I’ve used incredibly bright lights, but the Monteer 6500S Zeus by Magicshine.us is in a completely different class! Pushing out a max of 6500 lumens, this light not only betters any other bicycle light I’ve ever used, it rivals many car headlights! I’ll be using and testing this light in the coming weeks and sharing Continue reading…
A few weeks ago, I returned to my bike from a grocery store to see that someone had stolen my beloved Magicshine Monteer 1400. A great light – and a great run for the light. Usually such accessories don’t last so long with me due to harsh use, rather than theft. I was pretty sure Continue reading…
Note: this product was bought by me at retail. All opinions are mine. Interested in me reviewing your product? Pros: inexpensive, compact, fun, eye catching light used in an angle not always thought of as a blind spot to other road users. Rechargeable via a micro USB port. Cons: Probably too fun and colorful for Continue reading…
At a Glance Pros: Comfortable, roomy, extremely well-designed Cons: stuff sack to use as bikepacking bag is a great idea, but may need to be further developed as a solid feature Weight: Tent Stakes/accessories: 121 grams Stuff Sack: 111 grams Tent Poles: 363 grams Rain Fly: 348 grams Tent Body: 337 grams Integrated Footprint (sold Continue reading…
At a Glance Pros: Easy to set up/take down, simple, lightweight, roomy Cons: Tarps in general don’t have the greatest protection from bugs like mosquitoes Weight: alone: 91 grams, w/FK Tarp + 6 stakes: ~544 grams Interesting To: Ultralight enthusiasts Best For: FKTs/Self-Supported Races, sub-24 hour missions Available: Fall 2019 Price: around $25 – $35 Continue reading…
Currently, I’ve been setting up my Surly Bikes ECR for Winter bikepacking. This usually means really variable conditions, with lots of slop on the road and invariably on me. For that, I want fenders. Fenders must be one of the most finicky accessories for a bike to set up correctly, and the thought of even Continue reading…
Pros: BRIGHT, dependable, replaceable batteries AND charging via USB supported, weatherproof, battery charge indicator Cons: Mounting system needs work, best to use something like the Magicshine Out-Front Bike Mount accessory Weight: ~194 grams /~6.8 ounces Battery Life/Runtimes: High 1.55 hours Medum 3.35 hours Low 5.55 hours Blinking 6.35 hours Interesting To: any cyclist that wants Continue reading…
Part One 5:00pm on Friday. Time to set off towards Estes Park. Although I would have like to take a more dirt route off the bat, the day was getting long, and I had some exploratory tracks to travel, so I took the express-way down Highway 36; it’s traffic known somewhat for its rep of Continue reading…
Imagine my delight, when an enormous box from Surly was delivered to my door, with instructions to do something cool with the contents: A medium Surly ECR, and a 24-Pack Rack! I was planning a trip to Breckenridge to say hello to my Brother who was becoming a year older, and I wanted to climb Continue reading…