It is named after the helmet which changed the game, this is the helmet you want to be wearing when on one of those rides that just seems to keep going up and up.

Some of its most attractive features include an Upper and lower In-mould hardbodies for a full coverage shell that will remain looking great.

It has Wind Tunnel Ventilation – 25 vents with fully optimised channelling.

It also includes a New RocLoc SL self-adjusting ultra-light fit system; aSelf-adjusting RL SL fit system comfortably cradles your occipital lobe and stabilises the helmet on the head while weighing only 5g.; a 3-position snap baskets in the temple area on each side of the helmet and the elastic band allow for a wide range of adjustment in each of the standard Super Fit sizes.

Colour: Anthracite and Titanium.

Some of the features of this includes an arched back system for a comfortable fit when in a riding position, a Front pocket, a MicroRip material, a Shield System, an Integrated back protector. It’s 7 litres / Dimensions – 53 x 28 x 12cm and the Weight is 1250g.

THE Met Sine Thesis Road helmet maximises weight saving, ventilation and comfort in what is regarded as a new approach to helmet construction. 

Tested during the 2008 Tour de France by Liquigas and Cofidis Teams, Sine Thesis features three patented innovations:

• Ice Lite – Open structure design with an exoskeleton and integrated support for unparalleled ventilation and ultimate safety.
• GelO2 – Worlds first use of hypoallergenic and thermo stabilizing gel padding.
• HCS20 – A new definition of helmet comfort – less than 20% of the head in contact with the helmet surface.

This design includes 360 ventilation; HCS 20: 20% contact with head; Safe T Lite; Gel O2 Padding; Ventilated kevlar straps; Safe T lite retention.

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TAG makes the comfort of the helmet even more flexible, adjusting to your head on two axis’s

Already one of the most popular and winning helmets on both the road and mountain bike circuits, the Sweep gets even better with an upgrade to Bell’s Twin Axis Gear (TAG) fit system.  The process was pioneered by Bell, who are the industry leaders for all high-end helmets.

With 17 specifically designed air vents for, the 2009 model helmet ensures riders are well cooled and are able to breath, while ensuring strong and sufficient safety is on offer.

As well as a great new air vent design, the helmet offers a wide range of new features, including an adjustable GPS custom fit system and a sleek profile.

A Fusion In-Mold Microshell construction will ensure your noggin is safe from most accidents and that your head is well protected.

In terms of comfort, there a a bunch of absorbent pads to ensure you feel nothing but cushion during your ride. The cam-lock strap adjusters are easy to use and the helmet is also CPSC certified.

The helmet comes with a pretty cool design that does not stray too far away from the standard looking head protection available today.

Available in a range of colours the Bell Alchera is sure to cater for the many diverse needs of any rider.

For $50, it’s a decent deal. If you want better, you had better be prepared to spend a lot more, without sounding too negative.

The Bell Achera is what it is, a good, solid, affordable helmet which caters for the essential riding needs, and suitable for any type of cyclist.

With an abundance of features to mention, owners can get carried away knowing where to start when boasting about the highly popular backpack.

Let’s start with its main priority, providing cyclists and laptop users an aero-dynamic, comfortable and space efficient back pack.

It ticks all theses boxes with ease.

The bag will fit almost any 15-inch laptop and some bigger sizes. There is a more than sufficient amount of padding on the inside and outside of the bag to ensure that even if you do have a fall, your computer will be safe.

With a shape resembling that of a mouse, the low profile design is very effective in ensuring a super fast ride.

An overabundance of straps and hidden storage spaces will entertain owners for a while when they first get it in their hands.

Some of these hidden compartments include iPod, mobile, and speaker compartments to ensure all your personal technologies are catered for.

One of the most unique features of the backpack is the interesting looking helmet hood. The hood is made up of strong material, which hooks onto the back of the pack. The helmet slides in between the two, providing a secure place to store and carry any type of helmet.

The Ogio No Drag Back Pack by far one of the leading backpacks on the market and retails for around $150 US.

SPECS:

·  Dimensions: 22″ x 14″ x 7″

·  Capacity: 2100 Cu. In.

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With the success of previous releases including the Mundial, Diamond and Venturi helmets, the French Designer has taken the cotton wool of his next product, the Louis Garneau Quartz helmet.

Set for release in 2010, the Quartz helmet offers a lightweight and highly ventilated protective piece.

The helmet carries an interesting design which has a larger than average area of breathing space for the head, while maintaining a high level of safety for the rider.

The new MSB technology (a monocoque structural base that reinforces the perimeter for enhanced protection) allows for widening of the ventilation channels.

A patented Spiderlock Elite retention system allows for easy adjustment with just one hand with the angle of the helmet also able to be tailored for the perfect fit.

By far the standout in the up coming design is the Evacuation Channel technology, in which Louis Garneau’s own Pierre Perron said was critical in ensuring peak performance for riders.

“When we build a helmet, we take into account airflow, since the heat of the rider’s head must be evacuated in order to maintain performance. Moisture channels are designed to let the air in the front of the helmet flow through the helmet and exit at the back to efficiently keep the head cool.”

The Louis Garneau Quartz helmet looks to be one of the top releases in the next year, and while there has been no word on its price at this stage, it can be expected to be fairly expensive.

The Chrome Metropolis Messenger Bag is a new design which solves all these problems and has made riding to work a whole lot easier.

The bag comes in a wider rectangular design that slings across your shoulders and sits comfortably on your back.

With a capacity of 2000 cubic inches, The Messenger Bag will hold all your needs plus more. The bag is about 26 inches wide, considerable larger than most others on the market, and allows riders to fit in those annoyingly thin but long items such as a sketch folder, posters and even laptops.

Once the bag is loaded, riders can secure the Messenger Bag using the stabilizing strap, which passes under the arm and buckles to the shoulder strap, ensuring your bag won’t fall off if the main strap breaks for whatever reason.

Chrome’s new bag is made from with military seam binding, a weatherproof 1000d Cordura shell, 18 oz truck tarp liner, and nylon 69 thread making it not only weather proof, but tougher and more resistant than most others.

The Messenger Bag comes in a variety of different colours including the two-tone black with white, black with red, cream, grey among others.

Reviews have been raving about this specific bag for quite some time now and despite its expensive price tag of around $150, The Chrome Messenger Bag is worth it if you need to transport a fair load to and from work.