March 16, 2018
They reinvented the wheel! GeoOrbital is an innovative way to convert your regular bike into an electric bike. Exchange your front wheel for the GeoOrbital wheel, clip the throttle to your handlebars, and in no time at all (and with no tools either!), you’re set to go! The tire is solid foam and will never […]
March 13, 2018
Pump it up! Our friends at Topeak have again shown themselves to be in tune with the needs of cyclists with their just released Turbo Morph Digital. Based on the design of their award winning Morph, they’ve swapped out the flip down, analog dial gauge for a digital one, making it much easier to accurately inflate […]
February 1, 2018
Wheels on wheels! BikeBus is a novel gym on wheels in Boston, Massachusetts. A seemingly ordinary city bus has been converted to an indoor cycling studio. The exercise bikes are secured to the floor of the bus as it tours past various sightseeing landmarks around the city. Cycling shoes are not necessary, but if you […]
January 19, 2018
Put a sock on it! A Velosock that is! This indoor bike cover is your solution to protecting your bike and your home. Made out of a super stretchy fabric, there’s a zipper that runs the length of the top of the bike so it’s easy to put on in less than 30 seconds. The […]
December 5, 2017
And the winner is… it’s the end of the year, and we’ve just finished counting all of your Facebook likes (and shares) for our 2017 reviews in the Bike category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please… the Topeak Aero USB 1W Combo, a set of front and back lights that are […]
November 20, 2017
Gloves or mittens? Now, you don’t have to choose. You can have both with the Convertible Glove from our friends at Toko! It’s a poly/Lycra glove with a nylon, windproof cover that tucks into a pocket at your wrist when you don’t need that extra protection. The glove portion has external finger seams for added […]
September 22, 2017
Savor the ride! The most recent collaboration between Renovo, the Portland company that pioneered the concept of building engineered hollow hardwood bicycle frames, and Glenmorangie, creators of the award winning Highland Single Malt Scotch Whiskies, is a beautifully crafted bike call the Glenmorangie Original. Yes, you guessed it, the frame of this bike is made from those very same casks […]
September 22, 2017
Wow, this baby is big! The new JoeBlow Twin Turbo from our friends at Topeak is a significant floor pump with significant power. Those smart engineers at Topeak designed proprietary twin turbo technology to optimize your time and effort in filling those tires so you can hit the road and the trails more quickly. At […]
September 13, 2017
When you are ready to hit the trails on two wheels, our friends at GripGrab have you covered from head to toe! With their new women-specific line of cycling accessories, the GripGrab Women’s Range, this Danish company has us impressed. Starting at the top (literally!), their Women’s Summer Cycling Cap is lightweight, breathable, machine washable, and will […]
September 7, 2017
The triangles have it! Our friends at Portland Reflector developed some reflective devices that are just what you need to keep you safe during low lighting times. The Afterglow is a large 6 inch reflector triangle that can be attached to anything. It’s magnetic so you can stick it on something metal (of course!), but it […]
August 24, 2017
Yet another winner from the folks at 7mesh! We’ve shared some of their cycling pieces with you before, and their latest and greatest is the new Quantum Jersey. Construction of this jersey includes features that are clearly from a company that knows cycling. A full length zipper makes getting this jersey on and off easy. There […]
August 4, 2017
Hydrate like the pros! The new Fly Bottles from the cycling experts at Elite are the crème de la crème, and it’s easy to see why the 2017 World Tour pro teams are using them. These 550ml bottles are hyper-lightweight at only 54 grams, and with most standard bottles weighing over 80 grams, they are reportedly the lightest […]
June 5, 2017
See and be seen! Those expert biking folks at Topeak have done it again…their new Aero USB 1W Combo will have you ready to safely roll in no time at all. Sooo easy to install (read: no tools required) and sooo easy to use (read: nice big buttons that can be maneuvered with gloves on). […]
May 19, 2017
Not your typical three-wheeler! The Rungu Juggernaut is a trike on steroids with its three fat (4.8″) tires that grant you a smooth ride on top of snow and sand. The eight speeds and disc brakes on all three wheels allow you to tackle uneven terrain with ease. It’s a hefty trike, weighing in at 56 pounds, but it’s […]
April 21, 2017
Not just an electric bike…it’s solar powered! The award winning Leaos Solar E-Bike is a very sleek-looking ride. The solar panels are fulling integrated into the frame of the bike and charge with direct sunlight and passive light, while you are riding and also when you are not. The display panel will indicate the battery’s power level, and if […]
March 15, 2017
New products from Knog, our favorite Aussie global lighting and cycling accessories friends! The Blinder MINI Range includes 3 options: Dot (a single powerful LED), Niner (an array of 9 LEDs), and Chippy (Chips on Board technology giving a panel of light). We tested the Niner, and we’re happy to report that Knog has another winning light! […]
March 15, 2017
All you need is one hand! Slap Bag, the Simple Little Accessory Pouch, is a novel carry-all for your bike that can be opened and closed with just one hand. Yes, that’s right, you no longer have to stop to unzip your backpack or fiddle with you seat/handlebar pack to get your gel pack, energy […]
March 10, 2017
Light up your head! The award winning, Lumos Helmet, is a smart helmet that is a must-have for urban commuters. It meets US and European safety standards and has 10 bright white LED lights in the front, 16 bright red LED lights in the rear, and 16 bright orange LED for turn signals. The battery […]
January 30, 2017
Put a cork in it! As long as it’s the Turacio Thermal Bottle from our friends at Elite. Designed and engineered in Italy, this cool looking sports bottle is insulated with 100% natural cork which allows it to keep those much needed fluids cold for up to 3 hours. The leakproof cap is constructed with […]
January 26, 2017
You don’t need to be a ninja to appreciate these bike accessories from our friends at Topeak! The already fantastic Ninja Bottle Cage Series has recently expanded to include the Ninja Pouch+ Road (pictured above), the Ninja TC Road, and the Ninja CO2+. The + indicates that it comes with full bottle cage (though you can […]
December 5, 2016
And the winner is… it’s the end of the year, and we’ve just finished counting all of your Facebook likes (and shares) for our 2016 reviews in the Bike category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please…Bopworx, a traveling cyclist’s best friend. Rounding out the top-3 were NiteRider Lumina 950 Boost + […]
November 7, 2016
Handmade Italian style and quality. Our friends at Santini have designed and created high performance cycling and triathlon clothing since 1965, and their Argo kit is their latest achievement. The matching top and shorts are constructed out of a new polyester fiber that provides better UV protection, moisture management, and comfortable coverage than the typical polyester fabric. […]
November 2, 2016
Power up your TrailblazerGirl adventures with PWR! Our friends at Knog (you recall them…that great company with the cool bike products!) have developed PWR, a new eco-system of outdoor products using one power source. It looks like a super idea: a single battery source that can be interchanged to power a Bluetooth speaker, a camping lantern, a 300 lumen headtorch, […]
October 28, 2016
The Beast. No, it’s not your next Halloween costume or the latest scary movie. It’s Dayak Inc’s new power-assist electric “bike”. We say “bike”, because it’s like an e-bike on steroids with the features of an ATV that make it ideal for taking off-road on those trails, plus it’s street legal. With 4 models to choose from, you […]