State Bicycle Co. is introducing the Astronaut Collection of riding clothing, featuring three jerseys, bibshorts and a reflective jacket all sporting NASA logos. Accompanying the clothing collection is the “Galaxy” oil-slick finish option on their riser bar, stem, seatpost and bottle cage to bring an otherworldly flair to your bike. The Astronaut Collection is inspired by the exploits of NASA’s spacefarers, and keeps it down-to-Earth with REPREVE recycled polyester, underlining State Bicycle Co.’s earthly commitment to sustainability. The jerseys and bibshorts are made from 100% post-consumer waste, and ship in 100% post-consumer recycled packaging. Your gear will look like you…
Author: Charlotte Adler
Charlotte Adler
Yakima's finest tech writer. Formerly wrote about and reviewed iPhones, now freed to ride a bike and talk cycling gear.
Wahoo– the global leader in smart training – has officially launched a new partnership with CHALLENGE FAMILY, one of the leading global triathlon event organisers. Wahoo joins CHALLENGE FAMILY in a three-year commitment, which will see them as the ‘Official Global Training Partner’ and will be present at all 31 CHALLENGE FAMILY races worldwide – including CHALLENGE DAYTONA 2020, which took place last weekend, on Saturday 5th December where Wahoo’s ELEMNT RIVAL Multisport watch debuted in its first Official competitive race. Wahoo’s partnership with Challenge extends across their complete ecosystem including ELEMNT Bike Computers, TICKR Heart Rate Monitors, KICKR Smart trainers, Speedplay Pedals and Wahoo’s own Training app ‘The Sufferfest’ as…
The DXF lock from Hiplok pairs their award-winning DX U-lock with the unique new speed-loading frame bracket for carrying your lock on your bike. This new rattle-free, reliable and sturdy mount uses their patented “CLIP+RIDE” system to attach the lock to the bracket for a steady hold in transit. The bracket bolts directly to the bottle holder mounts found on most bike frames, a massive improvement on existing U-lock brackets which can be difficult to position and prone to loosening, and noisy while riding. The DX Lock itself features a 14mm hardened steel shackle and double locking mechanism to help…
Cyber Monday bike deals are finally live. Review the best deals on dirt bikes, kids’ electric bikes, mountain bikes and more. Links to the latest deals are listed below. Best Bike Deals: Save up to 76% on Santa Cruz, Shimano, and Maxxis bikes, biking gear, and accessories at Evo.com – includes deals on mountain bikes and commuter bikes plus discounts on helmets, shirts & jerseys, goggles, and bike componentsSave on all types of bicycles and cycling equipments at Amazon -check the latest prices on mountain bikes, BMX, hybrid, cruiser and kids’ bicycles including electric bicycles and accessoriesSave up to 20% on adult…
Stages snuck their Black Friday deal out to the world today, and it’s all about their three recently-released bike computers: the Dash L10, L50, and M50. All three are officially 30% off, though we notice that the L10 is actually 50% off its list price… These are all excellent computers in their own right, with the M50 and L10 making our list of the best bike computers available now. Stages released them in 2019 offering serious functionality for performance cyclists at prices that put their rivals to shame. At these new discount prices, the Stages Dash series has won Black…
See.Sense has announced, and opened pre-orders for, its latest smartlight. The Beam is a connected front light designed to adapt its brightness to your ride, increasing your visibility, with connectivity for crash and theft alerts, ride stats, light customisation and more. So far, so See.Sense – you can read our review of the Icon2 to get our thoughts on how all these features work (spoiler: they’re good). The short story is that it’s a super bright 1,000 lumen front light that connects to the See.Sense app or your Garmin (and other head units, hopefully, if other manufacturers can figure our…
Wind is a friend or foe dependent on the direction, but almost always a factor when riding on the road in winter. Endura’s updated Windchill range acts as a windproof shield preventing heat loss, while transporting sweat away from your body creating a comfortable, warm micro climate while the soft, stretch fabrics ensure a great fit on the bike. It won’t reduce the headwind but it will help keep your body working at its optimum temperature to push on and enjoy the ride. Endura has overhauled core items of the popular Windchill range to keep you warm, comfortable, and visible…
The Akagiyama AR Hill Climb – Virtual Edition takes place October 31st on ROUVY, featuring the same roads and group ride experience as the in-person 20.8 km event. Since 2010, Akagiyama Hill Climb has been a cycling road race from Maebashi, Gunma/Japan. Maebashi (only 120km North from Tokyo) is an famous cyclist-friendly city in the heart of Japan with a “Keirin” dome. The 10th edition could not take place because of the enforced quarantine measures. However, the virtual race will represent the Akagi geography with their steady climbing event to the global cycling community. Mountain Akagiyama provides the best cycling…