Slipstreamz has made the news several times over the past year for the Slip, an ear cover which they say both reduces wind-noise and allows cyclists to listen to music. At this years Interbike, the company showed off a new piece of hardware, the Spoiler, which is again intended to reduce wind-noise (sorry no music on this one), but uses a much more compact design. The total size of the Spoiler is about 1.75" by 0.5" (4.5cm by 1.25cm), and it attaches to a riders forward helmet strap deflecting oncoming wind away from a riders ear, which is suposed to produce a quieter ride. Installation is a two step process where the rider makes an adjustment to the forward helmet strap, and then installs the Spoiler which slides over the trailing edge of the forward helmet strap. We got our hands on pair of these, and will be giving them a spin in the next couple of days. Stay tuned...

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Tifosi Optics has announced new Fototec lenses for their ’07 lineup. These polarized lenses use a variable tint technology (V.T.T.) that can quickly adjust to changing light conditions - tint changes take about 8 seconds (see their demo). The company says their system may allow riders to carry just one set of shades that will adjust as light conditions change throughout the day. The new models include the Smoke Polarized Fototec which they say performs well for all-day activities; the Open Water Green which is for fishing; and the High Speed Red which “enhances visual depth by providing a small amount of contrast”, and will be “perfect for both low light and extremely bright light conditions.” All of the models will offer 100% UVA / UVB protection, and are set to retail for about $90 USD.

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