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The Magicshine EVO 1700 Pro headlight is part of Magicshine’s effort to upgrade all their headlights to be compatible with the FTR LightSync technology. It’s the latest model in the EVO lineup and offers a unique combination of undermount design and a sharp beam cutoff. Magicshine also has incorporated several other upgrades into this Pro version to improve the runtimes and usability of the light. The retail price for the light is $89.99, only $5 more than the EVO 1700, which includes the FTR LightSync remote and a plastic out front mount. Thanks to a 4400 mAh battery, it is…
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Fizik’s new R1 Light saddle range are lightweight and high performance bike saddles designed with traditional methods instead of 3D printing. There are three saddles available in the R1 Light lineup – the Alliante, Argo and Antares – and for this review we have the Vento Argo R1 Light. The saddle has a retail price of $229.99 and has a short nose 265 mm length with either a 140 or 150 mm width. As with the other R1 Light saddles, the Vento Argo R1 Light has carbon fiber rails and a carbon reinforced nylon shell. The saddle further reduces weight…
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Tifosi’s new frame-less Moab XC sunglasses are a natural addition to their existing full frame Moab and half-frame Moab Lite models. The Moab XC inherits the same oversized lens design as the other Moab models but eliminates the frame for more visibility and versatility. Retail price for the Moab XC range from $79.95 for standard Clarion lenses to $89.95 for the Fototec photochromic lens variations. All the Moab XC have an interchangeable lens design with a Grilamid TR-90 frame construction or lightweight and adjustability. The ear and nose pieces use a wire core for easy personalization to match different face…
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The Fanttik NEX S2 Pro is one of Fanttik’s premium electric screw driver options that combines portability with speed. Rather than tightening and loosing screws by hand, the S2 Pro is a compact electric screw driver that makes quick work of low torque applications. Compared to the existing Fanttik S2 Pro, the Pro Max uses a more compact capsule style packaging. Retail price for the NEX S2 Pro is $99.99 with frequent sales offering discounts. The screw driver has a 6 Nm maximum with a 250 RPM MagnaStorm motor. Fanttik includes 16 bits with the screw driver along with a…
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While there are a lot of bike taillights on the market, the Portland Design Works Blinking Of You may be one of the most romantic. PDW has combined a simple square COB LED taillight design with a heart graphic illumination pattern to help you express your love while riding. The taillight has an affordable $25 retail price and features 81 COB LEDs to achieve a 30 lumen output. Runtimes range from 2 to 12 hours depending on the mode with a USB-C charging port. The taillight has a simple strap on design for seat posts with fun animation modes to…
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The new Fanttik X11 Ace upgrades the previous Fanttik X9 Ace pump with improved screen and a smaller form factor borrowed from the Fanttik X10 pumps. They are best described this as a mid-sized pump that remains portable while sacrificing size and weight for additional battery capacity. Retail price for the pumps remains an affordable $89.99 with frequent sales offering additional discounts. Fanttik has upgraded the screen to incorporate a large 4.5″ color screen with a bright backlight and fun features like an arc to display pumping progress. The larger size of the pumps allows Fanttik to incorporate a 2500…
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Portland Design Works has decided to enter the increasingly popular electric tire inflator market with their own Essentials Electric Pump. This is a portable and affordable tire inflator that has PDW’s signature user friendly twist on it. Retail price for the pump is a competitive $85 which includes a waterproof and fabric storage bag. PDW has incorporated a color screen with premium touches like a startup animation, progress bar while inflating and an intuitive layout. The pump has a maximum pressure of 120 PSI and comes with an extension hose as well as Schrader, Presta and a needle valve adapter.…
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Topeak’s Pannier Drybag is a waterproof and compact bike pannier that is designed with ease of use in mind. The bag features Topeak’s Handle Loc system which makes it easy to install and remove from the bike. Topeak offers the bag in two sizes, a 16L and a 24L with retail prices of $134.95 and $144.95 respectively. The bags are designed to work with 8-16mm diameter racks with adapters included as well as reflective printing for night time visibility. Each Pannier is fully waterproof with a roll-top style top closure and an optional shoulder strap to wear the bag on…
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The new Topeak Midloader Drybag upgrades Topeak’s existing frame bags with improved materials and a lightweight semi-rigid construction. It’s a versatile design that’s designed to optimize storage and access or bikepacking or mountain biking. Topeak offers the bag in three sizes: $105 small 2L, $145 medium 3L, and the $160 large 4.5L. The bags are constructed from eco-friendly TPU material that is water repellent. There are two full length rubberized zippers along with flaps to keep dirt and water away. The design of the bag is also what Topeak refers to as a “forward shifted design” that keeps weight forward…