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Review: Marvel Pro 900 and Streak lights

It was not too long ago that a decent bike light was a hefty investment. But with the reduced costs of LEDs and battery solutions, they’ve become within reach of most cyclists. Marvel is one of the many brands bringing in affordable lights. While the numbers might look the same on paper, not all lights […]

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Winter Gear Guide: Lights

Next up in our winter gear guide series: lights. The days are getting shorter: its time to toughen up, and face those cold, dark, and sometimes damp, mornings. We have compiled a list of a few of the illumination options available locally, to make sure you can see the road or trail clearly, and keep […]

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Review: Extreme Lights XP3 and XP7 bike lights

It’s been a dry winter in the Cape, making it all that much easier to leave the house to stretch the legs in the dark. This winter I’ve had the XP3 and XP7 to keep me company. Extreme Lights are a well established supplier making LED lights for a wide range of applications and founder […]

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Cycliq Fly6 now available in South Africa

Cycle Factory Shop is excited to announce the launch of the new and improved Fly6 tail-light / HD camera combo. Fly6 is the first HD camera and tail-light combo designed specifically for cyclists. The innovative safety device replaces your existing tail-light and records what happens behind you in real-time. The name Fly6 blends two phrases: […]

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Review: Extreme 2K and Extreme 1200 bike lights

Although the days are getting longer with summer approaching, riding in the dark is still something many of us will do. Whether it’s pre-dawn training or a “just-because-you-can” night ride you’ll want a dependable and effective light. Based in Stellenbosch and having been active on the site for a good few years Extreme Lights are […]