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1Up Helmet Gives Bike Messengers an Extra Life

4:40AM Adam Frucci | People who bike in big cities probably feel like they need an extra life sometimes. This helmet will provide no such thing, but it certainly is adorable. [Etsy via TokyoMango] More »
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Cordarounds Dress Pants Hide Blindingly Bright Bike Reflectors

5:00AM Mark Wilson | Riding to work on a bike doesn’t always mix with business casual attire, but these Cordarounds have a great idea. They are pants with an Illuminite Teflon and 3M Scotchlite lining, meaning that rolling up the cuffs and pulling out the pockets transforms your khakis into night-friendly biking gear. The pants run $US90 a pair, but as you can see in this video, they work ever bit as well as promised: More »
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Bike Speaker Shows the World that This Biker Really Loves Chingy

4:20AM Adam Frucci | Speakers on bikes always seemed like kind of a bad idea to me. I mean, it’s the equivalent of being one of those guys who drives around with a huge sound system. The music isn’t for you, it’s for everyone you drive past. You want them to know how cool you are for the music you listen to, and you end up looking like a jackass. Do you want to be like that guy, but on a bike with much crappier speakers? If so, read on! More »