Category: accessories

A Foldable New Fender from WIT Industries

June 12th, 2013  •   Posted by: mark  •   Posted in: accessories, bikes  •   Be the first to comment!

Recently I’ve been seeing more and more blogs tout the Ass Saver, but if you ask me, the best easy-to-install, foldable plastic bike fenders that actually do keep your ass (and back) dry comes from Dutch company, WIT Industries. They’re latest product, the Fendor-Bendor 3 is an updated version of their original plastic fender that not only folds up into a smaller size, is more durable, and comes with a velcro strap to make sure it stays put, but also costs the same as its older brother at €14.95. It’s available now throught WIT’s online shop in a range of colours and styles.

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Oakley Frogskins LX Collection

May 1st, 2013  •   Posted by: mark  •   Posted in: accessories  •   Be the first to comment!

An upcoming release from Oakley is their LX collection, a premium line of the classic Frogskins. Consisting of five Frogskins, the range features hand-made frames honed from lightweight yet durable acetate. Sculpturally integrated hinge mechanisms give it a modern touch and feature metal logos on the earstems and lenses made of pure Plutonite® that filters out 100% of all UV, not just UVA and UVB. The collection officially releases next month.

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New Star Wars iPhone 5 Cases

April 19th, 2013  •   Posted by: mark  •   Posted in: accessories  •   1 Comment

With Star Wars buzz at the forefront since Disney bought the franchise recently along with the subsequent confirmation that we’ll be getting a new Star Wars movie each year starting 2015, today we got word that a new limited edition series of unique (and furry) iPhone 5 cases will be hitting the market care of Firebox. They are available now for pre-order for $19.99 and come in your choice of either C-3PO, Chewbacca, Darth Vader, or R2-D2.

Take a closer look at the cases below.

Brooks C17 Cambium Vegan Saddle

April 18th, 2013  •   Posted by: mark  •   Posted in: accessories, bikes  •   1 Comment

Brooks is getting set to unveil their latest saddle, the C17 Cambium Vegan. Made from a uniquely flexible natural rubber and organic cotton top, and enhanced by a thin layer of structural textile for added resilience, it features a vulcanized waterproof top, which follows the rider’s movements, is immediately comfortable, maintenance-free, and highly abrasion-resistant.

What’s even better is that Brooks is inviting 100 cyclists to try the saddle for free. For more details and to register go to brooksengland.com/cambium for your chance

Take a closer look at the saddle below.

Mr. Jones Watches ‘Time Traveller’

April 9th, 2013  •   Posted by: mark  •   Posted in: accessories  •   Be the first to comment!

Mr. Jones Watches unveiled their latest timepiece. The Time Traveller, which is an update of their “All around the world” model, shows the time all over the world using the landmark building where you are as the hour hand to read the local time. This watch uses a 24-hour mechanism meaning it can display 24 time zones on the dial simultaneously. A pigeon – the universal city dweller – marks the minutes. Available now through Mr. Jones’ website.

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Nixon 2013 Summer ‘Gunsmith’ Collection

March 26th, 2013  •   Posted by: mark  •   Posted in: accessories  •   2 Comments

Part of Nixon’s Summer/Fall offerings is the new Gunsmith collection. Consisting of several watches (Regent, 51-30, Rover, Sentry Leather, Time Teller), along with a jacket, a duffle bag and a belt, the collection was given rich, earthy hues combined with clean design and well-worn leather.

Take a closer look at the watches below.

Oakley Frogskins ‘Crystal Black/Positive Red Iridium’

March 22nd, 2013  •   Posted by: mark  •   Posted in: accessories  •   Be the first to comment!

A new release from Oakley comes in the form of these Frogskins. Sporting a transparent crystal black frame, the shades feature a positive red iridium lenses. Look for them now at Oakley retailers as well as through their website.

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Shepard Fairey for Incase iPhone 5 Snap Cases

March 14th, 2013  •   Posted by: mark  •   Posted in: accessories, design  •   Be the first to comment!

Incase continues their ongoing collaboration with Shepard Fairey by releasing a new range of iPhone 5 snap cases. The 10-piece series which features eight different designs is now available through Incase’s website.

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Incase ‘Camo’ Collection

March 12th, 2013  •   Posted by: mark  •   Posted in: accessories  •   Be the first to comment!

Today, Incase releases their new Camo collection, which consists of the brand’s most popular packs and bags redesigned in a durable twill material featuring a custom camouflage pattern. Offering a more stylized look and combined with the sensibility of signature Incase bag designs, the Camo collection consists of the DSLR Sling Pack, DSLR Pro Pack, Range Backpack and Campus Pack, all of which are now available online here.

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Nixon The Quad ‘Camo’

March 4th, 2013  •   Posted by: mark  •   Posted in: accessories  •   Be the first to comment!

With its simple, minimal designs and basic analog functions, The Quad is one Nixon’s cleanest timepieces. One of the latest styles incorporates a nylon camo band, stainless steel case and a second hand inspired by surfboard fins.

Take a closer look below.