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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…
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Since their introduction in 1994, Polar’s innovative insulated cycling bottles have been popular among cyclists worldwide. With a distinctive multi-layer design with visible insulation layer, the original Polar bottles were developed specifically for the unique challenges of cycling. The Polar Breakaway Insulated bottle reviewed here are the latest iteration of their cycling bottles that modernizes the design and improves the usability. Designed and produced in Colorado, the Breakaway bottles feature an easy to squeeze design with the self-sealing Surge Cap. Available in both insulated and non-insulated variations, the bottles offer unique designs at affordable prices. The Polar Breakaway bottles combine…
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Riding with normal shoes can be uncomfortable even with wide platform pedals on your commuting bike. Not only can you usually feel pressure points from the pedal through the soles of the shoe, you are also unable to take advantage of more efficient clipless pedals. Conversely, cycling specific clipless shoes are difficult to walk with and commuting in them would require traveling with or keeping a pair of regular shoes to swap out at your destination. Especially if you have a multi-modal commute (bike-train-bus) the hassle of cycling specific clipless shoes are rarely worth it. Therefore, the ideal commuting shoe…
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There are a few essential items of clothing every runner should own regardless of their skill level. One of those items is a lightweight running vest which provides protection from wind chill without the bulk of a jacket or long sleeve shell. In this article, we’ll be looking at the GORE R7 Partial GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ Vest one of GORE’s latest Infinium products. The vest is available in both men’s and women’s as well as a wide range of sizes (S-XXL for men’s, and XS-XL for women’s). The GORE R7 Partial GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ Vest is a well designed and constructed running…
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As a bicycle helmet company, Thousand is relatively new, having only entered the market in 2015 with their Kickstarter campaign to launch the Heritage helmet. What set the Heritage helmet apart from other urban/commuter helmets was a blend of unique visual design and simple functionality. Thousand’s goal with the helmet was to create a ‘helmet you want to be seen in’ to promote helmet usage. In this review, we’ll be looking at the latest Thousand Chapter helmet. The helmet is aptly named marking a new chapter for Thousand by incorporating a number of new features to the brand’s helmet lineup.…