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Gadgets & Hacks, Training & Nutrition - May 8, 2021

Polar Vantage M2 & Ignite 2 update more affordable multisport GPS smart watches

Polar revamp two of their popular multi-sport, GPS-tracking smart watches – the Vantage M2 & Ignite 2. The two pack in much of the key training capabilities and built-in heart rate tracking of Polar’s top-tier smartwatch, but at a fraction of the price. For cyclists looking to cross-train, track overall fitness, sleep, and recovery both […]

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Sena Pi adds universal 2-way wireless communication to any helmet

Sena Technologies, Inc. has been a leader in the powersports connectivity and communications market for a long time, with their add-on comms solutions and integrated designs appearing in many of the top manufacturer’s offerings. Many may not know that they also offer cycling helmets that deliver many of the same features that made them a […]

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Strava redesigns their app navigation to make it easier to track rides & find friends

One of the most used cycling apps continues to get better. Over the past year, Strava has implemented more than 70 updates to their popular app. Now, they’re updating the main navigation bar to make it even easier to use. Open the app, and the most notable change takes place in the navigation bar that’s […]

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Review: Swytch e-bike conversion kit adds serious motor assisted fun to any bicycle

If we’re being honest, we were a bit hesitant to test the Swytch e-Bike Conversion Kit. Why? Two reasons. First, because bolting on a motor and battery seems like a clunky idea. Second, because front wheel drive seems like a weird idea on a two-wheeled, pedal-powered bicycle that’s designed as a low-power, rear wheel drive […]

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Gadgets & Hacks - May 3, 2021

4iiii wants to buy your old crank arms & recycle them into new power meters!

In an industry where the newest & shiniest rules, power meter maker 4iiii Innovations wants to recycle your old cranks into new powermeters. The new 4iiii Crank Buyback Program will give you cold hard cash for that used, but still good alloy crankarm you have sitting in a parts bin, or donate that same money […]

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