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Building on their popular and successful AP pants, Mountain Hardwear recently released a new variation – the AP-5 Pant. As the name hints at, the AP-5 pants are a five pocket variation of the iconic AP pants and share the same sanded nylon cotton canvas construction which is both durable as well as has a little stretch for comfort. Developed as a do-it-all style pants, the Mountain Hardwear AP-5 are meant to be comfortable and stylish whether you are cycling, hiking or at the office. The UPF-50 rating and cinch cords on the leg cuffs also make the pants more…
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Perhaps one of the most useful modern bicycle accessories is the cycling GPS computer. Unlike a traditional cycling computer that simply shows real-time data, with a GPS equipped cycling computer you’re able to log full sensor and positional data. While most cycling computer companies have focused on the high-end GPS computer market with integration features and retail prices that warrant payment plans, Bryton has successfully offered a full lineup of affordable and feature filled options. In this review, we will be looking at Bryton Rider 320 GPS cycling computer that offers high-end features at a budget price point. The Rider…
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One of Mountain Hardwear’s staples has been their durable and rugged Canyon shirts. Designed to be used and abused on or off the trail, the Canyon shirts have received positive feedback for their design and attention to detail. In this review, we’ll be looking at the updated Mountain Hardwear Canyon Pro Long Sleeve shirt which improves on the original shirts by adding mechanical stretch and UPF 50 rating. With a retail price of $85 and available in a variety of colors as well as S-XXL sizing, the Canyon Pro is a shirt that looks good around the office or on…
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Velo’s Angel bike saddle series is part of their flagship product line and combines premium construction and design details to achieve high-performance and comfort. The current product line features mountain biking as well as road cycling saddles with sizes ranging from kids to adults. Earlier this year, Velo expanded the Angel line with the stubby nose Angel TT which is a shortened version of the Angel saddle. Despite the ‘TT’ in the product name, the Angel TT isn’t limited to time trial use as the shortened 241mm length and standard 143mm width is more comfortable when riding in an aggressive…
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One of the most essential items every home gym should have is an adjustable workout bench. An adjustable bench enables you to do a full body workout, whether you’re a weight lifter or simply doing core exercises. It can be challenging finding the right bench for your needs as the price and features can vary quite a bit. With home-gym setup being a necessity these days, our search for an affordable, well built, and stowable bench led us to the Flybird Incline/Decline workout bench (model #FB-17YLD002). Flybird offers a variety of workout benches on Amazon, and the one we choose…
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The Trace helmet sits at the top of Smith’s performance road cycling helmet collection. So it should come at no surprise that Smith has incorporated the latest technology and design into the helmet to ensure it is lightweight and safe. You’ll find a variety of trademarked technologies with the Trace – from the Aerocore in-mold construction to the VaporFit adjustable fit system. The Trace also features MIPS as well as Smith’s own ventilated Koroyd inner liner to protect the rider in the event of an accident. In this review, we’ll be looking at the latest color variation the ‘Get Wild’…
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Oversized sunglasses have made a strong resurgence in both cycling and outdoor eyewear. Smith describes the Flywheel sunglasses as ushering a new era of eyewear with an avant-garde style. Whether or not you agree with that grand statement, the Flywheel sunglasses definitely bring a unique twist to the current trend toward large retro-styled sunglasses. The large lens extends above the upper frame giving the sunglasses a distinct semi-frameless appearance. Along with a premium retail price, the Flywheels feature Smith’s ChromaPop color enhancing technology lenses for excellent optics. However, unlike other models in Smith’s lineup, the Flywheels have non-replaceable lenses. Are…
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Whether you’re riding down the block or across town, bicycle helmets can be the difference between a minor or major injury in case of an accident. Nevertheless, it’s still common to see both younger and older riders on bikes without helmets due to the stigma of being seen wearing one. Thousand is a company trying to change that perception by creating helmets that are functional and stylish extensions of the riders who wear them. Today we’ll be reviewing the Thousand Heritage helmet which is their most popular urban/commuter helmet with vintage design elements. To promote helmet use, the Heritage has…
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Rather than using stylized or obscure product names, Bontrager cut straight to the point by naming their commuter oriented pedals simply the Commuter Pedals. While the marketing tagline “be ready for anything” may inspire images of riding in exotic locations, the Commuter Pedals are simple yet effective dual sided pedals ideal for urban riders or commuters. With a wide and comfortable platform pedal on one side and an SPD compatible clipless option on the other, the Bontrager Commuter Pedals provide a lot of functionality at an affordable price point. Notable features of the pedals include a chromoly spindle, sealed cartridge…