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The review discusses various types of bike locks, offering insights into their strengths and weaknesses. Points discussed include security level, price, portability, convenience and user-friendliness, touching on u-locks, chain locks, folding locks, and cable locks. Tips on how to properly lock a bike and considerations when choosing a lock are also provided.

The Giro Escape MIPS helmet garner praise for its style, safety features and comfort. This commuter helmet features integrated lights and a sleek design, and is effective for urban rides. However, the use of older micro-USB standard and non-removable rear padding were pointed out as minor drawbacks.

The article reviews various road bike helmets, emphasizing considerations such as safety, comfort, aerodynamics, and ventilation. Notable contenders include Giro Aries Spherical, Kask Protone Icon, Specialized Prevail III, and Lazer Tonic Kineticore, each with specific strengths. However, lack of Virginia Tech testing is a common issue among many helmet choices. Overall, selecting the appropriate helmet relies on a rider's preferences and riding scenario.

This guide provides in-depth reviews of six of the best folding electric bikes of 2023, rating them in terms of their iconic design, lightweight design, futuristic styling, big battery life, classic lines and capability

Safe to use. Comes with co-injected soft rubberized ratcheting hooks that secure the frame of your bike in place without scratching the metal surface.

The review focuses on different types of road bike helmets, emphasizing on safety, comfort, aerodynamics, and ventilation. The review doesn't only give helmet recommendations, but also advises on individual needs and preferences when choosing a bike helmet. Despite some helmets lacking Virginia Tech testing, they still do meet certain safety standards.

This review discusses various cycling glasses highlighting their strengths and shortcomings. Factors like weight, retention, lens quality, aesthetics, and price are considered to provide a comprehensive view to interested buyers.

The Lazer Vento KinetiCore aero helmet is a high-quality cycling helmet built with strategic EPS foam blocks for rotational impact absorption. With a comfortable fit, it offers excellent ventilation and safety performance. Its construction, while light in weight, interferes with sunglasses and has some design issues, but overall, offers value for its high price.

The Trek Ballista MIPS is an aero helmet touting speed, comfort, and a five-star safety rating, albeit with a higher-positioned price point.

The Hiplok Gold bike lock strikes a balance between high security and convenience, although it's not cheap. The lock boasts high build quality and comes with three coded and replaceable keys. It is 2.2kg and the massive, hardened steel lock is wearable, making it both secure and easy to use. It is suitable for waist sizes between 30 and 44 inches. It has gained a Sold Secure Gold rating, which signifies a high level of security.

The Cairn E-Adventure 1.0 electric gravel bike stands out due to its versatility, utility for all-year and long-range functions. The bike's design and build hold additional batteries to extend range and is equipped with comfortable all-day seating. With a solid spec out of the box, lightweight yet powerful Fazua Evation system, and well-tuned electric assistance, the E-Adventure 1.0 is indeed a well-rounded eBike.

The Cairn E-Adventure 1.0 electric gravel bike is a versatile and well-specced bike made of 6061-T6 alloy, which offers good for longer rides and suitable for intense off- or on-road riding. Although on the heavier side, it handles well and provides a boost of power with its Fazua Evation mid-mounted electric system.

The Hiplok D1000 is an innovative U-lock with unique features that make it stand out in the market. With its patented Ferosafe material, it resist grinders and provides high-quality security for bikes. Despite its weight and price, its design and performance make it a worthwhile investment.

The Smith Wildcat sunglasses provide exceptional optical quality, are resistant to fogging, offer superior eye protection from debris, and are comfortable with easy lens swapping, though they may not suit every helmet style.

Not only is the membrane waterproof and breathable, using millions of tiny holes that are large enough to let vapor out but not let liquid in, but it's non-stick.

The RockBros bell looks and feels similar to the Spurcycle Vintage Bell, but it costs only a fraction of the price.

There is a completely and totally waterproof membrane.

Giro’s Vasona helmet is sleek and smart. Its compact shape, with cooling air vents and a lightweight construction, make it a good option for any cycle commuter or urban rider.

The Kask Utopia aero helmet is fast, comfortable, and offers excellent ventilation for an aero design but lacks traditional rotational impact protection found in competitors.

Halfway between the hyperlight T-Line and the basic models, the P-Line misses the mark.

Heavy but smoothly supportive comfort and timeless style like no other saddle.

Convenient and stylish, but sluggish and twitchy, and sometimes more hassle than it’s worth.