ALL POSTS
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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.…
-
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…