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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…
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When you’re riding in wet weather or on trails it doesn’t take long for a water bottle nozzle to get covered in dirt or grime which means you may imbibe some undesired nutrients with the water. Polar has recently introduced a solution to this with their new Polar Breakaway Muck insulated water bottles. The bottles feature their new Muckguard cap cover that protects the Surge valve from dirt or debris. Polar currently offers the bottle in three size insulated variations: 12oz ($14), 20oz ($15) and 24oz ($16). As with Polar’s other products, the bottles are made in Colorado with BPA-free…
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With most bike lights using quick release style mounts, they are easy to be stolen. That means if you park your bike outdoors, or, are just running into a shop to get a snack you need to either remove the lights from your bike or find a more secure way to mount them. With that in mind, the Orb Droid light set is designed to integrate with your bike with anti-theft bolts. Rather than using rubber straps, the headlight can be mounted directly to a 4 bolt stem (in place of the stem face) or by using a metal collar.…
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Whether you have a carbon fiber superbike with the latest electronic shifting or a hundred dollar second hand bike, it’s important to keep your bike and drivetrain clean. A shiny frame keeps your bike looking good and protects the paint while a degreased drivetrain ensures quiet and smooth operation. There are a lot of bike specific cleaning products to choose from, but in this review, we’ll be looking at the Finish Line Super Bike Wash and the Finish Line Speed Bike Degreaser. Both products are designed to make cleaning faster and easier with spray on / wash off formulations. The…
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Whether you ride on paved roads or dirt trails, cycling shoes can be expensive and difficult to choose. That’s why we are excited to be reviewing the FLR F-55 Knit mountain biking shoes which offer high end features at an accessible price point. With a retail price of only $69.99 and the M250 nylon outsoles, the FLR F-55 Knit is a hard to beat value for cyclists who prefer to ride in the dirt. Utilizing FLR’s new XD-Knit upper construction, the F-55 Knit shoes have a ventilated and flexible knit upper with a three-velcro closure system. Strategically placed rubber tread…