Review: Two bike locks from Masterlock
A couple months ago, Masterlock offered to send two of their bike locks to us for testing and review. We chose a U-lock and a cable lock, and received the 8170D Force U-Lock and the 8220D Cable lock....
View ArticleFirst Look: Prescription sunglasses from ADS Sports Eyewear
About a month ago, Michael from ADS Sports Eyewear contacted us to see if we’d like to try out a pair of prescription sunglasses. Seeing as I may have the worst eyesight of the entire staff, I happily...
View ArticleReview: ADS Sports Eyewear’s prescription Oakley sunglasses
Ok, it’s been a few weeks since we gave you our first look at the prescription Oakley sunglasses provided by ADS Sports Eyewear. As I mentioned earlier, the process to select a pair of prescription...
View ArticleReview: Bolle “Copperhead” polarized sunglasses
Just before Interbike, the good folks at Bolle sent over a pair of their “Copperhead” sunglasses to try out. We’re big believers in protecting our eyes when we ride, whether it’s to the corner store or...
View ArticleReview: Wind-Blox wind-reducing strap attachments
If you spend enough time zipping around town on a bike, you may enjoy the sounds of the city around you, and the sound of the wind whistling past your ears. Have you ever noticed, though, that...
View ArticleProduct review: Adventuress Sunscreen Swipes
Even though summer is winding down, those sun’s rays can still damage your skin. If you spend any time on your bike in the daylight, sunscreen is a smart option. Right at the beginning of the summer,...
View ArticleReview: ArroWhere reflective cycling jacket
Back at Interbike in September, RL ran across the ArroWhere company. Their product line “caught our eye”, as they say — with bright colors and loads of reflective accents for nighttime safety. We...
View ArticleArroWhere Backpack Cover and Vest Review
As most of you are well aware, visibility can make a big difference in terms of the well being of cyclists on the road, particularly at night and other low light environments. Enter ArroWhere ™, a...
View ArticleNiteRider Lumina Micro 600 review
Bicycle lights have come a long way, they are smaller, more powerful and less expensive. I own a NiteRider FireStorm HID light which weighs about 800 grams, produces about 400 lumens and used to sell...
View ArticleA damp commute
Greetings fellow bike commuters and super bike commuters! You are considered a super commuter in my book if you ride five days a week rain or shine. Well, I am not a super commuter by any stretch BUT I...
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