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Commuter - May 16, 2020

Yuba Spicy Curry cargo bike gets hotter w/ Bosch Cargo Line Motor, thru axles & bigger tires

Cargo bikes are one of the best ways to leave the car at home while still tackling your to-do list or toting kids around town. With burly frames capable of carrying far more than the average bike, cargo bikes like the Yuba Spicy Curry are sort of the pickup truck of the bicycle world. Throw […]

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Commuter, Mountain Bike - May 15, 2020

Shimano spins out affordable SLX-level trail pedals & colorful, entry-level alloy flat pedals

Shimano brings top-tier pedal tech down to more affordable prices again with new SLX-level clipless trail pedals and an all-new colorful move into high-quality alloy flat pedals for entry-level bikes. It’s pretty easy to find good pedals that are expensive, but Shimano often also manages to deliver performance & durability at the more affordable end […]

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Garmin Varia rearview radar & new App add affordable road safety options, with or without a Garmin GPS

Garmin’s Varia rearview radar family expands its options for cyclists looking to improve ride safety by alerting them to cars approaching from behind. And now you don’t need a Garmin GPS computer or dedicated Varia head unit – a mobile phone can display the alerts as you ride over Bluetooth. Plus, the core RTL515 radar […]

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Ortlieb weaves a waterproof bicycle basket, pannier inserts, Velocity packs & more! [Remote Otter]

German waterproof bag expert Ortlieb has just made a waterproof bike basket. Yes, it’s real, and no, it’s not as ridiculous as it sounds. Designed to the keep the elements out, it’ll also keep a little ice and condensation in, so you can get some fresh foods and drinks to your picnic in style. They […]

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Shimano adds MTB flat mount brakes, new XTR cranks, e-bike batteries with 25% more juice, new Alivio, more

You can always count on Shimano to quietly release a bunch of other products on the heels of a big launch. The new 12 speed Deore M6100 group will likely get the majority of the attention, followed by the easy-to-upgrade-to Deore M5100 & M4100 groups, but behind the scenes there are a number of new […]

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