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Velocio’s LUXE apparel lineup has been one of Velocio’s best selling kits and is marketed as a long-distance kit. The apparel pieces are all optimized for comfort and long hours on the saddle with details like proprietary chamois and a distinctive soft suede-like finish. For this review, we have the latest version of the LUXE bib shorts and the Merino LUXE Colorblock Jersey with small updates for 2025 based on user feedback. Specifically, we have the $299 LUXE Bib shorts which have an endurance style chamois and high compression lycra. The bib shorts have a minimalist three-panel design to eliminate…
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While bike radars have become almost ubiquitous to see on bikes, it’s hard to beat the simplicity of a bike mirror. The Portland Design Works (PDW) Watch Your Back Bar-End Mirror is an easy way to see what is behind you to ensure you always have situational awareness while riding. Retail price for the mirror is an affordable $28 and it features a large 2.75” / 70mm mirror. PDW has designed the mirror to work with 14.7-23mm handlebars with a simple compression plug that slides into bike bar-ends. The mirror has a durable nylon construction with a clever swiveling mount…
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The Magicshine HORI 1300 is the most powerful light in Magicshine’s new HORI series of compact bike lights. These lights combine a dual top and bottom mounting design with a compact form factor that is optimized for road cyclists. Retail price on the HORI 1300 is an affordable $79.99 which includes a FTR LightSync remote. As the name implies, the light is capable of 1300 lumens of output with a dual LED design that combines a sharp-beam cutoff lens and a standard cone lens. Runtimes range from 2-9.5 hours depending on which mode is used with a fast charging USB-C…
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As a road cyclist or commuter you want a lightweight and daytime visible headlight that is also powerful enough to light up the road in low visibility conditions. Magicshine’s new HORI series of lights was specifically designed to satisfy these constraints by combining an anti-glare lens with a compact form factor. With a retail price of only $59.99, the HORI 900 is one of Magicshine’s smallest headlights. Despite the small size, the light puts out 900 lumens out of a dual lens which has an anti-glare main lens as well as DRLS for daytime riding. The HORI 900 is also…
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The CYCPLUS AS2 Ultra is the latest pump in CYCPLUS’s extensive AS2 electric pump lineup and focuses on size and weight. It’s the smallest and lightest pump they offer with a LED screen which makes it easy to stash in a pocket or saddle bag. The AS2 Ultra retails for a competitive $119 and features a light magnesium alloy body with a 400 mAh internal battery. A USB-C port on the top of the pump can be used to rapidly charge the pump in only 25 minutes and doubles as an air vent. Despite the smaller size, the AS2 Ultra…
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One of the common bike maintenance tasks that everyone can do at home is removing a cassette. It’s an easy task but requires a few special tools which includes a cassette lock ring bit and a tool to hold the cassette in place as you loosen it. The Feedback Sports Grip Whip is a new tool that is designed to make quick work of cassette removal. It’s a spring loaded pliers-like design that’s far easier to use than traditional chain whips. With a retail price of $55 it costs more than traditional chain whips but on par with other cassette…
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The Black Bibs makes affordable cycling apparel without labels, that right, no logos, no labels aside from the one tag that has the mandatory labeling like size, origin, fabric composition and care instructions. This review is for the Women’s Ultimate Adventure Bibs. They come in two leg band color variations – black and olive with size ranging from XS-4XL. The Black Bibs Ultimate Adventure Bibs has multiple pockets, mesh straps, and super comfortable chamois.
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When you have to travel to the start of a bike ride it’s easy to forget something as minor as a glove or essential as a helmet. The Topeak PakGo GearPack II is the solution to this as it features separate compartments for the main bike accessories and individual pockets to keep everything organized and clean. This is the second generation of the PakGo GearPack which incorporates a number of small improvements based on user feedback. Retail price on the bag is $179.95 and it features a large 38L capacity. As with the original, the GearPack II makes organization easy…
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While top tube bags are a convenient way to store extra food and gear they can often scratch your bike’s paint or move around if you do not have a bolt-on setup. Tailfin’s Zip Top Tube Bag is a waterproof top tube bag with an improved non-scratch mounting system and clever features. The zip version of the bag is offered in three variations: 0.8L / $75, 1.1L ($80) and 1.5L ($85). As with other Tailfin bags, the top tube bag is fully waterproof with a built-in cable pass through to charge devices on the go. The Top Tube bag also…