Smith Sequel II Multi-Lens Eyewear catches the West Coast style for fashion with its outstanding clarity and protection while on the road.

The Grilamid TR-90 frame is super durable and offers comfort even for smaller faces. With 100% UVA/UVB/UVC protection and TLT Carbonic lenses, the shades increase optics across a full spectrum of light conditions, allowing distortion-free viewing, resist impact, maximize coverage and minimize peripheral exposure to sun, wind and glare.

To ensure that it does not slip to the face, the Hydrophilic Megol nose piece and temple has been functionally designed.

Smith Sequel II Multi-Lens Eyewear has comes in a tortoise frame that comes with three interchangeable lenses in Brown (18% light transmission), Clear (70% light transmission) and Yellow (68% light transmission).

Additionally, it also has a Black frame that comes with three interchangeable lenses in Grey (15% light transmission), Clear (70% light transmission) and Yellow (68% light transmission).

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There are remarkable ways of recycling plastics or simply reusing them. The people of West MacDonnell National Park in Australia came out with a terrific concept for building a bike path. Made from junked ink cartridges, recyclables now link Alice Springs and Simpsons Gap. The new bike path looks cool and costs less than timber. In addition, it is more durable and longer lasting.

The Centralian Advocate reports that with the use of recycled materials, a 17km path was completed respectively for only $130,000. The bike path made from Ink Cartridges enables the park to save quite a sizable amount of money considering the materials used will last much longer than lumber, according to Red Ferret.

Karl Hampton, Minister for Parks and Wildlife said, “Every year more than 120,000 people visit the magnificent West MacDonnell National Park, and by investing in our parks we are able to ensure visitors have a unique…

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Morvelo Bicycle Apparel teams up with Retrobike to produce old school t-shirts for limited time only.

Charlie Kelly, one of the pioneers of Mountain Biking, co-founded the Fat Tire Flyer in 1980 and it was the original mountain bike magazine of bike fans and riders of that time. Fat Tire Flyer depicted an action-packed classic imagery of the earliest off-road races and feats. The April “Derby’s” in Marin County was on the cover of the May/June 1984 issue of the magazine, which illustrated a bike pile up totally describing the typical fun loving attitude of the times.

The illustration gave an inspiring impression to Retrobike and Morvelo that led them to getting in touch with Charlie Kelly with the intention of acquiring a copy of the that particular issue. In addition, Retrobike and Morvelo wished to obtain Kelly’s permission to run a limited edition T-shirt of the cover illustration. They got more…

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The final blueprints of an electric concept bicycle by industrial designer Fredrik Rudenstam for Nishiki is underway, and it looks like it has a bright future in the bicycle community. With its new system that is powered by a lithium-ion battery, it has added power when the necessity arises that allows you to ride faster than usual and farther with the least amount of leg work.

The electric concept bicycle is founded in the principle of an all carbon frame, which employs the NuVinci rear hub that instantaneously switches according to your cadence, power and speed. The automatic engagement of the switching is due to the use of ball bearings in changing gears rather than the traditional sprocket system. This allows its rider to use all the gears available in any given situation.

The Nishiki ebike has an integrated battery giving Rudenstam the initiative to provide an added integrated LED light up…

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Abus most advanced helmet in its line is called Tec-Tical. Lightweight to meet the demands of cyclists, the Tec-Tical is 250 grams in a medium size (54-58 cm) and 265 grams in a large (58-62 cm). For durability: a fusion of multi shell in-mold for its outer shell and maximum absorption material for shock (EPS).

Tec-Tical uses ZoomPro for precise cranial fit adjustment. This is a racheting system that secures the helmet to the back of its users head and allows for size adjustment with its half ring system. It also has 14 air inlets and 9 outlets to give you the best ventilation. All of the vents are fused together with air stream channels.

The padding for Tec-Tical can be removed and is washable. Practical sliders are also in place for easy adjustment. The Tec-Tical helmet is available in colors of velvet black, polar matt, asphalt grey and team. Tec-Tical is…

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Respected and well known for freewheels, White Industries is famous for quality made products, including its ENO Trials Freewheel. Whites Industries’ latest freewheel could be disassembled, serviced and conditioned to increase its longevity. The number of engagement points and the application of sealed-cartridge bearings are the main attributes of the Trials specific ENO Freewheel. The sealed bearings make it free from water, dirt and mud.

A total of 72 points of engagement and a six pawl system strengthens the outer gear case for added lasting durability and increase in performance. It is about 30 grams heavier than the standard freewheel. The end result, however, is 202 grams of quality product.

The Trials Freewheel has a retail price of $ 120. For more details and information, visit www.whiteind.com…

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The City of Ottawa, Canada awarded two
Bruce Timmerman awards to re-Cycles a bicycle shop. Mark Rehder, director of re-Cycles, shared his pleasure of being awarded. “We just kind of quietly do our thing and it’s just nice to get some recognition for it. The important thing is that the public knows we’re there, we do good business, bicycles are getting recycled.”

The awards were supposed to be an annual event but financial constraints led to its suspension for several years. However, this year’s event awarded cycling advocate Mark Rehder and the re-Cycles shop for their commitment to cycling. The Centretown shop has been in operation for the last 13 years, accepting donated bicycles, fixing them up and selling the recycled bicycle at affordable prices. The ceremony was witnessed by some 40 cyclists in helmets and reflective slickers under the rain last week.

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