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The Sport Shield Sunglasses that were originally introduced in 1989 are back and better than ever! The updated shape brings together modern technologies and vintage DNA to bring out the best of these iconic shades.
$79.99 $99.99 20% Off
The SCOTT Supra Plus is a versatile helmet that can be used either on the road, gravel or flowy trails. With a removable visor, its look can be easily converted between road and MTB style. It has an integrated bug net to keep you safe from airborne insects. The Plus version features MIPS Brain Protection System. KEY FEATURES - MIPS Brain Protection System - Extended Coverage - Removable visor - Integrated bug net
$129.99 - $159.99 $159.99 Up to 19% Off
The SCOTT Tago Plus is an all-round, do-it-all trail helmet that is at home on the toughest uphills as well as on the steep downhills. Compatible with goggles and sunglasses, it is the perfect choice for trail and all-mountain terrain. It is partially made from recycled materials. The EPS foam and straps are fully recycled. KEY FEATURES - Virginia Tech 5 star rating - MIPS Brain Protection System - Extended Coverage - Optimized Ventilation - Adjustable visor - Compatible with sunglasses and goggles
$29.99
- Versatile tread with good grip and easy rolling - MTB tire at a low price
$94.99
The Schwalbe One family provides the right tire for the latest gravel bike trend. The smooth rolling G-One profile and Tubeless Easy technology make it a pleasure to ride over forest paths and rolling fields. - MicroSkin Casing
$69.99
Adapts a thru axle hub bike for a Saris bike trainer. - Trainer Thru Axle Adapter For Saris Trainers - Thread pitch: 1.00 & 1.75 What's Included: - Thru axle - Washers - Endcaps with bolts Trainer Compatibility The Saris Trainer Thru Axle Adapter is designed for indoor use on Saris trainers only and should not be ridden outdoors. Compatible with current basic trainers. Not compatible with CycleOps PowerSync trainers. Contact us with trainer compatibility questions. Bike Compatibility Many bike manufacturers do not publish thread pitch or hub spacing online. If you are unclear as to what type of thru axle your bike uses, please contact us.
$4,799.99
The Mountain Bike, Distilled. The newest version of the Hightower remains our greatest hits of engineering—now further refined and bottled into our most all-terrain of bikes. Big on wheels, medium on travel, and short on fuss, this is the do-it-all model that does it over and over again thanks to a versatile balance of geo, spec, and durability. If you're not looking for extremes, just something extremely good, the Hightower is your elevator. Engineering Details: - Our Engineers' Greatest Hits Not all frames are created equal. Hightower represents Santa Cruz’s greatest hits, showcasing our design, engineering, and performance prowess. - Lower Link Assembly The highly sculpted and optimized Lower Link (A) houses a geometry-adjusting Flip Chip (B) and beefy Pivot Axles (C) to virtually eliminate lateral flex. - Upper Link Assembly We only use the highest quality Enduro MAX or TPX sealed, radial bearings (A) and premium fasteners (B) for our linkage assemblies. They’re easy to properly torque and maintain, plus we offer free replacement bearings for life. - One-Piece Swingarm VPP suspension utilizes a one-piece swingarm that eliminates the need for pivots on the stays, creating a stout, bulletproof rear end for accurate tracking and superior performance. - C and CC Carbon Santa Cruz offers two grades of carbon—top-end CC Carbon and value-minded C Carbon. Though they have the same stiffness and performance, CC is lighter and comes paired with a more premium suspension. - Carbon Mastery The Sag Window (A), Glovebox (B), and internal cable tunnels (not shown) demonstrate Santa Cruz’s expertise at combining practical function with carbon design and manufacturing artistry. - The Sum of the Parts In isolation, all these things are great—together with fanatical suspension tuning, a premium build spec, and a meticulous attention to detail, they’re transcendent. Featuring: SRAM Eagle Transmission - stronger, better shifting, wirelessly The next generation SRAM Eagle Transmission specced on our CC-carbon models is a radically robust, fully integrated and interdependent wireless transmission. Built around the universal constant of the wheel axle itself, the Full Mount hangerless attachment creates a far stronger connection to the frame and the super strong derailleur provides unprecedented strength. Shifting under load is made possible due to a combination of X-SYNC technology and cassette mapping, creating seamless shifts even during your hardest power output. The new AXS Pods are extremely ergonomic and highly customizable, so shifting gears is light and intuitive. It's simply the most advanced transmission and nearly as tough as the mountain itself. Hightower 3 Highlights: - VPP™ VPP™ suspension can be optimized to strike the right balance between pedaling efficiency and all-out bump-chomping prowess. That means wherever you see "VPP" you know it's tuned to perform exactly how it should for the purpose it's designed for. - 145mm VPP travel Looking for something good at climbing, downhill, and going round and round your local trails? Say hello to Hightower. 145mm in the rear paired with 150mm up front is your perfect combo. - Suspension sensitivity Compared to the last Hightower, we reduced the anti-squat in the first 40% of travel. This noticeably improves suspension sensitivity in both climbing and descending scenarios due to reduced chain influence on the suspension. - Suspension consistency Hightower's leverage curve is relatively straight, with added progression towards the end of the travel. This provides improved bottom-out resistance with more consistent damping and support. - Glovebox Place your ride essentials securely beneath a new high-quality latch and panel in the Hightower's downtube. The Glovebox comes with a fitted Tool Wallet and Tube Purse, tailored for the frame to keep your tools close to hand. - Sag window A window allows easier suspension sag and setup. The details are completed by a neat mud flap to protect the rear shock plus tidy cable routing within the frame and swingarm, and rubberized DT protectors to shrug off strikes. - Flip chip In the Low position, the shock rate becomes more progressive, particularly at the end of the stroke, and there’s some bottom-out resistance to be gained. In the High setting, the bike rides a little higher in its travel and supplies the rider with more mid-stroke support. Tweakers and finicky shredders can adapt the suspension feel to their needs and desires. - 29-inch wheels Hightower features fast-rolling, bump-easing 29-inch wheels front and rear. On high-end builds, we spec Reserve 30|HD carbon rims laced to premium hubs, which are built and hand-tuned in our Santa Cruz, Calif. factory. See Reserve 30|HD wheels.
$5,099.00 - $5,099.99 $5,899.99 14% Off
The Mountain Bike, Distilled The newest version of the Hightower remains our greatest hits of engineering—now further refined and bottled into our most all-terrain of bikes. Big on wheels, medium on travel, short on fuss, this is the do-it-all model that does it over and over again thanks to a versatile balance of geo, spec and durability. If you're not looking for extremes, just something extremely good, the Hightower is your elevator. Engineering Details: - OUR ENGINEERS’ GREATEST HITS Not all frames are created equal. Hightower represents Santa Cruz’s greatest hits, showcasing our design, engineering, and performance prowess. - LOWER LINK ASSEMBLY The highly sculpted and optimized Lower Link (A) houses a geometry-adjusting Flip Chip (B) and beefy Pivot Axles (C) to virtually eliminate lateral flex. - UPPER LINK ASSEMBLY We only use the highest quality Enduro MAX or TPX sealed, radial bearings (A) and premium fasteners (B) for our linkage assemblies. They’re easy to properly torque and maintain, plus we offer free replacement bearings for life. - ONE-PIECE SWINGARM VPP suspension utilizes a one-piece swingarm that eliminates the need for pivots on the stays, creating a stout, bulletproof rear end for accurate tracking and superior performance. - C AND CC CARBON Santa Cruz offers two grades of carbon—top-end CC Carbon and value-minded C Carbon. Though they have the same stiffness and performance, CC is lighter and comes paired with a more premium suspension. - CARBON MASTERY The Sag Window (A), Glovebox (B), and internal cable tunnels (not shown) demonstrate Santa Cruz’s expertise in combining practical function with carbon design and manufacturing artistry. - THE SUM OF THE PARTS In isolation, all these things are great—together with fanatical suspension tuning, a premium build spec, and meticulous attention to detail, they’re transcendent.
$5,999.99
LANDSPEED RECORDS EVERY DAY The Skitch is the ultimate city-slicking, traffic-flicking, alleycat-slipping, rat-race-escaping teleportation device. The powerful and light motor gives you a nudge to spend less time behind a glass windscreen and more time with your knees in the breeze. You’ll look for any excuse to get on your bike because even a city commute is as fun as a bike park lap. FAST - 28 MPH, Class 3 RANGEY - Up to 60 miles (100 km) *This is what we discovered. Range dependent on conditions, mode & terrain. EASY - Zero friction in motor means you can ride without the system powered on LIGHT - 30 lbs with CC carbon frame and lightweight system
$94.99
SRAM’s Apex 1 drivetrain provides the gear range and the shifting simplicity to let you simply go where you want. The Apex 1 rear derailleur makes that gearing choice a reality with clean, crisp shifts, thanks to SRAM’s X-Horizon geometry and their Roller Bearing Clutch. - X-Horizon design reduces shift force, eliminates ghost shifting and chain slap - Compatible with 10-speed and 11-speed SRAM 1x road systems - With Cage Lock technology, wheel removal and installation are easier than ever - Equipped with Roller Bearing Clutch - Large upper pulley offset automatically adjusts chain gap - Weight: 314 grams - Outer Cage: Steel - Compatibility: 10-speed and 11-speed SRAM 1x road systems - Inner Cage: Steel - Cage Size: Long - Max Tooth: 42t - Pulleys: Sealed cartridge bearings - Pull: Exact Actuation
$39.99
A tough bottom bracket that will go as hard as you. The PowerSpline has a heat-treated chromoly 12 spline spindle to make sure it can go the distance with even the most demanding riders. SPECIFICATIONS: - BB-FRAME INTERFACE: English/BSA 68E/73mm, English/BSA 68mm, English/BSA 73mm - CHAINLINE: 46.0mm, 48.5mm, 51.0mm, n/a - SPINDLE LENGTH: 108mm Spindle, 113mm Spindle, 118mm Spindle - SUPPORT E-TYPE FD: n/a, Yes - CRANK-BB INTERFACE: Power Spline - BEARING TYPE: n/a - SPINDLE DIAMETER: n/a - CUP MATERIAL: n/a - WEIGHT (G): 363 - WEIGHT BASED ON: BSA 73mm, 113mm spindle
$39.99
SRAM's X5 shifters feature Exact Actuation 1:1 cable pull ratios for precise, dependable shifting. Crafted with lightweight aluminum, the X5s are built tough to handle all your off-road endeavors.
$174.99
Make that daily ride from your front door a little spicier with some dirt. The 440% range of the XPLR XG-1251 cassette provides smooth gear progression when you're sweating up gravel climbs, and tight jumps on the high end for when it's time to drill it on asphalt. Shift features on each cog are optimized for electronic shifting, so you'll get fast, smooth and precise shifts every time. - X-Range gearing gives you more range and a smoother gear progression, so you're always in the right gear - 440% range gives the coverage 1x gravel riders want - For use with XPLR 1x rear derailleurs - Compatible with Flattop chains - Compatible with XDR driver body - MINI CLUSTER technology for lightweight and durability SPECIFICATIONS: - SPEED (CS): 12s - GEARING: 10-44t - COG FINISH (CASSETTE): Nickle Chrome - TECHNOLOGY (CASSETTE): XG - COG SIZES: 10-44T: 10,11,13,15,17,19,21,24,28,32,38,44
$59.99 - $79.99
The ultimate clip-on mudguard set for road bikes for tire widths up to 25mm. Its smart, double-hinged quick release fitting system also fits aero forks and is also compatible with disc brakes, direct mount brakes, and thru axles. Mudguards can be perfectly adapted to the radius of the wheel by adjusting the length of the stays. The superlight extra long mud flaps give additional spray protection. In addition to using the quick release rubber straps it can also be fixed in place with zip ties. Paintwork protection film for the frame is also included. Disc brake compatible: Please be mindful of the brake wire.
$59.99 - $79.99
The ultimate clip-on mudguard set for road and cyclocross bikes for tire widths between 25 and 32mm. Its smart, double-hinged quick release fitting system also fits aero forks and is also compatible with disc brakes, direct mount brakes, and thru axles. Mudguards can be perfectly adapted to the radius of the wheel by adjusting the length of the stays. Its superlight extra long mud flaps give additional spray protection. In addition to using the quick release rubber straps it can also be fixed in place with zip ties. Includes adhesive protection kit to avoid damaging the paintwork. Disc brake compatible: Please be mindful of the brake wire.
$89.99
The SKS SPEEDROCKER has been specifically developed for compatibility with gravel and adventure bikes, cyclocross bikes and road bikes with tyres exceeding 32mm. Proudly Made in Germany, the Speedrocker offers incredible stability over the roughest tracks while also providing optimum protection in all weathers. - Rear fender expands for custom fit - Rubber fasteners mount to a variety of frame styles
$89.99 - $94.99
Fender set with flexible spoiler It doesn't get any longer than this: The BLUEMELS STYLE mudguard set with a flexible spoiler offers excellent all-round protection against splash water. Thanks to the flexible sandwich construction, in which extremely fine aluminum strips are embedded in a plastic coating, the mudguard is extremely robust, rigid and protected against corrosion. New V adapter with ESC security system With its matt black surface and the black fastening components, the BLUEMELS STYLE also leaves nothing to be desired in terms of looks. The newly developed V-adapter with ESC safety system decouples the double U-struts when branches get between the spokes so that the wheel does not lock. Incl. accessories and struts. - Aluminum/plastic sandwich construction - With a flexible spoiler - V-adapter with ESC safety system - Stable double U-struts - Made in Germany
$74.99
The VELOFLEXX mudguard set combines the stability of a fixed mudguard with the flexibility of a clip-on mudguard. The VELOFLEXX bridge allows the rear mudguard to be attached at the top of the seat stay with the use of rubber straps—no tools needed. This method of mounting doesn't rely on the cross stay where the caliper brake is usually bolted. At the front, the VELOFLEXX is mounted to the fork bridge with a rubberized hook-and-loop fastener or a cable tie. The black-coated stays provide even greater support. - Compatible only with disc brakes - Includes hook-and-loop fasteners and tension rubber - Weight: 580g - Max. outer diameter: 35mm - Wheel size: 27.5" (650B), 28" - Tire width: 52mm - Length, front fender: 680mm - Length, rear fender: 870mm
$17.99 - $29.99
No matter the conditions, stay dry and clean with SKS's X-Tra Dry rear fender! It's super light and nearly unbreakable so you know it's ready for the miles, on road and off. Plus, it works with most bikes thanks to its easy-to-adjust seatpost mounting strap.
$11.90 - $49.99
- Cleaning oil and all weather oils for Rohloff speedhubs
$9.99 - $18.50
Rock-N-Roll Extreme is a very clean lubricant due to its ability to shed dirt and dust. - For mountain bike or wet road riding
$27.99
The smartest, most convenient torque key now comes with enough bits to suit every need. Make sure those stem bolts are tight enough, and double check the torque on the seatpost bolt while you're at it. The Ritchey Bicycle Torque Key is an essential tool for those important bolts. Available with 4 or 5Nm options, this 6-bit set includes just about every bit you'll need for your bike, and a convenient holder to keep it all organized. - Hex 3/4/5mm - Torx T-20/25 - Phillips #1 - 4 or 5Nm max torque - Bit holder included
$12.99
Replacement bolts for Super Logic stems. Original equipment stem hardware ensures exact fit and finish. - Replacement M5 bolts for 4-Axis stems - Includes M5*P0.8*16L x 4pcs & M5*P0.8*18L x 2pcs - Bit Size: 4mm - Thread Pitch: M5 - Length: 4x 16mm, 2x 18mm
$12.99
Replacement bolts for Super Logic stems. Original equipment stem hardware ensures exact fit and finish. - Bit Size: Torx 20 - Thread Pitch: M4 - Length: 15mm
$259.99
The Redline Asset 24 is where it begins to get real. Made for shredding the trails, skate park, and neighborhood streets, the Asset 24 features 7.5 inch handlebars to assist with front end lift-off. The Asset 24 includes Redline Monster pedals, Redline Monster integrated headset, 100% chromoly steel 3-piece cranks, and an aluminum fully sealed micro gear rear hub. The Redline Asset 24 comes equipped with Vee VTC Speedster 24 x 2.0 inch tires and a Monster fat padded pivotal saddle.
$109.99
The Proviz REFLECT360 Vest is the first fully reflective vest designed for cycling, running, and other outdoor uses. The Vest is designed to help you stand out at night on the roads as well as be a functional and comfortable item for you to use when out exercising. It utilizes millions of reflective beads that reflect light back to the light source, enabling you to stand out in a vehicle's headlights. The REFLECT360 Vest will keep the wind out during the colder months, yet the perforated back mesh will help the extra heat escape. About the fabric: The fabric used for the REFLECT360 range is highly technical. During daylight, it is a modest grey color. At night, when the fabric picks up an external light source, e.g. vehicle headlights, it gives "astonishing reflectivity". The material is CE EN 20471 certified. - Lightweight, highly reflective vest packed with features - 100% reflective and windproof material - Fitted shoulders ensure you stay warm in colder weather - Perforated back wicks moisture away and keeps the fabric breathable - Zippered side pockets for storing keys or other valuable - Large pull-tabs make zipping easy with or without gloves
$24.99
Our Black Zeppelin CO2 bike inflator is ultra-lightweight, sleekly designed, and easy to use. It’s precision-machined for strength and reliability. The pierce indicator on the Airflation control knob lets you know when the cartridge has been punctured and the device is ready to inflate your bicycle tire. It accepts all types of threaded cartridges and works with Presta and Schrader valves without the need for an adaptor. It'll make quick and accurate work of road side repairs so stash it in your bike bag or jersey pocket and away you ride. - Precision-machined body and head for improved reliability and ease of use - CO2 pierce indicator reveals when CO2 cartridge is punctured and ready for use - Fits Presta and Schrader valves without adapters - Compatible with threaded cartridges - Includes two 16g CO2 cartridges & insulator sleeve - Small size fits in saddle bag or jersey pocket - Size: 45 x 32 x 21 mm - Weight: 24 grams (without CO2 cartridge)
$29.99
Take the mess out of tubeless tire setup and removal. The TSI-1 enables you to inject the perfect amount of sealant directly into mounted tubeless tires through the valve stem without removing the bead from the rim. The long, thin tube is able to fit all the way through many Presta stems with removable valve cores, for tidy injection and removal of all injectable tubeless bicycle tire sealants. Features an oversized syringe body with easy-to-read gauge for precise application of sealant. - Syringe capacity: 3.5 fl. oz. (100 cc) - Tube dimensions: 120mm (4.75"") long x 3.5mm (0.14"") diameter NOTE: some tubeless valve stems feature an opening that is smaller than the tube of the TSI-1. In these cases, the bead must be removed from the rim in order to remove sealant from the tire.
$59.99 - $65.99
GravelKing SK Plus has a semi-knobby tread pattern with a super-tough puncture belt for aggressive gravel roads. GravelKing SK Plus has side reinforcement with Protite and a bead-to-bead nylon puncture belt, resulting in a 4-ply, super-tough casing.
$69.99 - $74.99
- The SS and SS+ feature an all-new tread pattern consisting of a smoother, diamond pattern center with more aggressive side lugs. - This tread pattern allows the rider to keep speed going into corners and maintain control throughout any transition a gravel ride could present. - The GravelKing SS incorporates a supple 126 TPI casing with a nylon puncture resistant belt and Panaracer's proprietary ZSG (Zero Slip Grip) compound. - The SS+ uses the same build as the SS but adds a bead-to-bead layer of Panaracer's ProTite puncture material for even more protection against tread and sidewall cuts for those extra demanding courses or rides with sharp flint rock.