We first met up with RedShift way way back many Interbikes ago when they released their quick release aero bars. The next year we tested out their ShockStop stem. Now, advancing their mission to make you as comfy as possible on even the bumpiest of roads, RedShift have launched a new […]
When we saw Cycloc last year at Interbike, they were showing off the coolest of minimalist bike mounts called the Hero. Our enthusiasm was quickly checked, when the subject of Speedplay pedals came up. Not compatible. So we wrote about the really cool Solo Bike Hanger instead. But the super […]
BiKASE, the folks behind the Outlier Backpack/Pannier and the Superband, now have a sweet way to get your phone from your car to your bike. One universal system lets you go straight from a hands-free display on your car to a heads up handlebar mount, and they’ve launched a Kickstarter to get the […]
Smart road bike pioneer SpeedX announces its latest top-end model – the Unicorn – which features a highly accurate integrated SpeedX power meter to complement its sophisticated integrated computer. Available on Kickstarter from $3,199, the Unicorn also benefits from a cutting-edge aerodynamic carbon fiber frame with a unique Vibration Control […]
There’s an ocean-chilled wind casting its icy mood all over SLO these days, and temps have stooped to the 30’s and 40’s. ‘Round these parts, it’s triple-layered parka time with extra woolen baselayers. And that’s just for riding on our indoor trainers. But it seems that lately I’ve been hearing […]
If you’ve ever slowly, gently, tenderly, leaned your unmarred bike up against an ugly, careless, unfeeling metal pole, you know the angst that follows as you continue locking the two to each other. All the while your stomach is twisting at the thought of what marks could be waiting for […]
This week we got a cold snap. Middle of the night it dropped down to a seriously brisk 49 degrees. Oh gosh, that is chilly. And, of course, I looked out the window of my heated California home to see the still, fog-dampened air and immediately ran through all my cold weather kit […]
Airless, “solid” tires aren’t necessarily a new thing–with heavy rubber iterations available here and there on the market. Now, three bike shop owners are offering the next gen version of tubeless, airless, tires made not from rubber but from lighter weight silicone plastic polymers. Called Nexo Tires, these are designed […]
We’ve seen cool stuff from Otto Design Works before. Well now the keen minds at Otto are addressing yet another need for the average cyclist: a lock that is actually light, yet actually works. Enter the OTTOLOCK. At just 115 grams, this coiled lock features a combo setting (I’m looking […]
If you’ve ever been on a ride and noticed that your cell phone’s battery power is alarmingly low, you’ll be interested in the Cydekick Pro, from a Miami-based company called Spinetics, currently in its crowdsourcing phase. It’s an externally mounted rear-hub dynamo that uses magnets and the energy from your […]
The SuperBand: Versatile, Non-Invasive Cycling Mount If we’ve learned anything from Kickstarter, it’s that good bike things come from Wisconsin. We’ve also learned that the weather can get pretty rough over there, which is probably what makes Wisconsiners so innovative. The folks at BiKASE aren’t letting us down. They’ve just recently […]
If you’ve ever dreamed of going full Tron on your bike, today is your day. Launched yesterday on Kickstarter, the VizorX promises a fog-free, virtually unbreakable, weather protecting, totally Flynn approved visor for your helmet. All right, so maybe the Tron connection is a bit of a stretch, but the […]
The Nino is here, California. What was once a 65 and sunny winter is now 31 and rainy. Wind chill factor? Gnarly. Here at SLO Cyclist, we’ve been padding our short sleeved jerseys with thermal undershirts and waterproof outer shells. Not so great for enjoyable spins through the countryside–fantastic for […]
Twelve extra watts. Twelve EXTRA watts. That’s what the Scottoiler Cycle S1 Automatic Chain Lube System is promising you. Now that may not sound like a whole lot, but over the course of a road race, it can give you a serious edge over your competition. And who doesn’t like […]
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