries and increases light output. Case in point, the new $159.99 Magicshine RN3000 bike front headlight which is the topic of this review. As the product name hints, the RN 3000 is capable of an impressive 3000 lumen output. Although that isn’t the brightest light Magicshine offers (the 8000 lumen Monteer 8000S takes that title), it’s the brightest all-in-one light Magicshine has offered to date. The RN 3000 is able to achieve that output thanks to…
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When it comes to sunglasses, Oakley has never been shy about bold designs and color schemes. The new Oakley Kato sunglasses continue that tradition with an innovative one piece lens and “superhero inspired” design. While most other new sunglasses are variations of oversized frames or retro-inspired designs, the $291 Kato is a clean slate approach that combines aggressive curvature with a one piece lens that extends over the nose. The lens itself provides structure to the Kato sunglasses with a frameless design and a flared top brow and contoured nose. The sunglasses are currently offered with three Prizm lens options:…
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As the temperature goes up even a short ride can become a challenge. That’s why it’s important to have a comfortable and breathable summer road cycling kit. In this review, we’ll be looking at a men’s Velocio Block Print SE Jersey, Ultralight Bib Short, and the unisex Ultralight Glove that are optimized for lightweight and breathability. The Block Print SE Jersey is a special seasonal print that retails for $179 and shares the same construction as Velocio’s popular Signature Jersey. Developed for all day comfort in hot weather, the $249 Ultralight Bib Short is one of Velocio’s most minimal bib…
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Named after the three-headed dog from Greek mythology, the Moon Sport Cerberus is a unique three COB LED bike taillight design. The multi-element Cerberus taillight retails for $46.99 and in this latest iteration has a 150 maximum lumen output. Power comes from an integrated 500mAh Li-Po battery that can be recharged in 2 hours with a modern USB Type-C charging port. There are also five different output modes to choose from, two steady modes and three flash options to cover daytime or nighttime riding. As with other Moon Sport products, the Cerberus output modes can also be fully customized with…
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While most new bike lights tend to only be minor updates to legacy products such as color or battery capacity changes, Magicshine is one of the few companies that does major overhauls with each new series. The new Magicshine Ray 2600 is the perfect example of this and is one of Magicshine’s smartest all-in-one front lights they’ve offered to date. Despite the relatively affordable $144.99 retail price, the Ray 2600 has an impressive 2600 lumen output and USB Type-C charging port for fast charging or discharging to power other devices. Unique to the Magicshine Ray 2600 is the integrated ambient…
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Thanks to the advancements in Li-ion and LED technologies, headlamps can now be both lightweight and bright enough to see with. Moon Sport’s U headlamp is a perfect example of this as it offers a dual lighting solution without any of the bulk of traditional battery powered headlamps. Moon Sport offers three variations of the U headlamp: the $44.99 U Mini, the $59.99 U, and the $74.99 U-Pro. In this review, we’ll be looking at the mid-level U headlamp which shares the same design as the U-Pro but is limited to 350 Lumen output and lacks a red LED mode.…