Check-Out
Check-Out is an article that gives you a glimpse at items under $200 that have crossed the desks here at Pinkbike in which we've not had a chance to review yet, but feel that you may want to take a look at.
• Made in the USA
• ODI patented lock design
• Includes locks and bolts
• Extra long 143mm length
• Available in Neon Green, Bright Red (shown here) and Black
• $31.00 USD
• www.thesensus.com
From the Manufacturer:
 | Andreu Lacondeguy's new signature grip. Featuring double lock cover for fans of the flangeless. The logo is functional and the grip provides 4 different positions to fine tune your comfort. This grip will turn you into a brutal savage! |
• Designed to be lightweight yet rugged
• Includes custom engraved top cap
• CNC-machined in British Columbia, Canada
• Available lengths: 90 / 70 / 50mm
• Weights: 175g (90mm) / 160g (70mm) / 140g (50mm)
• Available Colours: Black (shown here), Ti-Grey, Orange, Red, Blue, Racing Green, Atomic Blue and Purple Haze
• $152.50 CDN
• www.straitlinecomponents.com
From the Manufacturer:
| The Straitline AMP stems are designed to be light-weight yet rugged enough for the most demanding freeride applications. The AMP uses a fully closed, shaped edge for strength and clearance in the corners. |
• Allows consistent and accurate measurement of fork sag.
• Multiple scales allow instant readings (in % sag) for most popular fork travels:
• Scales included for 100mm, 120mm, 130mm, 140mm, 150mm and 160mm forks.
• Ideal for people with multiple bikes, or bikes shared between more than one rider.
• Accurate printed scales are durable and easy to read.
• Compact / lightweight, fits easily in your tool kit or trail pack.
• Plastic material is gentle on fork stanchions (no scratches).
• Manufactured in the U.K.
• £7.99 EU
• www.saggle.co.uk
From the Manufacturer:
| Take the hassle out of one of mountain biking's regular chores. |
• Washer / Dryer Friendly Materials
• Double Reinforced Stitching
• Airport Friendly Polymer Buckle
• Custom, Slim, No Pinching Clasp
• Proprietary Weave For Years Of Use
• One Size Fits All, 1.5 Inch Width
• Price $24.00 USD
• www.arcadebelts.com
From the Manufacturer:
| Black on black to go everywhere and do anything. This belt features an Arcade original herringbone weave pattern that adds a subtle texture to a simple black belt. Woven patching with a black matched buckle rounds out the belt that blends perfectly into your chinos or gore-tex snow slacks. |
• Materials: Upcycled Bicycle Inner Tubes, 100% Recycled PETE Fabrics, Upcycled Insulated Mylar
• Dimensions: 7 H x 10 W x 5 D in. (177.8 x 254 x 127 mm)
• Capacity: 5 L/320 cu in.
• Weight: 8 oz (227 g)
• Weatherproof
• Velcro closure allows simple compartment access
• Insulated to keep things cool or hot
• Reinforced haul handle
• Can be used off bike as a lunchbox or cooler
• Made in the USA
• Price $44.95 USD
• www.greengurugear.com
From the Manufacturer:
| The Cruiser Cooler handlebar bag is the missing glove compartment for your cruiser or commuter bicycle. It is the right size for the essentials that make your ride so much more enjoyable. Toss in an extra lightweight shell for a chilly ride, sunglasses and sunscreen for a hot spin to the beach, or keep beverages cold for a warm evening cruise. Discover new uses for this unique, insulated bag that will keep everything cold or hot for whatever adventure you choose. |
• Easy to use chain breaker tool
• Reversible pin for longer tool life
• Replaceable pin
• Used for single speed to 11 speed chains
• Tool is compatible with KMC, Campagnolo, Shimano and SRAM chains
• Price $36.95 USD
• Original KMC Chain Lubricant w/ Dual Head Brush
• Ideal for Wet Conditions and Long Distances
• 120ml
• Price $16.95 USD
• www.kmcchain.us
• Intended use: all-mountain/enduro/aggressive trail riders
• 750mm Width
• Matte UD Carbon Finish - Available in Blue, Black, Red and High Vis Yellow Graphics
• 9 degree back sweep, 5 degree up sweep and 20mm rise
• 35mm Clamp Diameter
• Made of EC90 Carbon
• Price $169.99 USD
• Easton Cycling
From the Manufacturer:
| The all-new Haven 35 Carbon bar combines the proven 35-millimeter clamp diameter of the market leading Havoc 35 Carbon and combines it with a more accessible 750-millimeter width. This is the perfect handlebar for aggressive trail riders and enduro racers. Because of the bulked up center section we managed to decrease the weight while making the bar wider and stronger. The most impressive attributes are the strength and ride quality - Thanks in part to a premium blend of ultra tough composite material that's ride tuned for the perfect balance of stiffness and damping. Nine-degree sweep and 5-degree upsweep put your hands in the ideal positions for attacking the trail and there are two rise options. And let's not overlook aesthetics - this handlebar features a sleek, matte black unidirectional carbon finish with a variety of colourful graphics to match your bike. |
• Available sizes: S, M, L and XL
• Available Colors: White/Black and Black/White
• Vibration and Shock Absorption
• Grip and Position
• Air Cooling
• Massaging and Manipulation
• Price $115.50 USD
• www.prologotouch.com
From the Manufacturer:
| Prologo is revolutionizing cycling gloves with its CPC patented Technology. Comfort, control, handling, energy saving, air cooling, vibration reduction, shock absorption, and perfect grip in any weather condition. All these aspects are found inside these perfect cycling gloves to preserve energy for climbs and power to the finish. |
Check-Out is an article that gives you a glimpse at items under $200 that have crossed the desks here at Pinkbike in which we've not had a chance to review yet, but feel that you may want to take a look at.
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31$ grips
and
115$ gloves
isnt exactingly thrifty or a deal
GTFO
Also, I like the "European Pounds" idea.
Vibration and Shock Absorption
Grip and Position
Air Cooling
A $20 pair will accomplish the same thing and you will save enough to buy 6 spare pairs...just incase!
I'm confused. So it isn't cheaper or any easier to use than a common object found around the house but is in some way innovative? Thank goodness we weren't around when an actual ruler was invented otherwise your mind could have been blown.
True one can just ignore such a silly product but it is worrying anyone could look at it and buy in to the marketing tag line "Take the hassle out of one of mountain biking's regular chores" without using their brain a little
Or, would you prefer to just ignore these 'silly products' and spend your time looking at $115 gloves?
I took an old drafting scale and cut it down and that works pretty well.
If $13 is too much for you for some convenience, then you're in the wrong sport.
But the issue I have with the Saggle is it only goes up to 160mm, doesn't do shocks, why all suspension manafactures don't do what Rockshox does I have no idea, simple OBVIOUS hello Fox, Zocchi, XF and others out they're, its a good starting poimt and doesn't require a ruler.
In fact all suspension companies see, to be getting worse on setup information, yet provide a big manual with every dam language explaining jack shit about the fork or shock , example Rockshox, Fork manual, the only thing in this is about the maxle not the fork WTF. In this case lest Fox have tuning info on they're website if you can find it, none of these companies seem to understand simplicity and must have lawyers setting up they're manuals guides and websites!
Thankfully I know how to setup my suspension but at times its nice to refer to base setup and or pro setups, Rockshox used to provide awesome info with the Boxxer, be great if they still did it or did it for there other forks.
Saggle though needs to be able to do sag on all forks and shocks sorry its a fail for now, innovation is about flexibility and being useful not just a good idea, so not enough though imo has gone into this product or ascertained the market for its needs.
3 rules
Does it fix a problem
Does it meet a need
Then only then
Do we want it!
$115 gloves FFS (for f***s sake) people in our largest richest city wont buy decent pair of shorts that expensive yet they buy 10k plus bike, but shit cheap clothing and you want them to buy $115 gloves choke choke.
Straitline AMP Stem - very nice, still too long and expensive.
Saggle - I don't get why would I need this instead of a zip tie
Arcade Midnighter Belt - truly great idea!
Guru Bag - I don't see the point so it's not for me.
KMC chain set - great price!
Easton Bars - too narrow
Any Dakine gloves - about $25
I like the idea. Thank you Pinkbike.
I don't complain much, but this has got to be one of the most pointless posts ever.
how about no.
I could buy a big black dildo for that