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If you’re looking for an alternative to traditional saddlebags or a sleeker way to carry extra gear, KOM Cycling has you covered. The new KOM Cycling Frame Strap offers a lightweight minimalist solution to carrying gear on your frame. What sets the frame strap apart from similar products on the market is that KOM Cycling has integrated an ATOP dial in place of a traditional velcro strap. The ATOP dial simplifies installation with micro-tightening adjustments and a soft nylon lace to hold the frame strap securely in place. Retail price for the frame strap is $29.99 and it can be…
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Having proper air inflation on your bike, car or other sports equipment tires is essential to keep them working properly and efficiently. With manual hand or floor pumps, it can be easy to put off checking air pressure as it can be time consuming to use. That’s why the CYCPLUS A8 inflator is a convenient gadget to own. The A8 features one of CYCPLUS’s largest 2600 mAh rechargeable battery with USB Type-C charging port. Retail price for the A8 inflator is $49.99 which is competitive against other electric and handpumps. An aluminium body and venting on the body help keep…
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One of the most important tools every cyclist should carry is a tire lever. Although simple in construction, tire levers are essential for removing tires off a rim quickly and easily whether you’re installing tubeless tires or replacing traditional tubes. KOM Cycling has combined the essential tire lever with another important tool – a valve core remover. With a retail price of only $9.99 the KOM Cycling Tire Lever Combo Set costs less than traditional tire levers or separate valve core tools (e.g. the Park Tool VC-1 is $10.49 alone). The integrated design allows the CNC Aluminium valve core tool…
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Developed in collaboration with BOA, the La Sportiva Cyklon shoes combine the latest BOA Fit System with a high performance trail running shoe. Although we’re accustomed to seeing BOA dials in cycling shoes, it’s exciting to see them incorporated into a highly technical trail running shoe. The Cyklon shoes retail for $160 and are optimized for racing or medium distance trail runs with major elevation changes. That means La Sportiva has incorporated an alphabet soup of features into the shoes from the Spyral Tongue EVO, FiXion XF 2.0 outsole, to a dual-density Memlex EVA midsole to achieve a lightweight yet…
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One of the most popular types of bottles on the market today are stainless steel bottles. Not only are they more environmentally friendly than traditional plastic bottles, but the stainless steel construction doesn’t have any taste residue and has a non-porous design that resists mold. While stainless steel bottles have become popular for outdoor use, the Bivo One claims to be the first specifically designed for cycling. With a clever Gravity Flow cap, the Bivo One provides a high-flow rate without the need to squeeze. The 21oz single-wall non-insulated stainless steel bottle has a non-slip silicone coating that is available…
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In the not so distant past, cheap cycling computers were limited to wired designs that required magnets and carefully placed sensors. With the advancements in GPS and affordability of computer chips that’s no longer true. Case in point, the $29.99 CYCPLUS G1 GPS cycling computer that is the topic of this review. Described as a “mini GPS cycling computer” the CYCPLUS G1 has square profile, IPX6 waterproof rating with a 2” FSTN screen. It is one of the most affordable GPS computers available on the market and developed for riders who want a simple and easy to use computer. However,…
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The DMT KR3 are DMT’s mid-level cycling shoes and are marketed as “light, comfortable and fast full Knit road shoes.” Not only does the DMT KR3 cycling shoes utilize DMT’s distinctive full knit upper, it also offers Italian design and performance at a more affordable price point. The retail price of $299.90 the KR3s sits between the nylon soled KR4 and the more expensive KR1 shoes. The KR3s shoe combines a fully engineered knit upper construction with a stiff carbon fiber sole for optimal performance and comfort. Designed to work with 3-bolt cleats, the KR3s also have Look Keo memory…
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With 11,500 combined lumen output, the Magicshine Monteer 3500S and 8000S is one of the brightest and best headlight combinations Magicshine currently offers for mountain biking. Individually, both Magicshine Monteer lights offer impressive output and affordable price points but are even better together. The lightweight Monteer 3500S is ideal for helmet mounting with its long beam throw to see around corners, while the obscenely bright 8000S lights up the trail when handlebar mounted. The retail price of $610.97 for the combination of the Monteer 3500S ($199.99), 8000S ($399.99) and a helmet mount ($10.99) doesn’t sound cheap but at more than…
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Although POC is best known for their sleek sunglasses and helmets, they also offer cycling apparel. The POC Essential collection is a full cycling apparel line up that includes everything from socks, bibs, to jackets. In this review, we’ll be focusing on two of the Essential Gloves in the collection – the Mesh Glove and the Road Light Glove. Both gloves feature 4-way stretch mesh fabric for a comfortable fit and ventilation. The fingerless mesh road light retails for $40 while the full-fingered mesh glove is $45. Both gloves are offered in a variety of graphic schemes with POC’s unique…