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Park Tool TL-4.2 Tire Lever Set

Sam Bockius — Fri, 17 May 2024 18:12:07 +0000

TL-4.2 tire levers feature a wide flat tip for easy engagement and fast removal of any bicycle tire and a handy spoke hook to keep the lever in place when multiple levers are needed. Perfect for tight beads and tubeless tires. The set of two levers snaps together forming a compact lightweight set that can easily be stored in a saddlebag, jersey pocket, or tool roll. Sold as a set of two

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Park Tool Glueless Patch Kit

Sam Bockius — Fri, 17 May 2024 18:01:11 +0000

The GP-2 includes everything needed to repair a punctured inner tube without messy glue or adhesive. The self-adhesive patches were engineered in collaboration with 3M®, and stretch, flex, twist, and turn right along with the tube, so you can continue on to your destination with confidence. Includes: 6 patches, sandpaper, in each case

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Polar Bottle®

Tim Heuermann — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 20:00:28 +0000

Keep beverages ice cold during long, hot rides with this insulated bottle. Double-wall construction provides an insulating thermal layer while a foil layer within the walls reflects solar heat away. Just fill it up with water and ice and hit the road. Drip and spill-free valve are cleanable too- just twist and pull the valve out for easy cleaning. Also features a wide, 2-inch diameter opening for easy filling. Fits into standard cycling bottle cages.

BPA Free
Safe plastic LDPE 4
Holds 24 fl oz
Dishwasher safe
LW-1471

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Water Bottle

Tim Heuermann — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 19:58:19 +0000

You've got to carry your water somewhere. So why not in our precision-fit, wide-mouth, full two-thread screw-cap bottle, complete with the all-new Adventure Cycling logo? This 27 fl oz (800ml) bottle features a wide ice cube sized mouth and leak-proof soft-rubber spout. Clear bottle blue logo.

Safe, non-toxic and taste-free material
FDA/CEA approved food grade bottle
BPA Free Soft Bite Valve
No mess, leak-proof cap

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Safety Wing

Tim Heuermann — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 19:56:43 +0000

Passing cars swing wider and give you more room when you use the Safety Wing. This EU-approved safety device is a folding reflector arm that extends 12" from the bike. When not needed, it easily folds back and out of the way.
The Safety Wing is typically mounted at the end of the chain stay on the left side of the bicycle, but the universal mounting bracket lets you mount anywhere you can fit it. For example, the seat stay and rack are popular mounting positions. All fitting hardware is supplied with the Safety Wing and the product is easily installed in minutes with just a Phillips screwdriver.

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Cyclist’s Safety Triangle

Tim Heuermann — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 19:56:43 +0000

Visibility is very important. This safety triangle help you to be seen by motorists with omnidirectional reflection, and features the Adventure Cycling Association logo. Weight: 1.7oz Size: 10″x10″x10″

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UltraLite Bike Mirror

Tim Heuermann — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 19:56:13 +0000

The UltraLite Bike Mirror offers versatility, light weight durability, and provides an amazingly wide field of view. It can be mounted almost anywhere you need it, on handlebars of all types as well as forks and challenging applications like recumbents. Designed for touring and commuting. Weight: 2oz

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Super Straps

Tim Heuermann — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 19:55:08 +0000

TitanStraps are equally adept at securing loads in Arizona’s blistering summer heat or the typical sub-zero temperatures found in the far reaches of Alaska in January. Remaining supple in extreme temperatures and climates, TitanStraps are made from a stretchy, high performance polymer that’s been injected with a 10-year UV additive for extra longevity. A polished, heat-treated aircraft aluminum buckle is over-molded in the manufacturing process for bombproof strength. Simple in design, high in function, you’ll find hundreds of uses for TitanStraps – from securing loads on bicycles, motorcycles, panniers, PVC pipe, rebar, tools and 2 x 4’s on a lumber rack to bundling hoses to organizing items in your garage. TitanStraps offer excellent adjustability and can be ‘daisy-chained’ together for extra length. When the mercury drops, you’ll appreciate the aggressive pull-tab for use with winter gloves or mittens and our straps can easily be ‘quick released’ with one hand. In addition, the straps are non-marring so you don’t have to worry about scuffmarks on your vehicle. The high-visibility strap doesn’t use hooks, making them safer than typical bungee cords. Straps sold seperately. Working load limit: 60lbs /27.2kg

Three sizes to choose from:

Blue – 14 in.
- Weight: 0.80oz / 22.7g
- Dimensions: 0.88” x 14” (2.22cm x 35.6cm)
- Min diameter: 1.25” / 3.2cm. Max diameter: 3.75” / 9.5cm
Yellow – 18 in. Note, fluorescent high vizibility yellow was discontinued due to color fading and replaced with standard yellow. Updated images to come.
- Weight: 1.0 ounce / 28.4g.
- Dimensions: 0.88” x 18” (2.22cm x 45.7cm).
- Min diameter: 1.25” / 3.2cm. Max diameter: 5” / 12.7cm.
Orange – 25 in.
- Weight: 1.35oz / 38.3g
- Dimensions: 0.88” x 25” (2.22cm x 64cm)
- Min diameter: 1.75” / 4.5cm. Max diameter: 7.25” / 18.4cm

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MSW CLK-108 Combination Cable Lock

Tim Heuermann — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 19:52:34 +0000

Sometimes the basic locks are the best options while on tour. Coated to protect the bicycle, tool-free with a four-digit resettable combination lock.

Plastic coated to protect your bicycle.
Pre-coiled for easy storing and transportation.
Five-foot cable length
Weight: 0.76 lb

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Tiger Eye Helmet Mirror

Tim Heuermann — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 19:51:54 +0000

A favorite of a former Tours Director, Arlen Hall, Tiger Eye mirrors have been handmade in America for over a decade. They are constructed from high grade glass optics and a stainless steel bicycle spoke and should fit almost any helmet. Installation instructions:

To install the Tiger Eye mirror it should be placed in the northwest corner of the helmet; not too far in front or it will block forward vision, and not too far back or you will have to look too hard to the left to see it.
When attaching the mirror to the helmet the large rubber-coated U portion of the mirror that slides onto the edge of a helmet should be squeezed almost closed and then gently opened just enough to get it started on the edge of the helmet, then push it on the rest of the way. This will insure a tight attachment to the helmet; half of the U should be between the brow pad and the inside of the helmet, and the other half of the U on the outside of the helmet.
Since every helmet is different, the final adjustment requires some bending of the spoke to get the mirror where it needs to be on a particular helmet. Don’t be afraid to bend it, it’s a bike spoke and it won’t break from bending it. Place your left finger in your left ear and bend the spoke until you can see your finger. This will require you to take the helmet on and off a few times and hold the mirror onto the helmet while you are bending it and testing it’s position. Once you have that position, set you will need to turn your head very slightly to the left to see directly behind you.

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