Cycling

Cycling gear reviews, maintenance, accessories, and practical riding advice from Industry Outsider’s long-running cycling archive.

Exodux – MultiTaskR Truck Bed Rack System

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Trick out your truck with the Exodux MultiTaskR Truck Bed Rack System. Anyone who loves spending time outdoors typically finds themselves in need of a do-it-all vehicle. In addition to the vehicle is the need for racks or mounts to carry your nice gear. Good quality racks and accessories costing anywhere from $500-$1200 can dish out some … Read more

BIKETUBE Tire Pliers

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BIKETUBE has come out with a new product called Tire Pliers. If you’ve spent a lot of time on the trail or road with your bike, you have probably needed to remove the chain. This could have been for maintenance, or worse, a mid-ride disaster. So how about a tire lever and chain tool combination so light and compact … Read more

Yo Eddy 2.2 from Fat Chance Cycles

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Fat Chance Introduces the Yo Eddy 2.2, With 27.5+ and 29er Versatility! ASHLAND, OR Fat Chance Bicycles – www.fatchance.bike – is stoked to introduce the new Yo Eddy 2.2, the latest version of the Yo Eddy, their original trail hardtail which launched in 2015. The new model uses their newly-designed CNC machined “demi-yoke” paired with … Read more

Lumos Smart Helmet Review

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Unless you’re a cyclist that lives under a rock, you’ve probably heard of the Lumos helmet by now. This “Smart” bike helmet has built in lights, for improved safety and visibility. Up front, a row of white LEDs throws some light, and presents motorists with a visual cue of an oncoming “vehicle”. Out back, bright red … Read more

Timbuk2 Bad Ass Messenger bag

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With a name like the Bad Ass Messenger, I had high expectations for this bag from Timbuk2. And for the most part, it did not disappoint. As part of their Heist Collection, a little extra attention was paid to how it looks. But they didn’t skimp of features or function. Probably the first thing you … Read more