July 22, 2014
Cool, fun-looking bike lock. The Party Combo from our Aussie friends at Knog is their newest and first combination lock. The flexible, silicone-coated lock is easy to use as well as easy to set up with a 4 numbered combination of your choice. Made out of a braided steel cable with a fiber core and […]
June 23, 2014
Yikes, ever had a problem with the wind blowing your skirt up while riding? Now you don’t have to worry any more with Bird Industries Skirt Garter. This clever item is soon to be an essential piece of your fashion wardrobe. The band comes in 11 colors and keeps from slipping because of a comfortable […]
June 19, 2014
While our friends at BiKASE have some fun, funky items (remember the cute Cheese Burger Seat Case!), they also have some very practical bike accessories. Case in point, their Alpine Al Clutch Purse is a handy little carry-all. It can be mounted on the top tube of your bike while traveling, then when you reach […]
June 3, 2014
Another fantastic product from our friends at Outdoor Tech. The new Buckshot is a little dynamo of a speaker. Fits in the palm of your hand but gives you the sound of something much bigger. As with their Turtle Shell we told you about earlier, the Buckshot is another super-rugged, water-resistant wireless speaker with built-in […]
May 28, 2014
Hey, is that a cheese burger under your seat?! Yep, it sure is…a Cheese Burger Seat Case, that is, by our friends at Bikase. This clever contraption is a 5″ x 2 1/2″ case to hold your essentials – phone, wallet, snacks, bike tools, etc. Velcro straps allow it to easily mount under your bike […]
May 16, 2014
Looks like it could be a sculpture, but it’s actually a sleek exercise bike. Designed and made in Italy, the Ciclotte Carbon Fiber is not just a pretty thing to look at. It is designed to reproduce the dynamics and performance of road cycling by a “dual satellite epicycloid system that multiplies the number of […]
May 16, 2014
A cool and eco-friendly way to get around town. Stigo is a new, foldable, electric scooter that will be available in Europe in Spring 2015. This novel scooter folds up in 2 seconds and is about the size of a tall golf bag, making it super convenient to wheel off the street – no parking […]
May 7, 2014
Add a little color to your life. Pure Fix Cycles has loads of bikes, bike parts, and gear for the TrailblazerGirl cyclist. Check out their Kenda Colored Tires. Available in size 28X700C with reinforced sidewalls, these tires are a moderate thickness and just right for the urban rider. Available in red, purple, blue, yellow, green, […]
May 7, 2014
Safe, easy hydration while biking. The Showers Pass VelEau 42 is a hydration system that does away with reaching for your water bottle or carrying around a heavy backpack-style hydration pack. The VelEau holds 42 ounces of water in a reservoir secured under the saddle and a special hydration tube runs the length of the bike […]
May 6, 2014
For those long-distance cycling trips, Radical Design’s Cyclone IV Trekking is just the cargo trailer for you. This award winning trailer has a number of great features. It quickly and securely attaches to your bike, can easily be converted to a hand trolley, and by removing the tow bar and wheels, you can attach a […]
April 29, 2014
An innovative lock for your bike. The C3N lock system by Sphyke eliminates the need to remove your front wheel or get a cable lock to loop through your front wheel to keep it secure. It works by replacing your bike’s existing nuts and bolts with ones that incorporate a tiny combination lock. You set […]
April 29, 2014
Tired of leaning your bike against the wall or worse, laying it on the floor to store it? The Bikerax out of Melbourne, Australia, is just the solution. Because of its contemporary design, this bike storage system can easily be mistaken for a stylish piece of furniture. Made out of sustainable material, it’s strong and […]
April 18, 2014
No boring, black cycling shorts for this TrailblazerGirl! Check out the OMNI (aka Multi-Sport) Short by our friends at Shredly. With 17 bold, colorful prints to choose from, there is no way anyone would describe you as boring! Though Shredly is well-known for their mountain bike inspired women’s threads, these shorts will be equally at […]
March 13, 2014
Sometimes you just need a little extra power. This cool-looking Step-Thru Cruiser by Pedego is actually an electric bike. It has a throttle-activated motor which you can use or not use at the twist of the throttle. The motor is placed in the rear of the bike and though it’s quiet, it has enough power […]
March 13, 2014
100% Canadian designed and made. The No.1 Riding Blazer by Riyoko is a stylish and functional jacket. It’s water, wind, and stain resistant with even more practical features like back vents for ease of movement and pit zippers to open when we get a little overheated. Comes in black and charcoal grey with a contrasting […]
February 20, 2014
A bike bottle that doesn’t leak! The On the Fly Bottle by our friends at Nalgene is a great hard sided bottle with a easy-to-open top. As the name so aptly describes, you can open the top while “on the fly” with just one hand. It fits perfectly in most bike bottle cages. Made out […]
February 11, 2014
A stylish way for the urban cyclist to stay dry. Cleverhood’s Electric Houndstooth is a rain cape with a classic plaid pattern and a surprise at night. When lighting is low, you’ll see the interwoven reflective threads shine a grid so that you’ll be seen. Other great details include a good sized fitted hood to […]
January 29, 2014
Get your bling on! This fun taillight in the shape of a big diamond ring from Fuuvi Charly will keep you visible and safe while cycling in low lighting. Attaches without tools to your seatpost with the included, detachable ring and clip. A built-in light and motion sensor allow it to automatically turn on as […]
January 24, 2014
A much needed piece of cycling gear – especially if you are riding around wine country! The Oopsmark Bicycle Wine Rack is handmade in Montreal out of leather and antique brass fasteners. It attaches easily to most bike frames and has a clamping system that keeps your precious cargo safe, even over bumpy roads. Cheers!
January 20, 2014
A fashionable way to be seen at night. We TrailblazerGirls are smart about being safe and visible at night, but we also want to be stylish. Enter the Woolly Hat & Helmet Cover by our British friends at Lflect. Made out of lambswool with a special reflective element, this hat is stretchy enough to fit […]
January 20, 2014
Have bike, will surf! What?! Yes, if you have a bike, you can use your bike to travel to the beach with your surfboard! Moved by Bikes, a company out of Santa Cruz, California, has designed a surfboard rack that easily attaches to your bike to transport short boards or longboards (and some have even […]
January 17, 2014
Relive your childhood with the High Roller Adult Size Big Wheel Drift Trike. Reminiscent of the Big Wheels of our youth, this soon to be released adult-sized version is a sturdy, 45 pounds, with a steel frame and a 26 inch front wheel. Complete with bell and tassels, you are all set to bring a […]
December 4, 2013
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 2013 reviews in the Bike category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please…The Hornit, a super loud bike horn. Rounding out the top-3 were the cute […]
November 26, 2013
Described as “the yellow jersey of high-powered bike lights”, the Knog Blinder Road 3 is THE bike light to own. Released this fall, don’t be fooled by the size of this compact, lightweight (only 105 g!) Blinder, because its output is a massive 300 lumens of light from the 2 LEDs which give a 22° […]