Levi has come up with some cool jeans for cyclists in the 511 series. They are desinated Commuter, and come in two colors Road Work and Chinchilla. Levi thought of some cool features to make them stand out in the crowd, such as stretch fabric, utility waistband, 3M™ reflectivity, hidden cell phone pocket, water-repellent NanoSphere® nanotechnology, antimicrobial Sanitized® technology, and additional reinforcement throughout. These would be perfect for in city riding to a fro. Overview Stretch fabric provides mobility and comfort; water-repellent NanoSphere® nanotechnology and antimicrobial Sanitized® technology Utility waistband specifically designed for U-lock storage; higher back rise offers more coverage 3M™ Scotchlite™ reflective tape on interior cuffs provides the visibility of 500 candles Reinforced belt loops, double-layer back pockets, and seat Denim, 99% Cotton, 1% Elastane, 12 oz. - Imported Fit & Sizing Skinny Fit Sits below waist, 10 1/8” front rise Skinny, 14 3/4" leg opening Measurements are based on a size 32W x 32L
Link: Levi 511 Commuter Jeans
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Two of the major problems faced by bike riders is bad weather conditions and the danger of getting hit by cars. Respro has found a way to help with this by creating a line of backpack covers called Hump. These backpack covers are designed for different tasks based on what activity they are meant to be used for, however many of them have common features, such a reflective, highly visible colors and water resistance. The CHEVRON Hump has both of these features. It is made out of a Flo-Yellow material that allows for great visibility, the material has been waterproofed, the material is reflective allowing for night-time visibility, and it features a lighting system in which arrows light up in a pattern to enhance visibility. Flo-Yellow and Orange material • 3M Reflective tape for night time reflectivity • Creates extra space for additional items • Re-useable packing bag (waterproof) • 25-35 Litres (6.5 - 9.5 US Gal) capacity When I got this product to test I was immediately excited, because in my opinion one of the worst parts about riding your bike in Oregon is the fact that when it rains all of your belongings get soaked and when your backpack has water seeping into it there is a high chance that some of the things in the backpack will get wet. This backpack cover prevents that, ensuring that my laptop will stay safe and dry inside of my backpack. When I tested the Hump I was glad to find that it was incredibly easy to put on. The cover is stretchy and it easily fit over my backpack, which is quite a feat considering that my backpack is always full. When I put my backpack on it also was comfortable and the Hump didn’t interfere with the straps at all. One of my greatest fears is that I will get hit by a car when I am riding my bike and so the Hump is really great in my opinion because it is super bright and visible. The lighting system is really cool too in that it just makes me even more visible. It didn’t rain when I tested it, however the bag seems sturdy and like it would take a long time for water to seep into my bag. Overall I think that the Hump is a great product. I saw no flaws with it and was incredibly impressed. It is very handy for people who commute on bikes and could even be used for other outdoor activities. The price range is also quite reasonable for the product.
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Magellan is known for their GPS units, but are now releasing a GPS enabled fitness watch. The Switch is designed for multiple sports, an includes cycling abilities and adapters. It will be completely compatible with Ant+ technologies so you can connect to heart-rate monitors, foot pods, and bike sensors. It should be available by Spring 2012.
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Uberhood Co. is the seller of a brand-new type of product, a bicycle umbrella. Seeing as I live in Oregon, one of the rainiest states in the U.S. I was hooked on the idea of being able to ride my bike in the rain with no ideas so I was really excited to try out this product. When my umbrella arrived I was really excited, however managing to get it on my bike was a struggle, because I did not figure out that the umbrella detached from its stand until after I got it on my bike. The base of the umbrella is made of metal and getting it on caused a lot of scratches on handlebars, however I put rubber padding in between my handlebars and the base of the umbrella and it made it was lot more steady and prevented further scratches. The umbrella is a bit wobbly due to the fact that it is removable, but when I opened it, it did cover most of my bike. When I went out to test the product the first time it was raining so I was excited to see how the umbrella would work. When I started off slow it worked decently well. It covered my entire bike and kept most of the rain off of me, but when I started going at my normal speed, physics and I ran into some problems. When an object is moving forward, and rain is falling down from the sky, the object is able to run into the rain as it falls since it is moving at a fast enough speed, meaning that even with the umbrella, I still got wet. I was not as wet as I would have been had I been without my umbrella, however I definitely was not dry. Plus the curved shape of the umbrella made it extremely difficult to see behind me and it gave me a giant blind spot, not helped by the fact that the umbrella kept tilting backwards because it was a tiny bit wobbly. The handle of the umbrella also got in the way of my vision. When I rode with the umbrella folded down I had even more issues. The umbrella blocked a large part of my view and it was really cumbersome, making my riding extremely wobbly. The umbrella is removable, however I would never remove it because it is heavy and too large to carry around. Overall I would not purchase this product for my bike riding purposes. I think that this product would work well if it was used for leisure riding because it does offer protection from the sun and minimal rain protection, however for commuters I would not suggest this product due to the fact that it makes riding more difficult and blocks the rider's view which is not safe when riding next to cars.
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The new 2012 Louis Garneau Carbon Pro Team shoes are designed to keep your feet cool and dry by converting your sweat into cool air. What makes them different than any other racing shoe is that they are made of sugar! To be more exact, they are made of Xylitol which the South Koreans figured out how to make.
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