Weighing just 4 pounds and small enough to carry in your backpack, the Blizwheel E-scooter is a convenient electric vehicle that might just make you a believer. For commuting, urban efficiency, and connective transport at up to 15MPH, this packable scooter goes. It boasts a 15 mile range, features front & rear LED lights for safety, and a digital dash that displays speed, mileage and battery life. A funded Kickstarter.
There are 3 models in Specialized’s next-gen lineup of turbo e-bikes, the Como, Vado, and the Tero: a step-through mom bike, a city commuter, and a hardtail MTB, respectively. All offer a 90-mile range on full power, which means no pedaling. Top speeds are 20MPH for the Tero & 28MPH for the other 2. Innovative safety features like rear-facing Garmin radar and the security of an app-controlled Turbo System Lock provide protection. If you actually want to pedal your “bike,” you can do that, too. Available now.
The P-Sens inner tube from Tubolito is the world’s first to feature smart technology, namely an NFC chip that communicates with your smart phone to keep you informed about tire pressure in real-time with precise readings from inside your wheel. Available for mountain bikes, the tubes come in 27.5 & 29” sizes and the chip assembly only adds 10g of weight to your bike. Simply tap your phone against the tire & it sends an instant pressure reading notification to your phone.
As Spring weather starts to warm up, the Ventapak Backpack Spacer will get that hot sticky pack off your back & replace it with some nicely ventilated air-space. That way, you can arrive without embarrassing sweat spots or a slimy shirt. It’s a lightweight external frame that works with virtually any pack and attaches easily & quickly to promote maximum airflow & keep you cool. Detach it & it doubles as a travel pillow or backrest.
Designed for high-risk urban areas, the Litelok Core is a flexible, wearable, and lightweight bike lock. Super secure too, even rated strong enough for a motorcycle. Its strength its Boaflexicore, a layered, multi-material construction built to endure sustained attack. Let’s hope you don’t really need that! The Core is available in 2 different lengths, and 4 hi-vis colors.
As the temps begin to warm & cycling season opens up, Specialized has the headgear. The S-Works Prevail II Vent helmet offers the ultimate in air-flow and lightweight performance. And that’s not hot air. They claim this design is, “the coolest helmet we’ve ever made.” By the removal of foam “bridges” from the center and sides , air is more effectively channeled—a 20% increase in efficiency that will keep you cooler over the long haul.
Drawing design cues & components from its high-end cyclocross category, the Diverge Expert Carbon from Specialized comes out of the gate as the brand’s fastest & most capable adventure-gravel bike. It features a super-light FACT 9r carbon frame & is driven by Shimano’s GRX Di2 1×11 gearing. It can be fitted with 700c or 650b wheels and frame clearance accommodates tires up to 47mm—so the fatties will fit. Available now but probably not for long given current demand.
With its sleek, sculptural lines, and ultra-lightweight construction—just 20 pounds—it is clear at once that the limited Akhal Shadow is not your standard cycle. Handcrafted in England, the design is inspired by the rare purebreed Akhal-Teke horse, considered among the world’s finest. Made from solid billet aluminum, the bike features a full Shimano DuraAce module and super-smooth belt drive.
The 850W Swiss-made Stromer ST5 e-bike is among the world’s first to be equipped with an ABS braking system. Developed with Italy’s Blubrake, this advanced braking system features an integrated electronics module in the bike’s top tube, an actuator connected to the front disc brake, & a wheel speed sensor. Sensing the front wheel locking up, the system intervenes, managing front brake pressure to prevent a lockup. Aside from safer stopping power: the ST5 delivers a top speed of 28 MPH & a range of 112 miles.
The Serial 1 e-bike brand is a white-label offshoot of Harley-Davidson; an innovation lab named to honor Harley’s oldest known motorcycle, the Serial Number One. For the brand’s spring 2021 launch lineup, they will offer four bikes of varying designs—all powered by 250W mid-mounted Brose S-Mag motors offering powerful pedal assist and impressive speeds. From 20-28MPH and with swappable Li-ion batteries that deliver ranges from 35-115 miles.
3D printed in industrial-grade carbon fiber, the Superstrata Bike is a lightweight unibody bike that is custom-sized precisely for your height. Designed for street and light off-road use, it is available with or without pedal-assist power, Shimano components, and 5 integrated lights for safety after dark.
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The Unlimited E-Bike Conversion Kit is the simplest, lightest e-bike conversion system in the world; turning your existing bike into a powerful electrified one in just minutes. The kit consists of just 3 parts: A replacement front wheel with an internal 250W or 750W motor, a bottle cage-mount screw-on battery, and a strap-on wireless sensor. Battery & motor options offer ranges from 22-50 miles & pedal-assist speeds from 16-22MPH. Fits most bikes.
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The foldable, space-saving design of the HIMO Z20 e-bike offers dual-mode riding, allowing you to switch instantly between your own human power and variable levels of pedal-assist up to full e-power with up to 60 miles of range and speeds up to 15mph. It has dual disk brakes, a 6-speed Shimano drivetrain and a 250W rechargeable battery integrated into the frame. A funded Indiegogo.
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With a lightweight carbon fiber frame that features a no-seat-tube design, Gogoro’s Eeyo 1 e-bike merges commuter utility with a ride-focused feel and the convenience of pedal assist. Weighing just 27 pounds, it is on the lighter end, with its 250W motor and 123Wh battery all bundled into the rear hub. Top speed is 20MPH with a range between 40 and 55 miles.
To more closely mimic the feel of an outdoor ride, Garmin went deep on the update and redesign of the Tacx Neo 2T smart cycling trainer. The form factor itself was stiffened for truer performance running a new flywheel and axle that accommodates more different bikes. And the improved motor now delivers 2200 watts of power. Programmed to instantly react to speed, changes in inclination up to 25 % grade, and reproducing the feel of surfaces like cobblestone, it almost feels like the real thing.
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Streamlined, smooth and easy on the eyes, Thousand’s Heritage Bike Helmet is the antithesis of the pointy, perforated space helmet you definitely don’t want to wear on your casual Sunday bike ride. Available in a variety of retro-inspired colors and designs, the lightweight Heritage helmet is CPSC, ASTM F1492, & CE EN1078 safety certified, and features 7 subtle vents and a one-handed magnetic closure.
With a flexible design that lets you lock your bike onto virtually anything, the Litelok Flexi-U Silver is an updated and upgraded U-Lock boasting patented technologies. The Patented Boaflexicore strap offers test-proven security while its patent-pending downward ‘line of sight’ locking mechanism and hardened aerospace-grade steel lock casing will make a bike thief think twice before messing with your ride. Available in 2 sizes: Regular (640g), Large (730g).
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One of the most rewarding parts of collaborating with other brands is being able to apply our observations and learnings from rigorous testing to the product development and design process. The relationship between field testing and development is at the core of our ethos and underpins our evergreen love for thoughtful, well-made goods. From our signature dive watch to our first foray into cycling, shop our collection of exclusive collaboration products produced in partnership with some of the best brands out there. For a limited time, save up to 25% when you shop our collaborations and as always, enjoy free shipping on all orders inside the United States.
The original Dims. Barbican Trolley is one of Dims.’ most beloved designs, but it’s always been strictly an indoor-use item. We teamed up with the Dims. team to beef up the Barbican; we replaced the wooden handle with one in steel, upgraded the castors with rugged replacements and applied a brand new powder coat finish that is impervious to all manners of hard use. The result is the first-ever indoor/outdoor Barbican. Coming in an exclusive Gear Patrol navy, the Dims. x Gear Patrol Utility Cart is ready for just about anything you can throw at it.
The Topo Designs x Gear Patrol Backpack Tote began its life in Topo Designs’ archive. The original design had been retired in favor of more modern cuts, but we knew that with a few tweaks it could be revitalized. So we sat down with Topo’s product development team and began riffing. After several prototypes and copious testing, we had reengineered the backpack tote into a lightweight, smartly-configured everyday wear bag with four carrying methods. Produced in a single limited run, this collaboration is one of our most coveted collaborations yet.
Our first collaboration with the New York City-based fashion brand Knickerbocker is perhaps the closest to home. Having always been inspired by the City and companies that call it home, we were stoked to be able to collaborate with such a storied brand. And the artwork – commissioned from the ever-cool Joshua Minnich – is a loving hat tip to the perennial object of our obsession, the Land Rover. This comfortable tee is one part celebration, one part reminder to get out there and chase down that next adventure; once they’re gone, they’re gone.
It’s surprisingly difficult to find a simple, purpose-built commuter bike that is agile enough for the city and comfortable enough for daily riding. Long time Gear Patrol partner Priority Bicycles has been crushing the space for years, so when we decided we wanted to build a bike to our spec, there was no other name on the list of collaborators. The Commuter Bike is a unique build that expands on Priority Bicycle’s most revered model – the L Train – and is finished in the sleek, understated tones of the city. Find this exclusive model only at the Gear Patrol Store.
Our first collaboration also happens to be the first of its kind. Never before had Hamilton worked so closely with a company to re-design one of its core models. Now, after more than a year since its launch, the Hamilton x Gear Patrol Special Edition Dive Watch is our most sought after product. Now on our third production run, this special edition watch has the kind of go-anywhere, do-anything versatility found in our favorite products. Find your new everyday wearer, only at the Gear Patrol Store.
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Jeep makes Jeeps, so they enlisted Colorado-based e-bike maker QuietKat for their first foray into 2-wheeled vehicles. It’s an all-terrain, all-electric ride powered by a 750 Watt motor. It’s got 4.8” fat tires for tackling extreme terrain & the Rock Shox-built Fire-Link suspension gives it all the off-road capability you’d expect from a vehicle bearing the Jeep logo. Due out June 2020.
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Ziilock is a smart bike lock that offers the security of advanced finger-print scan technology and the convenience of smartphone keyless entry. There’s also a spare key. It protects your ride with AES 256-Military-level security, unbreakable & temper-hardened construction, & IP67 waterproofing. This is a fully-funded Indiegogo.
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