Interbike is just starting, but already we’re looking back thanks to RearViz, a new portable/packable mirror that provides a fairly wide visibility range. Instead of being mounted on the handlebars or on a helmet, this mirror is worn on the arm providing the ability to move the mirror as needed to get that clear view of what might be coming at you. It could be the next best thing to eyes in the back of your head.
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KineticShift Heads Back to Vegas for Interbike 2013
This is one of our absolute favorite weeks of the year, as we head back to Las Vegas for Interbike, the largest bicycle trade show in North America. Check back all week as we head to the desert and walk the show floor as Interbike 2013 moves to its new home at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino.
Interbike Preview: Transition Time
Next week at the Interbike trade show in Las Vegas Oakley and Nike Max will introduce their respective lines of Transitions adaptive sunglasses that change depending on outdoor light. This can help enhance vision during outdoor sports and activities and these are color optimized while offering increased contrast to improve distance and depth perception, and even block 100 percent of UV rays.
Interbike Preview: Proof of Life
At next week’s Interbike trade show LifeProof will demonstrate its latest iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy SIII and iPad Mini waterproof and shockproof cases. These allow users to have full control of the smartphone/tablet touchscreens while further providing a built-in scratch protector.
In addition the LifeProof Bike Mount allows those devices to go on the ride with you, while further ensuring quick removal with one hand via a quick release. We’ll be sure to check out LifeProof’s latest offerings at Interbike in Las Vegas.
Interbike Preview: Day Trader
A used bike doesn’t have to mean used and abused, but determining the value of a “previously owned bicycle” can be more challenging than buying a used car. However, the Bicycle Blue Book might make things a whole lot easier – for both buyers and sellers.
This service can take a lot of guess work out the pricing for used bikes, and it can even reduce some of the risk out buying via sites such as Craigslist – by involving a third party. As the company noted, “Bicycle Blue Book is a service that takes the wild west out of the used bike market.”
The Bicycle Blue Book will be at this month’s Interbike trade show in Las Vegas.
Smith at the Forefront
Smith Optics has expanded into the helmet market for spring 2014, and will bring out three models, including an all-mountain helmet called the Forefront. The entire line up will make its official debut at Interbike next month, but Smith has announced some key details.
The helmet will feature an innovative material called Koroyd, which reportedly has better impact absorption than EPS and also allows ventilation directly through the material via a “tubular core” construction. Continue reading Smith at the Forefront
Interbike 2013 Preview: Swift Looking Socks
American-made Swiftwick compression socks will be at next month’s Interbike trade show. The company will look to show off its SUSTAIN sock line, which is made from post-industrial recycled nylon. The SUSTAIN line, which runs $12 to $17, offers compression and moisture-wicking capabilities, without the use of chemicals. Continue reading Interbike 2013 Preview: Swift Looking Socks
Interbike: The Real Recovery Ride
Next month at the Interbike trade show attendees will get a chance to take part in a new 25-mile ride that is about more than just testing next year’s bicycles. The Ride 2 Recovery/Interbike Honor Ride will start at Interbike’s new home, the Mandalay Bay Convention Center (MBCC), on Tuesday, September 17th, at 8:00 a.m. Veterans, troops and all attendees of the Interbike trade show are invited to ride to the OutDoor Demo site in Boulder City, NV.
This is one ride we hope not to miss.
Ride2Recovery Official Website
Enduro Challenge Coming to Interbike’s Outdoor Demo
We at KineticShift look forward to the OutDoor Demo Days during Interbike. It is our chance to test ride a variety of bikes on and off-road. This year the show organizers are looking for something a bit bigger with the Enduro Challenge to be held at Bootleg Canyon and presented by Innovative Timing Systems (ITS).
The all-new Enduro Challenge will consist of four stages covering both days of the OutDoor Demo. There will be two unique timed courses that riders can put their skills and the latest bikes to test on over the two days. Awards will be presented both days to the top three finishers for both men and women, with three grand prizes awarded on Tuesday afternoon to the combined two day winners. The overall winner is the rider (male and female) who accumulates the lowest combined time from the four timed sections. Participation in the event is free of charge to all attendees. Riders can take practice runs, but only one official time will count towards the prizes.
The Endure Challenge, will take place on both Monday and Tuesday, with winners to be crowned both day, and is open to all Interbike & OutDoor Demo attendees.
Viva Zappos in Vegas
Online retailer Zappos has signed on as a platinum title sponsor for the RTC Viva Bike Vegas 2013 Gran Fondo Pinarello announced the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC). This big ride will take place just following this year’s Interbike, and will take place on Saturday, Sept. 21.
This year’s RTC Viva Bike Vegas 2013 Gran Fondo Pinarello Sponsored by Zappos.com will take cyclists on a more extensive route through Downtown Las Vegas, which has seen revitalization thinks in part to Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh’s efforts. Riders will even get to travel past the new Zappos’ HQ that is inside the city’s former city hall! Viva Las Vegas.
POC Goes to the Road
Last year POC made a big impact with its revolutionary award-winning ski and snowboard helmets and more recently with its mountain bike helmets. This year the company is looking to get on the road with new cycling helmets, apparel and eyewear lines. While snow sports sales now account for 80 percent of POC’s business the company is looking to divide its business between cycling and snow sports – likely to be more of a year round business.
POC will debut its new product lines at this year’s Eurobike and Interbike trade shows.
Action Wipes to the Rescue this Summer
Last fall at Interbike Action Wipes really saved us. Not only were the bins of the full body wipes a welcome site outside of the port-o-potties during demo days, the oversized wipes were welcome for other uses during the show.
When we got back to our hotel after a long day of riding bikes in the desert, we were in desperate need of a shower. That was when we discovered there was no hot water in the hotel. The layers of sweat, desert dust and maybe a little bike grease made the thought of going to bed and showering in the morning impossible. We didn’t even want to venture out to dinner before cleaning up. Then we remembered we had tucked a few Action Wipes in our gear bag. Smart thinking. Continue reading Action Wipes to the Rescue this Summer
Weekend Reading List (06.15.2013): Saving Skin, Lance Who?, Recovery Ride
Saving Skin
From Runner’s World: 6 Skin Care Tips For Runners
Being outdoors is by far one of the best parts of running, but it doesn’t come without risk, especially when it comes to skin health. Taking a few simple steps to care for your skin is always important, but especially so during the long days of summer. Continue reading Weekend Reading List (06.15.2013): Saving Skin, Lance Who?, Recovery Ride