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The RN 1200 is Magicshine’s latest commuter bike headlight that provides an affordable option for a high-lumen and compact bike light. Designed around an integrated 21700 Lithium battery, the RN 1200 has a familiar and sleek rounded rectangular design. With a retail price of $74.99 the RN 1200 is more affordable than the Ally 1000 light while offering a brighter 1200 lumen output. Magicshine has also carried forward many of the popular features of the Allty series of lights into these RN lights which include the standardized Garmin quarter-turn mount and intuitive user interface with three level battery indicator. The…
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Heat moldable cycling shoes allow you to customize your fit without the need for expensive fully custom shoes. Everyone has different feet shapes and sizes which is why one-size-fits-all doesn’t always work with everyone. There are a number of cycling shoes that offer the heat molding capability, with most of them allowing you to mold the shoes in the comfort of your own home. In this guide we’ll go over the process we used to mold our Bont Cycling Vaypor S and the Helix shoes. These extend to other Bont Cycling shoes and potentially other shoes, but please only use…
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“Dress for success” is a phrase that not only applies to being successful professionally or socially, but also improving your performance when cycling. No matter how fast or slow you are, your cycling clothing needs to match the weather conditions and the length of the ride. Overdressing can cause you to overheat during a ride, while underdressing can leave you shivering in the cold. Choosing the ideal cycling gear is easier said than done, as weather conditions and the intensity of a ride can significantly vary during the length of a ride. In this review we’ll be looking at the…
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The Alpe D’Huez is an iconic climb that has become a fixture of the Tour de France since its first appearance in 1952. The 13.8 km (8.6 miles) road connects Bourg d’Oisans to the ski resort of Alpe d’Huez through a daunting 1850m (6070ft) climb. Recognizable by its snake-like route and 21 hairpins, the climb pushes riders and their bikes to their limits. Inspired by this climb, Token developed their DHuezz alloy road wheelset to provide riders with a lightweight and high performance climbing wheelset. As a part of Token’s Zenith product line, the DHuezz wheels utilize the latest technology…
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Elite’s water bottles are popular among recreational and professional cyclists worldwide. With bottle collections ranging from the race-proven featherweight bottles all the way to stainless steel thermal bottles, Elite has a bottle for nearly every type of occasion. However, what is consistent with Elite’s bottles is that they combine lightweight, high flow nozzle designs. Elite’s latest bottle, the JET brings something new to the table – sustainability. In this review, we’ll be taking a closer look at the JET bottles which are constructed of biodegradable plastic material. They are currently offered in three sizes at affordable prices: 550ml ($7.99), 750ml…
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Named after the pavé and cobblestone sectors of the famed Paris Roubaix classic, the Sector tires have been a centerpiece of Hutchinson’s tubeless road tire selection. Optimized for challenging roads, Hutchinson offers them in both 700×28 and 700×32 size tubeless-ready variations that retail for $79.99. With a dual compound design and 127 tpi, the Sector tires are known for the smooth and supple ride quality over even the roughest roads. In this review, we’ll be specifically reviewing the Hutchinson Sector 28 tires on our Decathlon RC 520’s stock tubeless-ready wheels. The high grip and comfort of the Sector 28 tires…
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It wasn’t that many years ago when most flagship shoes featured combinations of velcro and bulky ratcheting designs. The BOA dial system and other similar dials provides a far more compact and elegant solution to cycling shoe closure systems. Today dial systems have trickled down from flagship shoes to even entry-level cycling shoes. While most flagship shoes today use the robust BOA IP1 dial system, which provides dual direction micro adjustments, cycling shoe designers have been creative in how the dial(s) are implemented. This leads us to the topic of today’s review, the Bont Cycling Helix carbon cycling shoes. Not…
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With the advancements in tubeless tire technology and tubeless-ready wheels, it’s common to see tubeless setups on everything from entry level bikes to high-end models. Thanks to the puncture resistance and lower pressures that come with tubeless setups, they have become increasingly common throughout the bike industry. This rise in popularity has led to a number of accessories aimed at tubeless tire installation, repair, and maintenance. Today, we’ll be looking at the Topeak Tubibooster tire inflation system that is designed to simplify installation of tubeless tires. The Tubibooster is designed to properly mount a tubeless tire on a rim by…
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Given the choice between riding on a warm sunny day versus a wet day, most cyclists would undoubtedly choose the former. Nevertheless, while we cannot command the weather one way, we can choose the right gear for wet weather to make the most out of it. Whether you’re commuting to work or doing a long training ride, one essential wet weather accessory is the bicycle fender. However, except for those who live in wet weather climates most cyclists install and uninstall fenders for the occasional rainy day or only portions of the year. Typical fenders are bulky and can require…