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If you do an image search for cycling, you’ll likely see super fit and attractive people riding with shorts and short sleeve jerseys with beautiful sunny backgrounds. Unfortunately, as a cyclist you’ll often have to contend with less than ideal weather days even if you consider yourself a ‘fair weather’ cyclist. For those less picturesque days, you’ll need versatile and comfortable clothes to stay warm. A well designed long sleeve jersey is something that can keep you warm on colder days and with breathability also prevents you from overheating. The PEARL iZUMi PRO Merino Thermal Cycling Jersey is designed to…
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It wasn’t long ago that commuter bicycle headlights were basic low lumen lights with bulky mounts. As technology has improved, bicycle lights have gotten better with the increased features, more compact form factors, and higher output. The Magicshine Allty 2000 headlight illustrates just how far we’ve come in terms of advancement. Not only does the Allty 2000 incorporate two Cree XM-L2 V60 LEDs, but there is an additional low-output LED designed to be used as a day-time-running-light (DRL). With a retail price of $149.99, the Allty 2000 is aimed at cyclists or commuters who want a high-powered all-in-one headlight. The…
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Often times, the hardest part of riding is just getting out of your front door. This is especially true on days when cold and dreary weather makes you wonder why a sane person would leave the warmth and comfort of your home. PEARL iZUMi developed the PRO AmFIB Cycling Jacket for these types of shoulder season days. The “AmFIB” refers to the 4-way stretch fabric which is both windproof and water-resistant while being a claimed 50% more breathable than typical membranes. In this review, we’ll look at the Men’s Medium size shell in Atomic Red. PEARL iZUMi also offers a…
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So I wanted to write this post after my mom got stuck in Singapore on her way to New Zealand as she was connecting thru Australia and did NOT have a Australian transit visa. We were meeting my mom in Auckland, New Zealand to celebrate her birthday last year. My mom had 2 connecting flights – one in Singapore, and another in Brisbane on her way to New Zealand. She had a tourist visa for New Zealand but wasn’t aware that she needed a “transit” visa (similar to Canada) to connect thru Brisbane as she wasn’t clearing immigration. She got…
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Light & Motion developed the Vya product line (note, these were previously marketed as Vibe) as a revolutionary approach to cycling lights. The “Smart Vya” headlights and tail lights integrate light sensors and motion sensors to automatically adjust the lights to conditions and power them on/off. In this review, we’ll be looking at the newly released Vya Switch which takes many of the innovative features of the Smart lights but re-introduces a user operated button to control the power and output modes. This may seem like a step backwards, considering the goal of the Vya lights was to make cycling…
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It’s commonly known that the ideal number of bicycles to own is ‘n+1’ where ‘n’ is the current number of bikes you own. If you have a dedicated commuter bike, you may be shopping for a road bike for long rides. If you have a light-weight road bike, you may be shopping for an Aero bike. As you collect bicycles, you’ll quickly realize (or your significant other will start nagging you) you need a better way to store them than leaning them against the wall. There are a variety of options when it comes to bike storage, from more permanent…
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“More is Better” is a common saying. When it comes to cycling, many people always search for more speed and more carbon fiber accessories. For a bicycle light, more lumen output is also something that never hurts. However, a brighter light also usually means a larger and heavier light and batteries. While we’ve been spoiled with 1000+ lumen lights with external battery packs, today we’ll be looking at the recently introduced Topeak Headlux 450 USB. The Headlux 450 USB featuring an impressive 450 lumens with an equally impressive small dimension at only 2.6” x 1.9” x 1.1”! Compared to commuter…
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The Fenix BC21R v2.0 bicycle headlight is an interesting alternative that slots between the typical flashlights and bicycle headlights. If you’ve done some research into an affordable bicycle light, chances are someone has recommended using a flashlight as a cheap alternative. By avoiding the ‘cycling’ label (and hence the cycling tax!), flashlights are significantly cheaper to purchase and can easily be used for other activities such as hiking or camping. Higher-end flashlights also have features you don’t typically see with bicycle lights such as replaceable batteries and modifiable optics. However, some of the major drawbacks to using a flashlight are:…
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We were in Sydney for less than 12 hours in 2018 and wanted to make the lost of it. How that came about was we wanted to treat my mom on a vacation for her birthday and when we asked her where she wanted to go, she chose New Zealand. Although there were direct flights to New Zealand from SF, we thought of doing a stopover in Sydney, see an old friend who I hadn’t seen in like 12 years. Although we didn’t end up seeing the said friend due to her work schedule, at least we were able to…