The Giro Air Attack is a serious road helmet ($200) with a street style design. It uses air channels and a retention system that creates space between the head and the helmet to provide as much ventilation as a standard cycling helmet. www.giro.com
Chain locks can be convenient to use but cumbersome to carry. The $67 Evolution Series 4 1055 Mini Integrated Chain is just over 4 lbs and has 10 mm, 6-sided links to keep your bike yours. An integrated lock grabs the last link and means no more bulky padlock. www.kryptonitelock.com
This is simple and impressive, especially given
the $8 retail price—a tiny, brake actuated brake light perhaps most useful for other riders to know you are slowing down.
www.ilumenox.com
Legendary bike designer Sky Yeager is back with her latest creations, the Shinola brand out of Detroit. The $2500 Bixby is a made in the USA frameset with disc brakes and a 3-speed hub for no-nonsense and minimal maintenance commuting. Each features internal cable routing, Shinola dropouts and chainguard, and a box crown fork. www.shinola.com
Lazer Sweet Helmet
The Lazer Sweet is a $100 helmet brought over from the snow sports side of the industry. It has a smooth shell with closeable top vents, along with an adjustable fit system and integrated rear LED light. The visor keeps it stylish, internal venting helps keep it comfortable. www.lazerhelmets.com