Review: Everysight Raptor Augmented Reality Cycling Glasses
Augmented reality glasses, for real-world riding? We put the Everysight Raptor shades to the test on gravel rides, commutes and cyclocross training.
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Augmented reality glasses, for real-world riding? We put the Everysight Raptor shades to the test on gravel rides, commutes and cyclocross training.
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Zipp has re-designed its carbon 303 Firecrest tubular wheelset and released an ergo version of the Service Course handlebar. Learn more about both.
Knight Composites has re-designed its 35 TLA (tubeless aero) Disc wheelset for improved performance. We take a look at the Oregon company’s new wheel.
Boyd Cycling’s new Pinnacle line of carbon wheels aims for the top. Learn more about the 700c tubeless hookless gravel and tubular cyclocross wheelsets.
Clever Standards showed off new Carbon Tactic chain rings and a lighter Chain Breaker tool at the 2018 Sea Otter expo. Learn more about the company’s thoughtful products.
Vee Tires is brining BMX to cyclocross and gravel with the Speedster and going Road Plus with the Zilent Sports. Learn more about both all-road treads.
Vittoria is expanding its Terreno line with the new Terreno Zero gravel / all-road tire. We look at the new slick center, side-knobbed option.
Kenda’s newest tubeless gravel tire is the Alluvium, which has dense center knobs and three sizes of side knobs. We take a first look at the new-for-2018 tire.
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Goodyear Tires is returning to its roots with new tubeless-ready bicycle tires. We look at the 35mm County and 40mm Connector gravel treads.
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IRC’s new high-volume Boken tubeless gravel tire was inspired by the company’s Serac Sand. A 700c version will be out soon and a 650b model will follow.
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