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Smooth Operator: Thousand’s Heritage Bike Helmet

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.

Litelok Flexi-U Silver Makes Locking Up Easier & More Secure

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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TaylorMade Truss Putters Look Like Nothing Else

TaylorMade’s new Truss putters are designed to offer added stability and improved feel. The triangular truss-shaped design creates multiple contact points, to reduce the amount of unsupported mass and deflection at impact. That translates to truer putts. Adjustable sole weights are also available allowing golfers to customize their putter, achieving precise head weights and CG positioning. Available February 14.

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Jeep Introduces All-Terrain QuietKat e-Bike

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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Nurvv Insoles Optimize Running Data At the Source

For runners seeking to increase speed, improve their stride mechanics and remain uninjured, Nurvv Insoles are made for you. These connected footbeds feature 32 digital sensors that measure & track running data right at the source—your feet. Measuring cadence, step length, foot strike, pronation and asymmetry, they keep you informed. An app-based coaching component uses your data to provide personalized feedback, coaching, & custom workouts to help you improve.

Ziilock Protects Your Bike with Smarts & Strength

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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Ski Like You Used To with Roam Robotics’ Elevate Exoskeleton

Your brain wants to keep skiing but your legs say “Sorry, bro.” That’s where ROAM’s robotic Elevate exoskeleton comes in. Designed to offload up to 30% of bodyweight from your quads and knees, it enables seasoned skiers to continue to enjoy the sport they love free of discomfort—making it possible to enjoy longer ski days, longer ski vacations, and ultimately a longer skiing career. It uses small, lightweight pneumatic actuators; they’re connected to a power supply and device driver in a backpack that you wear. Simply strap on the exoskeleton, pull on the pack, power up, & shred.

The All-Electric Juiced Scorpion Looks Like a Modern Moped

Juiced Bikes is a local San Diego brand building rad little e-bikes that merge the looks of a moped with the zero-emission silence of an electric powertrain. Their Scorpion model is available in two power options, a 750-watt & a 1000-watt, delivering ranges of 45 and 75 miles, respectively and as Class 2 e-bikes, pedal & throttle-assisted speeds up to 20MPH.

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Wilson & NFL Celebrate 100 Years of Pro Football with NFL 100 The Duke Ball

Throughout American sports history, no brand has partnered with a league longer than Wilson and the NFL. And to celebrate 100 years of the NFL, they created the NFL 100 The Duke football – the closest you can get to the official ball of the 100th season. Made in the USA, this Official Size, 100% Horween leather ball is similar in feel to the original that’s graced the field with football greats past and present. It features commemorative NFL 100 branding as well as Wilson’s trademark on every panel—just like their real game balls.

Jones’ Lightweight Utility Trouper is the New Golf Bag Dad Deserves

The Utility Trouper from Oregon-based Jones Sports, is a hardworking stand bag loaded with the features you need to play your best. At 5 pounds, it’s a half-pound lighter than the previous model. Its 5-way top with integrated easy-grab handle keeps you moving across all terrain, you can choose double or single-strap carry with a lumbar cushion for comfort, there’s a mesh pocket for your phone & bluetooth speaker, and yes, there’s an insulated beverage pocket.