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As a long-time fan of Krietler rollers, I'm excited for Krietler's new Killawatt device, which adds variable resistance up to 350W, overcoming previous limitations. Let's test this soon! #trainingseason
The ZTTO HAG5 is a $30 derailleur hanger alignment tool by a Chinese brand specializing in metal tools and bicycle components. It checks, straightens, and aligns the derailleur hanger for smooth gear shifts. Despite minor drawbacks, it's well-built, precise, and offers great value for occasional use, compared to pricier alternatives.
The Wahoo Roam V2 is the latest high-end cycling computer offering, challenging Garmin's dominance. Priced around $400, it boasts a legible screen, superior GPS performance, enhanced mapping, improved interface, and long battery life. While Garmin offers a diverse ecosystem, Wahoo focuses on simplicity and user-friendly design, making it a compelling alternative.
Knog has launched a range of e-bike lights, catering to commuters and mountain bikers. The E900 model, priced at $90, offers 900 lumens, while the Blinder E RS Rear E-Bike Light, priced at $40, ensures enhanced visibility. For off-road riding, the high-performance E2300 model delivers a powerful 2300 lumens and six light modes.
Crosspoint Gear has launched knit touch capacitive gloves, combining snug fit and high dexterity with waterproofing. The pros include a good fit, effective touch capacitance, durability, and a reasonable price of $47. However, they may not provide as much warmth as other options, and taking them on and off can be time-consuming.
Magene is a quickly growing Chinese electronics company from Quingdoa in the East of China. They have been around since 2015 and make cycling products such as trainers, lights, power meters , batteries, wiring systems for e bikes and also sub brand Exar carbon wheels. The Magene S3+ Cadence/Speed Sensor is $15.99 .The Wahoo equiv... Continue Reading →
The Volume is a new product from Bookman. It's a well designed front light with some really nice features.Bookman is a small Swedish company that has been around for quite a few years, since 2012 but not with a massive brand presence like the big name companies who pour tons of money into advertising. Often... Continue Reading →
We put a knob on it!Dial the brightness up and down easily, and it's named Volume - ba boom!The knob makes a lot of sense while riding and needing to quickly and easily adjust on the fly, as opposed to the normality of current products with press-and-hold buttons to change modes. With a replaceable battery... Continue Reading →
Massage has proven to be effective, and with a rising demand for in home products to help - Will the Ekrin Bantam do the job?
Massage has proven to be effective, and with a rising demand for in home products to help - Will the Ekrin Bantam do the job?