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Roller style bike trainers offer one of the most realistic indoor riding experiences. Where most trainers lock the bike in place, rollers act more like a treadmill for your bike and allow for side-to-side movement and balancing. In this review, we’ll be looking at one of Elite’s top non-interactive rollers, the Elite Quick-Motion rollers. The Quick-Motion rollers feature a number of premium features such as parabolic rollers and a floating system to absorb sudden motions and keep the bike centered. While it’s not interactive, the magnetic resistance system offers quiet and smooth performance with three resistance settings. The features don’t…
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While Goodyear is best known for high performance automotive tires and their iconic blimp, their Eagle F1 road bike tires are a competitive offering. Goodyear offers two variations of the F1 tires, the Eagle F1 which we’ve previously reviewed and the Eagle F1 SuperSport that is the subject of this review. While both tire variations are described as ‘ultra-high-performance tires’, the SuperSport is targeted toward competitive use with a lighter weight construction. Available in sizes that vary from 700×23 to 700×28 as well as a tube only or tubeless complete option, it’s easy to find the right tire for any…
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If there is one upgrade every cyclist lusts for, its carbon fiber wheels. Not only are they lighter and stronger than traditional wheels, but they can also have aerodynamic benefits as well. XeNTiS is an Austrian company that makes arguably one of the most unique carbon fiber wheels on the market. Unlike other carbon fiber wheels that are open mold designs with a few decals put on them, the XeNTiS are handmade in Austria. The Mark3 SL wheels are one of XeNTis latest wheelsets and are the lightest iteration of their popular Mark3 wheels. At over 300 grams lighter than…
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Shimano recently updated their popular S-PHYRE RC9 shoe lineup with the RC902 models. If you are not familiar with them, S-PHYRE represents Shimano’s flagship product line and utilizes cutting edge materials and design. The Shimano S-PHYRE RC902 shoes sit at top of Shimano’s extensive cycling shoe lineup as their stiffest and highest performance shoe. It is one of the first cycling shoes to feature the updated BOA Li2 dials as well as a number of refinements from the RC901 shoes. Fit is improved by utilizing a 360° Surround Wrapping with a function specific zone approach to maximize comfort and stiffness.…
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Developed for commuters, the Hudson is one of Bern’s safest helmets. It’s also recently won the 2021 outdoor retailer innovation award thanks to its sleek urban design, functionality and safety ratings. The urban styling and fabric bill looks sleek around town while the MIPS liner and in-mold construction ensure safety. E-Bike riders will also be excited with the NTA-8776 certification which means the helmet has also been tested in higher speed impacts. The Bern Hudson is available in six different matte colors with a competitive retail price of only $119.99. Similar to Bern’s winter sports helmets, the Hudson has a…
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Even if you have top-of-the-line carbon fiber wheels and tubeless cycling tires, you’ll eventually get a flat tire. Compact CO2 canisters are a very compact and portable solution to inflating a tire and quickly getting back on the road. The Pro Bike Tool CO2 inflator is a lightweight and sleek way to store and use CO2 canisters. With its aluminium construction and premium details such as knurling, the inflator is designed to work with 12 or 16g CO2 canisters. As with other Pro Bike Tool products the inflator looks more expensive than it is with a retail price of only…
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Although riding an indoor trainer for most people can be a bit tedious, it can also add wear and tear to your bike. That’s especially true if you have an on-wheel style trainer that uses a magnetic or fluid roller that directly contacts your rear wheel. Even after a few minutes on a trainer, the friction and heat causes the tires to wear down and leave rubber flakes on the floor. Using a trainer-specific bike tire not only reduces the noise the wheels make but can also extend the life of the trainer and the tire. In this review, we’ll…
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As a cyclist, it’s particularly important to block out harsh sun and protect from debris when riding outdoors. Smith’s new Shift MAG sunglasses are described as ‘geared for speed’ and offer clear optics and protection from the elements. The Shift MAG sunglasses have a full-frame design, medium fit / large coverage with an oversized lens for a wide field of view. Smith offers the sunglasses with their ChromaPop lenses for balanced colors and filtering as well as a photochromic lens option. Retail price for either lens option is $259 and Smith even includes a hardcase and an extra interchangeable clear…
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Building on the success of the premium Genesis helmet, Lazer has introduced the new Lazer Sphere. The helmet combines Lazer’s unique top mounted dial (Advanced Rollsys System) with optimized airflow design. Although the Lazer Sphere isn’t Lazer’s lightest helmet, the sub 300g low profile design offers high performance at a competitive price point. While we’ll be looking at the $159.99 Lazer Sphere MIPS helmet in this review, Lazer also offers a non-MIPS option for $139.99. The MIPS variation is currently available in five color schemes everything from matte black, white, blue, red, and the sleek matte stripe version we have…